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Event:
TOF 65
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Knight looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Babcock scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Knight manages to mount him!
Babcock can't escape the position.
Babcock is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Babcock flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Babcock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight winds up and cracks Babcock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Babcock is trying to control but can't.
Babcock 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.
Babcock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Babcock is defending well. #T1#
Babcock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knight.
Babcock wants to get back to full guard.
Babcock wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Babcock's head.
Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babcock wants to get back to full guard but Knight has passed into side control.
Knight misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight working away.
Babcock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knight's best efforts.
Knight working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Babcock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Knight prevents Babcock from improving his position.
Babcock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babcock is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Babcock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knight winds up and cracks Babcock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babcock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Babcock taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Knight working over Babcock with some ground and pound. Babcock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Babcock is rocked!
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Babcock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Knight throwing shots but Babcock is blocking nicely.
Babcock seems to have got his legs back now.
Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Babcock's head.
Babcock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Babcock has hold of Knight's hands but Knight slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knight lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight scores with a big shot! Babcock's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Babcock! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Knight!
Our winner, Terrance Knight, 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. |
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Event:
CFC 603
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Bolsonaro drops Babcock with a beautiful combination! Babcock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bolsonaro is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Babcock is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bob Babcock has been cut.
Bolsonaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Babcock at a distance.
Oh Babcock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolsonaro manages to avoid it.
Bolsonaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolsonaro lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Babcock out cold! Babcock is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eduardo Bolsonaro! |
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Event:
CFC 592
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Babcock gets caught napping as Flugamine dives in and scores a takedown. Babcock manages to retain guard.
Flugamine throwing strikes from guard but Babcock blocks nicely. #SUB#
Flugamine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babcock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babcock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Flugamine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flugamine is adopting a defensive guard.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Flugamine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine wants to stand but Babcock is controlling the position.
Flugamine has momentary wrist control but Babcock slips an elbow through the middle.
Flugamine wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Babcock trying to control but Flugamine is working from the bottom.
Flugamine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Babcock working his ground and pound in the gym.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flugamine throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Flugamine keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Flugamine 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.
Babcock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flugamine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Babcock manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Flugamine is in close to Babcock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Flugamine from controlling successfully.
Flugamine stops Babcock from standing up.
Flugamine distracts Babcock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flugamine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Flugamine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flugamine is in close to Babcock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flugamine throws a big elbow that misses.
Flugamine postures up and lands a big shot to Babcock's brow.
Babcock wants to sweep here but Flugamine controlling him for the moment.
Flugamine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flugamine connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Babcock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flugamine is in close to Babcock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flugamine throws a big right hand that misses.
Flugamine throws an elbow that misses. Babcock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flugamine's guard. Nice move by Babcock!#REVB#
Flugamine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flugamine wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Babcock working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Babcock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Babcock throwing strikes but missing.
Babcock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Flugamine.
Flugamine looking to control but Babcock passes into half guard.
Flugamine is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Babcock jumps into side control!
Babcock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Babcock throwing strikes but Flugamine manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flugamine tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Babcock takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Flugamine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maskar Flugamine 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#
Nice jab there from Flugamine.
Babcock fails to land the takedown.
Flugamine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD#
Flugamine drops his shoulder and cracks Babcock with a huge uppercut! Babcock goes down! Can Flugamine finish him?
#ROC#Babcock is rocked!
Flugamine arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Babcock's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maskar Flugamine!
A relieved looking Maskar Flugamine thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bob Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Babcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan jumps guard but Babcock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Ryan jumps into guard, dragging Babcock to the mat.
Babcock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babcock sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Babcock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babcock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Babcock wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Babcock controlling from the top position.
Babcock trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass. #T2#
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Babcock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Babcock pushes his legs off easily.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan working a defensive guard but Babcock passes into half guard.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Babcock is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Babcock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Babcock is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Babcock is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Babcock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Babcock eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Babcock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Babcock taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Ryan has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Babcock has tapped! Great work by Ryan! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Ryan!
Gordon Ryan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryu Ezumi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bob Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ezumi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Babcock to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ezumi (0) vs (2) Babcock
Ezumi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Babcock passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ezumi (0) vs (5) Babcock
Ezumi struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ezumi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ezumi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Babcock off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ezumi (4) vs (5) Babcock
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock wants to control his opponent's hands but Ezumi gets his hands free. #SUB#
Ezumi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Ezumi tightening his grip on Babcock, looking for the choke. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Ezumi doesn't have the hooks in and Babcock manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (4) vs (7) Babcock
Ezumi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ezumi keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Ezumi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ezumi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Ezumi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ezumi wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Babcock is looking to pass into half guard but Ezumi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ezumi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (6) vs (7) Babcock
Ezumi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babcock is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ezumi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babcock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babcock has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (6) vs (9) Babcock
Babcock content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Ezumi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Ezumi keeps moving.
Ezumi is trying to keep Babcock in close.
Babcock controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Babcock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ezumi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (8) vs (9) Babcock
Babcock is pulling down on Ezumi's head to control his posture.
Ezumi wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Ezumi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Babcock is holding on to half guard well.#T5#
Babcock manages to get to full guard.
Ezumi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Babcock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ezumi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Vancouver Island Fight Club inform us that Babcock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Babcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ezumi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ezumi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ezumi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babcock is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Ezumi is working hard here to advance position.
Ezumi forces his way into half guard.
Ezumi is pressing down on Babcock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Babcock is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ezumi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ezumi trying to control from half guard but Babcock is working away.
Ezumi is looking to advance position but Babcock won't allow it. #T7#
Ezumi prevents Babcock from improving his position.
Babcock is still trying to improve position.
Babcock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ezumi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babcock is pressing down on Ezumi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Babcock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ezumi looking to sit in guard and control but Babcock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (8) vs (11) Babcock
Babcock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Babcock passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ezumi (8) vs (14) Babcock#SUB2#
Babcock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.
Ezumi can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Babcock is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ezumi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ezumi is trying to improve his position.
Ezumi trying his best to control but Babcock has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ezumi (8) vs (16) Babcock
Ezumi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ezumi (10) vs (16) Babcock
Babcock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ezumi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babcock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Babcock pulls Ezumi in close to prevent any damage.
Babcock can't keep his opponent in guard - Ezumi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ezumi wants to control but Babcock is keeping him busy.
Babcock trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Babcock actively working from the bottom here.
Ezumi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babcock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ezumi is looking to advance position but Babcock won't allow it. #T11#
Babcock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ezumi wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Ezumi wants to pass the guard but Babcock is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Babcock has his foot on Ezumi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ezumi works his way back into a safe position though.
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Ezumi from controlling successfully.
Ezumi won't allow Babcock to sweep him here. #T12#
Ezumi looking to pass the guard.
Babcock is controlling Ezumi's posture.
Ezumi trying to control but Babcock is working from the bottom. #T13#
Ezumi is fighting to break Babcock's control of his arms but Babcock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ezumi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ezumi (13) vs (16) Babcock
Babcock wants to control but Ezumi postures up.
Babcock is holding Ezumi down, trying to stall.
Babcock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ezumi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babcock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Babcock wants to control but Ezumi is keeping busy.
Babcock keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ezumi controlling the action here.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Ezumi is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ezumi wants to free his trapped foot but Babcock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Babcock wins on points by 16 to 13.
Bob Babcock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLS BALLS RECOVERY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CFC 583
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Babcock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Toda's face as Babcock controls the position. #SUB#
Babcock swings around for an armbar but Toda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Babcock's guard.
Toda landing some decent shots from guard.
Babcock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Toda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babcock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babcock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Toda looking to control.
#T1##SUB#
Babcock drops back looking for a leg! Toda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toda manages to kick Babcock off! Babcock jumps back into Toda's guard.
Toda wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Toda controls Babcock momentarily but Babcock frees himself. #SUB2#
Toda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toda will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Toda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babcock defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Babcock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Babcock works over Toda with some ground and pound from guard.
Babcock trying to move into half guard but instead Toda has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Toda tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard.
Toda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toda wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Babcock trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Toda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock is adopting a defensive guard.
Toda trying to control but Babcock is working from the bottom. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Babcock is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Babcock 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.
Babcock lands a couple of elbows.
Toda has his hands on Babcock's head, controlling the position.
Babcock stays in close to Toda's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Toda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toda throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Toda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Toda has his foot on Babcock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Babcock works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that Toda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Babcock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Toda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Babcock scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Babcock controls the pace.
Babcock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Babcock 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##CL2#
Toda moves into range and clinches up with Babcock.
Toda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toda.
Toda just misses with a punch to the body.
As Toda tries to get set, Babcock tries to push him back and clinch up but Toda manages to avoid the attempt.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toda.
Toda throws a leg kick but Babcock checks it.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babcock circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Babcock moves into the clinch.
Babcock stalling.
Toda has Babcock pressed against the cage.
Toda stops a takedown attempt from Babcock.
#T1#
Toda tries to land knees in the clinch but Babcock avoids the damage to the body.
Babcock blocks a body shot from Toda.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Babcock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babcock dodges the punch combination from Toda.
#CL2#
Toda darts in and clinches Babcock up against the cage.
Toda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock avoiding damage as Toda throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Toda is pressed up against the cage. Babcock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toda down to the mat. Toda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Babcock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Babcock advances to half guard.
Toda trying to control but Babcock postures up.
Babcock content to control rather than advance.
Babcock wants to take a breather but Toda is having none of it.
Babcock is looking to advance position but Toda won't allow it. #SUB#
Babcock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toda is just riding it out for now. Babcock eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Babcock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babcock passes into side control, despite Toda's attempt to control the position.
Toda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Babcock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Toda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babcock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babcock's back!
Babcock has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Toda.#T4#
Babcock can't escape the position.
Babcock turns into Toda and is now in his guard.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Toda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Toda working for a triangle but Babcock defends it easily.
Toda trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Toda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Makoto Toda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Babcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Babcock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Toda trying to control from the bottom.
Babcock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Toda throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Toda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babcock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toda is refusing to be controlled, as Babcock sits in half guard.
Toda trying to hold on to Babcock's head to control him but Babcock postures up.
Toda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babcock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babcock's back!#T1#
Babcock just trying to survive but Toda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toda struggling to land strikes to the head as Babcock covers up.
Toda misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Toda working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Toda throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Toda is throwing strikes but Babcock counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Babcock regains half guard.
Babcock is refusing to be controlled, as Toda sits in half guard.
Bob Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babcock misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Babcock wants to improve his position but Toda is controlling well.
Babcock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Babcock is controlling Toda's posture.#SUB2#
Toda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Babcock dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Babcock pushes down on Toda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Babcock is nestled in close to Toda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Babcock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Babcock working Toda over with strikes.
Toda is trying to maintain the position but Babcock is very close to passing his half guard.
Toda is trying to get back to full guard.
Babcock is thwarting Toda's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #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.
Toda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Toda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babcock defends it easily.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Toda keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toda trying to keep a closed guard but Babcock is proving a slippery customer.
Babcock cracks Toda with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babcock 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Babcock!
Bob Babcock managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC 575
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Babcock moves in looking to clinch but Benoit pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Benoit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benoit throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Babcock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit misses the jab.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benoit sprawls and moves away.
Babcock avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Babcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock looks to throw the jab but Benoit is out of range.
Babcock misses with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Babcock!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benoit is defended easily by Babcock.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Benoit 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.#T1#
Babcock swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Benoit counters with a single leg into guard. Babcock didn't expect that.
Benoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard.
Babcock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Babcock'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit stands and throws Babcock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Babcock can't do much from the bottom here.
Babcock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Benoit trying to control the position but Babcock is working away.
Benoit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Benoit moves into full mount!
Benoit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit trying to control but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock wants to control but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Benoit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Babcock wants to control but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit with shots to the head and body - Babcock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Benoit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benoit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benoit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Babcock is desperately trying to improve his position but Benoit has a good base and remains in mount.
Benoit with shots to the head and body - Babcock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Benoit scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Babcock?
#ROC2#Babcock is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Benoit! Babcock is hurt baaadly! Benoit is firing away with more strikes - Babcock is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Benoit! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Vieira punishes Babcock's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Vieira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Babcock managing to control the position.
Vieira scoring with some ground and pound.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Babcock looking to control.
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
Vieira looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Babcock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira trying to control but Babcock is working from the bottom.
Vieira trying to move into half guard but instead Babcock has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babcock is one step ahead there.
Babcock trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB2#
Babcock content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vieira has locked up a guillotine! Vieira's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Babcock is holding on here and Vieira must be using up a lot of energy. Babcock has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vieira gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Personal Space lands a jab to Babcock's midsection.
Bob Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Babcock dives in and scores a takedown into Personal Space's guard.
Personal Space is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Personal Space keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Personal Space can do anything to dispel that myth.
Personal Space wants to get back to his feet but Babcock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Babcock cracks Personal Space with a solid left hand.
Babcock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock trying to control but Personal Space is working from the bottom.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Personal Space wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Babcock manages to pass to side control.
Babcock is trying to control the action in half guard but Personal Space is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Babcock tries to pass to full mount but Personal Space defends it.
Babcock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Babcock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Personal Space is looking to escape.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the head.
Babcock with a couple of short strikes.
Personal Space really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Personal Space is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Babcock'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.
Babcock tries to control but Personal Space wriggling away.
Babcock lands a couple of good shots and Personal Space has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Personal Space is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Personal Space 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.
Babcock is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Babcock gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Babcock gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Babcock apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Personal Space lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Babcock darts in looking for a takedown but Personal Space gets double underhooks and turns Babcock into the cage.
Personal Space lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Babcock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Personal Space scores with a shot to the side of Babcock's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Personal Space lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Personal Space scores with a nice hook to the head.
Personal Space cracks Babcock with a nice body shot.
Personal Space lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Personal Space lands a hook that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Babcock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Personal Space makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Personal Space lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Personal Space lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards. #BC2#
Personal Space breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Personal Space lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Babcock is rocked!
Personal Space cracks Babcock with a hook to the temple - Babcock is on wobbly legs here! Personal Space swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Babcock falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Personal Space wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phillip Personal Space!
A very excited looking Phillip Personal Space 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. |
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Event:
TIFC 5 Brother vs Miocic 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Babcock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tang looking for a sweep. Not yet Tang, not yet.
Babcock throws a big right hand that misses.
Tang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Babcock throws a big right hand that misses.
Babcock stays in close to Tang's body and controls the position.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Tang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babcock postures up and lands a big shot to Tang's brow. #T1#
Babcock stays in close to Tang's body and controls the position.
Babcock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tang digs a good body shot into Babcock's ribs.
Dang Tang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tang throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Tang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.#CL#
Babcock clinches up against the cage.
Tang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Babcock has Tang pressed against the cage, preventing Tang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Babcock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Babcock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Babcock just leaning against Tang, taking a breather.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Tang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tang.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Tang.
Tang wants to break free but Babcock has control.
Tang tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tang has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Tang working aggressively here.
#T3#
Babcock prevents Tang from breaking the clinch.
Tang lands a hook that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Tang misses with a punch on the inside.
Tang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tang working aggressively here.
Tang misses with the head strike.
Babcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tang throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock. #TD#
Babcock gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Babcock 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.
Babcock trying to control from half guard but Tang is working away. #T4#
Tang is trying to get back to full guard.
Babcock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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 Bob Babcock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Babcock walks into a stiff left hand from Tang.
Dang Tang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tang misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown. Tang fights it but they end up in guard.
Babcock stays in close to Tang's body and controls the position.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Tang keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Babcock 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.
Babcock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Babcock is stalling in the full guard.
Babcock throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tang throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Babcock throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Babcock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Babcock throwing strikes from guard but Tang blocks nicely.
Babcock is in close to Tang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been informed that Tang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Babcock stays in close to Tang's body and controls the position.
Babcock stands up over Tang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Babcock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bob Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babcock stands up over Tang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Tang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tang being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Babcock gets a double leg takedown into Tang's guard.
Babcock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Tang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tang looking to control.
Babcock trying to control but Tang is working from the bottom.
Babcock is looking to work some ground and pound but Tang has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock looking to sit in guard and control but Tang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Babcock dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.#R3##TD#
Babcock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tang's guard.
Babcock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Tang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tang keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tang being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Further stalling from Babcock.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Babcock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Babcock content to stall in guard here.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tang scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Tang misses #TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Babcock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dang Tang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Babcock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Tang wants to get back to full guard but Babcock has mounted him!
Babcock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Babcock landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Tang defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Babcock.
Tang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babcock unloads with some shots from mount but Tang bucks and avoids them well.
Babcock putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bob Babcock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Babcock controlling from mount.
Babcock throwing strikes here but Tang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
BOOM! Babcock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Babcock raining down hammerfists from mount.
Babcock content just to control the position here.
Babcock with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Babcock controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babcock, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Babcock! |
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Event:
TIFC 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Webb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Babcock avoids the body shot from Webb.
Webb digs a good body shot into Babcock's ribs.#TD#
Babcock dives in and scores a takedown into Webb's guard.
Webb looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Babcock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Webb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Babcock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Webb wants to stand and escape but Babcock is having none of it.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Webb wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Webb has his feet on Babcock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Webb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Webb lands with a good body shot.
Webb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Webb's corner calls for a 1-2. Webb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Babcock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Babcock looks to throw the jab but Webb is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Webb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babcock tries to clinch but Webb moves out of range.
Webb misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Babcock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babcock.
Babcock won't allow Webb to sweep him here.
Babcock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Babcock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Webb wants to get back to his feet but Babcock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.
Webb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Webb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babcock has time to react.
Howard Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb lands with a hook. Babcock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Babcock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Webb throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Webb as he connects with a hook.
Babcock dives in for a single leg takedown but Webb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Webb tries to break free but Babcock pushes him back against the cage.
Webb avoids a wild elbow strike from Babcock.
Webb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Webb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Webb is trying to push Babcock away but Babcock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Babcock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webb pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Babcock misses with a knee to the head.
Babcock keeps control of Webb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babcock goes for a takedown attempt but Webb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babcock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Webb lands with a good body shot.
Babcock is breathing heavily.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babcock gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Webb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Webb cracks Babcock with a good jab.
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!
Webb scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Webb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Webb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howard Webb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Webb. Beautiful body shot.
Webb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babcock.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Webb is quick to defend against it.
Webb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babcock in his tracks.
Webb scores with a decent looking hook.
Webb jabs Babcock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Webb lands with a nice body punch.
Webb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babcock in his tracks. #ROC2#Babcock is rocked!
Webb cracks Babcock on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Babcock falls backwards against the cage. Webb follows up with more strikes that drop Babcock to his knees. Webb keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Babcock! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howard Webb!
Howard Webb is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
TIFC 1
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Akesson scores with a nice strike.
Akesson swings for the body but Babcock moves out of range.
Akesson throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akesson punishes Babcock's body with a nice straight punch.
Akesson misses with a straight right.
Akesson throws a hook but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Babcock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akesson really is a fat lump.
Akesson misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Babcock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akesson's guard.
Akesson wants to get back to his feet but Babcock passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Babcock prevents Akesson from standing back up.
Akesson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Babcock on the ground.
Babcock missing with the ground and pound from half 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!#SUB2#
Babcock seems to be working for a kimura but Akesson defends the submission attempt.
Akesson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akesson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Babcock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akesson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Babcock manages to move to mount!
Babcock controlling his opponent.
Babcock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock scoring with strikes but Akesson is staying in there.
Babcock controlling the pace for now. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Babcock.
Babcock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Babcock working Akesson over with strikes here.
Babcock controlling from mount.
It looks like Babcock might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Akesson is trying to stand up.
Babcock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Babcock content just to control the position here.
Akesson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Akesson is bucking up trying to escape but Babcock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Babcock lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Babcock.
Babcock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Babcock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Akesson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Babcock with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Akesson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Babcock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Babcock is landing with some decent strikes but Akesson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Babcock content just to control the position here.
We've been informed that Babcock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Akesson tries to buck Babcock off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Babcock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akesson misses with a few strikes there.
Babcock thuds his shin into the meat of Akesson's side.#TD2#
Babcock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Akesson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babcock controlling the position.
Let's hope that Babcock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Akesson taking a bit of punishment here - Babcock scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akesson seems a little lost for a moment, as Babcock dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akesson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Babcock connects with a decent elbow.
Babcock grinds an elbow into Akesson's temple.
Babcock in side control lands a decent elbow.
Babcock cracks Akesson with a big elbow. #T1#
Akesson wants to get back to his feet but Babcock is dominant here and he's now got Akesson's back!#SUB2#
Babcock is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Akesson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Babcock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Babcock!
Bob Babcock is the new middleweight champion!
The defeated Jimmy Akesson had this to say: 'I almost did it, all the work I put in just to lose this fight, no matter what I will be stronger next time and get the w, I will be champion one day!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab from Webb.
A bone on bone clash there as Webb blocks the leg kick.
Webb's corner calls for a 1-2. Webb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Webb does it's job there.
Babcock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Webb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babcock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Babcock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Babcock scores with a takedown into Webb's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Babcock 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.
Babcock postures up.
#T1#
Webb keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Webb is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webb throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Webb.
Babcock lands with a good body shot.
Babcock looks to throw a body kick
and Webb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Babcock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Babcock shoots in for a double leg but Webb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Webb is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Webb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Webb lands a glancing blow to the side of Babcock's head.#ROC2#Babcock is rocked!
Babcock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Babcock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Webb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Babcock is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webb clobbers Babcock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Webb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Webb drops Babcock with a huge uppercut! Babcock drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Webb is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howard Webb!
Howard Webb made sure to mention his sponsor, Island clothing lite in his post fight interview. |
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