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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: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Blackroot clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Blackroot being controlled against the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackroot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackroot has double underhooks.
Blackroot scores a nice knee to the body.
Blackroot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blackroot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Blackroot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackroot unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alamain Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackroot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Blackroot closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blackroot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blackroot unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackroot smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Jones rushes Blackroot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Blackroot throws an elbow but misses.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blackroot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blackroot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Blackroot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Blackroot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackroot doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Blackroot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackroot, which made it look bad.
Grimm Blackroot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackroot throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Blackroot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts. #T3#
Blackroot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Blackroot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Blackroot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Blackroot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Blackroot lands an elbow inside.
Jones wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Blackroot.
Blackroot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Blackroot breaks from the clinch.
Blackroot connects with an inside leg kick.#T4##CL2#
Blackroot moves into the clinch.
Blackroot throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Blackroot.
#BC2#
Blackroot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Blackroot clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Blackroot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Jones clinches up with Blackroot and pushes him back against the cage.
Blackroot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Blackroot throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Blackroot.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackroot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimm Blackroot 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#
Blackroot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blackroot.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blackroot is out of range. #CL2#
Blackroot has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Jones pulls guard.
Blackroot stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#SUB#
Blackroot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackroot controlling from the top position.
Blackroot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Blackroot gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Blackroot tries to clinch up.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Jones pushes Blackroot up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Blackroot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackroot with a nice calf kick.
Blackroot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blackroot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackroot swivels and escapes.
Blackroot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackroot wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alamain Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Blackroot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Blackroot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackroot wants to clinch.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blackroot.
Blackroot throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Blackroot forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Blackroot manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Blackroot moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackroot avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blackroot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grimm Blackroot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Blackroot lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Blackroot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Blackroot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Blackroot closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Blackroot is controlling the position. #BC2#
Blackroot manages to break the clinch.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Blackroot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackroot.
Blackroot throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Blackroot clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Blackroot manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackroot tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones dives in and grabs Blackroot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blackroot pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Blackroot throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Grimm Blackroot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackroot throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Blackroot throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Blackroot is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Blackroot darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimm Blackroot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Blackroot clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Blackroot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blackroot is struggling to control the position.
Blackroot stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones tries to pull guard but Blackroot holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Blackroot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackroot lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Blackroot rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Blackroot.
Jones stalls. #T1#
Jones tries to pull guard but Blackroot forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alamain Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackroot has double underhooks. #BC2#
Blackroot breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Blackroot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Blackroot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackroot swivels and escapes.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Blackroot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackroot scores with a leg kick.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackroot is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Blackroot circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackroot.#CL2#
Blackroot has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Blackroot breaks from the clinch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Blackroot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones goes for a double leg but Blackroot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blackroot continues to drive forward.
Blackroot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blackroot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
#T3#
Blackroot stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Blackroot is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Blackroot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackroot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Blackroot moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Blackroot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blackroot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blackroot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Blackroot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimm Blackroot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackroot as he avoids it easily.
As Jones backs off Blackroot throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Blackroot slips the punch.
Blackroot tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Blackroot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackroot moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones is looking to clinch but Blackroot is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackroot tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a head kick but Blackroot moves out of range.
Alamain Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimm Blackroot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alamain Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Blackroot closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimm Blackroot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackroot 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimm Blackroot!
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: May 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Kopitar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kopitar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kopitar pinned against the cage. Kopitar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Kopitar up against the cage.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Kopitar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kopitar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alamain Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kopitar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Kopitar tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kopitar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kopitar tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Kopitar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones wants to clinch up but Kopitar keeps it at a distance.
Kopitar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones slips a straight right by Kopitar.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones sets himself, and Kopitar steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.#CL#
Jones pushes Kopitar up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kopitar's efforts to push away.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kopitar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kopitar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Kopitar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kopitar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kopitar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kopitar shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.#CL2#
Kopitar pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Kopitar.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kopitar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Kopitar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Kopitar persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Kopitar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kopitar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kopitar gets slowly back to his feet.
Kopitar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kopitar but Kopitar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manno Kopitar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kopitar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kopitar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Kopitar tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kopitar circles away.
Alamain Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopitar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Kopitar misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Kopitar to the mat.
#T1#
Jones controlling Kopitar's posture.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to control the position here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kopitar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kopitar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Kopitar tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Kopitar, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alamain Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopitar misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones fails with the takedown.#CL#
Jones pushes Kopitar up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Kopitar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kopitar tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Kopitar is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kopitar darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Kopitar into the cage.
Kopitar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Kopitar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Kopitar scores with a jab to the body.
Kopitar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kopitar avoids them all with ease.
Kopitar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Kopitar persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopitar, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kopitar is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Jones gets control of Kopitar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alamain Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Jones is predictable there #CL2#
and Kopitar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kopitar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kopitar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Alamain Jones is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Jones shoots in and bounces Kopitar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kopitar is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Kopitar is holding on to half guard well.#T1##SUB#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kopitar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopitar can do to turn this around?
Jones is trying to control. Kopitar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kopitar keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kopitar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Kopitar tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kopitar is not content to let Jones control the position.
Kopitar looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jones wants to control the action but instead Kopitar gets a body lock and reverses into Jones's guard! Nice work!
Jones trying to control the position.
#T4#
Jones trying to control the position here.
Kopitar 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alamain Jones.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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