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Event:
NYF Fight Night 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis misses with a left hand
and Babatunde counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lewis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
AJ Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babatunde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis. #TD#
Lewis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lewis with a nice head shot there.
Lewis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lewis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Babatunde's guard.
Babatunde is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lewis connects with a nice short shot to Babatunde's temple. #T1#
Lewis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Babatunde missing with punches from the bottom.
Lewis wants to free his trapped foot but Babatunde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lewis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lewis working the head and body with strikes.
Lewis drops an elbow to the side of Babatunde's head.
Babatunde is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Lewis content to control rather than advance.
Lewis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Babatunde for as long as he can get away with.
Nice strikes from Lewis there.
Nice strikes from Lewis there.
Lewis trying to control the pace.
Lewis trying to mount his opponent but Babatunde defends it. #T3#
Lewis winds up and cracks Babatunde with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lewis slips a nice elbow through Babatunde's hands, connecting with Babatunde's forehead.
Lewis is nestled in close to Babatunde, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lewis 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.
Lewis is nestled in close to Babatunde, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Babatunde wants to get back to full guard.
Lewis is nestled in close to Babatunde, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lewis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Babatunde is rocked!
Lewis lands a big elbow - Babatunde is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Lewis! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 37
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Menacho moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Menacho rushes Babatunde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menacho.
Babatunde is trying to force a seperation but Menacho has the dominant position.
Babatunde has a couple of punches blocked by Menacho.
A short left from Menacho.
Menacho has Babatunde pressed against the cage, preventing Babatunde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babatunde's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menacho.
A short left from Babatunde.
Menacho has Babatunde pressed against the cage.
Menacho lands with a light punch inside.
Menacho managing to block the knees to the body from Babatunde.
Babatunde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menacho blocking some punches.
Menacho lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Menacho tries to work over Babatunde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menacho prevents Babatunde from breaking the clinch.
Babatunde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Menacho prevents Babatunde from breaking the clinch.
Menacho scores with a shot to the side of Babatunde's head.
A short left from Menacho.
Babatunde misses with some punches.
Menacho scores with a shoulder strike.
Menacho tries to throw a body punch but Babatunde avoids it by throwing Menacho back against the cage.
Menacho lands an uppercut.
Menacho misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Babatunde - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Babatunde takes a shot to the head.
Menacho lands with a short shot to the head.
Babatunde has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Menacho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Babatunde can turn it around.
Menacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Babatunde.
Menacho blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Menacho lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Menacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babatunde takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Babatunde is rocked!
Babatunde is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Menacho is keeping busy.
Babatunde is still on wobbly legs! Can Menacho finish him?
Menacho is working Babatunde over against the cage.
Babatunde seems to have recovered his senses.
Menacho blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Menacho.
Menacho creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Babatunde's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Babatunde drops to his knees and Menacho pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Menacho! |
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Event:
The Island Season 15, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Arlin lands a jab to the nose.
Babatunde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arlin lands with an overhand left.
Babatunde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlin.
Babatunde walks into a straight right hand from Arlin.#CL#
Babatunde gets tackled into the cage by Arlin. Arlin maintains the clinch.
Babatunde tries to break free but Arlin pushes him back against the cage.
Arlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Babatunde is rocked!
Arlin lands with a left to the head.
Babatunde is still on wobbly legs! Can Arlin finish him?
Arlin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlin pushes Babatunde against the cage. Arlin is working some dirty boxing. Arlin pushes off with a quick right hook! Babatunde goes down! Babatunde tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Arlin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Arlin!
Jean Arlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MILF 90 McCoy vs Arlin
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babatunde as he avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babatunde pinned against the cage. Babatunde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Babatunde wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babatunde misses the shot to the body.
Babatunde just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Babatunde swings away with a body shot that misses
and Babatunde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Babatunde defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Babatunde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gerald Babatunde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Diaz.
Babatunde throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Babatunde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Babatunde wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babatunde swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from Babatunde misses its target.#TD2#
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Babatunde is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Babatunde's guard.
Babatunde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Babatunde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz 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.
Babatunde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Babatunde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Babatunde tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Babatunde tries to kick Diaz off in order to stand up. Diaz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Babatunde manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Babatunde lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Babatunde is going to stand back up.
Babatunde prevents Diaz from improving his position.#T4#
Babatunde tries to stand but can't do so whilst Diaz controls his leg.
Babatunde looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Gerald Babatunde will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Babatunde slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gerald Babatunde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Babatunde's half guard.
Babatunde pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Babatunde's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babatunde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Babatunde.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Babatunde is trying to keep Diaz in close.
#SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet. Babatunde looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Babatunde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Babatunde sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Babatunde tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Babatunde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Diaz won't allow Babatunde to sweep him here.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Babatunde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Babatunde walks into a left hand.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Babatunde sprawls well.
Babatunde swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gerald Babatunde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Diaz.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Babatunde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Diaz looks to move away, Babatunde throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.#T3#
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Babatunde counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz cracks Babatunde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Babatunde defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Babatunde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Babatunde is just out of range.
Vincent Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babatunde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Babatunde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Babatunde throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Babatunde just misses with a punch to the body.
Babatunde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Some wild striking there from Babatunde.
Babatunde swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
#T4#
Babatunde misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Babatunde. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Babatunde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babatunde misses the shot to the body.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Babatunde is trying to maintain a safe position but Diaz gets an underhook and turns Babatunde into the cage.#BC#
Babatunde manages to break the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Babatunde's head back.
Babatunde throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Babatunde dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Babatunde misses the shot to the body.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Babatunde avoids it easily.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Babatunde sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Babatunde.
Babatunde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Babatunde persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gerald Babatunde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Babatunde moves out of range easily.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babatunde connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Babatunde gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Babatunde is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Diaz wants to improve his position but Babatunde is controlling well.
Babatunde trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Babatunde sits in half guard.
Babatunde stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Diaz has control of Babatunde's left arm, preventing Babatunde from doing any damage. #T3#
Babatunde postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Babatunde is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz pulls Babatunde in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Babatunde wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Babatunde takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Babatunde connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Babatunde.#T4#
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babatunde.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Babatunde's head.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Babatunde as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babatunde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Babatunde looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babatunde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babatunde throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Vincent Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerald Babatunde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babatunde cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Babatunde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babatunde, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Babatunde!
Gerald Babatunde bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Vincent Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Aaaaaugh! Blaagha-blah, yecch!, ARRUGGHH!'. |
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Event:
MILF 85 Stout vs Kingdad 3
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
McSorley misses with a jab, cross combination.
McSorley's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McSorley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McSorley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Babatunde will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Babatunde gets tackled into the cage by McSorley. McSorley maintains the clinch.
Babatunde can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
McSorley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babatunde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McSorley jabs at Babatunde's body.
Babatunde moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Babatunde.
Sloppy strikes from McSorley. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from McSorley tenderised Babatunde's leg. Babatunde is trying to keep his angry face on.
McSorley thuds his shin into the meat of Babatunde's side.#T1#
McSorley connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from McSorley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babatunde throws a leg kick but McSorley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Babatunde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Babatunde lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamus McSorley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSorley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babatunde.
McSorley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McSorley throws a nice looking combination but Babatunde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babatunde swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McSorley throws a head kick that Babatunde semi-blocks.
Babatunde pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
McSorley instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McSorley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSorley lands with a kick to the temple. Babatunde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
McSorley has closed the distance and engaged Babatunde in a clinch.
McSorley digs a right hand into Babatunde's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babatunde's gas tank. #BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch.
Babatunde throws a body punch but McSorley moves out of range.
Babatunde chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSorley can pounce on him.
#CL2#
McSorley has managed to clinch.
Babatunde can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
McSorley breaks from the clinch.
Babatunde misses the shot to the body.
McSorley is looking for the big counter here.
McSorley lands a body shot.
Babatunde throws a body punch but McSorley moves out of range.
McSorley feints and then cracks Babatunde's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babatunde down. #T3#
Babatunde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSorley moves away.#CL2#
McSorley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
McSorley breaks from the clinch.
Babatunde looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McSorley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Babatunde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McSorley.
A low kick lands for McSorley.
McSorley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McSorley throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
McSorley moves into the clinch successfully.
McSorley keeps control of Babatunde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babatunde throws a body punch but McSorley moves out of range.
McSorley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Babatunde throws a big shot that misses.
McSorley throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babatunde swinging wildly here.
Babatunde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McSorley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McSorley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babatunde.
Babatunde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babatunde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McSorley scores with a push kick.
Babatunde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McSorley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McSorley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Babatunde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babatunde with a lazy takedown attempt
and McSorley counters with a slapping leg kick.
McSorley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McSorley connects with a solid leg kick.
Babatunde has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McSorley.
McSorley scores with a shot to the body.
Babatunde is looking to wear down McSorley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McSorley punishes Babatunde's body with a nice straight punch.
McSorley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McSorley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babatunde circles away quickly and effectively.
Babatunde seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shamus McSorley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for McSorley.
McSorley scores with a jab to the body.
Babatunde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McSorley manages to avoid it.
Babatunde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
McSorley throws a shot to the body.
McSorley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babatunde doesn't seem bothered though.
Babatunde throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by McSorley.
Babatunde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gerald Babatunde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babatunde on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McSorley ducks under a wild hook from Babatunde.#CL2#
McSorley pushes Babatunde up against the cage in a clinch.
McSorley is struggling to control the position.
McSorley is looking for a takedown.
McSorley has Babatunde pushed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
McSorley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSorley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Babatunde chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSorley can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babatunde misses the shot to the body.
Babatunde misses with an uppercut
and McSorley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babatunde's knee momentarily.
Babatunde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babatunde will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McSorley delivers a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by McSorley. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
McSorley drives through and clinches with Babatunde against the cage.
McSorley stalling in the clinch.
A short left from McSorley. #T3##BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babatunde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSorley moves away.
McSorley feints a counter leg kick.
Babatunde throws a body shot but no joy.
And McSorley tries to counter it with a takedown but Babatunde pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Babatunde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McSorley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babatunde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Babatunde.
#CL2#
McSorley rushes Babatunde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Babatunde has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McSorley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McSorley misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Babatunde is trying to pull guard but McSorley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Babatunde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSorley stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McSorley.
The crowd are getting on McSorley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Babatunde wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSorley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babatunde manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McSorley closes the distance and pushes Babatunde back into the cage.
Babatunde tries to circle away but McSorley has him pinned against the cage.
McSorley prevents Babatunde from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
McSorley manages to break the clinch.
Babatunde misses with a double jab
and McSorley counters with a three punch combo that has Babatunde backing up. Babatunde nods at McSorley to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McSorley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Babatunde takes a swing at McSorley's ribcage but misses.
McSorley is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
McSorley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSorley lands a jab-cross combination.
Babatunde misses with a body punch
and McSorley counters with an outside leg kick.
Babatunde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Babatunde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for McSorley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSorley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babatunde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babatunde swinging wildly here.
McSorley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Babatunde.#T1#
McSorley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McSorley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McSorley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McSorley lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
McSorley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Babatunde's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McSorley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McSorley - that will leave a mark!
Babatunde fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Babatunde throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from McSorley tenderised Babatunde's leg. Babatunde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babatunde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
McSorley has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babatunde wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
McSorley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSorley avoids the body shot from Babatunde.
Babatunde takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McSorley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babatunde.
McSorley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babatunde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Babatunde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSorley.
McSorley lands a right hook to the body.
McSorley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McSorley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
McSorley clinches up against the cage.
McSorley lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
McSorley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McSorley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Babatunde throws a looping overhand right but McSorley ducks down to avoid it.
McSorley tries a quick counter leg kick but Babatunde is wise to it.
Shamus McSorley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSorley misses with a wild body shot.
Babatunde fails in his attempt to clinch.
McSorley misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
McSorley has taken the fight to the clinch.
McSorley tries a body shot but Babatunde blocks it.
#BC2#
McSorley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from McSorley. Those never looked like landing.
Gerald Babatunde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamus McSorley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babatunde takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamus McSorley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSorley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamus McSorley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Babatunde throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Babatunde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Jones rushes Babatunde and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Babatunde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babatunde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones thinks about countering with a head kick.
Babatunde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Babatunde avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babatunde misses with a low kick.
Babatunde blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Babatunde sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Babatunde now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Babatunde tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Babatunde stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Babatunde looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Babatunde managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Babatunde can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones blocking some punches.
Babatunde looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Babatunde tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Babatunde gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alamain Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has Babatunde pressed against the cage, preventing Babatunde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Jones jumps guard and drags Babatunde to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Babatunde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babatunde throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Babatunde wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones seems keen to control Babatunde's posture.
Babatunde trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babatunde being controlled here momentarily.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Jones continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Babatunde misses its intended target.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Babatunde throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Babatunde turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Babatunde misses.
Babatunde throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babatunde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Babatunde.#T4#
Jones lands with a nice combination. Babatunde backs away looking to recover.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Babatunde shows good takedown defense.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Babatunde misses with a looping right.
Babatunde misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries to clinch up but Babatunde circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babatunde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Babatunde throws a body shot but no joy.
Babatunde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerald Babatunde will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Babatunde looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Babatunde pushes him off.
Babatunde throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babatunde misses with a body shot.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Babatunde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Babatunde tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alamain Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babatunde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Babatunde circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Babatunde blocks a head kick by Jones.
Babatunde appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Babatunde lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Babatunde checks it well.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Babatunde, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Babatunde against the cage but Babatunde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Babatunde lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Babatunde connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Babatunde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babatunde appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Babatunde is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Babatunde swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Babatunde.
Babatunde throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Gerald Babatunde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Babatunde.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Babatunde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alamain Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Babatunde just misses with a punch to the body.
Alamain Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babatunde appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Babatunde throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones avoids the head kick by Babatunde.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babatunde. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones tries to clinch but Babatunde moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babatunde circles away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Babatunde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Babatunde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3##CL#
Jones gets a clinch.
Babatunde is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Babatunde won't allow it.
Babatunde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babatunde's efforts to push away.
Babatunde is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Babatunde avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones keeps control of Babatunde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Babatunde gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Babatunde pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Babatunde is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Babatunde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Babatunde trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Babatunde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones misses with a combination
enabling Babatunde to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones tries to clinch but Babatunde moves out of range.
Babatunde is looking to clinch.
Jones dives in and grabs Babatunde's left leg, looking for a takedown. Babatunde pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Babatunde throws out a powerful jab.
Babatunde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babatunde pinned against the cage. Babatunde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babatunde is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babatunde's waist but Babatunde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alamain Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Babatunde throws a big shot that misses.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babatunde.
Babatunde pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Babatunde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Babatunde tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Babatunde is trying to break free.
Babatunde looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Babatunde trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Babatunde into the cage.
Babatunde can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Babatunde's face as he tries to break the clinch. #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.
Babatunde tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Babatunde is trying to break free.#BC2#
Babatunde breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but Babatunde moves out of range.
Babatunde throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Babatunde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Babatunde.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones throws a right hand that Babatunde ducks under and follows up with a left that Babatunde also avoids with ease.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babatunde walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Babatunde defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Babatunde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babatunde misses with a two punch combination.
Babatunde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Babatunde tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Babatunde manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Babatunde misses.
Babatunde misses with a wild combination.
Babatunde throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Babatunde swinging wildly here.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babatunde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well. #T4#
Babatunde slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Babatunde looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Babatunde throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babatunde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Babatunde forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Babatunde sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Babatunde's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babatunde defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Babatunde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Babatunde winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Babatunde!
Gerald Babatunde was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Alamain Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’ll be back don’t worry'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Babatunde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Babatunde wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babatunde pinned against the cage. Babatunde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babatunde lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alamain Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Babatunde misses.
Babatunde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Babatunde.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Gerald Babatunde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alamain Jones.
Babatunde swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Babatunde is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Babatunde circles away and we're back to standing.
Babatunde tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.#CL2#
Jones rushes Babatunde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Babatunde trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones 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.#ES2#
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Babatunde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Babatunde counters with a left to the body.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Babatunde avoids it.#T2#
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babatunde circles away.
Jones shoots and misses
and Babatunde counters with a leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Babatunde, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Babatunde against the cage but Babatunde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Jones backs away, Babatunde returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones looks winded!#CL#
Babatunde clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babatunde throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones prevents Babatunde from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babatunde throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. #CL2#
Jones clinches up with Babatunde and pushes him back against the cage.
Babatunde is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.#BC#
Babatunde breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Babatunde misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Babatunde.#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Babatunde tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Jones clinches.
Babatunde stalling.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Babatunde is blocking nicely.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Babatunde wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Babatunde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babatunde.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babatunde tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babatunde to the ground. Babatunde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babatunde tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.
Babatunde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babatunde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Babatunde dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Babatunde is looking to land body kicks.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babatunde misses with a head kick.
Babatunde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babatunde throws a body shot but no joy.
Babatunde swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Babatunde shows good takedown defense.
Babatunde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babatunde swinging wildly here.
Babatunde lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Babatunde tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Babatunde shows good takedown defense.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some bone on bone action there as Babatunde checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Babatunde misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Gerald Babatunde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alamain Jones.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Babatunde doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Babatunde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
#T2#
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babatunde's waist but Babatunde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Babatunde is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Babatunde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Babatunde misses with a double jab.
Babatunde throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Babatunde counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking. #CL#
Babatunde rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Babatunde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones prevents Babatunde from breaking the clinch.
Babatunde is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Babatunde throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3##TD#
Babatunde jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babatunde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Babatunde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Babatunde works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Babatunde in a clinch.
Babatunde tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Babatunde is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babatunde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Babatunde dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into Babatunde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Babatunde is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Jones controlling the action here.
Babatunde is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Babatunde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babatunde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Babatunde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Babatunde.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones stops Babatunde from standing up.
Babatunde trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Babatunde has wrist control.#SU2#
Jones gets to his feet - Babatunde follows without any prompting.
Jones blocks a head kick by Babatunde.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerald Babatunde is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Jones rushes Babatunde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Babatunde tries to tie him up.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Babatunde shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Babatunde is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Babatunde down to the mat. Babatunde avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gerald Babatunde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alamain Jones.
Babatunde misses with the combination.
Babatunde misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Babatunde scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch. #BC#
Babatunde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babatunde lands a high kick!
Babatunde throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Babatunde shows good takedown defense.
Babatunde feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babatunde slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babatunde throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Babatunde throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babatunde throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babatunde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Babatunde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Babatunde throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Babatunde as Jones shoots in.
Jones avoids the body shot from Babatunde.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Alamain Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerald Babatunde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babatunde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Babatunde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babatunde, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Babatunde!
In his post fight interview, Gerald Babatunde started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Alamain Jones had this to say: 'I’ll be back don’t worry'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Babatunde is looking to score with low kicks.
Babatunde throws a wild body kick that Rush sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babatunde half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rush ducks under a wild hook from Babatunde.
Rush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babatunde swivels and escapes.
It looked like Babatunde wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Babatunde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rush doesn't seem bothered though.
Babatunde misses with a few strikes there.
Babatunde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rush.
#T1#
Babatunde scores with a shot to the body.
Babatunde shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rush but Rush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rush doesn't manage to clinch there - Babatunde circles away.
Rush throws a nice looking combination but Babatunde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babatunde throws a body shot but no joy.
Rush tries to clinch there but Babatunde circles away.
Babatunde swats away the attempt to clinch by Rush.
Babatunde throws a jab when Rush was well out of range.
A combination from Babatunde does no damage. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rush is defended easily by Babatunde.
Babatunde is looking to counter the offense by Rush and move into the clinch.
Gerald Babatunde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rush.
Rush looks to land a combination but Babatunde avoids it well.
Babatunde tried to counter with a leg kick but Rush avoided it.
Rush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babatunde.
Babatunde is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rush.
Babatunde throws a lazy right hand but Rush sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babatunde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rush.
Rush checks a low kick from Babatunde.
Babatunde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rush tries for a takedown but Babatunde sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rush looks winded!
Rush lands a nice shot to the body.
Rush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babatunde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babatunde misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Rush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babatunde.
No joy there for Babatunde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Babatunde misses.
Babatunde lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Babatunde misses with the combination.
Babatunde thuds a left hand into Rush's body.
Rush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babatunde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Babatunde counters with a quick kick to the body but Rush blocks it.
Babatunde tries to close the distance and clinch but Rush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rush unleashes a big counter combination but Babatunde bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Babatunde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babatunde sets himself, and Rush steps forward looking for the clinch! Babatunde avoids it this time.
Rush closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babatunde circles away.#T4#
Babatunde throws a body punch but Rush moves out of range.
Babatunde does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Babatunde rushes Rush and presses him up against the cage.
Rush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Babatunde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babatunde wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush avoids a wild elbow strike from Babatunde.
Babatunde is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rush is defending well.#BC#
Babatunde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Babatunde dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babatunde as he jumps to the side.
Babatunde quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Babatunde.
Rush wants to clinch.
Babatunde misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Babatunde but Babatunde pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babatunde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Babatunde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babatunde dodges the punch combination from Rush.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Rush throws a right and a left that Babatunde avoids nicely.
Rush fails to land the takedown.
Gerald Babatunde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rush.
Babatunde misses with a series of wild punches.
Rush fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Babatunde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rush.
Babatunde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rush is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Babatunde will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Babatunde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rush was well out of range. Poor timing from Babatunde.#T2#
Babatunde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Babatunde pushes Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Babatunde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Babatunde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rush connects with a jab.
Rush blocks a jab.
Rush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babatunde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Rush checks a leg kick. #T3#
Rush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babatunde. Rush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babatunde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rush moves away from the strike by Babatunde.
A bone on bone clash there as Rush blocks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Babatunde as Rush shoots in.
Babatunde throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rush counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rush avoids the head kick by Babatunde.
Rush with the counter takedown but Babatunde avoids it easily.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and Babatunde moves out of range easily.
Babatunde feints a jab promting Rush to slip. Babatunde then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rush slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rush checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Babatunde throws a series of punches but Rush moves out of range.
Rush was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rush is looking to clinch but Babatunde is avoiding it.
#CL#
Babatunde instigates a clinch.
Babatunde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babatunde is trying to force a seperation but Rush has the dominant position.
Babatunde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Babatunde breaks from the clinch.
Rush looks to land a combination but Babatunde avoids it well.
Rush slips a jab and a cross from Babatunde.
Rush avoids the head kick by Babatunde.
Babatunde lands with a nice combination. Rush backs away looking to recover.
Rush throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Babatunde dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Babatunde misses with a wild combination.
Babatunde looks to land a right hand but Rush moved out of range.
Rush changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Babatunde rushes Rush and presses him up against the cage.
Rush tries to stall but Babatunde uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Babatunde breaks the clinch.
Rush misses with a takedown
and Babatunde counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush closes the distance and clinches up with Babatunde, looking for a takedown. Rush pushes Babatunde against the cage but Babatunde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerald Babatunde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rush.
Rush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babatunde doesn't manage to clinch there - Rush circles away.
#T1#
Babatunde throws a right hand that Rush ducks under and follows up with a left that Rush also avoids with ease.
Rush takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babatunde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerald Babatunde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babatunde misses with a wild body shot.
Babatunde fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babatunde. Rush does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Babatunde finds it's way through Rush's defenses.
Rush shoots in but Babatunde avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Babatunde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babatunde looks for the body kick but Rush saw that one coming.
Gerald Babatunde is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Babatunde throws a right and a left that Rush avoids nicely.
Rush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Babatunde's waist but Babatunde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rush off to one side.
Babatunde misses with a low kick.
Babatunde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rush was well out of range. Poor timing from Babatunde.
Rush checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Babatunde works over Rush's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babatunde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babatunde throws a shot to the body.
Babatunde jabs at Rush's body.
Babatunde just misses with a punch to the body.
Babatunde misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Babatunde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Babatunde.
Babatunde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rush on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Babatunde just misses with a punch to the body.
Babatunde takes a swing at Rush's ribcage but misses.
Babatunde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babatunde takes a swing at Rush's ribcage but misses.
Babatunde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Babatunde misses with a kick to the body
and Rush counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Babatunde scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rush is looking to get back to is feet but Babatunde passes into side control.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rush looks to move to half guard but instead Babatunde has passed into mount! Damn!
Babatunde controlling from mount. #SUB#
Babatunde has isolated one of Rush's arms. Rush looking to fight him off but Babatunde twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerald Babatunde!
In his post fight interview, Gerald Babatunde started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Babatunde jabs at Pace's body.
Babatunde slips under a jab from Pace.
Pace fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Pace has managed to clinch.
Babatunde tries to break the clinch but Pace is controlling the position.
Pace is trying to pull guard but Babatunde turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Babatunde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Pace gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Babatunde regains guard.
Babatunde manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babatunde backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pace is leaning against Babatunde and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Babatunde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Babatunde wants to break free but Pace has control.
Babatunde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pace has Babatunde pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Pace manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Babatunde stands and steps away. Pace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Babatunde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Babatunde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pace.
Gerald Babatunde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Pace.
Babatunde lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Pace throws a head kick but Babatunde moves out of range.
Maximus Pace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babatunde stuffs the takedown attempt from Pace. Pace gets slowly back to his feet.
Babatunde throws a solid leg kick but Pace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Babatunde.
Babatunde scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Babatunde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pace is looking for the big counter here.
Pace shoots and misses
and Babatunde counters with a left and a right that stings Pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babatunde feints a jab promting Pace to slip. Babatunde then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pace slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Babatunde throws a solid leg kick but Pace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Babatunde.
Babatunde connects with a solid leg kick.
Babatunde lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#Pace is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Maximus Pace has been cut.#TD2#
Pace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Babatunde is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pace is still on wobbly legs! Can Babatunde finish him?#T3#
Pace can't get the takedown.
Pace looks winded!
Babatunde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Babatunde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Babatunde finds it's target.
Babatunde drops Pace with a naaaaasty hook - Pace is in real trouble here! Babatunde dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Babatunde!
A less than humble Gerald Babatunde misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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