Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 102
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Babajide rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Griffin jabs Babajide to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin connects with a crisp jab.
Babajide throws a sloppy body shot
and Babajide takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Babajide moved out of range nicely.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Babajide tries to land a body kick
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Babajide rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babajide takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babajide throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babajide swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kingsley Babajide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babajide throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Babajide is rocked!
Babajide throws a right hand that misses
and Griffin counters with a huge left! Babajide is in big trouble! He's backing up but Griffin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Babajide from any more damage. A dominating finish by Griffin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Griffin!
Peter Griffin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 98
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Diamond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babajide in his tracks.
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Diamond digs a good hook to Babajide's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Babajide misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Babajide.
Diamond looks to throw the jab but Babajide is out of range.
Babajide throws a big counter combination but Diamond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diamond scores with a hook.
Diamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babajide manages to avoid it.
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Babajide ducks under a wild hook from Diamond.
Babajide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diamond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babajide on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diamond digs a good body shot into Babajide's ribs.
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!
Diamond swinging wildly here.
Babajide misses with a hook. Diamond ducked under it nicely.
Babajide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamond moves away.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Diamond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babajide throwing a counter right hand but Diamond manages to avoid it.
Babajide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diamond throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babajide stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
A big right from Diamond misses.
Diamond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Babajide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babajide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Babajide.
Babajide misses with a hook. Diamond ducked under it nicely.
Babajide fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diamond checks it well.
Diamond's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diamond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A good leg kick by Diamond.
Babajide dives in and grabs Diamond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diamond pushes down on Babajide's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babajide. Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diamond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diamond cracks Babajide with a good jab.
Babajide throws a hook but Diamond avoids it easily.
Diamond lands a nice hook to Babajide's body. Babajide takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diamond works the jab nicely.
Babajide connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diamond's hands.
King Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Babajide.
Diamond scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Diamond scores with a jab to the body.
Diamond tests Babajide's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diamond throws a body punch but Babajide moves out of range.
Babajide takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab by Diamond.
Babajide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diamond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Babajide misses its intended target.
Babajide throws the left hand but Diamond avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diamond.
Diamond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babajide manages to avoid it.
Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
Babajide throwing a counter right hand but Diamond manages to avoid it.
Diamond lands with a hook. Babajide tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Babajide defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Babajide closes the distance and pushes Diamond back into the cage.#BC#
Babajide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diamond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diamond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diamond with a jab.#T3#
Babajide takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diamond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babajide.
Diamond with a nice cross.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Diamond.
Diamond swings for the body but Babajide moves out of range.
Babajide throws a lazy uppercut
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diamond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diamond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Babajide misses the target.
Diamond is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Babajide had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diamond tests Babajide's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Babajide 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babajide moves away.
Diamond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babajide misses the jab.
Babajide misses with a wild body shot.
Diamond defending well as Babajide loads up on a big left hand.
Babajide gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab by Diamond.#T4#
Babajide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babajide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamond moves away.
Babajide cracks Diamond with an open hand slap.
Diamond checks the leg kick.
Diamond works the jab nicely.
Diamond with a nice cross.
Diamond throws a hook but Babajide blocks it.
Diamond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babajide.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diamond.
Diamond throws a poor cross that misses
and Babajide counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Babajide misses with an uppercut.
Babajide tries to score with a low kick but Diamond moves his leg out of the way.
Diamond throws out a counter right but Babajide avoids it with no problem.
Babajide keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Babajide to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like King Diamond has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamond connects with a right hand. Babajide shakes it off.
Diamond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babajide walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Babajide on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diamond slips a jab and a cross from Babajide.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Diamond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Diamond's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Babajide takes one on the button.
King Diamond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babajide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diamond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babajide swings for the body but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Diamond.
Diamond moves out of range of the leg kick from Babajide.
Babajide throws a big shot that misses.
Diamond misses with a hook
and Babajide counters with a straight right hand.
Babajide looks to land a combination. Diamond sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Babajide uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.
Diamond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond with a hook.
Diamond catches Babajide with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diamond throws a series of punches but Babajide moves out of range.
Babajide pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Babajide misses with a wild body shot.
Diamond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babajide takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diamond misses with a straight right. #T1#
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Diamond lands with a hook. Babajide tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diamond avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diamond misses with a hook.
Diamond slips a jab from Babajide.
Diamond misses with a wild combination.
Babajide is looking to counter punch.
Babajide avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babajide misses with a low kick.
Diamond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babajide swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babajide slips under a jab.
Babajide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diamond.
Babajide lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Babajide.
Babajide looks to score with a jab to the body but Diamond is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Babajide.
As Diamond tries to get set, Babajide tries to push him back and clinch up but Diamond manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diamond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babajide takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Babajide looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Diamond lands a jab to the nose.
Babajide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Babajide misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Diamond.
Diamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babajide throws a big counter combination but Diamond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Babajide throws a shot from downtown. Diamond moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Babajide.
Diamond lands a right hook to the body.
Babajide moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.
Diamond digs a good hook to Babajide's body.
Babajide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babajide swings for the body but Diamond moves out of range.
Babajide misses the jab.
Diamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diamond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babajide.
Diamond walks into a stiff left hand from Babajide.
Nice uppercut lands for Diamond. That snapped Babajide's head back.
Diamond looks to land a left hand but Babajide moved out of range nicely.
Diamond stuns Babajide with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diamond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Diamond lands with an uppercut that bounces Babajide off the cage and back into range.
Babajide loads up on a big right hand but Diamond slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Diamond.
Diamond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Diamond misses the target. #CL#
Babajide rushes Diamond and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Babajide manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diamond.
Diamond displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diamond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
That has opened up King Diamond's cut even more.
Babajide misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babajide scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diamond throws a looping overhand right but Babajide ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Diamond.
Diamond sizes up Babajide with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Babajide throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babajide swings for the body but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Diamond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diamond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Diamond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Babajides jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diamond staying out of range there.
Diamond with the counter takedown but Babajide avoids it easily.
Babajide stalks Diamond and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diamond's face. Diamond staggers backwards, shaken.
Babajide misses with a hook. Diamond ducked under it nicely.
Babajide misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Diamond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babajide doesn't seem phased though.
Babajide takes one to the side of the head.
Diamond blocks a head kick by Babajide.
Babajide falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diamond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamond slips under a jab from Babajide.
Diamond goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Babajide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamond moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Diamond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on King Diamond's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Babajide. Beautiful body shot.
Babajide throws a chopping leg kick but Diamond manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babajide moves away.
Babajide will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diamond. Babajide does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babajide throwing a counter right hand but Diamond manages to avoid it.
Babajide has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diamond finds it's way round the side to connect with Babajide's head.
Kingsley Babajide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Diamond misses the target.
Babajide is looking to chop away at Diamond's legs.
A cross from Diamond lands.
Diamond throws a combination. Babajide tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diamond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diamond slips under a jab.
Babajide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babajide moves forwards but Diamond connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond throws a shot to the body.
Babajide takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Diamond misses the target.
Babajide swings for the body but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Babajide tests Diamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diamond throws a looping overhand right but Babajide ducks down to avoid it.
Diamond scores with a hook to the body. Babajide takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Babajide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diamond.#CL#
Babajide closes the distance and pushes Diamond back into the cage.
Babajide lands with a left to the head.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babajide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diamond blocks an uppercut.
Diamond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babajide avoids it.
Babajide blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diamond is stalling here.
Babajide effectively controlling the action here.
Babajide dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
King Diamond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##BC#
Babajide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diamond scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Diamond slips under a jab.
Diamond looks to land a combination but Babajide avoids it well.
Diamond throws a lazy right hand but Babajide sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babajide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Babajide.
Diamond connects with the punch.
Babajide keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diamond.
Diamond misses the shot to the body.
Diamond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Babajide was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diamond.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babajide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Diamond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babajide doesn't seem phased though.
Diamond misses the shot to the body.
Diamond scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Diamond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diamond tries to bum rush Babajide with a series of wild strikes but Babajide uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Babajide takes a swing at Diamond's ribcage but misses.
Babajide is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Diamond.
Kingsley Babajide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Diamond misses.
Diamond slips a jab from Babajide.
Babajide misses with a series of wild punches.
Babajide ducks under a wild hook from Diamond.
Diamond connects with a single shot there.
Diamond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babajide.
Diamond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babajide just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Diamond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Diamond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babajide.
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babajide moves away.
Diamond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babajide. Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babajide sets himself, and Diamond steps forward looking for the clinch! Babajide avoids it this time.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Babajide avoids them all with ease.
Babajide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diamond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babajide doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Babajide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babajide has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babajide there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diamond comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diamond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Diamond.
Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Babajide appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diamond lands with a hook. Babajide tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babajide throws a jab when Diamond was well out of range.
Babajide scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
As Diamond looks to move away, Babajide throws a big counter combo but Diamond just gets out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Diamond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diamond 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Diamond!
A relieved looking King Diamond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 92
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Babajide misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Babajide. Those never looked like landing.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Babajide should have avoided that one.
Babajide takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Babajide's ribs.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Babajide connects with a body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babajide looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
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!
Babajide lands a jab to the head.
Babajide avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babajide was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babajide manages to avoid it.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Babajide looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Babajide throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Babajide rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babajide counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jay Smith has been cut.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babajide walks into a left hand.
Smith connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Babajide on his heels. He'll look to pass Babajide's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Babajide gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babajide is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babajide is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Babajide has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith wants to control but Babajide is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babajide is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Babajide postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. #SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babajide is aware though and is defending well.
Babajide chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Babajide defends easily.
Babajide landing with the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control the position but Babajide postures up.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babajide.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Babajide stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babajide defends it easily.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babajide. #T3#
Babajide throwing strikes but missing.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Babajide postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Babajide throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Babajide has passed into side control.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Babajide misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Babajide cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Babajide scores with punches from side control.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Babajide finish him?
Babajide in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Smith looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Babajide turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kingsley Babajide!
An out of breath Kingsley Babajide thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 88
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Babajide throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Babajide misses.
Day has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Babajide is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Babajide throws a lazy right hand but Day sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babajide throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Day throws a right hand that Babajide ducks under and follows up with a left that Babajide also avoids with ease.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babajide.
Babajide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Day misses with a hook. Babajide ducked under it nicely.
Babajide drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Day there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Babajide paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Babajide connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Day's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babajide. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babajide looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target. #T1#
Babajide fails to land the takedown.
Babajide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Babajide tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Babajide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
A combination from Babajide does no damage.
Day lands with a good body shot.
Babajide uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Babajide moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babajide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Babajide throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
A jab from Day misses.
Babajide looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babajide manages to avoid it.
Day lands a body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Babajide finds it's way through Day's defenses.
Day dodges the punch combination from Babajide.
Day changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Babajide throws a big counter combination but Day scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Babajide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babajide swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Babajide.
Day feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babajide's calf.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babajide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day slips under a jab from Babajide.
Day bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Babajide's head backwards.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Babajide counters with a straight right hand.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Babajide needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Babajide lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Babajide.#T3#
Babajide takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Babajide throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Day throws a jab when Babajide was well out of range.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babajide.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babajide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babajide keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babajide is looking to counter punch.
Babajide connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Babajide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Day misses.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Babajide was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Day.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Babajide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babajide looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day scores with a nice strike.
Babajide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Babajide is looking to wear down Day with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
A jab from Day finds it's way through Babajide's defenses.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Babajide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Babajide moves out of range of the body kick.
Babajide was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babajide throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Day counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Day.
Stalling in the clinch from Day.
Day lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Babajide.
Day misses with a body punch. #BC#
Babajide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Day dodges the punch combination from Babajide.
Day is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Babajide had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day swinging wildly here.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Day will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Babajide connects with a nice looking jab.
Day moves out of range of the body kick from Babajide.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babajide throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Day counters with a leg kick.
Gary Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Day.
Babajide scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babajide walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babajide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babajide throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Babajide shoots in but no luck this time.
Day scores with a hook.
Kingsley Babajide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day throws a body punch but Babajide moves out of range.
Babajide connects with a crisp jab.
Babajide throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babajide blocks the body kick.
Babajide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Day looks to land a right hand but Babajide moved out of range.
Day lands a head kick!
Babajide avoids the body shot from Day.
Babajide throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babajide misses with a body kick.
Babajide misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Day holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day misses with some punches.
Babajide lands a left hand.
Babajide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babajide prevents a body shot from Day.
Babajide blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Day prevents Babajide from breaking the clinch.
Babajide is trying to push Day away but Day has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Babajide throws a head punch that misses.
Babajide wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Babajide is looking to break free of the clinch but Day has double underhooks.
Babajide blocking some punches.
Babajide lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Babajide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day dodges the punch combination from Babajide.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Babajide blocks a jab.
Babajide throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Babajide gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Babajide moves away and avoids it.
Day with a hook.
Babajide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day misses with a head kick.
Babajide lands with a shot to the body.
Day takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Babajide throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Day cracks Babajide with an open hand slap.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
Babajide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Babajide.
Babajide has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babajide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babajide stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babajide swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Babajide looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Day slips a jab from Babajide.
Day sizes up Babajide with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Day throws a combination. Babajide tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Day checks a leg kick.
Babajide throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babajide misses with a left hand
and Day makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Babajide does it's job there.
Day bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Babajide on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babajide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Day.
Babajide with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Babajide scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gary Day will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's time! Babajide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Babajide moves out of range of the leg kick from Day.
Babajide misses with a looping right.
Babajide swinging wildly here.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Day wants to slow Babajide down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Day coming out on top.
Babajide looks to land a body kick but Day moved away.
Day cracks Babajide with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Babajide blocks the leg kick.
Babajide slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Babajide wants to clinch up but Day keeps it at a distance.
Day cracks Babajide with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Babajide misses with a low kick.
Day misses with a body shot. #T1#
Babajide tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babajide misses with a looping left.
Day slips a straight right by Babajide.
Babajide takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Babajide throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Day misses with a straight left.
Day feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babajide's calf.
Babajide throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Day avoids the head kick by Babajide.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Babajide at a distance.
Day throws a leg kick which misses Babajide's front leg but catches the back leg as Babajide tries to avoid it.
Babajide looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Day feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babajide's calf.
Babajide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babajide takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babajide throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
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!
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babajide.
Day tries to counter with a clinch but Babajide shakes him off and moves away.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Babajide.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babajide misses with a shot to the body
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Babajide tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Babajide shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Day napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Day sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Day regains full guard. Nicely done.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Babajide postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Babajide throws an elbow that misses. Day uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Babajide's guard. Nice move by Day!#REVB#
Day looking to pass the guard.
Babajide not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Babajide keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Day lands a couple of digs.
Kingsley Babajide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day wants to pass the guard but Babajide is keeping the position.
Gary Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Day throws a big elbow that misses.
Babajide utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babajide looking to control.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Babajide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Day wants to control from the top but Babajide keeps moving.
Day stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babajide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Day keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Babajide swinging wildly here.
Day throws out a counter right but Babajide avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Babajide.
Day slips a jab from Babajide.
Babajide wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Day!
Our winner, Gary Day, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 82
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babajide throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Babajide swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Babajide throws a head kick that misses.
Babajide shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babajide.
Penn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Babajide takes one to the chin there.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Babajide on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babajide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babajide lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penn feints and then cracks Babajide's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babajide down. #T1#
Babajide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Babajide.
Sloppy strikes from Babajide. Those never looked like landing.
Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Babajide.
Penn throws a right and a left that Babajide avoids nicely.
Penn moves away from the strike by Babajide.
Penn avoids the body shot from Babajide.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Babajide lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Penn blocks the low kick.
Penn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Babajide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn throws a hook but Babajide blocks it.
Babajide is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Penn throws a right hand that Babajide ducks under and follows up with a left that Babajide also avoids with ease.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Babajide seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babajide doesn't seem phased though.
Babajide lands a body shot.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Babajide is looking for a counter combo.
Babajide with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penn to score with a decent uppercut.
Babajide misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babajide.
Penn digs a good hook to Babajide's body.
Babajide stuns Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Babajide misses.
Babajide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babajide misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Penn digs a good hook to Babajide's body.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Babajide getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Babajide on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Penn slips under a jab.
Babajide throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Babajide looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babajide.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Babajide throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Babajide.
Babajide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babajide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Babajide throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Babajide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babajide misses with a double jab
and Penn counters with a thumping low kick.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Babajide moved out of range.
Babajide staying out of range there.
Babajide takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn checks a low kick from Babajide.
Penn misses with a hook.
Babajide throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Babajide is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babajide's calf.
Penn scores with a jab.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Babajide saw that one coming.#CL#
Babajide has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babajide.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Babajide.
Babajide scores with a one two! Penn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Penn scores with a jab.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Babajide's head.
Babajide throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babajide's sensitive parts.
Babajide changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Babajide manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babajide throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Penn lands a nice hook to Babajide's body. Babajide takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babajide scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Penn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Babajide throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Babajide on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Babajide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babajide looks to land a body kick but Penn moved away.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babajide misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babajide throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babajide moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Reco Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Penn blocks a leg kick.
Kingsley Babajide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn avoids the body shot from Babajide.
Penn misses with a hook.
Penn jabs Babajide right on the nose. Babajide blinks but takes it well.
Penn throws a hook but Babajide blocks it.
Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babajide's calf.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Babajide misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Babajide. Those never looked like landing.
Babajide chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penn can pounce on him.
Babajide misses with a leg kick
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Babajide. Those never looked like landing.
Penn tries to move into range but Babajide moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Babajide misses with a wild body shot.
Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babajide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn cracks the inside of Babajide's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
Kingsley Babajide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babajide throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Babajide misses the target.
Babajide throws a combination that misses
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn jabs Babajide right on the nose. Babajide blinks but takes it well.
Penn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babajide wants to slow Penn down by chopping away at his legs.
Babajide walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Babajide misses with a looping left.
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Babajide.
Babajide rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn counters with a thumping low kick.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Babajide thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babajide misses with a left hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Babajide might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Penn tests Babajide's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Babajide throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babajide's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from Babajide misses.
Babajide throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Babajide moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Babajide throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babajide takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babajide throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Penn misses the jab.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Babajide throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Penn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Babajide momentarily.
Penn lands with a slapping head kick.
Penn lands a nice looking body kick.
Babajide takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Babajide is rocked!
Penn steps in with a hook that catches Babajide right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Penn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Babajide looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reco Penn!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 74
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Kravichenko walks into a jab.
Kravichenko lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Babajide closes the distance and pushes Kravichenko back into the cage.
Kravichenko wants to break free but Babajide has control.
Kravichenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Babajide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babajide with a poor takedown
and Kravichenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kravichenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babajide takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babajide looks for a takedown but Kravichenko sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravichenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kravichenko misses with a looping right.
Kravichenko looks to land a right hand but Babajide moved out of range.
Babajide throws a sloppy head kick and Kravichenko moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Kravichenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babajide keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Babajide takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Babajide clinches up with Kravichenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Kravichenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kravichenko working hard to break the clinch.
Babajide misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Babajide manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kravichenko controlling from the top position.
Babajide looking to control.
Kravichenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Babajide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babajide throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T2#
Babajide wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kravichenko won't allow Babajide to get back to his feet.
Kravichenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Babajide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Babajide wants to stand and escape but Kravichenko is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Babajide is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kravichenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babajide keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravichenko.
Babajide shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kravichenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babajide looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Kravichenko.#T3#
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Babajide shoots in looking for a takedown but Kravichenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Babajide's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Babajide moves forwards but Kravichenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kravichenko stuns Babajide with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Babajide dives in and grabs Kravichenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kravichenko pushes down on Babajide's head and hops out.#CL#
Babajide darts in and clinches Kravichenko up against the cage.
Babajide tries to pull guard but Kravichenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kravichenko tries to break free but Babajide pushes him back against the cage.
Kravichenko is trying to break the clinch but Babajide has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko tries to circle away but Babajide has him pinned against the cage.
Babajide misses with a body punch.
Babajide drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kravichenko pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Kravichenko lands a nice shot that snaps Babajide's head back.
Babajide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kravichenko defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kravichenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oleg Kravichenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babajide walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kravichenko with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravichenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kravichenko swings for the body but Babajide moves out of range.
Kravichenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babajide has time to react.
Kravichenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Babajide at a distance.
Babajide blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Kravichenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kravichenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babajide was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravichenko.
Babajide doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kravichenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Babajide displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kravichenko throws out the jab.
Kravichenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Babajide looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Kravichenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babajide closes the distance and clinches up with Kravichenko, looking for a takedown. Babajide pushes Kravichenko against the cage but Kravichenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babajide fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babajide takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Babajide fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide tries to clinch but Kravichenko moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Babajide or perhaps it was just good defense by Kravichenko, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kravichenko scores with a body shot. #T1#
Babajide drops his hands momentarily and Kravichenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Babajide takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kravichenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Babajide off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Babajide clinches with his opponent.
Kravichenko is trying to break the clinch but Babajide has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Kravichenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babajide takes one to the chin there.
Kravichenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kravichenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babajide moves away.#CL#
Babajide closes the distance and pushes Kravichenko back into the cage.#TD#
Babajide has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kravichenko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kravichenko manages to escape to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravichenko throws an overhand right that lands on Babajide's shoulder, as Babajide tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Kravichenko gets tackled into the cage by Babajide. Babajide maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kravichenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kravichenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Kravichenko.
Babajide walks into a left hand.
Oleg Kravichenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kravichenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
Kravichenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babajide.
Kravichenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kravichenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Babajide under the eye.
Kravichenko connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Kravichenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Babajide ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
Babajide paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kravichenko keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kravichenko! But no joy.
Babajide throws a head kick that misses
and Kravichenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Babajide tries for a takedown but Kravichenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kravichenko lands a body shot.
Kravichenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Babajide.
Kravichenko throws out a powerful jab.
Babajide looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kravichenko connects with a body shot that sends Babajide's belly button to the back.
Kravichenko lands a nice hook to Babajide's body. Babajide takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kravichenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kravichenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kravichenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babajide doesn't seem bothered though.
Kravichenko scores with a hook.
Babajide takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kravichenko throws a body punch but Babajide moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravichenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Babajide is just out of range.#T4#
Kravichenko thuds a left hand into Babajide's body.
Kravichenko lands with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Babajide.
Babajide slips under a jab from Kravichenko.
Babajide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Babajide was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Babajide has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kravichenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babajide is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kravichenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Babajide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Kravichenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kravichenko throws a body punch but Babajide moves out of range.
Babajide changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kravichenko cracks Babajide with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kingsley Babajide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Kravichenko catches Babajide right on the button with a cross.
Kravichenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
As Kravichenko looks to move away, Babajide throws a big counter combo but Kravichenko just gets out of the way.
Kravichenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babajide.
Babajide shoots in for a double leg but Kravichenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kravichenko misses the shot to the body.
Kravichenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babajide has time to react.
Babajide looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Babajide keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravichenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravichenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babajide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kravichenko missing with a left hand there. Babajide was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Babajide manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kravichenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Kravichenko's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Kravichenko wants to get back to his feet but Babajide is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kravichenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kravichenko keeping moving, preventing Babajide from controlling successfully.
Babajide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kravichenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babajide prevents Kravichenko from getting back to his feet.
Kravichenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babajide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kravichenko is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babajide would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Babajide ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko lands a right hook to the body.
Babajide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravichenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBabajide.
Babajide uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kravichenko.
As Kravichenko looks to move away, Babajide throws a big counter combo but Kravichenko just gets out of the way.
Babajide on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kravichenko throws a lazy right hand but Babajide sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kravichenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Babajide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Babajide tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Babajide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kravichenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Babajide tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kravichenko manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Babajide walks into a straight right hand from Kravichenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Kravichenko misses the target.
Kravichenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kravichenko lunges at Babajide with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Babajide's hand.
Babajide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oleg Kravichenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravichenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babajide doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingsley Babajide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babajide with a poor takedown
letting Kravichenko counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babajide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravichenko.
Babajide takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Babajide on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Babajide walks into a jab.
Kravichenko throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babajide takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Babajide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Babajide tries to clinch
and Kravichenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kravichenko misses with a straight left.
Babajide takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kravichenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Babajide tries to close the distance and clinch but Kravichenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babajide tries to clinch
and Kravichenko counters with a straight right hand.
Kravichenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Kravichenko.
Babajide throws a lazy head kick
and Kravichenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Kravichenko.#ROC2#
Babajide is rocked!
Kravichenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Babajide is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kravichenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babajide looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kravichenko lands a right hand from hell, dropping Babajide. Kravichenko pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Kravichenko!
Oleg Kravichenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bushido19: Lobtov vs Babajide
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
Babajide misses with a double jab #TD#
and Lobtov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Lobtov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lobtov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babajide knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lobtov is keen to just control but Babajide is a slippery customer.
Babajide is pressing down on Lobtov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov looking to pass the guard.
Lobtov wants to control from the top but Babajide keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Babajide holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SUB#
Lobtov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babajide is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babajide has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lobtov really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Babajide stays in close to Lobtov's body and controls the position.
Babajide trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobtov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobtov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babajide is one step ahead there.
Babajide trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobtov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobtov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Babajide drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lobtov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babajide has Lobtov in his guard.#REVR#
Lobtov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babajide wants to stand and escape but Lobtov is having none of it.
Lobtov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lobtov trying to control but Babajide is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Babajide working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lobtov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lobtov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Babajide trying to keep a closed guard but Lobtov is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Lobtov is pushing down on Babajide's leg trying to pass to half guard. Babajide is fighting to maintain full guard but Lobtov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Babajide tries to roll over but Lobtov keeps him under control.
Babajide moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lobtov won't allow Babajide to sweep him here.
Lobtov wants to control from the top but Babajide keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lobtov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babajide is keeping the position for now.
Lobtov stays in close to Babajide's body and controls the position.
Babajide is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lobtov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babajide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lobtov trying to control the position from guard on top but Babajide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice straight punches there by Babajide. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babajide.
Lobtov misses with a takedown attempt - Babajide sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kingsley Babajide will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Babajide looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobtov is just out of range.
Lobtov slips under a jab from Babajide.
Babajide just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobtov fails with the takedown.
Babajide bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lobtov's head backwards.
Babajide shoots in and drives through. Lobtov sprawls well.
Lobtov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Babajide closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lobtov did well to prevent Babajide getting side control.
Lobtov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babajide's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babajide's back!
Babajide prevents Lobtov from getting a body triangle.
Andrey Lobtov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babajide trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T1#
Babajide is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Babajide felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Lobtov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Babajide knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Babajide for a finish.
Lobtov looking to hold on to the position here but Babajide rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Babajide keeping moving, preventing Lobtov from controlling successfully.
Lobtov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Babajide manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lobtov keeping moving, preventing Babajide from controlling successfully.
Babajide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Babajide is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lobtov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lobtov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Babajide keeping full guard, as Lobtov tries to pass.
Babajide tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lobtov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babajide is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babajide has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Lobtov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Babajide doesn't defend quickly enough and Lobtov has managed to lock this one up! Can Babajide escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lobtov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrey Lobtov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrey Lobtov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Death Squad 329:Luca v Karol
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Minor keeps the fight on the outside.
Babajide is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minor, as that shot connected.
Babajide takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Babajide is looking to clinch but Minor is avoiding it.
Minor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babajide moves in looking to clinch but Minor pushes him off.#CL#
Minor tries to keep at a distance but Babajide has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babajide lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Minor backwards.
Minor is struggling to control the position.
Minor controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Minor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Minor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Babajide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Minor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babajide just stands there and leans against the cage.
Babajide prevents a takedown attempt there.
Minor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kingsley Babajide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Minor.
Babajide is trying to force a seperation but Minor has the dominant position.#TD2#
Minor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Babajide uses from the top position.
Minor wants to sweep here but Babajide controlling him for the moment.
Minor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Minor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Minor drops an elbow to the side of Babajide's head. #T2##SUB#
Babajide is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minor pulls his head out easily.
Minor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minor prevents Babajide from standing back up.
Babajide missing with punches from the bottom.
Babajide wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Babajide actively working from the bottom here.
Babajide has hold of Minor's hands but Minor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Minor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babajide with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Minor works his way into full mount!
Minor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Minor landing shots from mount.
Babajide tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minor landing punches.
Babajide swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Minor landing punches.
Minor landing shots from mount.
Babajide is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Babajide throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Babajide is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minor is trying to control here but Babajide has managed to regain half guard.
Minor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babajide keeps working.
Babajide punching from the bottom.
Minor trying to mount his opponent but Babajide defends it.
Minor working over Babajide with some ground and pound. Babajide looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Minor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Minor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babajide tries to clinch up but Minor circles away and keeps his distance.
Babajide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Minor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Babajide moves into the clinch.#BC#
Babajide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babajide fails in his attempt to clinch.
Babajide moves in looking to clinch but Minor pushes him off.
Kingsley Babajide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babajide wants to clinch but Minor slips to the side#TD2#
and Minor counters with a takedown into side control.
Babajide tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minor with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Minor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Minor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Babajide bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Minor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babajide trying to control but Minor is working from the bottom.
Minor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babajide is one step ahead there.
Minor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babajide.
Gerald Minor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minor is pulling down on Babajide's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Minor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babajide has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Babajide loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minor is pulling down on Babajide's head. It's preventing any offense from Babajide, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Babajide is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Minor has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Babajide is looking to defend but Minor has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Babajide! Minor pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Babajide taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.

Event: The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 5
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Babajide on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Vermeer closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Vermeer looking to stall.
Vermeer trying to stall but Babajide improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Babajide misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babajide misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Babajide blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Babajide.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Babajide uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Vermeer. #BC2#
Babajide breaks the clinch. #T1#
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babajide.
Vermeer misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Babajide on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Vermeer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a lazy uppercut
and Babajide counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeer misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Babajide releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vermeer slips under a jab.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babajide lands a nice hook to Vermeer's body. Vermeer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vermeer throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Babajide throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Babajide throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vermeer counter with a right hand.
Vermeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babajide gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermeer.#T2#
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!
Babajide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babajide misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vermeer counter with a right hand.
Babajide throws out a loose jab but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer wants to clinch
and Babajide counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babajide digs a good hook to Vermeer's body.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babajide.
Babajide has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vermeer fails to land with a series of punches.
Babajide drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vermeer defends it well.
Vermeer throws an overhand right that lands on Babajide's shoulder, as Babajide tries to avoid the shot.
Babajide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Babajide misses the jab.#T3#
Vermeer tries to clinch up.
Babajide throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vermeer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut
and Babajide counters with a nice uppercut.
Babajide throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Vermeer counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Babajide fails to land.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babajide creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer is leaning against Babajide and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babajide lands with a light punch inside.
Vermeer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Babajide avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babajide's elbow. #T4#
Babajide has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
Babajide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babajide misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a punch but it's blocked by Babajide.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babajide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Babajide.
Babajide lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Babajide pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Vermeer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vermeer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babajide.
Babajide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeer was well out of range. Poor timing from Babajide.
A telegraphed right hand from Babajide misses the target.
Babajide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babajide misses with a looping left.
Vermeer moves away from the strike by Babajide.
Vermeer tries to counter with a takedown but Babajide is quick to defend against it.
Vermeer misses with a hook
and Babajide counters with a left to the body.
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babajide can do to turn this around?
Babajide looks to throw the jab but Vermeer is out of range. #TD2#
Babajide shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vermeer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide looking to control but instead Vermeer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vermeer is trying to stand back up but Babajide is controlling him
Babajide wants to control but Vermeer is keeping him busy.
Babajide tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vermeer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Babajide wants to control but Vermeer is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Babajide is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vermeer is just riding it out for now. Babajide eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Babajide is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vermeer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Babajide moves into full mount! Vermeer won't be happy about that!
Babajide seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vermeer is holding on tight.
Babajide keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vermeer is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Babajide locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Vermeer is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kingsley Babajide!

Event: The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Jung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babajide.
Babajide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babajide throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Jung manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Babajide on his heels. He'll look to pass Babajide's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Babajide is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jung defends well.
Jung trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Babajide manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Babajide from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jung has an active guard here but Babajide has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Babajide wants to take a breather but Jung is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jung can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jung is trying to maintain the position but Babajide is very close to passing his half guard.
Babajide wants to free his trapped foot but Jung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jung wants to control but Babajide is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jung tries to get to full guard but Babajide has control of the leg.
Babajide is keen to just control but Jung is a slippery customer.
Babajide is looking to advance position but Jung won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Babajide prevents Jung from improving his position.
Jung desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Babajide is looking for a kimura but Jung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babajide to get the leverage.
Babajide will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jung wants to get back to full guard but Babajide has mounted him!
Jung tries to hold on but Babajide pushes him away. #SUB#
Babajide swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jung is now in Babajide's guard. A big mistake from Babajide there, giving up the dominant position!
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Babajide is retaining full guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jung passes into half guard.
Jung tries to pass to full mount but Babajide defends it.
Jung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jung is looking for a kimura here.
Babajide tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Jung is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Jung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Babajide has managed to free his arm - good work.
Babajide is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babajide is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hop Sing Jung will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Babajide gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jung to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Babajide is looking for a triangle but Jung pushes his legs off easily.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Babajide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Babajide escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Babajide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Babajide is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jung stopping the sweep attempt from Babajide.#SUB#
Babajide working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Babajide keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Babajide trying to keep a closed guard but Jung is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Babajide wants to sweep but no luck.
Babajide keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Babajide keeping full guard, as Jung tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Babajide lunges at Jung with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jung's hand.
Babajide scores with a shot to the body.
Babajide takes one to the side of the head.
Babajide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jung moves away.#T3#
Babajide keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Babajide looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jung looks to throw the jab but Babajide is out of range.
Babajide avoids the body shot from Jung.
Babajide swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jung.#CUT#
It looks like Hop Sing Jung has been cut.
Kingsley Babajide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jung. Babajide does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babajide counters with a nice uppercut.
Jung swings widly with a right hand
enabling Babajide to counter with a crisp jab.
Babajide is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Babajide counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Babajide lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Jung is rocked!#T4##CL#
Babajide has Jung up against the cage in a clinch.
Jung prevents a body shot from Babajide.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Babajide.
Jung prevents a body shot from Babajide.
Babajide presses Jung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babajide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jung misses with a punch to the body.
Babajide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babajide misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.
Babajide tries a body shot but Jung blocks it.
Babajide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jung's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Babajide dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Babajide looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.
Babajide is looking to wear down Jung with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Babajide enables Jung to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Babajide manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Babajide is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Babajide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Babajide won't allow Jung to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jung looking for a guillotine here but Babajide defends easily.
Babajide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jung holds on and takes a little breather.
Babajide trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung keeping full guard, as Babajide tries to pass.
Jung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Jung working for a triangle but Babajide defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babajide sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jung's guard. #T3#
Babajide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jung keeps working. #SUB#
Babajide is working for a kimura but Jung is defending it quite comfortably.
Babajide is thwarting Jung's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jung slips a jab from Babajide.
Jung dives in for a single leg takedown but Babajide sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Babajide just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Babajide connects with a body shot that sends Jung's belly button to the back.
Babajide jabs Jung right on the nose. Jung blinks but takes it well.
Kingsley Babajide is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babajide, as that shot connected.
Jung looks for a takedown but Babajide sprawls well.
Kingsley Babajide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hop Sing Jung.
Babajide connects with a body shot that sends Jung's belly button to the back.
Jung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
Hop Sing Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Babajide rushes Jung and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Babajide showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babajide has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Kingsley Babajide!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kingsley Babajide!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Kingsley Babajide!

Kingsley Babajide wins by unanimous decision!

Event: The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Babajide lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - MacArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babajide is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacArthur with a body shot.#TD2#
Babajide throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacArthur was covering up waiting for the punch and Babajide finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Babajide looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Babajide being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacArthur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacArthur wants to control but Babajide passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Babajide perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Babajide is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! MacArthur is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kingsley Babajide!

Event: The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Babajide tests Pocc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babajide scores with a one two! Pocc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pocc fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Babajide closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Babajide as the two fighters clinch.
Pocc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Babajide is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pocc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pocc tightens his grip and picks Babajide up, before dumping him to the ground. Babajide manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Pocc content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Babajide has locked up a guillotine! Babajide's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pocc is holding on here and Babajide must be using up a lot of energy. Pocc has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Babajide gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kingsley Babajide!

Event: The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Babajide is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Torres.#CUT#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.#CL2#
Babajide darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
Babajide cracks Torres with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Babajide - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Babajide.
Babajide throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torress head. #TD2#
Babajide is trying to trip Torres. He has hold of a leg but Torres is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Babajide persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Torres is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Babajide dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR##SUB2#
Babajide is working to tighten his grip on Torres's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Torres has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Babajide is really squeezing tight and eventually Torres passes out! Babajide breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kingsley Babajide!

Event: Highland Island World 5-Finale
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Suarez misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Babajide decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suarez's guard.
Babajide pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Babajide is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Babajide is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide uses his free foot to push down on Suarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Suarez. #T1#
Suarez has given up his back here. Will Babajide look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Babajide has his arm under Suarez's chin here. Game over son! Babajide squeezes tightly and Suarez is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kingsley Babajide!
Kingsley Babajide is the new featherweight champion!

Event: HI 70 - Rumbux
Date: Jun 20, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Babajide finds it's way through Shulun's defenses.
Babajide lands a nice shot that snaps Shulun's head back. #ROC#
Shulun is rocked!
Babajide drops Shulun with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shulun! Babajide dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kingsley Babajide!

Event: HI 64- Resurrection
Date: Jun 09, 2016

#R1#
Babajide shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vermeer sprawls well. Vermeer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babajide gets slowly back to his feet.
Vermeer scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babajide. Vermeer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babajide throws the left hand but Vermeer avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Vermeer closes the distance and pushes Babajide back into the cage.
Babajide tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow. #BC#
Babajide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Babajide - just one landing.
Babajide on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Vermeer clinches up with Babajide and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babajide tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Babajide back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Babajide scores with a nice hook to the head.
Babajide lands with a right to the head.
Babajide lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Babajide has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeer. #TD#
Babajide pulls Vermeer into guard.
Vermeer is looking to stand up but Babajide won't let him. #SUB#
Vermeer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babajide has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vermeer has managed to get both his arms back between Babajide's legs - danger averted.
Vermeer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babajide. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer wants to stand but Babajide has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB#
Vermeer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babajide keeping full guard, as Vermeer tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Babajide is looking for a triangle but Vermeer pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Babajide is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Babajide working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vermeer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vermeer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vermeer trying to control but Babajide is working from the bottom.
Vermeer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Babajide's guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Babajide has an active guard here but Vermeer has managed to pass into half guard.
Babajide works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Vermeer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Babajide's guard.
Vermeer throws an elbow that misses. Babajide uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vermeer's guard. Nice move by Babajide!#REVR#
Vermeer is trying to control the position but Babajide postures up.
Babajide stops Vermeer from standing up.
Babajide trying to control the position from guard on top but Vermeer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babajide content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Babajide dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Babajide clinches with his opponent.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Babajide uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Babajide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Vermeer instigates a clinch.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babajide working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babajide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Babajide. #BC#
Babajide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vermeer.
We've been told by Babajide's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Babajide dives in and grabs Vermeer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vermeer pushes down on Babajide's head and hops out.
Babajide lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Babajide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermeer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babajide was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vermeer throws a hook to the side of Babajide's head but Babajide sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babajide throws a sloppy body shot
and Vermeer counters with a straight right hand.
Babajide throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vermeer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babajide tries to clinch
and Vermeer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Babajide misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babajide displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vermeer throws out the jab.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babajide.
Jab by Vermeer.#CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Vermeer misses the jab.
Vermeer misses with an uppercut. Babajide saw that one coming.
Babajide blocks a jab.
Babajide gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Vermeer rushes Babajide and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Babajide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babajide prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Babajide scores with a hook to the body.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Babajide misses with the head strike.
Vermeer lands a body punch.
Babajide throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Alexander Vermeer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
A short left from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Babajide blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Babajide controls his hands.
Babajide tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Babajide is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vermeer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Babajide or not.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Babajide misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Babajide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
Babajide is trying to drag Vermeer to the mat but Vermeer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Babajide working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Babajide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer lands a hook that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vermeer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Babajide's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babajide's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer tries a body shot but Babajide blocks it. #TD#
Babajide lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Babajide is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Babajide advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Vermeer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Vermeer has managed to clinch.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Babajide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Babajide misses. #CL2#
Vermeer closes the distance and pushes Babajide back into the cage.
Vermeer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babajide.
Babajide has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide tries to score a body lock takedown but Vermeer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vermeer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babajide tries to pull guard but Vermeer won't allow it.
Babajide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer working aggressively here. #T1#
Vermeer working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Babajide tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Babajide fails to land.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Babajide can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
Babajide tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Babajide. #TD#
Babajide pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Babajide looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Vermeer tries to stand but Babajide is controlling from the bottom.
Babajide working a defensive guard but Vermeer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vermeer trying to control the position but Babajide is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babajide is looking to regain half guard here but Vermeer keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Vermeer stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Vermeer misses with an uppercut.
Babajide tries to counter with a takedown but Vermeer is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babajide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babajide closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vermeer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vermeer throws a good cross that connects.
Babajide misses with a hook. Vermeer ducked under it nicely.
Vermeer throws a body punch but Babajide moves out of range.
Vermeer lands a jab to the head.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
The fighters circling - Vermeer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeer lands with a straight right. Babajide didn't see that one coming.
Vermeer lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Vermeer takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Babajide jumps guard but Vermeer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babajide.
Babajide struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
Babajide jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vermeer walks away with a smile on his face. Babajide gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeer slaps away a takedown attempt from Babajide, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vermeer throws out a counter right but Babajide avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Vermeer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer digs a right hand underneath Babajide's ribcage. Babajide let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Babajide misses with a body punch.
Vermeer misses with some punches.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Vermeer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
Vermeer with a hook.
Babajide closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vermeer misses with a right hand #CL#
and Babajide counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babajide creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babajide struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeer fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Vermeer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Babajide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Babajide takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Vermeer clinches up with Babajide and pushes him back against the cage.
Vermeer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Babajide tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babajide can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Babajide fails to land.
Babajide tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babajide misses with a body punch.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
Babajide working aggressively here.
Babajide blocking some punches.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeer is pressed up against the cage. Babajide has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vermeer down to the mat. Vermeer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
Vermeer throws a hook but Babajide blocks it.
Vermeer connects with a nice looking jab.
Vermeer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Vermeer misses with a straight left.
Babajide is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Vermeer - just one landing. #ROC2#
Babajide is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeer connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Babajide is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vermeer cracks Babajide with a hook to the temple - Babajide is on wobbly legs here! Vermeer swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Babajide falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vermeer wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer is the new featherweight champion!
Alexander Vermeer decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: HI 62
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Jung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jung tries for a takedown but Babajide circles away easily
and Babajide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Babajide as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Hop Sing Jung has been cut.
Jab from Babajide.
Babajide darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Babajide stuffs the takedown attempt from Jung. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Babajide misses.
Jung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Babajide rushes Jung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Babajide.
Babajide gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jung.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hop Sing Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babajide lands a left hand. #T1##TD#
Jung has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Babajide regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babajide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babajide trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Babajide is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jung has his hands clasped together but Babajide extends and breaks Jung's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Babajide.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kingsley Babajide!

Event: HISatRunoff3
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Zinn shoots for a takedown but Babajide saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Babajide with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zinn goes for a double leg but Babajide avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babajide continues to drive forward.
Zinn shoots and misses #CL#
and Babajide holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kingsley Babajide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Zinn.
Babajide lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babajide.
Zinn is trying to pull guard but Babajide has him pressed against the cage.
Babajide digs a right hand into Zinn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zinn's gas tank.
A short left from Babajide.
Still in the clinch, Babajide scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zinn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Babajide on the inside.
Zinn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babajide just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinn jumps guard but Babajide stands there with Zinn around his waist. Zinn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zinn jumps guard but Babajide stands there with Zinn around his waist. Zinn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Babajide lands a shoulder strike.
Babajide lands with a short shot to the head.
Zinn tries to pull guard but Babajide holds him up against the cage and eventually Zinn drops back down to his feet.
Babajide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Babajide.
Zinn tries to pull guard but Babajide forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Babajide lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babajide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babajide stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zinn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babajide just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Babajide.
Zinn looks winded!
Babajide scores with a shoulder strike.
Babajide presses Zinn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zinn fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babajide lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babajide pushes Zinn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babajide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babajide lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babajide lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Zinn is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babajide.
Zinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Babajide finish him?
Babajide lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zinn backwards.
Babajide lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zinn backwards.
Babajide cracks Zinn with a nice body shot.
Babajide throws a big uppercut that drops Zinn! More strikes from Babajide and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zinn lies dazed against the cage as Babajide celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kingsley Babajide!

Event: ISLAND FC 25
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Jab from Babajide.
Babajide throws a hook but Herculano avoids it easily.
Herculano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Babajide looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Babajide just misses with a punch to the body.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babajide has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Babajide throws a right hand that misses
and Herculano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Herculano slips a straight right by Babajide.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide throws a body shot but no joy.
Babajide sets himself, and Herculano steps forward looking for the clinch! Babajide avoids it this time.
Babajide misses with an uppercut. Herculano saw that one coming.
Babajide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herculano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kingsley Babajide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Babajide sets himself, and Herculano steps forward looking for the clinch! Babajide avoids it this time.
Herculano walks into a straight right hand from Babajide.
Babajide misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
Babajide has a couple of punches blocked by Herculano.
Herculano stalling the fight.
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Babajide stalling in the clinch.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Babajide up against the cage.
Babajide looking to stall. #T2#
Herculano works on Babajide's body with a couple of short punches.
Babajide wants a takedown.
Herculano stalling in the clinch but Babajide improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculano.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Herculano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Babajide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babajide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herculano wants to counter with a clinch but Babajide pushes him away.
Babajide doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herculano counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Babajide throws out a loose jab but Herculano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herculano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Herculano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babajide.
Babajide misses with a hook
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Babajide as he connects with a hook.
Babajide swings widly with a right hand
and Herculano counters with a straight right hand.
Babajide looks to land a left hand but Herculano moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Babajide misses with a hook to the body
and Herculano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Babajide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herculano.
Herculano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Babajide.
Babajide misses with a takedown attempt - Herculano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herculano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babajide.
Herculano slips a straight right by Babajide.
Herculano tries to counter with a clinch but Babajide shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babajide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herculano ducks under a wild hook from Babajide.
Herculano wants to counter the offense by Babajide and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kingsley Babajide will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's time! Babajide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Babajide tries for a takedown but Herculano circles away easily
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babajide throws a jab but it's blocked by Herculano.
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Babajide with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herculano counters with a nice body shot.
Babajide shoots in and drives through. Herculano sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babajide swings for the body but Herculano moves out of range.
Herculano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babajide scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Babajide doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike.
Herculano stalling.
Herculano has Babajide pushed against the cage.
Herculano gets underhooks to prevent Babajide's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Babajide.
Herculano lands an uppercut.
Herculano stalling the fight.
Babajide has had enough of the clinch but Herculano keeps him there for the moment.
Herculano taking a breather.
Babajide has had enough of the clinch but Herculano keeps him there for the moment.
Herculano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Herculano throws a punch but it's blocked by Babajide.
Babajide leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Herculano.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
A right hook to the body lands for Babajide.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Herculano tries to stall but Babajide uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babajide wants to get back to striking at distance but Herculano won't allow it.
Herculano digs a right hand into Babajide's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babajide's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babajide letting Herculano take a breather here.
Herculano lands an uppercut.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herculano misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Babajide tries to throw a body punch but Herculano avoids it by throwing Babajide back against the cage.
Babajide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
Herculano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
Babajide lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babajide swings wildly with an uppercut but Herculano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babajide is looking to take this one to the mat.
Babajide swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herminio Herculano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Herculano gets underhooks to prevent Babajide's takedown attempt.
Herculano struggles to land a body shot inside as Babajide controls his hands.
Babajide lands with a left to the head.
Babajide working hard to break the clinch.
Herculano is stalling here.
Herculano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herculano.
Herculano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Herculano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babajide misses with a body punch.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herculano scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano is trying to stall.
Herculano tries to throw a body punch but Babajide avoids it by throwing Herculano back against the cage.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Babajide lands a hook that snaps the head of Herculano backwards.
Herculano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Herculano tries a body shot but Babajide blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's time! Babajide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Herculano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Herculano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herculano wants to counter with a clinch but Babajide pushes him away.
Babajide throws a hook to the side of Herculano's head but Herculano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herculano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herculano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Babajide.#TD#
Babajide fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herculano sprawls well initially but Babajide persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Babajide is trying to control the action in half guard but Herculano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide works his foot free and advances to mount.
Babajide wants to take Herculano's back here but Herculano is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Herculano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babajide. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Babajide can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herculano is looking to escape.
Herculano wants to hold on but Babajide pushes him away.#SUB#
Babajide is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Herculano is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Herculano flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Babajide anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Herculano and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Babajide slips an arm under Herculano chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Babajide has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Babajide is squeezing on Herculano like an anaconda would it's prey. Herculano fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kingsley Babajide!
Kingsley Babajide retains his lightweight title!

Event: Show me
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Babajide fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A low kick from Diamond is predictable there #CL#
and Babajide counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Babajide working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diamond blocks a body shot from Babajide.
Babajide is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Babajide misses with some punches.
Diamond tries to throw a body punch but Babajide avoids it by throwing Diamond back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
Diamond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babajide misses with the head strike.
Babajide tries to work over Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Babajide throws a head punch that misses.
Diamond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Babajide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diamond is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diamond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diamond continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Babajide wants a takedown.
Babajide fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babajide misses with a punch to the body.
Babajide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babajide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babajide misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Babajide has hold of one of Diamond's legs. Diamond is fighting the takedown attempt but Babajide gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Babajide is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Babajide tries to free his leg and advance position but Diamond is retaining full guard.
Babajide stays in close to Diamond's body and controls the position.
Babajide tries to free his leg and advance position but Diamond is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Babajide avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Babajide pushing down on Diamond's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Babajide is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Babajide is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Babajide works his way into side control. #T4#
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Babajide tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babajide has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diamond has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Diamond is trying to improve his position.
Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babajide. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babajide just content to control the position. #SUB#
Babajide looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diamond stops Babajide from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Babajide dominated that round.
That's time! Babajide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big right from Babajide misses. #CL2#
Diamond moves into the clinch successfully.
Diamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babajide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diamond is defending well.
Diamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babajide looking to slow down the pace here.
Diamond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide lands a right hand.
Babajide lands a right hand.
A short right from Babajide.
The referee calls for Diamond to work. #T1#
Diamond prevents a body shot from Babajide.
Babajide tries to work over Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diamond prevents the takedown attempt.
Babajide wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingsley Babajide has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diamond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babajide has him pressed against the cage.
Diamond gets underhooks to prevent Babajide's takedown attempt.
Diamond blocks an uppercut.
Babajide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babajide working aggressively here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Babajide lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diamond or not.
Babajide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diamond prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
Diamond blocking some punches.
Diamond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch.
Diamond shoots in and drives through. Babajide sprawls well.
As Diamond tries to get set, Babajide tries to push him back and clinch up but Diamond manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Diamond closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Babajide tries to bench press Diamond off him but Diamond keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Babajide tries to improve position but can't.
Babajide is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Babajide actively working from the bottom here.
Babajide is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diamond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diamond's back!
Babajide is looking to control Diamond but Diamond is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Diamond tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Babajide swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diamond is now in Babajide's guard. A big mistake from Babajide there, giving up the dominant position!
Babajide is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Babajide slows the pace down in half guard.
Babajide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
Babajide trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Babajide is looking for a kimura but Diamond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babajide to get the leverage.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Babajide is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diamond sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Babajide dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Diamond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diamond shoots in but no luck this time.
Babajide tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diamond manages to circle out of the way.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Babajide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babajide blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Babajide is working for takedown but Diamond is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide wants a takedown.
Babajide avoiding damage as Diamond throws knees to the body. #T1#
Babajide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babajide wants to take the fight to the mat but Diamond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babajide tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babajide is working for takedown but Diamond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Babajide tries to work over Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diamond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Babajide up against the cage.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diamond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diamond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diamond'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.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babajide drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diamond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Babajide lands with a short shot to the head.
Diamond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babajide's elbow. #T3#
Diamond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babajide.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diamond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babajide.
Babajide lands a body punch.
Diamond taking a breather.
Babajide lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Babajide has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diamond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Babajide drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diamond being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Babajide misses with the head strike.
Diamond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diamond takes a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babajide stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diamond blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Babajide clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Diamond has managed to clinch.
Babajide misses with the head strike.
Diamond working aggressively here.
Babajide is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diamond gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Babajide struggles to land a body shot inside as Diamond controls his hands.
Diamond has Babajide pressed against the cage.
Babajide misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond pressing his opponent against the cage.
Babajide throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamond. #T1#
Diamond lands a body shot.
Babajide lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babajide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babajide is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
Babajide working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diamond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Babajide misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Diamond lands a hook that snaps the head of Babajide backwards.
Babajide has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diamond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babajide misses with a body punch.
Babajide swings wildly with an uppercut but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babajide lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diamond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diamond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Babajide working aggressively here.
Babajide tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Babajide misses with the head strike.
Babajide is working for takedown but Diamond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Babajide misses with a punch on the inside.
Babajide misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diamond tries to throw a body punch but Babajide avoids it by throwing Diamond back against the cage.
Babajide makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babajide throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babajide misses with a hook
enabling Diamond to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Babajide fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diamond pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Babajide back to the cage. Diamond follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Babajide with a poor takedown
and Diamond counters with a right hand to the body.
Diamond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babajide is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
King Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babajide dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Diamond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babajide misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babajide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Diamond dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's time! Babajide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Diamond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diamond can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
A right hook to the body lands for Babajide.
Babajide tries to work over Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diamond tries to circle away but Babajide has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Babajide is controlling him.
Diamond blocking some punches.
Babajide wants a takedown. #T1#
Diamond is trying to push Babajide away but Babajide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diamond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Babajide misses with a punch on the inside.
Babajide throws a head punch that misses.
Babajide drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diamond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diamond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Babajide.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Babajide slows down the pace here.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babajide can't get the takedown.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babajide misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babajide is looking to control Diamond's arms but Diamond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babajide has his back to the cage.
King Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Diamond lands a shoulder strike.
Babajide managing to block the knees to the body from Diamond.
Babajide tries to score a body lock takedown but Diamond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Babajide misses with some punches.
Diamond misses with a punch to the body.
Babajide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diamond is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babajide.
Diamond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Babajide misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Babajide is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Diamond.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babajide.
A short right from Babajide on the inside.
Babajide doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babajide dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diamond lands a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diamond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babajide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diamond is pressed up against the cage. Babajide has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diamond down to the mat. Diamond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Babajide showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babajide has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 49:46
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Babajide!
Kingsley Babajide retains his lightweight title!
The defeated King Diamond had this to say: 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.

Event: There will be Blood
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Babajide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Kontio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Babajide's guard.
Kontio stands up over Babajide, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kontio throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Kontio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kontio trying to control but Babajide is working from the bottom.
Kontio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babajide's head.#SUB2#
Babajide has his foot on Kontio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kontio works his way back into a safe position though.
Kontio looking to sit in guard and control but Babajide gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kontio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babajide gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kontio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Babajide escapes and throws Kontio's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Babajide is looking to take a break and control but Kontio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babajide tries to move to mount but Kontio blocks the move with his legs.
Kontio sneaks back into half guard.
Kontio is looking to control Babajide's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kontio avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babajide tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kontio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Babajide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kontio keeps working.
Kontio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Babajide looking to pass the guard.
Kontio wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kontio working for submissions but it's allowed Babajide to get to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Kontio with the active half guard here but Babajide passes nicely into side control.
Kontio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Babajide's best efforts.#SUB2#
Babajide is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Babajide in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kontio tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Babajide!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kingsley Babajide!
Kingsley Babajide is the new lightweight champion!

Event: ISLAND FC 18
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Lee wants to clinch#TD2#
and Babajide counters with a takedown into side control.
Babajide taking a breather here.
Babajide wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee wants to control but Babajide postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet here but Babajide is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lee's back.
Babajide trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lee doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control but not successfully.
Lee is really stuck here. #T1#
Babajide has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body. #SUB2#
Babajide is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lee has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Babajide keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee is in bad spot here.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lee won't enjoy being in this position. Babajide looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Lee is tapping - it's over boys! Babajide picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kingsley Babajide!

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