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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djimon Babayega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Garibaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garibaldi's choice of entrance music: Resist and Bite - Sabaton. Michael Garibaldi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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190 cm
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207 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Djimon Babayega! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Babayega throws a shot from downtown. Garibaldi moves away and avoids it. Garibaldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Babayega. Garibaldi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Babayega throws a body punch but Garibaldi moves out of range. Garibaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Babayega misses with an uppercut. Garibaldi saw that one coming. Babayega throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it. Babayega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garibaldi, pushing him back against the cage. Babayega stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garibaldi misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Garibaldi. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garibaldi. Babayega working aggressively here.
Babayega misses with a punch to the body.
Babayega misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babayega. Garibaldi pulls guard successfully.
Babayega stays in close to Garibaldi's body and controls the position. Garibaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babayega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Babayega's corner is telling him to maintain position. Garibaldi is looking for a triangle but Babayega pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Garibaldi is looking for a triangle here but Babayega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Babayega stands up and beckons Garibaldi to his feet. Garibaldi thows a left - swing and a miss! Babayega is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Garibaldi takes a swing at Babayega's ribcage but misses. Garibaldi clobbers Babayega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Babayega throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Good shot there by Babayega. Babayega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garibaldi, pushing him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Garibaldi lands a left hand.
Garibaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babayega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Babayega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it. Garibaldi throws a body punch but Babayega moves out of range. Babayega misses with a hook
and Garibaldi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Babayega thinking. Garibaldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Babayega is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Babayega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garibaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Garibaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babayega.
Garibaldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Babayega should have avoided that one. Babayega misses with a left hand and Garibaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Garibaldi scores with a leg kick.
Babayega doesn't manage to clinch there - Garibaldi circles away.
Babayega darts in and clinches Garibaldi up against the cage. Garibaldi is leaning against Babayega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Babayega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Babayega. A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Babayega. Garibaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Garibaldi lands a shot to the body. Garibaldi pushes Babayega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short left from Babayega. Garibaldi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Garibaldi is struggling to control the position. Babayega tries to throw a body punch but Garibaldi avoids it by throwing Babayega back against the cage. Garibaldi tries a body shot but Babayega blocks it.
Garibaldi slows down the pace here.
Babayega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babayega tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Garibaldi will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Babayega thuds a left hand into Garibaldi's body. Babayega is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Babayega swings widly with a right hand
and Garibaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A jab lands there for Garibaldi. Garibaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Babayega's shoulder, as Babayega tries to avoid the shot. Garibaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babayega was well out of range. Poor timing from Garibaldi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Garibaldi misses the target. Michael Garibaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Babayega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garibaldi in his tracks. Babayega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garibaldi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Garibaldi throws a leg kick which misses Babayega's front leg but catches the back leg as Babayega tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Babayega throws a lazy uppercut
and Babayega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Garibaldi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Babayega counters with a stiff right hand. Nice defenses there by Babayega. Garibaldi ducks under a wild hook from Babayega. Babayega throws a hook but Garibaldi avoids it easily. Babayega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Garibaldi misses with a body shot
and Babayega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Babayega scores with a hook to the body. Garibaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Garibaldi drops his hands momentarily and Babayega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nice defenses there by Babayega. Garibaldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Babayega throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Babayega moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Babayega can't find room to land a body shot as Garibaldi controls the action.
Babayega blocks a body shot from Garibaldi. Nice body punch from Garibaldi - that landed with a thud.
Garibaldi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Babayega is keeping busy. Garibaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Babayega. Garibaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babayega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards. Garibaldi lands a right hand. Babayega misses with the head strike.
Garibaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babayega backwards. Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babayega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babayega misses with some punches.
Garibaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Babayega lands a left hand.
Babayega throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Garibaldi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A shot in the inside from Garibaldi. Babayega tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babayega. Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babayega's elbow. A short right hand to the side of the head by Babayega. A battle for position here, against the cage. Babayega throws a punch but it's blocked by Garibaldi. Babayega blocking some punches.
Djimon Babayega has scored more points in the clinch so far. Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garibaldi is trying to stall.
Garibaldi pulls Babayega into guard.
Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Babayega from controlling successfully. Babayega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Babayega from controlling successfully. Babayega is really struggling to control Garibaldi but he's trying to hold on to the position. Babayega forces his way into half guard. Babayega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Babayega sitting and controlling from the half guard. Garibaldi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garibaldi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Garibaldi will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Babayega looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Babayega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Babayega swings widly with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Babayega 's knee. Garibaldi connects with an inside leg kick. Garibaldi ducks under a wild hook from Babayega. Babayega slips a straight right by Garibaldi. Babayega tries to counter by clinching up but Garibaldi breaks away and moves out of range. Babayega tries to clinch up. Djimon Babayega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garibaldi gets off balance looking for a body kick and Babayega counters with a lovely shot to the body. Garibaldi lands a front kick. Garibaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Babayega gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Garibaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babayega backwards. Garibaldi scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Babayega fails to land. Babayega tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babayega as Garibaldi tries to tie him up. Babayega misses with a body punch.
Garibaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Garibaldi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Garibaldi.
A body shot lands from Garibaldi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Garibaldi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Garibaldi. Garibaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Babayega controls his hands.
Garibaldi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Babayega won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Garibaldi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babayega walks away with a smile on his face. Garibaldi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Djimon Babayega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Garibaldi. Garibaldi tests Babayega's chin there with a solid looking shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garibaldi, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Babayega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away. Garibaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Babayega ducks under a wild hook from Garibaldi. Garibaldi connects with a crisp jab. Garibaldi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Babayega, pushing him back against the cage. Garibaldi is trying to maintain a safe position but Babayega gets an underhook and turns Garibaldi into the cage. Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Babayega is keeping busy. Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Babayega. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babayega. Garibaldi takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Garibaldi tries to stall but Babayega uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Babayega pushes Garibaldi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Garibaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babayega's elbow. Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Babayega controls his hands.
Garibaldi is looking to control Babayega's arms but Babayega gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garibaldi has his back to the cage. Babayega lands a nice shot to the body. Garibaldi stalling.
Garibaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Babayega backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Babayega. A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi. Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babayega's elbow. Babayega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Babayega misses with a hook from the clinch. Babayega misses with some punches.
Garibaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Garibaldi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garibaldi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babayega has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi.
Babayega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Babayega. Babayega lands on the inside with an uppercut. Garibaldi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
Garibaldi tries a body shot but Babayega blocks it.
A short right from Garibaldi on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Garibaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babayega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Babayega gets through Garibaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Garibaldi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Garibaldi really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Babayega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Babayega jabbing away but nothing is landing. Garibaldi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Garibaldi instigates a clinch. Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babayega. Babayega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babayega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garibaldi.
Babayega throws an off balance right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body. Babayega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babayega. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garibaldi fakes the leg kick and cracks Babayega in the body. Babayega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Garibaldi cracks the inside of Babayega's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Garibaldi. Garibaldi misses with a looping right. Babayega seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Babayega tries to close the distance and clinch but Garibaldi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Babayega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away. Garibaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Babayega avoids the body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi moves into the clinch. Babayega throws a punch but it's blocked by Garibaldi. Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi tries to work over Babayega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Garibaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Babayega working aggressively here.
Garibaldi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Babayega works on Garibaldi's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Garibaldi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Babayega up against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Garibaldi lands a hook to the side of the head. Babayega presses Garibaldi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Garibaldi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Garibaldi cracks Babayega with a nice body shot. Garibaldi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babayega working aggressively here.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Garibaldi is trying to maintain a safe position but Babayega gets an underhook and turns Garibaldi into the cage. Garibaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Babayega lands with a light punch inside. Garibaldi gets control of Babayega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garibaldi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Babayega trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Garibaldi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Babayega defends well. Babayega trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Babayega controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Babayega trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom. Babayega stopping the sweep attempt from Garibaldi.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Babayega trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A big right from Garibaldi misses. Babayega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Babayega moves into the clinch successfully.
Babayega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Garibaldi slows down the pace here.
Babayega lands an uppercut. Garibaldi scores with a shoulder strike. Garibaldi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babayega just stands there and leans against the cage. Garibaldi blocks a body shot from Babayega. Garibaldi blocks a body shot from Babayega. Garibaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Garibaldi dominated that fourth round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garibaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Babayega checks it well. Garibaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garibaldi connects with a single shot there. Good shot there by Babayega. Babayega lands with an overhand left. Garibaldi misses with a low kick. Babayega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Garibaldi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garibaldi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babayega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Babayega misses. Garibaldi misses with an uppercut. Babayega saw that one coming. Garibaldi connects with a solid leg kick. Babayega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garibaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Babayega. Garibaldi feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Babayega misses with an uppercut. Babayega lands a slapping body shot.
Garibaldi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Babayega. Garibaldi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Babayega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Babayega moves away from the strike by Garibaldi. Garibaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Babayega misses the body punch letting Garibaldi counter with a right hand. Babayega tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Garibaldi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Garibaldi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babayega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babayega moves away. Garibaldi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Garibaldi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Babayega throws a body punch but Garibaldi moves out of range. Babayega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garibaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Garibaldi connects with a solid leg kick. Babayega looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range. A jab from Garibaldi finds it's way through Babayega's defenses. Garibaldi jabs Babayega to the body, keeping him at a distance. Babayega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Babayega drops his hands momentarily and Garibaldi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Babayega throws a hook but Garibaldi avoids it easily. Babayega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garibaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babayega. Garibaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Babayega tries to clinch but fails miserably and Garibaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body. Michael Garibaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Babayega getting the better of the striking in that exchange. That kick from Garibaldi tenderised Babayega's leg. Babayega is trying to keep his angry face on. An inside leg kick lands from Garibaldi. Garibaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A swing and a miss from Babayega. Babayega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Garibaldi to counter with a crisp jab. Babayega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Babayega misses with an uppercut. A little jabbing left from Garibaldi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Garibaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Babayega. Babayega circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Garibaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Babayega dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Djimon Babayega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Babayega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garibaldi counters with a good, hard body kick but Babayega shrugs it off. A good leg kick by Garibaldi. Nice jab there from Garibaldi. Babayega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it. Garibaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Babayega off balance momentarily. Babayega throws a lazy right hand but Garibaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Good exchange - Garibaldi coming out on top. Babayega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Garibaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Garibaldi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Michael Garibaldi! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Michael Garibaldi! Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Michael Garibaldi!
Michael Garibaldi wins by unanimous decision! Michael Garibaldi is the new light heavyweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Michael Garibaldi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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