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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Newsome (ranked 1120 p4p, 1799 weight class) and Jim Babcock (ranked 148 p4p, 238 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Babcock's choice of entrance music: San Francisco Live Medley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Newsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newsome throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babcock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Babcock coming out on top.
Newsome looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babcock throws a lazy right hand but Newsome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newsome throws a big shot that misses.
Babcock shoots in but no luck this time.
Babcock moves away from the strike by Newsome.
A right-left combo lands from Newsome.
It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
Babcock swings for the body but Newsome moves out of range.
Babcock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Babcock has managed to clinch.
Babcock tries to circle away but Newsome has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Babcock throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome tries to throw a body punch but Babcock avoids it by throwing Newsome back against the cage.
Babcock slows down the pace here.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
Newsome working aggressively here.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Babcock decides to pull guard.
Babcock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newsome trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock 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.
Newsome stays in close to Babcock's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newsome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newsome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Babcock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newsome can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Babcock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newsome's guard.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Newsome keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Newsome is keeping the position.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Newsome keeps moving.
Newsome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Babcock on the ground.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babcock landing some decent shots from guard.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Newsome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Newsome is keeping the position.
Newsome wants to stand and escape but Babcock is having none of it.
Newsome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Babcock throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock with a nice head shot there.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babcock trying to control but Newsome is working from the bottom.
Babcock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Babcock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Babcock's cut.
That's time! Newsome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Babcock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newsome. That did some damage!
Babcock clinches up with Newsome and pushes him back against the cage.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Newsome avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newsome.
Babcock throws a leg kick but Newsome checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock throws a head kick that misses
and Newsome counters with a right hand to the body.
Babcock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Babcock coming out on top.
Babcock drives through and clinches with Newsome against the cage.
Babcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Babcock is working for takedown but Newsome is calmly controlling the position for now.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Babcock looking to slow down the pace here.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsome controls his hands.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Babcock controls the action.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Babcock blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome is fighting off a takedown attempt but Babcock is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Newsome to the mat. Newsome regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Newsome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newsome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babcock has gone for a leg lock! Newsome slips out almost immediately though and dives into Babcock's guard.
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newsome is one step ahead there.
Babcock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newsome defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock working for submissions but it's allowed Newsome to get to half guard.
Babcock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Babcock.
Babcock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newsome has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Babcock to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Newsome is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Babcock pulls down on the head and he's put Newsome to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Babcock!
After winning the bout, Jim Babcock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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