Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 89: Ilmarinen vs Sidorov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Makhno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babula.
Babula is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makhno with a body shot.
Babula swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makhno.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhno ducks under a wild hook from Babula.
Babula lands with a shot to the body.
Babula misses with a left hand
and Makhno counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Babula.
Babula has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Babula throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Makhno.
Makhno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makhno defending well as Babula loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Babula finds it's way through Makhno's defenses.
Babula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhno misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Babula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makhno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Babula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Babula ducks under a wild hook from Makhno.
Babula is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makhno with a body shot.
Makhno misses with a two punch combination.
Makhno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Babula counter with a right hand.
Makhno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makhno staying out of range there.
Makhno just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babula counters with a three punch combo that has Makhno backing up. Makhno nods at Babula to acknowledge the strikes.
Babula ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makhno staying out of range there.
Babula connects with a crisp jab.
Makhno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makhno throws a hook but Babula blocks it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Babula.
Babula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makhno at a distance.
Babula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Babula closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makhno struggles to land a body shot inside as Babula controls his hands.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babula blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Babula manages to break the clinch.
Babula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Babula throws a jab when Makhno was well out of range.
Makhno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makhno throws a right hand that misses
and Babula counters with a nice uppercut.
Babula throws a shot from downtown. Makhno moves away and avoids it.
Makhno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babula counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Makhno is rocked!
Makhno throws a lazy uppercut
and Babula counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerwazy Babula!
Our winner, Gerwazy Babula, 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: HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Bagrov misses the shot to the body.
Babula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bagrov under the eye.
Babula misses with a body shot.
Babula throws a shot from downtown. Bagrov moves away and avoids it.
Babula throws a right hand that misses
and Bagrov counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circling - Bagrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bagrov swings widly with a right hand
and Bagrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babula throws a right hand that misses
and Bagrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Babula is rocked!
A big left from Babula misses.
Bagrov attempts a counter takedown but Babula avoids it well and moves away.
Babula feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bagrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bagrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Babula on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babula tries to avoid it but Bagrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babula to the ground. Babula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bagrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bagrov throws a looping overhand right but Babula ducks down to avoid it.
Bagrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Babula.#T1#
Babula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babula misses with a looping right.#TD#
Bagrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bagrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Babula wants to stand up but Bagrov is controlling him.
Bagrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bagrov.
Bagrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bagrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Babula trying to keep a closed guard but Bagrov is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Bagrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Bagrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Babula trying to keep a closed guard but Bagrov is proving a slippery customer.
Bagrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Babula pulls Bagrov in to control the position.
Babula being controlled here, momentarily.
Bagrov wants to pass the guard but Babula is keeping the position.
Bagrov stops Babula from standing up.
Babula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Bagrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bagrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bagrov looks to throw the jab but Babula is out of range. #CL2#
Babula takes the fight into the clinch.
Bagrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bagrov taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bagrov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagrov.
Bagrov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bagrov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bagrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Babula.
Babula is trying to push Bagrov away but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Bagrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bagrov lands a body shot.
Bagrov taking a breather.
Bagrov tries to work over Babula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage.
Bagrov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Babula up against the cage.
Bagrov controlling the action here for a moment.
Babula wants to break free but Bagrov has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bagrov slips under a jab.
Bagrov ducks under a wild hook from Babula.
Bagrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Bagrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Babula to the ground. Bagrov is now in Babula's guard.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Babula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Babula looking for a guillotine here but Bagrov defends easily.
Bagrov throws a strike but Babula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Bagrov wants to sweep here but Babula controlling him for the moment.
Babula trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bagrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Babula stopping the sweep attempt from Bagrov.
Bagrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Babula manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bagrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Babula being controlled here, momentarily.
Babula working a defensive guard here.
Bagrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babula has momentary wrist control but Bagrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Bagrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bagrov is stalling in the full guard.
Bagrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bagrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Babula keeping full guard, as Bagrov tries to pass.
Bagrov working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bagrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Babula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bagrov lands a couple of elbows.
Bagrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babula's head.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Babula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bagrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babula is keeping the position for now.
Babula being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Bagrov won't allow Babula to get back to his feet.
Bagrov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babula throws a good cross that connects.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bagrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danila Bagrov dominated that second round.
That's time! Bagrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bagrov blocks a jab.
Bagrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babula can do to turn this around?
Bagrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babula.
Babula tries to clinch there but Bagrov circles away.
Bagrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babula.#TD#
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bagrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Babula throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babula might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagrov slips a straight right by Babula.
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babula ducks under a wild hook from Bagrov.
Babula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bagrov on the side of the head.
Babula slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Babula misses the jab.#T1#
Bagrov misses with an uppercut.
Babula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bagrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babula.
Bagrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babula.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagrov misses the target.
Babula looks to throw the jab but Bagrov is out of range.
Bagrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babula misses with a right hand
and Bagrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagrov.
Babula misses with a looping left.
Babula slips a straight right by Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with a body shot.
Babula dips to his left and cracks Bagrov with an uppercut!#CL#
Bagrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danila Bagrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bagrov controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Babula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bagrov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babula blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babula gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Babula is trying to push Bagrov away but Bagrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bagrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bagrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Babula. #T3#
A short left from Bagrov.
Babula blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov tries a body shot but Babula blocks it.
Bagrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bagrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babulas head.
Babula prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babula backwards.
Babula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagrov looking for a takedown. #T4#
Bagrov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Babula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gerwazy Babula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Babula misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Babula.
Bagrov swings widly with a right hand
and Babula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babula throws a hook but Bagrov avoids it easily.
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!
Bagrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babula swivels and escapes.
Babula throws out a loose jab but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagrov misses the target.
A big left from Babula misses.
Bagrov misses with a straight left.
Babula throws a lazy right hand but Bagrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babula misses with a right hand
and Bagrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerwazy Babula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Babula coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerwazy Babula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bagrov 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danila Bagrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Danila Bagrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Babula misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Babula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babula throws a lazy uppercut
and Karter counters with a big left hand that crumples Babula! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Karter!
John Karter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 79: Holly vs Tintley
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Masamba lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Babula's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Babula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masamba missing with a left hand there. Babula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babula throws a big shot that misses.
Masamba has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Babula is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Babula works the jab nicely.
Babula misses with a lunging right hand
and Masamba counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Gerwazy Babula has been cut.#KD2#
Masamba cracks Babula with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Babula looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Masamba finish him? #ROC2#Babula is rocked!
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!
Masamba lands an uppercut, right on the button! Babula tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba!

Event: HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Babula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shakaromanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babula cracks Shakaromanov with an open hand slap.
Babula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shakaromanov. Shakaromanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Babula stuns Shakaromanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shakaromanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
Shakaromanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Babula jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shakaromanov staying out of range there.
We've been told by Babula's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Shakaromanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Babula takes one to the chin there.
Shakaromanov connects with a right hand. Babula shakes it off.#ROC2#Babula is rocked!
Babula misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Babula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shakaromanov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Babula throws a looping overhand right but Shakaromanov ducks down to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shakaromanov - that will leave a mark!
Babula seems to have got his legs back now.
Shakaromanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Babula slips under a jab from Shakaromanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Babula misses the target.
Babula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakaromanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakaromanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babula.
It seemed like Shakaromanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shakaromanov lands with a nice body punch.
Babula tests Shakaromanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babula misses with a straight left.
Shakaromanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shakaromanov cracks Babula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babula needs to keep his hands up - Shakaromanov had a free shot at his head there.
Shakaromanov misses with an uppercut.
Babula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Shakaromanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shakaromanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Shakaromanov misses.
Babula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Shakaromanov stuns Babula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Babula throws an overhand right that lands on Shakaromanov's shoulder, as Shakaromanov tries to avoid the shot.
Shakaromanov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Babula had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Babula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov digs a good hook to Babula's body.
Babula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakaromanov moves out of range as Babula strikes.
Babula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shakaromanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Shakaromanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babula's hands.
Babula throws a right hand that misses
and Babula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shakaromanov moves away.
Shakaromanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Babula counter with a right hand.
Babula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shakaromanov.
Babula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Babula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babula is breathing heavily.
Shakaromanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Babula - just one landing.
Babula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shakaromanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shakaromanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Babula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babula misses with an uppercut
and Shakaromanov counters with a left to the body.
Babula throws an off balance right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with a left to the body.
Shakaromanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babula is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babula loads up on a big right hand but Shakaromanov slips the punch.
Babula swings widly with a right hand
and Shakaromanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gerwazy Babula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakaromanov throws a looping overhand right but Babula ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shakaromanov.
Babula swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Shakaromanov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Babula! Shakaromanov lets Babula back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakaromanov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shakaromanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shakaromanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Babula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakaromanov cracks Babula on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Babula falls backwards against the cage. Shakaromanov follows up with more strikes that drop Babula to his knees. Shakaromanov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Babula! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
In his post fight interview, Mehmet Shakaromanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 70 - De Rossi vs Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1##CL#
Babula takes the fight into the clinch.
Babula effectively controlling the action here.
I was talking to Babula's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Babula.
Tintley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tintley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Tintley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Babula can't fight it off and eventually Tintley manages to take the fight to the floor. Babula looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tintley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tintley works to advance to full mount. Babula defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Babula prevents Tintley from taking his back.
Tintley trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Tintley wants to finish this one by submission but Babula is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tintley. #T1##SUB2#
Tintley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tintley looking to control but Babula is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Babula really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tintley goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Babula is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Tintley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babula wanted to stand there but Tintley had control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Tintley has his foot on Babula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Babula works his way back into a safe position though.
Babula tries to stand but Tintley is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tintley is looking to cinch up a triangle. Babula throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tintley's body to avoid the submission. Tintley has instead reached around Babula's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tintley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vinyl Tintley!
Post fight, Vinyl Tintley took to the microphone: 'Hey! Put me in that title conversation! Whether I get that title shot next or have to fight for a title elimination bout! Let's go!'.

Event: HFC 64: Fermi vs Thevenet
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Babula's guard.
Babula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babula keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to control but Babula is working from the bottom.
Babula wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pushes down on Babula's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Babula is having none of it.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Jackson 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. #T1#
Babula is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Babula is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Babula is defending well.
Babula regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babula is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Babula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Babula got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babula has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Babula has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Jackson trying to control the position. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but Babula defends it easily.
Jackson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Babula pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babula defends it easily.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Babula got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babula has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Babula has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Babula stands up from Jackson's guard - Babula perhaps looking for a knockout.
Babula looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Nice shot by Babula.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#KD2#
Babula cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Babula has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Babula misses its intended target.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Babula sprawls and moves away.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babula is keeping the position for now.
Babula wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Babula is retaining full guard.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson won't allow Babula to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerwazy Babula will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Babula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Babula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babula misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babula manages to avoid it.
Babula throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babula throws out the jab.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Babula avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KoolAID Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babula was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a swing at Babula's ribcage but misses.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babula circles away.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babula moves away.
Babula thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Babula lands a big right hand that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Babula stays standing though and waves Jackson back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Babula misses with a looping left.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Babula. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Babula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babula manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babula! But no joy.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Babula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babula drops Jackson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jackson! Babula dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerwazy Babula!

Event: HFC 61: Year 2, Ready? FIGHT!
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Babula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Babula slips under a jab from Chai.
It looked like Babula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Babula working hard to break the clinch.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Babula's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babula's efforts to push away.
Chai prevents a body shot from Babula.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Babula manages to break the clinch.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babula misses with a looping left.
Babula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
Babula throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Babula throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Chai darts in and clinches Babula up against the cage.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!#BC#
Babula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babula moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Chai throws a jab when Babula was well out of range.
Babula needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Babula connects with a looping right hand.
Babula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Babula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Babula misses the jab.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Chai pushes Babula up against the cage in a clinch.
Babula wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Babula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babula throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Babula is out of range.
Babula throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Babula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai wants to counter the offense by Babula and move into the clinch position.
Chai slips under a jab from Babula.
Good standup being displayed there by Babula as he connects with a hook.
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!
Chai lands a nice hook to Babula's body. Babula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babula scrambles back to his feet.
Babula tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai works Babula's body with a nice hook.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babula.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai 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.
Gerwazy Babula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
Chai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babula napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babula is looking to get back to his feet here but Chai is keeping cool and he's managed to take Babula's back.
Chai biding his time, controlling Babula.
Babula is trying to get back to his feet but Chai has full control of the position and if anything, Babula has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Chai.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babula is trying to get back to his feet but Chai has full control of the position and if anything, Babula has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Chai scores with punches from the back.
Chai controls the action.
Babula wants to get back to his feet.
Chai lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Babula hold on?! #ROC2#Babula is rocked!
Babula is trying to get back to his feet but Chai has full control of the position and if anything, Babula has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chai looking to hold on to the position here but Babula rolls and ends up regaining guard. #T4#
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai trying to control the position but Babula is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated 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.#R2##CL2#
Chai clinches.
Babula tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
Babula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai lands a left hand.
Babula is trying to force a seperation but Chai has the dominant position.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Babula has had enough of the clinch but Chai keeps him there for the moment.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Babula.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Babula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chai pushes Babula up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Chai.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babulas head.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babulas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Babula breaks the clinch.
Chai throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Babula colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Chai as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Babula is left battered and dazed whilst Chai and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
A relieved looking Presley Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 53: Harris vs Colson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sharpe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Babula!
Sharpe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Babula sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babula wants to get back to his feet.
Sharpe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Babula sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
What's Babula going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Babula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sharpe in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Babula some visible discomfort.
Sharpe scoring with punches from side control.
Babula takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sharpe cracks Babula with a big elbow. #T1#
Babula is trying to control Sharpe's posture but Sharpe avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Sharpe.
Sharpe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sharpe lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Sharpe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sharpe trying to control the position but Babula is working away.
Sharpe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Babula some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe working the ground and pound but Babula is defending the strikes.
Babula is trying to buck Sharpe off.
Sharpe throws a strike aimed at the side of Babula's head but Babula avoids it well.#T2#
Babula is trying to buck Sharpe off.
Babula takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Sharpe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babula knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharpe swings around for an armbar but Babula sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sharpe's guard.#ES2#
Sharpe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Babula presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Babula can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Sharpe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Babula regains guard immediately.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sharpe working his ground and pound in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Babula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Babula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sharpe controlling the position.
Babula won't allow Sharpe to get back to his feet.
Sharpe is pulling down on Babula's head to control his posture.
Babula sitting in guard here, content to control.
Babula has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sharpe is proving hard to escape from.
Babula postures up.
Babula stopping the sweep attempt from Sharpe.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharpe is looking to stand up but Babula isn't so interested in that idea.
Sharpe has his hands on Babula's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Babula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Babula misses the target.
A left and a right from Babula both land. Nice combination.
Donovan Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babula throws a jab when Sharpe was well out of range.
Sharpe moves out of range as Babula strikes.
Sharpe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Babula counters with a nice uppercut.
Sharpe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Babula to score with a decent uppercut.
Sharpe shoots for a double leg takedown but Babula sprawls well. He's pushed Sharpe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gerwazy Babula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Sharpe.
Babula throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sharpe counters with a series of strikes. Babula will be more careful next time no doubt.
Babula throws an overhand right that drops Sharpe like a sack of potatoes! Babula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerwazy Babula!

Event: HFC 43: Ilmarinen vs Babula
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Babula scores with a hook.
Babula throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Babula is just out of range.
Babula misses with a hook. Ilmarinen ducked under it nicely.
Ilmarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babula.
A cross from Babula lands.#CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Babula throws a shot from downtown. Ilmarinen moves away and avoids it.
Babula doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ilmarinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Babula's guard.
Ilmarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ilmarinen stands up over Babula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babula wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Ilmarinen lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen taking a breather here.
Babula wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ilmarinen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Babula will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ilmarinen prevents Babula from escaping the position.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Babula wants to get back to his feet but Ilmarinen drags him back down.
Ilmarinen is staying tight to Babula's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Babula is working away.
Ilmarinen grinds an elbow into Babula's temple.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound from side control.
Babula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ilmarinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Babula takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ilmarinen is putting a hurting on Babula here, landing some big shots from side control.
Babula is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ilmarinen landing a few strikes.
Babula is trying to buck Ilmarinen off.#T3#
Ilmarinen working the head with strikes.
Ilmarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Babula is working away.
Babula is pushing Ilmarinen's head away, looking to escape. Ilmarinen manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Babula takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC#Babula is rocked!
Babula is trying to get back to his feet.
Babula is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Ilmarinen taking a breather here.
Babula seems to have recovered his senses.
Ilmarinen working the body and head with strikes.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Ilmarinen slows the pace down.
Babula is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ilmarinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ilmarinen working the head with strikes.
Ilmarinen grinds an elbow into Babula's temple.
Babula is trying to buck Ilmarinen off.
Ilmarinen lands a few punches from side control.
Ilmarinen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Babula is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ilmarinen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Anton Ilmarinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 36: Ilmarinen vs Tintley 2
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Babula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Tong Panong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Babula's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babula blocks an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Babula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babula.
Babula blocks a body shot from Tong Panong.
Babula scores with a shoulder strike.
Babula working aggressively here.
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Babula avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Babula pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Babula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babula lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babula lands a right hand.
Tong Panong goes for a takedown attempt but Babula pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gerwazy Babula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Babula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Tong Panong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Babula tries to bum rush Tong Panong with a series of wild strikes but Tong Panong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tong Panong fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Babula rushes Tong Panong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong misses with a punch on the inside.
Tong Panong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Babula after a bit of a struggle.
Babula has a couple of punches blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong working aggressively here.
Babula misses with some punches.
Tong Panong misses with a knee to the head.
Tong Panong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babula is defending well for now.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babula is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Babula fails to land.
Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Babula avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Babula is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tong Panong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Babula to the mat. Babula regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babula wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Babula is adopting a defensive guard.
Babula wants to stand but Tong Panong is controlling the position.
Tong Panong wants to stand and escape but instead Babula has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Babula wants to stand but Tong Panong has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Tong Panong wants to get back to his feet but Babula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tong Panong can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Babula scores with a jab. Tong Panong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Babula does it's job there.
Tong Panong slips under a jab from Babula.
Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babula.
Babula lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Tong Panong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Babula works the jab nicely.
Babula scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Tong Panong is rocked!#CL#
Babula forces Tong Panong back against the cage and clinches.
Tong Panong is still on wobbly legs! Can Babula finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babula creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tong Panong's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tong Panong drops to his knees and Babula pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerwazy Babula!
Marc Tong Panong was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to Take some time off'.

Event: HFC 27: Justice vs Burt
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Babula closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babula.
Babula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babula throws a punch but it's blocked by Chimaev.
Chimaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babula pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babula.
Babula misses with a punch on the inside.
Babula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Chimaev jumps guard but Babula turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Babula on the inside.
Chimaev goes for a takedown attempt but Babula pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Babula clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Chimaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Chimaev.
The referee calls for Babula to work.
Chimaev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Babula blocks a body shot from Chimaev.
Babula gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chimaev. #T2#
Babula looking to throw knees to the head but Chimaev is blocking nicely.
Chimaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babula pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gerwazy Babula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chimaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Babula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Babula takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babula wants to get back to his feet.
Chimaev is putting a hurting on Babula here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Babula is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chimaev is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from Chimaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Babula on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chimaev working the ground and pound.
Chimaev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Babula pushes Chimaev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chimaev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chimaev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chimaev working away.
Babula pushes Chimaev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chimaev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chimaev is looking to take a break and control but Babula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The strikes coming from Chimaev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chimaev trying to control the action but Babula is working from the bottom.
Chimaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Babula is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chimaev connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babula is pushing Chimaev's head away, looking to escape. Chimaev manages to hold on to the position though.
Babula is trying to control Chimaev's posture but Chimaev avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babula defending against the ground and pound.
Babula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 Khamzat Chimaev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Babula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Babula lands with a right hand.
Babula tests Chimaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chimaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babula manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Babula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chimaev doesn't seem phased though.
Babula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chimaev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Chimaev is rocked!#CL#
Chimaev has Babula up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Chimaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babula.
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!
Babula throws an elbow that misses.
Babula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babula has a couple of punches blocked by Chimaev.
Babula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chimaev backwards.
Babula scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Chimaev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Babula stalling in the clinch.
Babula tries to land a knee to the head but Chimaev blocks with his arms.
Chimaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Babula misses with some punches.
Babula misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chimaev.
Babula has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chimaev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Babula can turn it around.#BC2#
Babula breaks the clinch.
Babula scores with a nice right hand.
Chimaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice takedown defense from Babula. No joy for Chimaev on that attempt.
Chimaev looks to throw the jab but Babula is out of range. #CL2#
Babula gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chimaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babula smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Babula lands with an uppercut that bounces Chimaev off the cage and back into range.
Chimaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chimaev throws a big shot that misses.
Babula throws out a counter right but Chimaev avoids it with no problem.
Babula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chimaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chimaev throws a hook but Babula blocks it.
Babula throws an overhand right that drops Chimaev like a sack of potatoes! Babula dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerwazy Babula!

Event: HFC 17: Abarai vs Real
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Babula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Campbell's head coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babula avoiding damage as Campbell throws knees to the body.
Babula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell. #TD2#
Babula jumps guard.
Babula keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Campbell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Babula working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campbell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campbell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Babula keeps moving. #T1#
Campbell being controlled here momentarily.
Babula is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Babula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campbell defends it easily.
Babula controlling the position.
Babula 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.#T2#
Babula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Campbell controls the pace.#SUB2#
Babula pushes a forearm under Campbell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Campbell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerwazy Babula!

Event: HFC 11: Klecker vs Nuorempi
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1##CL#
Babula clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammer jumps guard but Babula stands there with Hammer around his waist. Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammer trying to control the position but instead, Babula has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hammer into the cage.
Babula stops a takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hammer working aggressively here.
Hammer misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Babula jumps guard.
Babula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Babula keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babula wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hammer manages to pass to side control.
Hammer slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Babula tries to kick Hammer off but Hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Babula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Babula'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.
Babula is trying to stand back up but Hammer is controlling him
Babula trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hammer tries to clinch but Babula is having none of it.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Babula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer swings for the body but Babula moves out of range. #CL#
Babula has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babula smiles and moves away.
Gerwazy Babula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Hammer.#CL#
Babula closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Hammer tries a body shot but Babula blocks it.
Hammer tries to stall but Babula uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Babula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babula lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Babula.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Babula clinches. #TD#
Babula turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3##SU#
Babula stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Babula gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hammer tries to break free but Babula pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Babula jumps guard.
Babula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hammer is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hammer pushes down on Babula's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Babula is staying active underneath Hammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Babula is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerwazy Babula dominated that 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.#R2##CL#
Babula has managed to clinch. #TD#
Babula lands a takedown into guard.
Hammer pulls Babula in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Hammer is working an open guard so Babula takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Babula lands with a hook. Hammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Babula closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Babula has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hammer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Babula is looking to control Hammer but Hammer is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T1#
Babula controlling the position well here. Hammer rolled but Babula kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hammer is in bad spot here.
Babula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?#SU#
Babula has Hammer's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!#CL#
Babula fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammer, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Babula gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Babula is controlling well.
Babula wants to stand up but Hammer has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU#
Babula stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jab from Babula.
Babula moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Hammer is rocked!
Gerwazy Babula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer tries to clinch but Babula moves out of range.
Babula circles away from the clinch attempt
and Babula counters with a huge left! Hammer is in big trouble! He's backing up but Babula isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hammer from any more damage. A dominating finish by Babula!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerwazy Babula!

Event: HFC 1: Jiminez vs Andarys
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Maurelli.
Babula lands a jab.
Maurelli takes a swing at Babula's ribcage but misses.
Babula needs to keep his hands up - Maurelli had a free shot at his head there.
Maurelli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Babula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maurelli manages to avoid it.
Maurelli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maurelli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babula throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Maurelli is rocked!
Babula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maurelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Maurelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babula.
Babula throws a hook but Maurelli blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Babula.
Gerwazy Babula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babula cracks Maurelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maurelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Babula finish him?
Babula misses with a hook
and Maurelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maurelli seems to have recovered his senses.
Maurelli walks straight into a right hand from Babula - that's dropped him! Babula jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Maurelli from any more punishment! Maurelli complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gerwazy Babula!

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