Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Capot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sobaka quickly recovers to half guard.
Capot is thwarting Sobaka's attempts to control the position.
Capot wants to pass the guard but Sobaka is defending well. #SUB#
Capot is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sobaka is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Capot!
Frank Capot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 88
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Grey misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
St Pierre instigates a clinch. #TD2#
St Pierre pulls guard.
Grey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Grey pushes his legs off easily.
Grey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grey defends it easily.
Grey preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grey is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grey trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grey got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grey has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Grey is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Grey defends easily.
Grey trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
St Pierre pushes a forearm under Grey's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Grey is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinton St Pierre!

Event: HFA 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Sherman tries a head kick but it misses.
Singh is looking to counter the offense by Sherman and move into the clinch.
Sherman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sherman. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sherman, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sherman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Sherman.#TD2#
Sherman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sherman wants to control for a moment but Singh uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sherman is keen to just control but Singh is a slippery customer.
Singh has his hands clasped together around Sherman's back. He's all about the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sherman is looking for a kimura but Singh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sherman to get the leverage. #T1#
Sherman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Singh defending well though.
Sherman trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Singh is looking to control Sherman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singh avoid being mounted?
Sherman is trying to control. Singh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sherman thows a huge punch but Singh dodges it nicely.
Sherman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Singh to regain full guard. #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.
Sherman scoring with some ground and pound.
Singh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Singh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sherman throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Sherman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sherman wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #T3#
Singh trying to control the position here.
Sherman wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.
Sherman landing with the ground and pound.
Singh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sherman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sherman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sherman is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.#SUB2#
Sherman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sherman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sherman stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sherman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Singh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sherman defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonel Sherman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Sherman.
Leonel Sherman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherman throws a solid leg kick but Singh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sherman.
Nice sprawl there from Singh as Sherman shoots in.
Singh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sherman sprawls and moves away.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sherman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sherman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singh avoids the body shot from Sherman.
Sherman misses with a two punch combination.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Sherman on that attempt.
Singh throws a big counter combination but Sherman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Singh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sherman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sherman with the counter takedown but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh wants to clinch up but Sherman keeps it at a distance.
Sherman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh wants to clinch.#TD2#
Sherman gets a double leg takedown into Singh's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sherman lands a couple of digs.
Singh wants to sweep here but Sherman controlling him for the moment.
Singh pulls Sherman in to control the position.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sherman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sherman, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh tries to stand but Sherman is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sherman is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Sherman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Singh is proving hard to escape from.
Singh pulls Sherman in close to his closed guard and prevents Sherman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sherman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sherman throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sherman's guard. Nice move by Singh!#REVR#
Sherman wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
Sherman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Singh controls the pace.#T3#
Singh looking to sit in guard and control but Sherman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Singh keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherman is one step ahead there.
Sherman wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Sherman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sherman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sherman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Singh pulls Sherman in close to his closed guard and prevents Sherman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh seems keen to control Sherman's posture.
Sherman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Singh is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonel Sherman 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#
Sherman shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.
Sherman throws a combination. Singh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Singh is rocked!
Singh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sherman counters with a right hand from hell and Singh is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonel Sherman!
Leonel Sherman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It feels amazing to be Champion, I never imagined I'd get here, but I always kept working and here I am! Jumba keep those contenders coming, and Thank You Hilo!!'.
In defeat, Nirmal Singh stepped up to the mic, saying 'We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I (do I) A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and deser'.

Event: HFA 13
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Sobaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sobaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power fails with the takedown.
Good leg kick by Sobaka.
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Sobaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sobaka tries to counter with a takedown but Power is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sobaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sobaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Power. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobroi Sobaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pagen Power.#T1#
Sobaka lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Power closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Sobaka kicks off Power and gets to his feet.
Sobaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Sobaka.
Sobaka swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Power counters with a single leg into guard. Sobaka didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Power drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Power jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sobaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Power defends it easily.
Power passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Power tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sobaka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Power is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobaka defends it well.
Sobaka wants to control but Power is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Power looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Power is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Sobaka is trying to maintain the position but Power is very close to passing his half guard.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sobaka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Power thows a huge punch but Sobaka dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Power maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sobaka could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Power has cracked it and Sobaka is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Power!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pagen Power!

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!

Event: HFA 11
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
A punch combination from Sherman misses.
A nice side step and Shelton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sherman misses with a takedown attempt
and Shelton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shelton scores with a decent looking hook.
Sherman shoots and misses
and Shelton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Sherman is rocked!
Shelton circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Sherman tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Shelton wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Shelton!
Cody Shelton is the new lightweight champion!
Cody Shelton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Leonel Sherman spoke after the fight, saying 'I wasn't myself today, I could feel the win escaping my grasp. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow and maybe not the next month, but I will be champion one day, I promise.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 72
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Grey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grey with a body shot.
Grey with the inside leg kick.
Volland slips a jab and a cross from Grey.
Grey scores with a jab to the head.
Grey lands a jab-cross combination.
Grey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grey throws a good cross that connects.
Volland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gregorius Grey 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.
Grey throws a series of punches but Volland avoids them all with ease.
Volland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grey.
Volland swinging wildly here.
Grey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grey misses with a double jab.
Grey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volland counters with a series of strikes. Grey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volland dodges the punch combination from Grey. #T1#
Grey shoots in but no luck this time.
Grey throws a solid leg kick but Volland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grey.
Grey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Volland misses with the combination.
Grey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grey can pounce on him.
Volland blocks a leg kick.
Stephan Volland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Grey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volland checks a low kick from Grey.
A right-left combo lands from Grey.
Volland looks to land a left hand but Grey moved out of range nicely.
Volland jabs at Grey's body.
Volland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
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!
Volland misses with a straight right.
Grey is looking for a counter combo.
Volland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volland misses the shot to the body.
Grey tries to counter by clinching up but Volland breaks away and moves out of range.
Volland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volland throws out the jab.
Grey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volland counters with a two punch combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volland checks a leg kick.
Volland is looking for the big counter here.
Grey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grey moves away from the strike by Volland.
Grey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volland.
Volland looks to land a right hand but Grey moved out of range.
Grey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volland lands with a hook. Grey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grey. Grey obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Volland swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
Grey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grey looks to land a combination but Volland avoids it well.
Grey lands an overhand right.
Grey throws a series of punches but Volland avoids them all with ease.
Volland unleashes a big counter combination but Grey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Volland avoids the head kick by Grey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grey.
Volland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grey was well out of range. Poor timing from Volland.
Grey misses with a series of wild punches.
Grey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volland connects with a combination that backs up Grey into the cage. Volland lands a flurry of punches that gets past Grey's guard. Grey is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Volland bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Volland!

Event: HFA 8
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Sobaka looks for a takedown but Leonard sprawls well.#TD2#
Leonard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sobaka to the mat! Sobaka manages to get full guard.
Leonard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sobaka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Leonard doesn't defend quickly enough and Sobaka has managed to lock this one up! Can Leonard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sobaka on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dobroi Sobaka!

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.

Event: HFA 6
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sobaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandoval lands with a hook. Sobaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sobaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandoval throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sobaka lands a head kick. Sandoval smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Sobaka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sandoval parries the strikes from Sobaka easily there. Sobaka is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sandoval to escape. #SUB#
Sobaka swings around for an armbar but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sobaka's guard.
Sobaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobaka tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Sobaka is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sandoval throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sobaka's body to avoid the submission. Sobaka has instead reached around Sandoval's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sobaka arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dobroi Sobaka!

Event: QFC Tournament 1191 Round 2
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1##CL#
Abbott takes the fight into the clinch.
Abbott wants to take the fight to the mat but Lin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lin working Abbott over with knees to the body.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Lin tries a body shot but Abbott blocks it.
Abbott fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Abbott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lin is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lin doesn't escape.
Lin is trying to get back to his feet but Abbott has full control of the position and if anything, Lin has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Abbott is hanging on to Lin's back as he tries to escape.
Abbott is punishing Lin with some ground and pound.
Lin wants to control his opponent's hands but Abbott gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Lin's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Abbott seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lin's chin but Lin turns very nicely into Abbott's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lin.
Lin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Abbott is controlling Lin's posture.
Abbott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abbott tries to get out of the position.
Abbott wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lin manages to pass to side control.
Abbott is looking for a sweep. Lin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lin trying to pass the guard but Abbott defending well.
Abbott is trying to control but can't.
Lin is trying to control the action in half guard but Abbott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Abbott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abbott is positioning himself well to prevent Lin advancing to mount. #T3#
Lin prevents Abbott from improving his position.
Lin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lin looking to control but Abbott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abbott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lin trying to control but Abbott is having none of it.
Abbott really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Lin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abbott wants to control but Lin is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abbott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Armani Lin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lin throws a low kick but Abbott moves out of range easily. #TD#
Abbott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lin did well to prevent Abbott getting side control.
Abbott slows the pace down in half guard.
Lin tries to roll over but Abbott keeps him under control.
Lin has hold of Abbott's hands but Abbott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin tries to get to full guard but Abbott has control of the leg.
Abbott is taking a breather. Lin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Lin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lin wants to control but Abbott is keeping busy.
Abbott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lin looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Abbott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Abbott controlling the action here.
Abbott working Lin over with strikes.
Abbott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lin is trying to escape back to his feet but Abbott uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SU#
Abbott has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lin gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Abbott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lin pushes Abbott off but Abbott dives into side control. #T3#
Abbott content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Lin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Abbott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Abbott stands up and beckons Lin to his feet. #T4#
Lin lands a head kick. Abbott smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lin enables Abbott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lin is trying to keep Abbott in close.
Lin keeping full guard, as Abbott tries to pass.
Abbott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin trying to keep a closed guard but Abbott is proving a slippery customer.
Abbott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Abbott dominated that second round.
That's time! Abbott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lin blocks a leg kick.
Lin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abbott blocks a head kick by Lin. #TD#
Abbott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abbott is in Lin's guard.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Abbott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abbott works his way into full mount!
Abbott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Abbott with the ground and pound from mount.
Abbott controlling from mount.
Abbott landing strikes from the mount and Lin is in trouble!
Lin tries to improve his position but instead Abbott has taken his back!
Abbott doesn't have the hooks in and Lin manages to turn into his guard.
Abbott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abbott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lin can do to turn this around?#T2#
Abbott controlling the position.
Abbott wants to stand and escape but Lin is having none of it. #SUB#
Abbott working for a triangle but Lin defends it easily.
Abbott wants to stand but Lin is controlling the position.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Abbott looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lin has picked Abbott up and slammed him! Abbott can't keep hold of the triangle and Lin manages to pass to side control!
Lin wants to control but Abbott is keeping him busy.
Lin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Abbott struggling a bit here.
Abbott tries to improve position but can't.
Lin advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Abbott tries to reverse the position but Lin maintains control.
Lin raining down shots from the mount!
Abbott tries to reverse the position but Lin maintains control.
Lin wants to control the pace but Abbott is squirming around nicely.
Abbott can't escape the position.
Brayden Abbott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abbott avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin wants to control the pace but Abbott is squirming around nicely.
Abbott is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

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 Brayden Abbott.
I think Abbott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Brayden Abbott!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Brayden Abbott!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Brayden Abbott!

Brayden Abbott wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1191 Round 1
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1#
Lin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jetts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jetts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jetts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jetts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lin is defending well for now.
Jetts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jetts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jetts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lin throws a wild body kick that Jetts sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin tries to clinch up but Jetts circles away and keeps his distance.
Jetts tries to counter with a clinch but Lin shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Lin tries to keep at a distance but Jetts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jetts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Jetts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lin.#TD2#
Jetts scores with a takedown into Lin's guard.
Jetts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jetts is looking to work some ground and pound but Lin has wrist control.
Jetts's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Jetts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jetts, into his guard. #REVR#
Lin 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.
Lin trying to control but Jetts is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jetts pulls Lin in close to prevent any damage.
Lin trying to control but Jetts is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jetts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jetts will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Jetts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Lin kicks off Jetts and gets to his feet.
Lin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lin misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD2#
Jetts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lin on his heels. He'll look to pass Lin's guard now, I'm sure.
Jetts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jetts looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lin has his foot on Jetts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jetts works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Armani Lin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Jetts has Lin up against the cage in a clinch.
Lin tries to circle away but Jetts has him pinned against the cage.
Lin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jetts is pressed up against the cage. Lin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jetts down to the mat. Jetts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Jetts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lin on his heels. He'll look to pass Lin's guard now, I'm sure.
Jetts throws an elbow that misses. Lin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jetts's guard. Nice move by Lin!#REVR#
Lin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin trying to control but Jetts is working from the bottom.
Jetts pulls Lin in to control the position. #T1#
Jetts wants to sweep but no luck.
Lin advances position into side control!
Jetts wants to control but Lin postures up.
Jetts is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lin is controlling him well.
Lin trying to control the position but Jetts is working away.
You can see the frustration on Jetts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Jetts is looking for a sweep.
Lin laying and praying for a moment but Jetts takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jetts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jetts tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lin manages to move to mount!
Jetts really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Lin tries to control but Jetts wriggling away.
Jetts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lin looking to control but Jetts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lin is working for a guillotine from mount but Jetts frees his head quite easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jetts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jetts wants to control but Lin is having none of it.
Jetts can't escape the position.
Lin looking to control but Jetts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jetts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jetts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Armani Lin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Lin. #CL2#
Jetts closes the distance and pushes Lin back into the cage.#TD#
Lin jumps into guard, dragging Jetts to the mat.
Lin keeping full guard, as Jetts tries to pass.
Jetts tries to stand but Lin is controlling from the bottom.
Jetts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin is trying to hold Jetts in close to prevent damage but Jetts has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Lin pushes Jetts off looking to stand but Jetts dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Jetts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lin sees it coming and defends easily.
Jetts prevents Lin from improving his position.
Jetts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lin is trying to maintain the position but Jetts is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jetts looks to land a strike but Lin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Armani Lin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jetts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jetts throws a strike but Lin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lin preventing the sweep.
Jetts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jetts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jetts looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jetts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lin has Jetts in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Jetts is looking to advance position but Lin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jetts tries to reverse the position but Lin maintains control.
Jetts sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lin stops Jetts from getting back to his feet.
Lin trying to control from half guard but Jetts is working away. #T4#
Lin prevents Jetts from improving his position.
Lin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jetts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jetts trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Lin is going to stand back up.
Jetts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lin is working away from the top position though.

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 Armani Lin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lin, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Armani Lin!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Armani Lin!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Armani Lin!

Armani Lin wins by unanimous decision!
Armani Lin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Sherman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Highlander's half guard.#SUB2#
Sherman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Highlander defends it well.
Sherman wants to pass to mount but Highlander is defending the position. #SUB#
Highlander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sherman is looking for a kimura but Highlander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sherman to get the leverage.
Highlander trying to control but Sherman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman controlling the action here.#SUB#
Highlander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Highlander is trying to control but Sherman passes into side control!
Sherman working away.
Highlander looks to move to half guard but instead Sherman has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherman controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highlander is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sherman looking to control but Highlander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Highlander is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sherman avoids the attempt from Highlander to control.
Sherman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Highlander keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sherman controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Sherman working for a submission but Highlander is keeping him at bay.
Sherman with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Sherman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Highlander to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Highlander shrugs it off.
Sherman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Sherman controlling from the full mount.
Highlander is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Highlander manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sherman trying to control the action but Highlander is working from the bottom.
Highlander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Highlander.#SUB#
Highlander is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Sherman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Highlander is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Highlander throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sherman escapes and throws Highlander's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sherman taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonel Sherman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sherman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sherman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Highlander was well out of range. Poor timing from Sherman.#KD#
Highlander lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sherman sprawling to the canvas. Highlander follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sherman hang on? #ROC#Sherman is rocked!#SUB#
Sherman is defending against the submission attempts here by Highlander.
Sherman is still in real trouble! Can Highlander finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Highlander is looking for a kimura here.
Sherman seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Highlander trying to work for an americana but Sherman has managed to regain full guard. #T1#
Sherman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Highlander manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Highlander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherman trying to control but Highlander is working from the bottom.
Highlander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sherman looking to sit in guard and control but Highlander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sherman wants to hit a sweep here but Highlander passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sherman there! #T2##SUB#
Highlander working for a submission but Sherman is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Highlander working for a submission but Sherman is keeping him at bay.
Sherman wants to control but Highlander is having none of it.#SUB#
Highlander working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Sherman is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Highlander is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sherman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sherman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Leonel Sherman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sherman is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sherman tries to lock up and control but Highlander gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sherman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sherman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sherman is still trying to improve position.
Highlander moves to the back.
Sherman tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Highlander is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sherman is defending well though. Highlander let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Highlander dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Highlander misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Sherman shoots in and gets a takedown into Highlander's guard.
Sherman trying to control but Highlander is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Sherman stands up and waves to Highlander to follow him.
Sherman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sherman throws a head kick but Highlander moves out of range.
Highlander with a hook.#TD2#
Highlander gets caught napping as Sherman dives in and scores a takedown. Highlander manages to retain guard.
Sherman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Highlander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Highlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Highlander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherman defends well.
Sherman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sherman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Highlander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sherman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Highlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sherman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Highlander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherman defends well.
Sherman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Highlander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sherman controls the pace.#SUB2#
Sherman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Highlander is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Highlander has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Sherman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Sherman is trying to keep Highlander in close.
Highlander wants to control from the top but Sherman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sherman is looking for a triangle but Highlander pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sherman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Highlander's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Highlander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sherman stays in close to Highlander's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Highlander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Highlander is looking for a triangle but Sherman pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherman content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonel Sherman.
I think Sherman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonel Sherman!

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!'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 50
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Grey misses with a head kick. #CL2#
St Pierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grey, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
St Pierre gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
St Pierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grey is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, St Pierre seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre prevents Grey from improving his position.#SUB2#
St Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
St Pierre lands strikes from half guard.
St Pierre throwing shots but Grey is blocking nicely.
St Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. St Pierre connects with a nice short shot to Grey's temple.
St Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
St Pierre slows the pace down in half guard.
St Pierre prevents Grey from standing back up. #T2#
St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
St Pierre stalling.
Grey wants to control but St Pierre passes into side.
Grey is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it. #T3#
St Pierre grinds an elbow into Grey's temple.
Grey is looking to regain half guard here but St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grey tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
St Pierre has managed to slip his arm under Grey's chin. This could be all over... yep, Grey is tapping out! Submission win for St Pierre.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinton St Pierre!

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!

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'.

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'.

Event: HFA 2
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Sherman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Campos to the mat! Campos manages to get full guard.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Campos keeps moving.
Sherman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Campos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sherman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Campos.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sherman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sherman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Campos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Sherman tries for a kimura but Campos is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sherman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sherman trying to control the position but Campos is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campos manages to get back to half guard.
Sherman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Campos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sherman is still trying to improve position.
Sherman trying to control from half guard but Campos is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sherman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Campos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Campos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Campos tries to get out of the position.
Campos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Campos keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully.
Sherman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Campos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherman preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Campos keeping moving, preventing Sherman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leonel Sherman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sherman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campos was well out of range. Poor timing from Sherman.#TD2#
Campos gets caught napping as Sherman dives in and scores a takedown. Campos manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Campos is looking for a triangle but Sherman pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Sherman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Campos, up you get! #TD2#
Sherman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sherman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sherman is looking to advance position but Campos won't allow it. #T4#
Sherman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campos defending well though.
Sherman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sherman trying to control but Campos is having none of it.
Sherman with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sherman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Campos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Campos and Sherman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonel Sherman 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#
Campos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sherman. #TD2#
Campos gets caught napping as Sherman dives in and scores a takedown. Campos manages to retain guard.
Sherman tries to free his leg and advance position but Campos is retaining full guard.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Campos keeps moving.
Sherman looking to sit in guard and control but Campos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sherman wants to control but Campos passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos controlling the pace.
Campos tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Well, if Campos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Sherman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Sherman is looking for a sweep. Campos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Campos stops Sherman from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sherman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sherman is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Campos pushes Sherman up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Sherman has hold of one of Campos's legs. Campos is fighting the takedown attempt but Sherman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Campos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sherman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campos is keeping the position for now.
Sherman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
Sherman gets to his feet - Campos follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Sherman gets the takedown into side control.
Campos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sherman. #T4#
Campos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sherman's best efforts.
Sherman looks to land a strike but Campos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sherman advances position into side control!
Sherman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campos keeps working. #SUB2#
Sherman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Campos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sherman working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonel Sherman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sherman circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Sherman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Campos to the mat! Campos manages to get full guard.
Campos controls Sherman momentarily but Sherman frees himself.
Sherman landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sherman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sherman looking to sit in guard and control but Campos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sherman is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sherman throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Sherman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sherman trying to control but Campos is working from the bottom.
Sherman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sherman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sherman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Campos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Campos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2##SUB2#
Sherman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Campos passes into side control.
Sherman tries to improve position but can't.
Reece Campos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Sherman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sherman seems a little lost for a moment, as Campos dominates the positioning.
Sherman is looking to regain half guard here but Campos keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Campos there.#TD2#
Sherman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Campos's half guard.
Campos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sherman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Campos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sherman passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sherman seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonel Sherman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sherman 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonel Sherman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1##KD#
Grey throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Combs stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Grey follows into mount! #CUT#It looks like Camryn Combs has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Grey! Combs is hurt baaadly! Grey is firing away with more strikes - Combs is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregorius Grey!
Gregorius Grey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Camryn Combs had this to say: 'Sometimes you have to lose to grow, and I'll prove that in my next fight. I'm blessed at the end of the day.'.

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