Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Ebe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
Babel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ebe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Babel is just out of range.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Ebe stuns Babel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ebe takes a swing at Babel's ribcage but misses.
Ebe throws a big shot that misses.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Babel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Ebe.
Babel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babel staying out of range there.
Babel shoots in for a takedown but Ebe shows good takedown defense.
Ebe misses with a combination #TD#
and Babel counters with a single leg into guard. Ebe didn't expect that. #T1#
Ebe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Babel tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebe is retaining full guard.
Babel wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
Babel postures up. #SUB#
Babel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Babel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babel has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ebe is continuing to stall.
Babel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ebe pulls Babel in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ebe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Babel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ebe sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Babel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Babel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ebe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Babel's guard! Nice work there by Ebe!
Ebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ebe controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a triangle but Ebe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ebe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ebe wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Babel is looking for a triangle but Ebe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ebe leaves Babel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ebe looks to throw the jab but Babel is out of range. #TD#
Babel shoots in and bounces Ebe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ebe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Babel has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe wants to control but Babel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
Babel passes to full mount!
Babel wants to control the pace but Ebe is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB#
Babel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Ebe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ebe wants to hold on but Babel pushes him away.
Ebe tries to reverse the position but Babel maintains control.#SUB#
Babel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Babel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ebe is surviving well by controlling Babel's body position as best he can. #T2#
Babel controlling the pace for now.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Ebe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.#SUB#
Babel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ebe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Babel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ebe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Babel is looking to work his way around to Ebe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ebe tries to lock up and control but Babel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Babel looking for a guillotine from mount but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ebe tries to lock up and control but Babel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ebe reaches up to try and control the position but Babel seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ebe rolls and tries to escape and now Babel has his back! #SUB#
Ebe showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Babel working for a choke but Ebe is defending well. #T4#
Ebe just trying to survive but Babel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Babel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Babel gets his hands free as Ebe looks to control.
Ebe tries to roll but Babel sticks to his back. #SUB#
Babel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ebe is defending well though. Babel let's go of the attempt for now.
Babel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebe can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebe trying to control the hands but Babel breaks the grip. #SUB#
Babel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Babel dominated that second round.
That's time! Babel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Babel shoots in for a takedown but Ebe shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Babel misses the target.
Ebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Ebe is looking to land body kicks.
Babel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ebe misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Babel counters with a takedown into side control.
Ebe struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Babel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ebe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe has one of Babel's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1##SUB#
Babel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ebe wants to control but Babel postures up.
Babel tries to move to mount but Ebe blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nino Babel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Babel tries for a kimura but Ebe is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babel wants to control but Ebe is keeping him busy.
Ebe is trying to control Babel's posture but Babel avoids it.
Babel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ebe keeps working. #SUB#
Babel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ebe struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ebe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Babel is staying active.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ebe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ebe throws a big shot that misses.
Ebe slaps away a takedown attempt from Babel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body punch from Ebe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ebe.
Isaac Ebe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babel dives in and grabs Ebe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ebe pushes down on Babel's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ebe lands a jab to the nose.
Ebe keeps Babel at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Ebe misses.
Babel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ebe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ebe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ebe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babel scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babel wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Ebe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ebe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Ebe!
A very excited looking Isaac Ebe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Tycoon Player does it's job there.
Babel moves in looking to clinch but Tycoon Player pushes him off.#CL#
Babel pushes Tycoon Player up against the cage in a clinch.
Tycoon Player misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Babel jumps guard and drags Tycoon Player to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tycoon Player wants to stand but Babel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tycoon Player must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Babel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tycoon Player can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tycoon Player trying to stand up but can't free himself from Babel's guard.#T1#
Babel controls Tycoon Player momentarily but Tycoon Player frees himself.
Tycoon Player wants to get up but he can't break Babel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Babel pulls Tycoon Player in close to prevent any damage.
Babel continues to stall.
Tycoon Player would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Tycoon Player gets to his feet. Babel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tycoon Player connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tycoon Player throws a body punch but Babel moves out of range.
Tycoon Player throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tycoon Player throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Babel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tycoon Player is wriggling around but Babel manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Tycoon Player is looking to get back to is feet but Babel passes into side control. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tycoon Player has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tycoon Player bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Babel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tycoon Player sprawls well. Tycoon Player wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babel gets slowly back to his feet.
Babel moves out of range as Tycoon Player strikes.
Babel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Average Tycoon Player is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babel is looking to clinch.
Tycoon Player was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Babel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tycoon Player is trying to defend but Babel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tycoon Player pushes Babel off but Babel dives into side control. #T4##SUB#
Babel swings around for an armbar but Tycoon Player sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Babel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Babel is looking for a triangle but Tycoon Player pushes his legs off easily.
Babel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tycoon Player would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Tycoon Player stands up and waves to Babel to follow him.
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut. Babel saw that one coming.
Babel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tycoon Player.
Babel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Average Tycoon Player will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tycoon Player throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Babel counters by clinching up.
Tycoon Player misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Tycoon Player breaks the clinch. #CL#
Babel pushes Tycoon Player up against the cage in a clinch.
Tycoon Player taking a breather. #BC2#
Tycoon Player breaks the clinch.
Babel tries for a takedown but Tycoon Player sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tycoon Player misses with a few strikes there.
Babel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tycoon Player sprawls and moves away.
Babel tries for a takedown but Tycoon Player sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Babel.
Babel shoots in but Tycoon Player avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babel shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Tycoon Player throws a shot from downtown. Babel moves away and avoids it.
Babel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babel slips under a jab from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player looks to land a left hand but Babel moved out of range nicely.
Babel tries to clinch but Tycoon Player is having none of it.
Tycoon Player unleashes a big counter combination but Babel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Babel closes the distance and pushes Tycoon Player back into the cage.#TD#
Babel drags the fight down to the ground.
Tycoon Player has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Babel is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Babel pulls Tycoon Player in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tycoon Player is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Tycoon Player decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Babel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tycoon Player throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Babel doesn't manage to clinch there - Tycoon Player circles away.
Tycoon Player throws a lazy right hand but Babel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babel tries to counter with a takedown but Tycoon Player is quick to defend against it.
Babel dives in for a single leg takedown but Tycoon Player sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Babel manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tycoon Player is aware though and is defending well.
Tycoon Player wants to stand but Babel is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tycoon Player defends well.
Babel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Tycoon Player wants to get up but he can't break Babel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Babel has his foot on Tycoon Player's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tycoon Player works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Babel'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.#SUB#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babel seems keen to control Tycoon Player's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tycoon Player wants to get up but he can't break Babel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nino Babel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Babel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Babel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player misses with a few strikes there.
Tycoon Player throws a hook but Babel blocks it.#TD#
Babel shoots in and bounces Tycoon Player off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Tycoon Player is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon Player throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tycoon Player trying to land knees to the body.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Tycoon Player turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Babel tries to pull guard but Tycoon Player holds him up against the cage and eventually Babel drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tycoon Player. #T1#
Tycoon Player just leaning against Babel, taking a breather.
Tycoon Player tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tycoon Player throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Babel tries to pull guard but Tycoon Player holds him up against the cage and eventually Babel drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Tycoon Player. #BC2#
Tycoon Player breaks the clinch. #CL#
Babel closes the distance and clinches.
Babel fails to pull guard.
Babel tries to pull guard but Tycoon Player forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tycoon Player tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Tycoon Player has him pressed against the cage.
Tycoon Player misses with the head strike.
Babel tries to pull guard but Tycoon Player won't allow it.
Tycoon Player is looking to control Babel's arms but Babel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tycoon Player has his back to the cage.
Babel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tycoon Player smiles and moves away.
Tycoon Player throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Tycoon Player throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tycoon Player looks to throw the jab but Babel is out of range.
Tycoon Player loads up on a big right hand but Babel slips the punch.
Tycoon Player has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tycoon Player thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tycoon Player connects with a body shot that sends Babel's belly button to the back.
Babel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tycoon Player as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Tycoon Player on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Average Tycoon Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tycoon Player. #T3#
Tycoon Player scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babel fails with the takedown.
Nino Babel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tycoon Player throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tycoon Player misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Babel.
Tycoon Player throws a jab when Babel was well out of range.
Nice cross by Tycoon Player.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tycoon Player. Babel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Babel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babel slips under a jab.
Tycoon Player thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babel looks to land a left hand but Tycoon Player moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Tycoon Player. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tycoon Player pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babel tries to counter with a takedown but Tycoon Player is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Babel darts in and clinches Tycoon Player up against the cage.
Tycoon Player goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tycoon Player with a knee to the head.
Tycoon Player tries a knee to the head but Babel blocks it.
Tycoon Player utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Average Tycoon Player comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tycoon Player has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nino Babel!
Nino Babel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DC 121 Babel v Savisto
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Babel throws a lazy uppercut
and Savisto counters with a straight right hand.
Savisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babel.
Savisto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Babel misses with a double jab
and Savisto counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Babel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel fails to pull guard.
Savisto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Babel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Savisto trying to land knees to the body.
Babel tries to pull guard but Savisto holds him up against the cage and eventually Babel drops back down to his feet.
Savisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babels head. #T1#
Babel is trying to pull guard but Savisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savisto misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Savisto breaks the clinch. #CL#
Babel takes the fight into the clinch.
Babel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savisto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Babel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savisto smiles and moves away.
Savisto jabs Babel right on the nose. Babel blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Savisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Babel wants to clinch
and Savisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savisto looks to land a left hand but Babel moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Babel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Savisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babel defends it easily.
Savisto trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Babel pushing down on Savisto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Babel content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Babel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Babel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Babel. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Babel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savisto sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savisto trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Savisto 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#
Babel looks to throw the jab but Savisto is out of range.
Savisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savisto swings for the body but Babel moves out of range.
Nino Babel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savisto missing with a left hand there. Babel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Savisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savisto.#TD#
Babel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savisto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Savisto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savisto is staying active underneath Babel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Babel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Babel. #T1##SUB#
Babel is working for a submission of some sort.
Babel is thwarting Savisto's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Babel wants to work for an arm triangle but Savisto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savisto 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.
Savisto trying to control but Babel postures up. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a kimura here.
Savisto is looking for a sweep. Babel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel passes to full mount!
Babel is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Savisto is in real trouble.
Savisto wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Savisto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Babel. #T4#
Babel is hanging on to Savisto's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Savisto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Babel gets his way!
Babel not allowing Savisto to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Babel working for a choke but Savisto reverses nicely into Babel 's guard. #SUB#
Babel looking for a guillotine here but Savisto defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Babel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Savisto misses its intended target.
Babel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babel tries to clinch up
and Babel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savisto tries to bum rush Babel with a series of wild strikes but Babel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A jab lands there for Savisto.
Babel wants to clinch up but Savisto keeps it at a distance.
Savisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Babel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Savisto's half guard.#SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions off his back.
Babel is looking to advance position but Savisto won't allow it. #T2#
Babel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Savisto is looking to improve his position.
Babel is pressing down on Savisto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savisto is holding on for now.
Babel is thwarting Savisto's attempts to control the position.
Savisto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Babel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Savisto dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savisto passes Babel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Babel trying to hold on to Savisto's head to control him but Savisto postures up. #SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
Savisto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Babel is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Savisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savisto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Savisto!
A very excited looking Lasse Savisto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC 113: Bong Sik v Beliveau
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Sulekov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Babel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sulekov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Babel pushes down on Sulekov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sulekov wants to control but Babel is keeping busy. #SUB#
Babel wants to work for an arm triangle but Sulekov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel wants to pass the guard but Sulekov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Babel prevents Sulekov from improving his position.#SUB#
Babel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Babel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sulekov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Babel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sulekov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Babel is trying to control. Sulekov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Babel is looking to stall here but Sulekov recovers full guard.
Babel wants to control from the top but Sulekov keeps moving. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sulekov looks to throw the jab but Babel is out of range.
Babel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sulekov lands with a hook. Babel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Nino Babel has been cut.
Sulekov throws a big shot that misses.
Babel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Babel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sulekov on his heels. He'll look to pass Sulekov's guard now, I'm sure.
Babel wants to control from the top but Sulekov keeps moving. #T4#
Babel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulekov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulekov seems keen to control Babel's posture.
Sulekov is looking to stand up but Babel isn't so interested in that idea.
Sulekov seems keen to control Babel's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babel wants to control from the top but Sulekov keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nino Babel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nino Babel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sulekov throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Babel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Babel looking to pass the guard.
Babel won't allow Sulekov to sweep him here.
Sulekov keeping moving, preventing Babel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Babel wants to control from the top but Sulekov keeps moving. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sulekov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Sulekov misses.
Sulekov looks to land a right hand but Babel moved out of range.
Sulekov works the jab nicely.
Sulekov throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Babel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sulekov won't be happy with that.
Sulekov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Babel is working for an americana but Sulekov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Babel was thinking about the submission.
We've been hearing good reports from Babel'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.#T2#
Sulekov keeping moving, preventing Babel from controlling successfully.
Babel wants to pass the guard but Sulekov is keeping the position.
Nino Babel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sulekov controlling the position.
Babel looking to pass the guard.
Sulekov keeping moving, preventing Babel from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sulekov wants to sweep here but Babel controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Babel feints a jab promting Sulekov to slip. Babel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sulekov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Babel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sulekov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babel defending well as Sulekov loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Babel drives through with a takedown into Sulekov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sulekov wants to get back to his feet but Babel passes into half guard. #REVB#
Sulekov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Babel won't allow Sulekov to sweep him here.
Babel wants to control from the top but Sulekov keeps moving. #SUB#
Babel has gone for a leg lock! Sulekov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Babel's guard.#REVB#
Sulekov looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nino Babel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nino Babel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Babel.
Babel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sulekov sprawls and moves away.
Sulekov looks to score with a jab to the body but Babel is just out of range.
Sulekov misses with a body punch #TD#
and Babel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sulekov's guard.
Babel trying to control but Sulekov is working from the bottom.
Sulekov keeping full guard, as Babel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov is pulling down on Babel's head. It's preventing any offense from Babel, at least for the moment.#T1#
Sulekov keeping moving, preventing Babel from controlling successfully.
Damar Sulekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babel looking to sit in guard and control but Sulekov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Babel keeping moving, preventing Sulekov from controlling successfully.
Babel is trying to control the position but Sulekov postures up.
Nino Babel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Babel keeping moving, preventing Sulekov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Babel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sulekov moves forwards but Babel connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Babel clinches with his opponent.
Babel has Sulekov pressed against the cage, preventing Sulekov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Sulekov manages to break the clinch.
Sulekov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babel doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Babel gets a double leg takedown into Sulekov's guard.
Sulekov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Babel's guard. #REVB##T3#
Sulekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard.
Babel has control of Sulekov's left arm, preventing Sulekov from doing any damage.
Sulekov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sulekov wants to stand but Babel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sulekov wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Sulekov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Babel is trying to keep Sulekov in close.
Babel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sulekov swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Babel counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Babel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damar Sulekov.
I think Babel 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nino Babel!
Nino Babel 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: DC 95: Bable v Savisto
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Babel throws a series of punches but Savisto avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Savisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savisto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Babel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savisto was covering up waiting for the punch and Babel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Babel wants to control from the top but Savisto keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel passes Savisto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Savisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Savisto is staying active underneath Babel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savisto 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Babel'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.
Savisto 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##T2#
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Babel is trying is best to control the position here.
Savisto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savisto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savisto working the head and body with strikes.
Babel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savisto.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Babel is staying active underneath Savisto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Babel trying to control here.
Babel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Savisto controlling the pace.
Savisto trying to control from half guard but Babel is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Savisto slips a nice elbow through Babel's hands, connecting with Babel's forehead.#SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savisto is working away from the top position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Babel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savisto defends it easily.
Savisto distracts Babel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Babel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savisto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lasse Savisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Babel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Babel closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Savisto on the inside.
Babel jumps guard but Savisto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Babel drags the fight down to the ground.
Savisto pushes down on Babel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savisto thows a huge punch but Babel dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto is thwarting Babel's attempts to control the position.
Babel wants to get back to full guard.
Babel trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Savisto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savisto pulls his head out easily.
Savisto wants to take a breather but Babel is having none of it. #SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Babel is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel trying to control here.
Savisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
Savisto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Savisto throwing shots but Babel is blocking nicely.
Babel is looking to control Savisto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babel avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savisto connects with a nice short shot to Babel's temple.
Savisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babel is refusing to be controlled, as Savisto sits in half guard.
Lasse Savisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Savisto there. #T4#
Savisto is nestled in close to Babel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savisto working Babel over with strikes.
Babel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Savisto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Babel controlling the position for now.
Babel is looking to control Savisto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babel avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savisto is nestled in close to Babel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Savisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Babel has a takedown stuffed.
Savisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Babel closes the distance and pushes Savisto back into the cage.
Babel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Babel uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Babel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard.
Savisto trying to control but Babel is working from the bottom.
Savisto works over Babel with some ground and pound from guard.
Savisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Babel keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savisto wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Savisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babel is keeping the position for now.
Nino Babel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Babel controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Babel looking for subs off his back but Savisto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Babel is refusing to be controlled, as Savisto sits in half guard.
Savisto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy.
Savisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Savisto.
Savisto is keen to just control but Babel is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savisto is working away from the top position though.
Savisto working the head and body with strikes.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Savisto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Babel defends it well. #SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savisto pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savisto is keen to just control but Babel is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Savisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savisto 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Savisto!
Lasse Savisto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 87: Dye v Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Will Sho Yu misses with a few strikes there.
Babel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Babel blocks a head kick by Will Sho Yu.
Will Sho Yu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Babel circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Babel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Babel wants to control from the top but Will Sho Yu keeps moving.
Will Sho Yu keeping full guard, as Babel tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel is working hard here to advance position.
Will Sho Yu is trying to control the position but Babel postures up. #T1#
Babel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Babel wants to control from the top but Will Sho Yu keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Will Sho Yu throws a head kick that misses.
Will Sho Yu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Babel.
A low kick from Will Sho Yu is predictable there #TD#
and Babel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Babel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB#
Will Sho Yu is defending against the submission attempts here by Babel. #SUB#
Babel is working for a kimura but Will Sho Yu is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Babel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Will Sho Yu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Babel. #SUB#
Babel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Will Sho Yu is defending against the submission attempts here by Babel.
Babel wants to pass to mount but Will Sho Yu is defending the position.
Babel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Will Sho Yu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Babel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Will Sho Yu has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Babel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Babel closes the distance and clinches up with Will Sho Yu, looking for a takedown. Babel pushes Will Sho Yu against the cage but Will Sho Yu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Will Sho Yu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Will Sho Yu.
Babel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Will Sho Yu can do to turn this around?#CL#
Babel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Will Sho Yu has him pressed against the cage.
Babel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Will Sho Yu pushes Babel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Babel blocks an uppercut.
Babel tries to pull guard but Will Sho Yu won't allow it.
Will Sho Yu misses with the head strike.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Will Sho Yu to keep the fight standing.
Will Sho Yu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel jumps guard but Will Sho Yu stands there with Babel around his waist. Babel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Babel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Will Sho Yu struggles to land a body shot inside as Babel controls his hands.
Will Sho Yu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Will Sho Yu tries to stall but Babel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Will Sho Yu walks away with a smile on his face. Babel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Babel forces Will Sho Yu back against the cage and clinches.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Will Sho Yu to keep the fight standing.
Babel tries to pull guard but Will Sho Yu won't allow it.
Will Sho Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Will Sho Yu.
Babel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Will Sho Yu walks away with a smile on his face. Babel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Babel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Babel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Babel advances to mount.
Will Sho Yu wants to control but Babel is having none of it.#T2#
Will Sho Yu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Will Sho Yu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Will Sho Yu is holding on tight. #SUB#
Babel working for a submission but Will Sho Yu is keeping him at bay.
We've been hearing good reports from Babel'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.#T3##SUB#
Babel goes for an armbar but Will Sho Yu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Will Sho Yu. #SU2#
Will Sho Yu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Babel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Babel showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Babel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Will Sho Yu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Babel. #SUB#
Babel is trying to work for a kimura but Will Sho Yu is defending well. #T4#
Will Sho Yu is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Will Sho Yu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nino Babel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Babel gets the takedown into side control.
Will Sho Yu is not content to let Babel control the position. #SUB#
Babel has hold of Will Sho Yu's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Will Sho Yu seems comfortable defending it but Babel has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Will Sho Yu is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Will Sho Yu is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Babel couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nino Babel!
A less than humble Nino Babel misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The Oracle Will Sho Yu spoke after the fight, saying 'I walked in knowing my fate.'.

Event: DC 82: Farman vs Pisswater
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Babel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Babel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kowalski.#TD#
Kowalski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kowalski is sitting in close to Babel's body. Babel has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kowalski is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kowalski is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Babel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nino Babel!
After the fight, Nino Babel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DC 74 Niaz vs Rome
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Romanow throws a jab when Babel was well out of range.#CL#
Babel clinches up with Romanow and pushes him back against the cage.
Babel jumps guard but Romanow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romanow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romanow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Babel takes a shot to the head.
Romanow is working Babel over against the cage.
Romanow throws a punch but it's blocked by Babel.
Babel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Romanow lands with a light punch inside.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romanow to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanow tries to work over Babel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babel blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Babel tries to pull guard but Romanow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Babel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romanow smiles and moves away.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.
Romanow throws an overhand right that lands on Babel's shoulder, as Babel tries to avoid the shot.
Marcel Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Romanow missing with a left hand there. Babel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babel shoots in for a takedown but Romanow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Romanow.
Romanow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Nino Babel has been cut.
Romanow connects with the punch.
Romanow throws a body punch but Babel moves out of range.
Romanow throws a lazy right hand but Babel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romanow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babel closes the distance and clinches up with Romanow, looking for a takedown. Babel pushes Romanow against the cage but Romanow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romanow drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Babel defends it well.
Babel is looking to clinch but Romanow is avoiding it.
Romanow misses with an uppercut. Babel saw that one coming.#T2#
Babel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Babel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babel connects with a jab.#TD#
Babel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Romanow gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Romanow is defending against the submission attempts here by Babel.
Romanow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babel's back!#T3#
Romanow softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Romanow gets his hands free as Babel looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanow looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Babel just trying to survive but Romanow is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Romanow lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Romanow is landing big shots and Babel is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Romanow!
Our winner, Marcel Romanow, 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: DC 68 Licht vs Babel
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Licht slips under a jab.
Babel fails with a takedown attempt.
Licht throwing a counter right hand but Babel manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Babel darts in and clinches Licht up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Babel gets control of Licht's arms and successfully pulls guard. Babel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Babel looking to control.
Licht is looking to stand up but Babel won't let him.
Licht has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Babel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Licht can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Babel trying to keep a closed guard but Licht is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Babel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Licht defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Licht has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Babel is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Licht stands up and waves to Babel to follow him.
Nino Babel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Babel rushes Licht and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Licht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Licht to keep the fight standing.
Babel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Licht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nord Licht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Babel.
Licht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Licht working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Licht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Babel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Licht walks away with a smile on his face. Babel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Babel lands with an uppercut that bounces Licht off the cage and back into range.
Licht scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3##CL2#
Babel pushes Licht up against the cage in a clinch.
Licht tries to throw a body punch but Babel avoids it by throwing Licht back against the cage.
Babel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Licht walks away with a smile on his face. Babel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Babel tries to clinch up but Licht circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Licht tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babel slips a jab from Licht.
Babel shoots and misses
and Licht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Licht was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Babel shoots in looking for a takedown but Licht manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Babel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nord Licht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babel slips a jab and a cross from Licht.
Babel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Licht throws the left hand but Babel avoids the punch easily.
Licht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Licht fails to land with a series of punches.
Babel feints the counter takedown.
A head kick by Licht misses #TD2#
and Babel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licht keeping moving, preventing Babel from controlling successfully.
Babel tries to free his leg and advance position but Licht is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babel wants to control from the top but Licht keeps moving.
Babel wants to pass the guard but Licht is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nord Licht 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#
Nice shot lands for Licht.
Babel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Licht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Licht connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Licht defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babel.
Licht quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel tries for a takedown but Licht sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Licht looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Licht ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Babel misses with a takedown attempt - Licht sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Licht misses the target.
Nord Licht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Babel.#T1#
Babel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Babel dodges the punch combination from Licht.
Licht is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babel.
Licht stuffs the takedown.
Babel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Licht tries to avoid it but Babel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Licht to the ground. Licht escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Babel shoots in and gets a takedown into Licht's guard.#ES#
Licht is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Babel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Licht breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Licht's waist but Licht gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babel off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Licht counters with an inside leg kick.
Babel shoots in but no luck this time.
Babel is looking to clinch.
Nord Licht is winning the standup battle so far.
Licht clobbers Babel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3##TD2#
Babel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Babel prevents Licht from standing back up.
Babel trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Babel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Babel prevents Licht from standing back up.
Nino Babel has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Licht has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Babel is on him like a limpet, forcing Licht back against the cage.
Babel fails to pull guard.
Licht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babel backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Licht.
Licht struggles to land a body shot inside as Babel controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nord Licht dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Babel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Babel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Licht on his heels. He'll look to pass Licht's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Licht pushes Babel off and scrambles back to his feet.
Babel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Licht counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Babel clinches up with Licht and pushes him back against the cage.
Licht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babel can do to turn this around?
Licht lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Licht misses with a body punch.
Licht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Licht lands with a left to the head.
Licht is stalling here.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Licht to keep the fight standing.
Nord Licht has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Babel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Licht smiles and moves away.
Nord Licht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Babel.
Licht scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Babel gets a double leg takedown into Licht's guard.

Licht has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Babel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Licht avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Licht counters with a quick kick to the body but Babel blocks it.#CL2#
Babel instigates a clinch.
Licht tries a body shot but Babel blocks it.
Babel tries to pull guard but Licht won't allow it.
Babel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Licht.
Licht scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Licht's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babel ducks under a wild hook from Licht.
And Babel tries to counter it with a takedown but Licht pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Babel tries to clinch up but Licht circles away and keeps his distance.
Babel tries to clinch but Licht moves out of range.
Licht is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Babel closes the distance and clinches.
Licht misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Licht goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Licht trying to stall but Babel improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Licht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babel tries to pull guard but Licht holds him up against the cage and eventually Babel drops back down to his feet.
Babel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Licht. #BC#
Licht breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Licht connects with a crisp jab.
Licht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babel tries to clinch there but Licht circles away.
Babel shoots in for a double leg but Licht sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Babel tries to close the distance and clinch but Licht swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Licht lands a nice looking body kick.
Licht tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Licht throws a wild body kick that Babel sees coming a mile off.
Babel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nord Licht clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Licht tries to land a front kick but Babel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Babel doesn't manage to clinch there - Licht circles away.
Babel tries to clinch but Licht is having none of it.
Babel moves to clinch but Licht breaks away
letting Licht counter with a right hand.
Babel wants to clinch
and Licht counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel fails with a takedown attempt.
Licht is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1##TD2#
Babel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Licht wants to get back to his feet but Babel is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Licht has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Babel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Babel tries to pull guard but Licht holds him up against the cage and eventually Babel drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Licht lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babel prevents a body shot from Licht.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Licht turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nord Licht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Babel.
Licht trying to control the position but instead, Babel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Licht into the cage.
Babel jumps guard but Licht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Licht lands a shot to the body.
Babel tries to pull guard but Licht forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Licht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Babel jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Babel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SU#
Licht stands up and waves to Babel to follow him. #T3#
Licht misses with a two punch combination.
Licht tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Babel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Licht!
Licht wants to get back to his feet but Babel is dominant here and he's now got Licht's back!
Licht is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Licht showing good submission defense here.
Well, with Babel on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Licht is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Licht is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Babel is looking for the choke from the back position but Licht is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Babel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Licht knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Licht for a finish.
Licht trying to get back to his feet but Babel is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nord Licht had his way with Nino Babel in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Babel closes the distance but Licht moves to the side
and Licht counters with a nice uppercut.
Licht connects with an inside leg kick.
Babel lands a two punch combo.
Babel fails with the takedown
and Babel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Babel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Licht counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Babel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#KD#
Licht drops Babel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Babel looks back up at him and smiles so Licht waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Babel is rocked!
Licht flashes Babel a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Babel's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Babel crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Licht punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nord Licht!
Nord Licht retains his heavyweight title!
Nord Licht decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 63: Mfer vs Rocksteady
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##CL#
Billingsly tries to keep at a distance but Babel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Billingsly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Billingsly working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babel. #TD#
Babel jumps into guard, dragging Billingsly to the mat. #SUB#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Billingsly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Babel looking for a guillotine here but Billingsly defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel is controlling Billingsly's posture.#T1#
Babel keeping full guard, as Billingsly tries to pass.
Billingsly wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Babel'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.
Billingsly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Babel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Babel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Billingsly has picked Babel up and slammed him! Babel can't keep hold of the triangle and Billingsly manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billingsly tries to move to mount but Babel blocks the move with his legs.
Billingsly is looking to take a break and control but Babel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Babel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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Billingsly tries to move to mount but Babel blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Billingsly keeps trying to improve his position.
Babel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Babel trying to control but Billingsly flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Billingsly avoiding Babel 's attempts to control his hands.
Babel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Billingsly's guard. Nice work there by Babel.
Babel looking to sit in guard and control but Billingsly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Billingsly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Babel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Billingsly wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving. #SUB#
Billingsly avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Babel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Billingsly is defending well. Babel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Billingsly has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Babel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nino Babel!
Nino Babel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DC 55: Mfer vs Johnson
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Arby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arby is thwarting Babel's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Arby seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Babel is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Arby is tapping! Great win for Babel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nino Babel!
A very excited looking Nino Babel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DC 46: Thorn vs Savisto
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Billingsly misses its intended target. #TD#
Babel dives in and scores a takedown into Billingsly's guard.#SUB#
Babel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Billingsly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babel has Billingsly in his guard.#REVB#
Billingsly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billingsly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billingsly is aware though and is defending well.
Babel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel trying to keep a closed guard but Billingsly is proving a slippery customer.
Billingsly wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Babel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billingsly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billingsly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billingsly is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billingsly tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard.
Billingsly content to stall in guard here.
Babel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Babel has control of Billingsly's left arm, preventing Billingsly from doing any damage.
Billingsly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billingsly defends well.
Billingsly wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Billingsly postures up. #T3##SUB#
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billingsly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Babel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billingsly defends it easily.
Babel working a defensive guard but Billingsly passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Babel with the active half guard here but Billingsly passes nicely into side control.
Billingsly taking a breather here. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Babel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billingsly advances to mount.
Babel tries to hold on but Billingsly pushes him away.
Billingsly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Billingsly looking to control but Babel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babel wants to hold on but Billingsly pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nino Babel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Babel throws a lazy right hand but Billingsly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billingsly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Billingsly misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Babel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Billingsly's guard.
Billingsly looking to control.
Babel trying to control the position from guard on top but Billingsly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billingsly keeping full guard, as Babel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel slips nicely into half guard.
Billingsly tries to roll over but Babel keeps him under control.#T1#
Babel trying to mount his opponent but Billingsly defends it.
Billingsly trying to hold on to Babel's head to control him but Babel postures up.
Billingsly wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Babel is trying to work for a kimura but Billingsly is defending well.
Billingsly gets back to full guard. #T2#
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.
Billingsly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Babel's guard. #REVB#
Billingsly trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Babel working for a triangle but Billingsly defends it easily.
Billingsly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Babel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Billingsly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Billingsly trying to control but Babel is working from the bottom.
Billingsly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Babel is controlling Billingsly's posture.#SUB#
Babel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billingsly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Babel is controlling Billingsly's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billingsly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Babel is trying to control the position but Billingsly postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Babel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Babel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Babel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Babel tries for a takedown but Billingsly circles away easily
and Billingsly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly throws a body punch but Babel moves out of range.
Billingsly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Billingsly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Babel somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel slips a straight right by Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billingsly moves to clinch but Babel breaks away #TD#
and Babel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babel. #T1#
Billingsly trying to control the position.
Billingsly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babel slips nicely into half guard.
Billingsly tries to get to full guard but Babel has control of the leg.
Billingsly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babel is working away from the top position though.
Billingsly is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Babel jumps into side control!
Nino Babel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Babel controls the position from side control.
Billingsly tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Babel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Billingsly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chad Billingsly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Babel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Billingsly regains half guard.
Babel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Billingsly is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Babel controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Babel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Babel!
Nino Babel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TD 21
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Babel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Kid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Babel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Babel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kid defends well.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babel is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Babel has his foot on Kid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kid works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Babel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kid defends well.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Babel is keeping the position.
Kid is fighting to break Babel's control of his arms but Babel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kid stands and throws Babel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Babel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Babel can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Babel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kid is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Babel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kid off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Babel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kid 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.
Babel doesn't have the hooks in and Kid manages to turn into his guard.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babel keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass. #SUB#
Kid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kid has managed to get both his arms back between Babel's legs - danger averted.
Babel is controlling Kid's posture.#T3##SUB#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel trying to control the position.
Babel keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass. #SUB#
Babel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kid escapes and throws Babel's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Kid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Babel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kid is looking for a sweep. Babel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Babel is trying for a kimura here. Kid looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Babel wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nino Babel!
A less than humble Nino Babel misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Jah Kid was interviewed post fight and said 'Its easy to win when your cheating'.

Event: TD 18
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Babel blocks a jab.
Babel tries to counter with a takedown but Newton is quick to defend against it.
Babel is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Babel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Newton. No joy for Babel on that attempt.
Babel swinging wildly here. #CL#
Babel has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Babel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Babel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babel controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself. #T1#
Babel seems keen to control Newton's posture.#SUB#
Babel working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Newton pushing down on Babel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babel defending well though.
Babel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Newton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Babel trying to control here.
Newton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Newton is keen to just control but Babel is a slippery customer.
Babel trying to control but Newton postures up.
Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newton wants to control but Babel is keeping him busy.
Babel is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babel avoid being mounted?
Newton throwing shots but Babel is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Babel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Newton winds up and cracks Babel with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel trying to control here.
Newton trying to control from half guard but Babel is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton working Babel over with strikes.
Newton is looking to advance position but Babel won't allow it. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is just content to waste time from the top position. Babel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton advances position into side control!
Newton throws an elbow but Babel slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Babel clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton throws a punch but it's blocked by Babel.
Newton is trying to push Babel away but Babel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Babel tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
Babel jumps guard but Newton stands there with Babel around his waist. Babel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newton to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Newton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Babel's brow.
Babel fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Babel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Babel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton cracks Babel with an open hand slap.#CL#
Babel closes the distance and clinches.
Newton stalling. #BC2#
Newton breaks the clinch. #T1#
Babel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nino Babel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
Babel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babel.
Babel tries to counter with a takedown but Newton is quick to defend against it.
Babel avoids the body shot from Newton.
Isaac Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Babel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Babel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Newton scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babel.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Isaac Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babel lands an overhand right.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Babel closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the cage.
Babel tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newton to keep the fight standing.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Newton has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newton.
Newton stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
The referee calls for Newton to work.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Newton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Babel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newton walks away with a smile on his face. Babel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Newton misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Babel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Isaac Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton tries to bench press Babel off him but Babel keeps the position. #SUB#
Babel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Babel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Babel is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babel taking a breather here.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton scores with a sloppy right hand. Babel should have avoided that one.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babel slips under a jab from Newton.
Babel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newton pinned against the cage. Newton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Newton swings for the body but Babel moves out of range.
Babel attempts a counter takedown but Newton avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Newton misses its intended target.
Newton takes a swing at Babel's ribcage but misses.
Newton swings for the body but Babel moves out of range.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton swats away the attempt to clinch by Babel.
A little jabbing left from Newton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Babel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newton as he avoids it easily.
Newton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Babel avoids the body shot from Newton. #CL#
Babel clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Babel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Newton eats them both and turns towards Babel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Babel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Babel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Newton sprawls and moves away.
Newton misses with a looping left.#T2#
Newton misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Babel drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton is trying to keep Babel in close.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Babel trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet. #SUB#
Babel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Newton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babel has Newton in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton passes Babel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel trying to control here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Newton working over Babel with some ground and pound. Babel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton is pressing down on Babel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Babel is holding on for now.
Newton wants to take a breather but Babel is having none of it.
Newton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babel defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD#
Babel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Babel working away.
Newton manages to get back to half guard.
Newton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Babel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Newton is refusing to be controlled, as Babel sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babel's back!
Newton avoiding Babel 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Babel takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Babel trying to control the action but Newton just sinks the hooks in.
Newton is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Newton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Babel. #SUB2#
Babel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Newton is looking to control Babel but Babel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Newton throwing damaging strikes from the back! Babel could be in trouble here! #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Newton lands with a hammerfist to the side of Babel's head.
Newton has good solid back control here.
Babel trying to control the action but Newton just sinks the hooks in.
Newton is punishing Babel with some ground and pound.
Newton is trying to stick to Babel's back but Babel is turning into Newton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Newton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Babel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babel won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Babel's guard. #REVB##T3#
Babel has his hands on Newton's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Babel pulls Newton in close to his closed guard and prevents Newton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Newton wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Babel keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Babel keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully. #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.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Newton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newton has managed to get both his arms back between Babel's legs - danger averted.
Newton is working Babel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Babel trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Babel's shoulder, as Babel tries to avoid the shot.
Newton works Babel's body with a nice hook.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Babel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Babel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Newton's guard.
Babel preventing the sweep.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babel won't allow Newton to sweep him here. #T1#
Babel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Newton 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.
Newton is trying to keep Babel in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Babel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newton trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nino Babel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Babel is just out of range.
Newton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babel.
Babel tries for a takedown but Newton circles away easily
and Newton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Babel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Babel is looking to clinch.
Newton cracks a nice hook into Babel's ribs.
A cross from Newton lands.#T3#
A big right from Newton misses.
Newton misses with a straight left. #TD#
Babel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Babel seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Babel drops an elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Isaac Newton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Babel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Babel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Babel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Babel is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaac Newton.
I've got Newton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton is the new heavyweight champion!
Isaac Newton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Puff swats away the attempt to clinch by Babel.
Babel is looking to clinch.
Babel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puff.
Babel ducks under a wild hook from Puff.
We've been hearing reports that Babel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Puff misses with a right hand #TD#
and Babel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babel.
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.
Babel wants to pass the guard but Puff is keeping the position.#SUB#
Babel drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Babel seems to have locked his on tight now - Puff screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Babel, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nino Babel!
Nino Babel is the new heavyweight champion!
Nino Babel 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: TD 10
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Planck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Babel's head.#CL2#
Planck darts in and clinches Babel up against the ropes.#TD2#
Planck has picked Babel up - he's going for a ride! Planck dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Planck avoids the attempt from Babel to control.
Babel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Planck can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Babel is looking to escape.
Babel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Babel holds on for dear life.
Babel is trying to escape the mount.
Babel tries to hold on but Planck postures up.
Planck tries to push Babel's head away but Babel is holding on tight.
Babel wants to hold on but Planck pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Babel drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Babel as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Planck screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Babel! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nino Babel!
Nino Babel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WFCG 3: Fujiwara vs Grizzly
Date: Sep 07, 2022

195 cm
22 yrs
265 lbs

179 cm
25 yrs
179 lbs

Babel

Hallstro

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nino Babel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yuvaraj Hallstro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hallstro.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Babel (0) vs (4) Hallstro
Babel is looking for a sweep.
Babel is trying to control Hallstro's posture but Hallstro avoids it.
Babel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Babel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Hallstro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Babel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hallstro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Babel can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hallstro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Hallstro is trying to get an arm triangle but Babel is defending well. #T1#
Hallstro working away.#SUB2#
Hallstro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hallstro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hallstro tries to move to mount but Babel blocks the move with his legs.
Hallstro working away.
Babel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hallstro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2##SUB2#
Hallstro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Babel is right now. #SUB2#
Hallstro tries for a kimura but Babel is defending well.
Babel struggling a bit here.
Babel sneaks back into half guard.
Babel is controlling Hallstro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Hallstro seems to be looking for submissions.
Babel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3##SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hallstro wants to free his trapped foot but Babel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babel is staying active underneath Hallstro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hallstro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hallstro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Hallstro wants to work for an arm triangle but Babel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hallstro trying to work for an americana but Babel has managed to regain full guard. #SUB#
Babel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hallstro escapes and throws Babel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Babel (0) vs (7) Hallstro
We've been informed that Hallstro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Babel struggling a bit here.
Babel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Babel wants to control but Hallstro postures up.
Babel sneaks back into half guard.
Hallstro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Hallstro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Babel defends it well.
Babel is controlling Hallstro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6##SUB2#
Hallstro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel won't allow Hallstro to pass to mount.
Babel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Babel wants to control but Hallstro passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Babel (0) vs (10) Hallstro
Hallstro is looking to take a break and control but Babel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Hallstro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babel can't do much from the bottom here.
Babel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hallstro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Babel is just riding it out for now. Hallstro eventually gives up the hold.
Babel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Hallstro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Babel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8#
Babel keeping hold of Hallstro's head, controlling as best he can.
Babel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hallstro is working away from the top position though.
Babel is controlling Hallstro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hallstro is looking to stall here but Babel recovers full guard.
Hallstro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babel is keeping the position for now.
Hallstro wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babel controlling Hallstro's posture.
Hallstro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babel is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Babel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hallstro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hallstro wants to pass the guard but Babel is keeping the position.
Babel trying to control the position here.
Hallstro trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Hallstro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hallstro trying to control but Babel is working from the bottom.
Hallstro wants to pass the guard but Babel is keeping the position.
Babel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Hallstro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Babel has his foot on Hallstro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hallstro works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
Babel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hallstro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Babel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hallstro defends it easily.#SUB#
Babel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hallstro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hallstro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hallstro trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babel pulls Hallstro in close to his closed guard and prevents Hallstro from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Hallstro is sitting in close to Babel's body. Babel has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hallstro is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hallstro is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Babel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nino Babel!
Nino Babel very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WFCG 2: Babel vs Fujiwara
Date: Aug 24, 2022

184 cm
41 yrs
185 lbs

195 cm
22 yrs
265 lbs

Fujiwara

Babel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yoshi Fujiwara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nino Babel!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Babel doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away. #TD#
Fujiwara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fujiwara (2) vs (0) Babel
Fujiwara is pressing down on Babel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Babel is holding on for now.
Fujiwara prevents Babel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fujiwara has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Babel is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel is controlling Fujiwara's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Fujiwara trying to mount his opponent but Babel defends it.
Babel is controlling Fujiwara's trapped leg to prevent Fujiwara from advancing to side control.
Fujiwara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Babel.
Babel controls Fujiwara momentarily but Fujiwara frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Babel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fujiwara is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babel keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully. #T3#
Babel looking to control.
Babel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fujiwara tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard.
Babel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Babel holds on and takes a little breather.
Babel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fujiwara is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fujiwara is looking to take a break and control but Babel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujiwara is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Babel reverses the position - he's now on top in Fujiwara's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fujiwara (2) vs (2) Babel
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Babel tries to pass.
Babel keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Fujiwara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fujiwara managing to control the position.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Babel from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fujiwara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Fujiwara trying to control the position here.
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Fujiwara trying to control the position here.
Babel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fujiwara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fujiwara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Babel from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T8#
Fujiwara is adopting a defensive guard.
Babel looking to sit in guard and control but Fujiwara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fujiwara (4) vs (2) Babel
Fujiwara trying to control but Babel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Babel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fujiwara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Babel.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fujiwara (7) vs (2) Babel
Babel is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it. #T9#
Babel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fujiwara (9) vs (2) Babel
Babel tries to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara can't control as he wanted to and Babel manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fujiwara is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Fujiwara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Babel regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Babel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Babel trying to control the position.
Fujiwara content to stall in guard here.
Babel is trying to control the position but Fujiwara postures up. #T12#
Fujiwara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Babel working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Babel holds on and takes a little breather.
Fujiwara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fujiwara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiwara has managed to get both his arms back between Babel's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Babel working for submissions but it's allowed Fujiwara to get to half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Fujiwara is taking a breather. Babel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Babel is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel trying to control from the bottom. #T14#
Babel is refusing to be controlled, as Fujiwara sits in half guard.
Babel 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!
Fujiwara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Yoshi Fujiwara thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFCG 1 : Babel vs McTavish
Date: Aug 17, 2022

195 cm
22 yrs
265 lbs

225 cm
40 yrs
292 lbs

Babel

McTavish

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nino Babel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Hamish McTavish!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
McTavish instigates a clinch. #TD#
Babel pulls McTavish into guard.
McTavish looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Babel has his foot on McTavish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McTavish works his way back into a safe position though.
Babel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McTavish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Babel has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McTavish doesn't defend quickly enough and Babel has managed to lock this one up! Can McTavish escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Babel on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nino Babel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nino Babel made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 3
Date: Mar 13, 2022

195 cm
20 yrs
265 lbs

225 cm
25 yrs
300 lbs

Babel

Robeksson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nino Babel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robek Robeksson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Babel pulls guard. #SUB#
Robeksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robeksson has managed to get both his arms back between Babel's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Robeksson drops back looking for a leg! Babel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Babel manages to kick Robeksson off! Robeksson jumps back into Babel's guard.
Babel has control of Robeksson's left arm, preventing Robeksson from doing any damage.
Robeksson wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Babel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Babel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robeksson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robeksson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Robeksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robeksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Robeksson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Babel keeping full guard, as Robeksson tries to pass. #SUB#
Babel looking for a guillotine here but Robeksson defends easily.
Robeksson wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Babel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robeksson defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Robeksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Babel has his foot on Robeksson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robeksson works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Robeksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robeksson has managed to get both his arms back between Babel's legs - danger averted.
Robeksson wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Babel is trying to keep Robeksson in close.
Robeksson wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Robeksson pushes down on Babel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Robeksson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Robeksson is trying to work for a kimura but Babel is defending well. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Robeksson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Babel trying to hold on to Robeksson's head to control him but Robeksson postures up.
Babel is looking to improve his position.
Babel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robeksson is working away from the top position though.
Robeksson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Babel wants to control but Robeksson is keeping busy. #T4#
Robeksson is pressing down on Babel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Babel is holding on for now.
Babel is controlling Robeksson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Babel is trying to control but can't.
Robeksson is keen to just control but Babel is a slippery customer.
Babel is looking to control Robeksson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babel avoid being mounted?
Robeksson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Robeksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robeksson is keen to just control but Babel is a slippery customer.#T5#
Robeksson is thwarting Babel's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel won't allow Robeksson to pass to mount.
Robeksson content to control rather than advance.
Babel wants to control but Robeksson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robeksson pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
Babel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel wants to control but Robeksson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Babel (0) vs (3) Robeksson
Robeksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babel keeps working.
Babel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Babel is staying active underneath Robeksson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Robeksson passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Babel (0) vs (6) Robeksson
Robeksson wants to take a breather but Babel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Robeksson.
Babel is trying to control the position but Robeksson postures up. #SUB#
Babel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robeksson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robeksson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robeksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard.
Robeksson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babel keeping moving, preventing Robeksson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Babel looking for a guillotine here but Robeksson defends easily.
Robeksson looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Robeksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robeksson passes Babel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Robeksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Robeksson is looking to take a break and control but Babel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robeksson pulls his head out easily.
Babel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at in shig we trust, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Robeksson is looking to take a break and control but Babel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robeksson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Babel trying to hold on to Robeksson's head to control him but Robeksson postures up.
Babel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Babel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Robeksson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Babel (0) vs (9) Robeksson
Babel is looking to reverse the position.
Babel struggling a bit here.#T10##SUB2#
Robeksson tries for a kimura but Babel is defending well.
Babel isn't going anywhere.
The referee asks Robeksson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Robeksson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Babel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Babel (0) vs (11) Robeksson
Robeksson looking to control but Babel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robeksson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Babel tries to hold on but Robeksson pushes him away. #T11##SUB2#
Robeksson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Babel is surviving well by controlling Robeksson's body position as best he can.
Robeksson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Babel is looking to escape.
Robeksson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Babel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Babel tries to hold on but Robeksson postures up.#T12#
Babel is squirming around, avoiding Robeksson's attempts to control the action.
Babel tries to hold on but Robeksson pushes him away.
Robeksson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Babel is looking to get to half guard.
Robeksson tries to control but Babel wriggling away.
Robeksson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Babel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Babel (0) vs (14) Robeksson
Robeksson not allowing Babel to control his hands. #T13#
Robeksson trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Robeksson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Babel is defending well though. Robeksson let's go of the attempt for now.
Robeksson not allowing Babel to control his hands.
Robeksson keeps control of the position easily here as Babel tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Babel fending off the submission attempt from Robeksson.
Babel trying to control the hands but Robeksson breaks the grip. #T14#
A lull in the action here.
Babel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Babel tries to get to full guard but Robeksson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Robeksson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Babel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babel controlling the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robeksson wins on points by 14 to 0.
A very excited looking Robek Robeksson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Bellicose - Orlov vs Oren
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Babel tries to clinch but Bigalow is having none of it.
Babel is looking to clinch but Bigalow is avoiding it.
Bigalow misses with a looping left.
Babel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Bigalow catches Babel right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Bigalow as he connects with a hook.
Bigalow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babel has his takedown stuffed
and Bigalow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Babel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Babel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Bigalow is looking for a sweep.
Bigalow wants to control but Babel postures up.
Bigalow is not content to let Babel control the position.
Bigalow is looking to regain half guard here but Babel keeps moving and retains side control.
Bigalow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bigalow defends it well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bigalow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babel's back!
Babel trying to control the hands but Bigalow breaks the grip.
Bigalow controls the position.
Babel trying to control the position but Bigalow manages to sink in the hooks.
Bigalow controls the action.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Babel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Babel is working hard here to advance position.
Bigalow gets his hands free as Babel looks to control. #SU2#
Bigalow gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Bigalow scores with the left hand. Babel knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Bigalow as he connects with a hook.
Bigalow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bigalow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bigalow cracks Babel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bigalow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigalow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bigalow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bigalow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babel shoots for a double leg takedown but Bigalow sprawls well. He's pushed Babel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Babel takes a swing at Bigalow's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Bigalow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bowser Bigalow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Bigalow misses.
Babel attempts a counter takedown but Bigalow avoids it well and moves away.
Babel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bigalow is fending him off so far but Babel persists. Nope, Bigalow circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Bigalow gets tackled into the cage by Babel. Babel maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good body shot from Bigalow.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bigalow to keep the fight standing.
Bigalow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bigalow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bigalow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bigalow scores with a hook to the body.
Bigalow effectively controlling the action here.
Bigalow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigalow leaning against his opponent.
Babel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bigalow smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babel shoots in looking for a takedown. Bigalow tries to sprawl out of it but Babel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bigalow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bigalow misses with a straight right.
Bigalow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bigalow, as that shot connected.
Bigalow throws out a loose jab but Babel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigalow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Babel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bigalow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bigalow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babel.
Babel drops his hands momentarily and Bigalow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Bigalow.
Babel tries for a takedown but Bigalow circles away easily#TD2#
and Bigalow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigalow wants to get up but he can't break Babel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Bigalow stands up from Babel's guard - Bigalow perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bigalow cracks Babel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babel doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bigalow counter with a right hand. #T3#
Babel gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bigalow gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bowser Bigalow!
Bowser Bigalow thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose - Bayo vs Covington
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Babel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daso throws an elbow but misses.
Daso throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Babel tries to pull guard but Daso holds him up against the cage and eventually Babel drops back down to his feet.
Babel blocks the elbow strike.
Babel blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Babel decides to pull guard.
Daso trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Daso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Daso stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Babel throws up his legs and catches Daso in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Daso tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Babel! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nino Babel!

Event: Bellicose - Borisov vs Gojo
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1##CL#
Burtha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burtha lands a hook that snaps the head of Babel backwards.
Burtha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burtha throws a head punch that misses.
Burtha misses with some punches.
Babel blocking some punches.
Burtha throws a punch but it's blocked by Babel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babel.
Babel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burtha swings wildly with an uppercut but Babel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babel jumps guard but Burtha stands there with Babel around his waist. Babel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burtha working aggressively here.
Burtha lands a shoulder strike.
Babel jumps guard but Burtha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Babel decides to pull guard.
Burtha with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Burtha has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Babel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Burtha is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Babel pulls down on the head and he's put Burtha to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nino Babel!

Event: Bellicose - Mingdo vs Cervanka
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1##CL#
Babel darts in and clinches Nunes up against the cage.
Nunes looking to slow down the pace here.
We've been hearing reports that Babel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Nunes manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Babel closes the distance and pushes Nunes back into the cage.
Nunes tries to circle away but Babel has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Babel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nunes uses from the top position.
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#
Babel is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nunes frees his head nicely. Oh but Babel has switched to an armbar! Nunes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nino Babel!

Event: NYCL Fight Night (2)
Date: Sep 09, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Silva Martins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babel struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva Martins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva Martins lands strikes from half guard.
Silva Martins is trying to control the action in half guard but Babel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva Martins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Babel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva Martins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva Martins seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva Martins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babel tries to roll over but Silva Martins keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Silva Martins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva Martins trying to mount his opponent but Babel defends it. #SUB2#
Silva Martins wants to work for an arm triangle but Babel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva Martins trying to pass the guard but Babel defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva Martins seems to be working for a kimura but Babel defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva Martins wants to free his trapped foot but Babel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Babel gets full guard.#SUB2#
Silva Martins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva Martins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Babel has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Silva Martins doesn't defend quickly enough and Babel has managed to lock this one up! Can Silva Martins escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Babel on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nino Babel!

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