Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C299: Lehto vs Matti III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Rolf thuds his right hand into Babcock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Babcock's head backwards.
Rolf misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Babcock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rolf circles away.
Rolf misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Babcock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babcock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.#KD2#
Rolf drops Babcock with a beautiful combination! Babcock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rolf is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolf throws a series of punches but Babcock avoids them all with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Babcock throws a low kick but Rolf avoids it.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rolf.
Babcock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolf tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Babcock takes one to the chin there.
Babcock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
Rolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Babcock can pounce on him.
Jim Babcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Babcock. No joy for Rolf on that attempt.
Babcock throws a shot from downtown. Rolf moves away and avoids it.
Rolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Babcock counters with a nice uppercut.
Jim Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Babcock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rolf momentarily.
Rolf misses with a hook.
Rolf throws a right hand that Babcock ducks under and follows up with a left that Babcock also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babcock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolf wants to clinch.#T2#
Babcock leaves Rolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Babcock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
Rolf wants to counter with a clinch but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Babcock, which made it look bad.
Babcock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rolf.
A jab from Rolf finds it's way through Babcock's defenses.
Rolf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babcock finds it's way round the side to connect with Rolf's head.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
Rolf darts in looking for a takedown but Babcock gets double underhooks and turns Rolf into the cage.
Babcock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Babcock.
A swing and a miss from Babcock.
Babcock throws a hook but Rolf avoids it easily.
Babcock throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A slow jab from Babcock misses its intended target.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babcock as he avoids it easily.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Babcock lands with a nice body punch.
Rolf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Rolf throws a shot to the body.
Rolf works the jab nicely.
Babcock takes one to the side of the head.
Rolf throws a jab when Babcock was well out of range.
Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolf.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolf manages to avoid it.
Babcock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab. #T4#
Babcock swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Babcock throws a head kick but Rolf moves out of range.
A big right from Rolf misses.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf connects with a right hand. Babcock shakes it off.
Babcock catches Rolf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Babcock.
Nice jab there from Babcock.
Babcock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Babcock defends it well.
Rolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Rolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babcock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Babcock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolf's guard! Nice work there by Babcock!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Babcock scores with a kick to the body.
Babcock moves away from the strike by Rolf.
Rolf tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
Rolf throws out a counter right but Babcock avoids it with no problem.
Rolf connects with a looping right hand.
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolf counters with a right hand to the body.
Babcock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babcock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babcock wants to slow Rolf down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rolf's head backwards.
Rolf lands a nice shot that snaps Babcock's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Rolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick
and Rolf counters with a two punch combo.
Babcock goes for a double leg but Rolf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rolf continues to drive forward.
A short body shot lands from Rolf as the two fighters clinch.
Rolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
Babcock taking a breather.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Rolf lands with a short shot to the head.
Babcock presses Rolf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babcock lands a body shot.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Rolf has Babcock pressed against the cage, preventing Babcock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf presses Babcock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rolf lands with a right to the head.
Babcock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Babcock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Rolf is trying to trip Babcock. He has hold of a leg but Babcock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rolf persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Babcock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rolf drops back looking for a leg! Babcock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Babcock manages to kick Rolf off! Rolf jumps back into Babcock's guard.
Rolf passes Babcock's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Babcock is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Rolf is trying for a kimura here. Babcock looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rolf wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakob Rolf!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monkey. That did some damage!#CL2#
Monkey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Babcock.
Monkey is trying to maintain a safe position but Babcock gets an underhook and turns Monkey into the cage.
A short left from Monkey.
Babcock lands with a left to the head.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Babcock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the body.
Jim Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Babcock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Babcocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Babcock throws a push kick but Monkey slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Monkey takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Monkey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Monkey has Babcock pressed against the cage.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Babcock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babcock slows down the pace here.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Monkey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Babcock misses with the head strike.
Babcock lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Babcock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babcock.
Monkey is trying to maintain a safe position but Babcock gets an underhook and turns Monkey into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Babcock taking a breather.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Babcock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Monkey misses with a body punch. #BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch.
Monkey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Babcock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Babcock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Babcock saw that one coming.
That kick from Babcock tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Babcock with a nice calf kick.
Babcock throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Babcock moves out of range of the strikes.
Babcock looks to land a combination but Monkey avoids it well.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babcock has time to react.
Babcock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babcock misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Monkey has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Monkey.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babcock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monkey up against the cage.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Babcock tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Babcock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babcock trying to control the position but instead, Monkey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Babcock into the cage.#T4#
Babcock lands a shot to the body.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babcock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Babcock avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
Babcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babcock tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey 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#
Babcock throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Babcock misses with a body kick.
Monkey 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.
Monkey throws a hook but Babcock blocks it.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Monkey takes the fight into the clinch.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Babcock stalling in the clinch but Monkey improves position.
Babcock blocks an uppercut.
Babcock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Babcock works on Monkey's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Babcock breaks from the clinch.
Babcock misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Babcock counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Monkey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babcock tried to counter with a leg kick but Monkey avoided it.
Monkey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Babcock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babcock lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
Babcock jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Monkey clinches.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Babcock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Monkey tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monkey or not. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babcock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babcock lands a nice uppercut.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Monkey letting Babcock take a breather here.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spider Monkey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Monkey digs a right hand underneath Babcock's ribcage. Babcock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monkey trying to control the position but instead, Babcock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monkey into the cage.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Monkey lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
A hook to the body from Babcock.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Babcock.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Babcock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3##BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Monkey rushes Babcock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Babcock.
Babcock taking a breather.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
Monkey tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey works on Babcock's body with a couple of short punches.
Babcock lands a nice uppercut.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it. #BC#
Babcock breaks from the clinch.
Jim Babcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Babcock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Monkey.
Babcock defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey lands a body shot.
Monkey motions for Babcock to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock lands a leg kick that knocks Monkey off balance momentarily.
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monkey. That did some damage!
Babcock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a nice body punch.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Babcock finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spider Monkey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Monkey checks a low kick from Babcock.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey avoids the body shot from Babcock.
Babcock punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch.
Babcock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babcock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babcock misses with a leg kick.
Monkey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babcock throws a front kick aimed at Monkey's knee but Monkey avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Babcock. Those never looked like landing.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Babcock slips under a jab.
Babcock misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey wants to land a leg kick but Babcock is out of range.
Monkey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babcock.
Babcock connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey tries to clinch up.
Babcock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monkey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Babcock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Babcock on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Babcock.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babcock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babcock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Babcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babcock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monkey is able to avoid easily.
Babcock throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
A cross from Babcock lands.
Babcock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Monkey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkey is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Babcock half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey jabs Babcock right on the nose. Babcock blinks but takes it well.
Babcock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Babcock misses.
Monkey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monkey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Babcock is rocked!
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Babcock sees coming a mile off.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Oh Babcock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
Babcock misses with a leg kick.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babcock seems to have got his legs back now.
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monkey. That did some damage!
Babcock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Babcock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babcock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey tries to clinch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babcock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monkey.
Monkey keeps Babcock at a distance using the push kick.
Monkey moves out of range of the leg kick from Babcock.
Babcock misses the body punch
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock. #KD2#
Monkey cracks Babcock with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Babcock looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Monkey finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey steps in with a hook that catches Babcock right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Monkey follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Babcock looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spider Monkey!
A relieved looking Spider Monkey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Colamarino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babcock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Colamarino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Colamarino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Colamarino misses the jab.
Babcock throws a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.
Colamarino thumps Babcock with a low kick.
Babcock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Colamarino dips to his left and cracks Babcock with an uppercut!
Babcock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Babcock. That's going to slow Colamarino down.
Colamarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock. #TD#
Babcock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but Colamarino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babcock to get the leverage. #SUB#
Babcock seems to be looking for submissions.
Babcock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Colamarino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babcock.
Babcock throws a strike but Colamarino avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Colamarino keeps moving.
Babcock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Babcock throws a big right hand that misses.
Colamarino is pulling down on Babcock's head. It's preventing any offense from Babcock, at least for the moment.
Colamarino wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Colamarino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Babcock manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Colamarino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babcock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Babcock has his foot on Colamarino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colamarino works his way back into a safe position though.
Babcock looking for a sweep. Not yet Babcock, not yet.
Colamarino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Babcock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Babcock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colamarino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Colamarino is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Babcock has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Colamarino is looking to defend but Babcock has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Colamarino! Babcock pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Colamarino taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock retains his welterweight title!
Jim Babcock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 134: Harris v Babcock
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Babcock looks for the body kick but Harris saw that one coming.
Harris lands a nice hook to Babcock's body. Babcock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harris.
Babcock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris misses with a body shot
and Babcock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheers as Babcock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Harris moves out of range as Babcock throws a body kick.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Harris misses with a hook. Babcock ducked under it nicely.
Babcock feints the counter takedown.
Babcock slips a straight right by Harris.#T1#
Babcock shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Babcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babcock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris throws a hook but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock blocks a jab.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
and Babcock counters with a low kick, right behind Harris 's knee.
Babcock connects with a solid leg kick.
Babcock walks into a straight right hand from Harris.
Babcock throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastien Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A combination from Babcock does no damage.
Harris misses with a hook.
Babcock with the counter takedown but Harris avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Babcock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babcock. #ES#
Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Babcock has a takedown stuffed.
Harris wants to slow Babcock down by chopping away at his legs.
Babcock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babcock is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Harris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babcock defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Babcock misses.
Sloppy strikes from Babcock. Those never looked like landing.
Harris appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harris lands an overhand right.
Harris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Harris misses.
Babcock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harris with a body shot.
Babcock looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Babcock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Harris - just one landing.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babcock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Babcock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Babcock's shoulder, as Babcock tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Harris misses.
Donk. Babcock catches Harris right on the button with a cross.
Babcock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Babcock sends Harris crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Babcock is motioning to the referee to let Harris up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Harris is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bastien Harris has been cut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Babcock has cracked Harris with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Babcock lands another huge swinging hook and Harris tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Harris, before Babcock can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jim Babcock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 126: Babcock v Korolev
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Babcock stalks Korolev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korolev's face. Korolev staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.#CL#
Babcock takes the fight into the clinch.
Korolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babcock's elbow.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Korolev avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Babcock controlling the action here for a moment.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev trying to stall but Babcock improves his position.
Babcock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Korolev struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Korolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Babcock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korolev doesn't seem phased though.
Korolev throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Babcock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Korolev keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock landing with the ground and pound.
Babcock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korolev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korolev keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock is working hard here to advance position.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Babcock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babcock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Babcock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Korolev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Korolev is keeping the position.
Korolev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korolev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korolev controls Babcock momentarily but Babcock frees himself.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Babcock postures up in Korolev's guard and throws a big left but Korolev blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Korolev keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Korolev holds on and takes a little breather.
Babcock is in close to Korolev's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#That has opened up Alexander Korolev's cut even more.
Babcock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korolev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babcock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Babcock looking to pass the guard.
Korolev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korolev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babcock.
Babcock stands and throws Korolev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Korolev is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Babcock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Korolev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Korolev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Babcock trying to control the action but Korolev is working from the bottom.
Korolev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT#The cut above Alexander Korolev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#Alexander Korolev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Korolev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). 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.

Event: DC 122 Beard v Pedersoli
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Babcock takes the fight into the clinch.
Rolls throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Babcock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rolls up against the cage.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Rolls has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rolls misses with some punches.
Babcock lands with a left to the head.
Babcock tries a body shot but Rolls blocks it.
Rolls has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Rolls jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babcock walks away with a smile on his face. Rolls gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Babcock throws a shot from downtown. Rolls moves away and avoids it.
Babcock throws a low kick but Rolls moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Babcock.
Rolls manages to get back to half guard.
Babcock tries to pass to full mount but Rolls defends it.
Rolls wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy. #T1#
Rolls keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rolls avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Babcock moves into full mount! Rolls won't be happy about that!
Babcock looking to control but Rolls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Babcock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rolls avoids a series of strikes thrown by Babcock.
Babcock raining down hammerfists from mount.
Babcock breaks from Rolls's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#It looks like Bubba Rolls has been cut.
Rolls slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Babcock throws a strike but Rolls avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rolls is adopting a defensive guard.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rolls looking to control.
Babcock is looking to work some ground and pound but Rolls has wrist control.#SUB2#
Rolls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babcock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rolls can't do much from the bottom here.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rolls takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ground and pound from Babcock seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Babcock is trying to ground and pound but Rolls uses the momentary lack of control by Babcock to regain half guard.
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolls keeps working.
Babcock lands strikes from half guard.
Rolls is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babcock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babcock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Babcock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rolls sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Babcock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rolls has managed to free his arm - good work.
Babcock is trying to control. Rolls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Babcock connects with a nice short shot to Rolls's temple. #SUB#
Babcock is trying to work for a kimura but Rolls is defending well.
Rolls avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Babcock is looking to advance position but Rolls won't allow it.
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 Bubba Rolls's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Babcock tries to move into range but Rolls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Babcock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Rolls.
Babcock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rolls misses with a hook. Babcock ducked under it nicely.
Rolls throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Donk. Rolls catches Babcock right on the button with a cross.
Babcock defending well as Rolls loads up on a big left hand.
Babcock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rolls throws a leg kick but Babcock moved away.
Babcock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rolls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babcock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rolls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolls keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babcock.
Babcock throws a push kick but Rolls slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Babcock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!#SUB#
Babcock tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Babcock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rolls is looking to reverse the position.
Babcock scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rolls sneaks back into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Babcock lands a nice short elbow.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Rolls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rolls's head.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rolls's head. #T2#
Rolls wants to get back to full guard.
Babcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rolls defending well though.
Rolls wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy.
Rolls tries to roll over but Babcock keeps him under control.
Babcock is looking to advance position but Rolls won't allow it. #SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but Rolls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babcock to get the leverage.
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Rolls is defending the position.
Rolls is trying to get back to full guard.
Babcock looks to land a strike but Rolls avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Babcock wants to control from the top but Rolls keeps moving.
Babcock postures up.
Babcock trying to control but Rolls is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Babcock throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Rolls counter with a right hand.
Babcock throws the left hand but Rolls avoids the punch easily.
Babcock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rolls will feel that in the morning.
Babcock throws a head kick that Rolls semi-blocks.
Rolls misses with a looping right.
Babcock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rolls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolls is looking to score with low kicks.
Bubba Rolls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock thumps Rolls with a low kick.
Babcock fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Rolls.
Rolls throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rolls to score with a decent uppercut.
Babcock stalks Rolls and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rolls's face. Rolls staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babcock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolls.
Rolls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rolls moves out of range as Babcock strikes.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolls can do to turn this around?
A jab from Babcock misses.
Babcock scores with a leg kick.
Rolls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rolls misses with a wild body shot.
Rolls misses with a hook.
Rolls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babcock lands with a cross. #CL2#
Rolls clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Babcock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bubba Rolls's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Babcock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bubba Rolls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Babcock has Rolls up against the cage in a clinch.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Babcock.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolls's elbow.
Babcock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rolls jumps guard but Babcock stands there with Rolls around his waist. Rolls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rolls lands a hook that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock is pushing Rolls up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Babcock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rolls throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Babcock blocking some punches. #T1#
Rolls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babcock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rolls.
Babcock is trying to maintain a safe position but Rolls gets an underhook and turns Babcock into the cage.
Babcock stalls.
Rolls blocks a body shot from Babcock.
A head punch on the inside from Rolls fails to land.
Jim Babcock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Babcock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rolls's brow.
Babcock blocking some punches.
Rolls swings wildly with an uppercut but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babcock.
Babcock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Rolls.
Rolls fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rolls throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Rolls prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Rolls prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Rolls working aggressively here.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolls tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rolls prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Babcock digs a right hand into Rolls's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rolls's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Babcock.
A head punch on the inside from Rolls fails to land.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock digs a right hand underneath Rolls's ribcage. Rolls let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rolls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Babcock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Babcock looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babcock.
Rolls being controlled against the cage.
Rolls throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Babcock.
Babcock cracks Rolls with a nice body shot.
Rolls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babcock.
Rolls struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
Babcock gets underhooks to prevent Rolls's takedown attempt.
Jim Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Rolls.
Rolls blocks a body shot from Babcock. #TD#
Babcock has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rolls clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Babcock is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rolls. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Babcock scores with punches to the body.
Babcock has Rolls flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jim Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolls tries to escape but Babcock has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Babcock misses with punches from the back. #T4#
Can Rolls hold on?! Babcock is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Rolls looking very determined here, making life difficult for Babcock.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Babcock.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Babcock. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Babcock lands shots from the back.
You can see the frustration on Rolls's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Babcock connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rolls to escape the position. #SUB#
Babcock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Babcock lands with a hammerfist to the side of Rolls's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babcock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Babcock!
A victorious Jim Babcock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 118 Christmas Eve II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Colamarino scores with a spinning back kick!
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Colamarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colamarino looks to land a right hand but Babcock moved out of range.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babcock blocks a jab.
Babcock throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Babcock pushes Colamarino up against the cage in a clinch.
Babcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Colamarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babcock tries to work over Colamarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Colamarino as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino misses with a body punch.
Babcock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colamarino.
Babcock effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Babcock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Colamarino.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colamarino's elbow.
Colamarino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colamarino misses with a body punch.
Babcock tries to work over Colamarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colamarino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colamarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Babcock lands with a left to the head.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colamarino lands a left hand.
Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Colamarino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babcock thows a leg kick but Colamarino checks it
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colamarino throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Colamarino walks into a stiff left hand from Babcock.
Colamarino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babcock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Colamarino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Babcock swings for the body but Colamarino moves out of range.
Colamarino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Babcock on the side of the head.
A jab from Colamarino misses.
Colamarino misses with a lunging right hand
and Babcock counters with a straight right hand.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut
and Babcock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Babcock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
Colamarino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colamarino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Colamarino throws a body kick that misses.
Colamarino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babcock's hands.
Colamarino misses with a straight right.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Colamarino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Colamarino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Colamarino.
Babcock needs to keep his hands up - Colamarino had a free shot at his head there.
Babcock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babcock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Colamarino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Colamarino. Beautiful body shot.
Colamarino throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Babcock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Colamarino with a body shot.
Colamarino throws a big shot that misses.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babcock walks into a straight right hand from Colamarino.
Babcock moves away from the strike by Colamarino.
Babcock slips a straight right by Colamarino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babcock! But no joy.
Babcock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Colamarino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Babcock scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Babcock slips a straight right by Colamarino.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
Babcock throws a good cross that connects.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Colamarino blocks a leg kick.
Colamarino is looking to slow Babcock down with leg kicks.
Colamarino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Babcock lands with a straight right. Colamarino didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Babcock gets a clinch.
Colamarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babcock can do to turn this around?
Babcock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Colamarino up against the cage.
Babcock misses with a punch on the inside.
Colamarino tries to throw a body punch but Babcock avoids it by throwing Colamarino back against the cage.
Jim Babcock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Colamarino lands an uppercut.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colamarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Colamarino controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Colamarino.
Colamarino trying to control the position but instead, Babcock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Colamarino into the cage.
Babcock pushes Colamarino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Babcock controls the action.
Colamarino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colamarino misses with the head strike.
Colamarino tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock presses Colamarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Babcock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Colamarino is keeping busy.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Colamarino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Babcock.
Babcock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Colamarino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Babcock can turn it around.
Colamarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Babcock blocks a body shot from Colamarino. #BC#
Colamarino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Colamarino. That's going to slow Babcock down.
Babcock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Colamarino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babcock looks to land a combination but Colamarino avoids it well.
Colamarino throws a good cross that connects.
Colamarino connects with a jab.
Colamarino tries to clinch but Babcock moves out of range.
Colamarino lands a head shot.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babcock, as that shot connected.
Colamarino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Babcock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Colamarino scores with a spinning back kick!
Kentrail Colamarino is winning the standup battle so far.
Colamarino avoids the body shot from Babcock.
Colamarino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Babcock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Babcock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Colamarino throws a body shot but no joy.
Babcock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Colamarino throws a big shot that misses.
Colamarino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBabcock.
Colamarino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Babcock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colamarino.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Babcock thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Colamarino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colamarino tries to land a body kick
and Babcock counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Babcock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colamarino as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Babcock is defended easily by Colamarino.
Colamarino misses the jab.
Colamarino misses with a low kick.
Colamarino tries to clinch up.
Colamarino looks to land a left hand but Babcock moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Babcock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colamarino stalls.
Babcock is working Colamarino over against the cage.
Babcock is trying to pull guard but Colamarino has him pressed against the cage.
Babcock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babcock.
Colamarino misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock blocks a body shot from Colamarino. #TD2#
Babcock jumps guard and drags Colamarino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Colamarino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Babcock is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Colamarino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Babcock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colamarino is one step ahead there.
Colamarino tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colamarino is looking to pass into half guard but Babcock pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Babcock is in guard.#REVB#
Babcock forces his way into half guard.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Colamarino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Babcock moves nicely into side control.
Colamarino is trying to get back to half guard.
Colamarino is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Babcock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Colamarino avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babcock.
Colamarino struggling a bit here.
Babcock creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Colamarino sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Babcock tries to score with some ground and pound. Colamarino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Babcock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Babcock wants to control but Colamarino is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Babcock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Colamarino regains half guard there - taking advantage of Babcock's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but Colamarino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babcock to get the leverage.
Colamarino wants to control but Babcock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Babcock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Babcock lands a nice short elbow.
Colamarino is not content to let Babcock control the position.
Colamarino is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Colamarino is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Babcock tries to work over Colamarino's front leg with a kick but Colamarino checks it.
It looked like Colamarino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Babcock.
Colamarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colamarino misses the shot to the body.
Babcock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a hook but Babcock avoids it easily.
Colamarino lands a glancing blow to the side of Babcock's head.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Colamarino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino looks to land a body kick but Babcock moved away.
Colamarino throws an overhand right that lands on Babcock's shoulder, as Babcock tries to avoid the shot.
Colamarino throws a body kick that misses.
Babcock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Colamarino lands a nice hook to Babcock's body. Babcock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Colamarino slips under a jab.
Babcock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Babcock checks it. #CL2#
Babcock closes the distance and clinches.
Babcock trying to stall but Colamarino improves his position.
Babcock tries to work over Colamarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colamarino misses with a body punch.
Babcock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colamarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Colamarino trying to stall but Babcock improves his position.
Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock lands a right hand.
Colamarino has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock. #T2#
Colamarino lands with a light punch inside.
Colamarino lands with a left to the head.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Colamarino looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Babcock.
Colamarino swings wildly with an uppercut but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Babcock as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Babcock is pushing Colamarino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Colamarino prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Colamarino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babcock presses Colamarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino blocks an elbow strike.
Babcock jumps guard but Colamarino stands there with Babcock around his waist. Babcock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Colamarino working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Colamarino as Babcock tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Babcock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babcock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Babcock presses Colamarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Colamarino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Colamarino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Babcock manages to break the clinch.
Colamarino throws a head kick that misses
and Babcock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Colamarino's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Colamarino.
Babcock moves to clinch but Colamarino breaks away
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colamarino.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colamarino throws out a powerful jab.
Babcock slips a jab from Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Babcock counters with a single leg into guard. Colamarino didn't expect that.
Babcock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colamarino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino had his way with Jim Babcock in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Colamarino connects with a nice looking jab.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colamarino throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock blocks the body kick.
Colamarino is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Babcock wants to counter with a clinch but Colamarino pushes him away.
Colamarino throws a body kick that misses.
Babcock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Babcock looking to score a takedown here. Colamarino is defending well but Babcock drives through and ends up in Colamarino's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino pulls Babcock in close to his closed guard and prevents Babcock from doing any damage or advancing position.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Colamarino is retaining full guard.
Colamarino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colamarino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Babcock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colamarino is aware though and is defending well.
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colamarino is one step ahead there.
Colamarino looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Babcock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Colamarino is defending well.
Babcock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Babcock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colamarino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Babcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Colamarino is defending well.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Colamarino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colamarino holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Colamarino's hands, connecting with Colamarino's forehead.
Babcock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Babcock with the ground and pound but Colamarino uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Babcock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Colamarino.#T4#
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colamarino wants to sweep but no luck.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Colamarino is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Babcock stands and throws Colamarino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Babcock.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Babcock tries for a kimura but Colamarino is defending well. #SUB2#
Babcock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babcock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Babcock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Colamarino 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!
Kentrail Colamarino retains his welterweight title!

Event: DC 114: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Noeigati throws a lazy head kick
and Babcock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
A head kick misses from Noeigati.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Babcock. #CL2#
Babcock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noeigati misses with a lunging right hand
and Noeigati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock scores with a punch to the head.
Noeigati swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babcock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Babcock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Noeigati is rocked!#T1#
Babcock weaves into range and cracks Noeigati right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Noeigati goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Babcock is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Babcock!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Babcock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 105: Dux v Pisswater
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Babcock is looking to clinch.
Steve connects with an inside leg kick.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock misses with a kick to the body.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Babcock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve throws the left hand but Babcock avoids the punch easily.
Steve lands with a nice combination. Babcock backs away looking to recover.
Steve's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steve's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve lands with a nice combination. Babcock backs away looking to recover.#T1##CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Babcock up against the cage.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch.
Steve takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Steve misses #TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Steve is looking to improve his position.
Babcock passes to full mount!
Babcock with the ground and pound from mount.
Babcock trying to control but Steve is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Babcock thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Babcock trying to control but Steve is having none of it.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steve tries to lock up and control but Babcock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Babcock fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steve tries to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steve's face.
Babcock avoids the attempt from Steve to control.
Babcock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Steve manages to control the position for a moment.
Steve tries to lock up and control but Babcock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Babcock working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steve keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Babcock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Babcock controlling his opponent.
Babcock looking to ground and pound but Steve is blocking nicely.
Babcock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steve working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Babcock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Babcock trying to control but Steve is having none of it.
Babcock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steve is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steve is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Babcock misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Babcock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve feints and then cracks Babcock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babcock down.
Steve throws a right and a left that Babcock avoids nicely.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands a body shot.
Babcock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Babcock lands a right hook to the body.
Babcock lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Babcock throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve looks to land a combination. Babcock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steve cracks Babcock with a good jab.
Stephen Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Steve was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Babcock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steve lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steve tries to clinch but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Babcock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Steve tries to bum rush Babcock with a series of wild strikes but Babcock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Babcock can pounce on him.
Babcock moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babcock.
Steve is looking for the big counter here.
Babcock moves out of range as Steve throws a body kick.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steve motions for Babcock to come forward. Steve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Steve is quick to defend against it.
Babcock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Steve checks a low kick from Babcock.
Babcock blocks the body kick.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve tries to clinch but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Babcock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Babcock showed some decent athleticism there.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Steve is defending well. #T4#
Babcock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Steve is looking to improve his position but Babcock isn't that keen on the idea.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Babcock's attempts to control the action.
Steve wants to control but Babcock is having none of it.#SUB#
Babcock working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Babcock scoring with strikes but Steve is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Babcock's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Babcock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Steve.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babcock circles away quickly and effectively.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steve lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Babcock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Babcock is defending well for now.
Babcock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
Babcock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steve gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Babcock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steve leaves Babcock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steve lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steve looks to land a body kick but Babcock moved away.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steve sprawls and moves away.
Steve thumps Babcock with a low kick.
Babcock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steve defends it nicely.
Steve feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Babcock throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Babcock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Babcock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Babcock checks a leg kick.
Babcock closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Babcock pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steve flicks out a counter leg kick but Babcock steps away.
Babcock misses with a combination
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Stephen Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babcock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Steve sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Babcock darts in looking for a takedown but Steve gets double underhooks and turns Babcock into the cage.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Babcock.
Babcock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Babcock jumps guard but Steve stands there with Babcock around his waist. Babcock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Babcock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land. #T4#
Babcock tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Babcock or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve is trying to break free.
Steve works on Babcock's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
Babcock tries to stall but Steve uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steve prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Babcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jim Babcock!
A very excited looking Jim Babcock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC 98: Sicarius vs Bonesteel
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Babcock misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Babcock at a distance.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Babcock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Babcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock misses with a body kick.
Babcock needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Babcock misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Babcock lands with a shot to the body.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Babcock ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Babcock does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs Babcock right on the nose. Babcock blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Sitsongrit pushes Babcock up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Babcock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
Babcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Babcock coming out on top.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Babcock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babcock throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Babcock tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Babcock's front leg but catches the back leg as Babcock tries to avoid it. #T2#
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
Babcock missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Babcock.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babcock tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babcock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Babcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Babcock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babcock with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babcock. #CL2#
Babcock gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Babcock.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action. #BC2#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babcock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Babcock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babcock lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Babcock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
And Babcock tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice leg kick from Babcock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Babcock misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Babcock's belly button to the back.
Babcock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses. #T4#
Babcock tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Babcock down.
Babcock connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Babcock slips the punch.
Babcock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Babcock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Babcock tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Babcock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Babcock throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Babcock with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Babcock slips the punch.
Babcock throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Babcock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Babcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babcock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Babcock.
Babcock takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Babcock defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Babcock throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Babcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babcock's hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock tries to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Babcock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babcock can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babcock throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Babcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babcock throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Babcock tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Babcock avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A clash of legs there as Babcock blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Babcock under the eye.
Babcock stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Babcock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#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!
Babcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Babcock throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
That kick from Babcock tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babcock is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Babcock throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Babcock moved out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Babcock closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Babcock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Babcock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land. #T3#
Babcock is stalling here.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Babcock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babcock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Babcock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babcock's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
A hook to the body from Babcock.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Come on Babcock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babcock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Babcock can turn it around.
Sitsongrit can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit gets through Babcock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Babcock manages to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Babcock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sitsongrit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Babcock is proving hard to escape from.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
Babcock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Babcock is out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Babcock's belly button to the back.
Babcock staying out of range there.
Babcock misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babcock in his tracks.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Babcock's head.
Babcock moves out of range of the strikes.
Babcock shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Babcock slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Babcock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Babcock throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Babcock throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
Babcock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babcock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babcock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babcock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter the offense by Babcock and move into the clinch.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Babcock momentarily.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babcock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babcock tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Babcock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Babcock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babcock is putting a hurting on Sitsongrit here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Babcock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sitsongrit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Babcock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock working the head and body with strikes.
Babcock throws an elbow but Sitsongrit slips to the side and avoids it well.
Babcock scores with a couple of short elbows.
Babcock looks up at the clock and then as Sitsongrit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Babcock smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Babcock fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Babcock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Babcock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Babcock asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Babcock prevents Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Babcock cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand but Sitsongrit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Babcock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.#T4#
An elbow from Babcock crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Babcock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babcock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit is trying to control Babcock's posture but Babcock avoids it.
Babcock with the ground and pound but Sitsongrit regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Babcock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Babcock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Sitsongrit's hands, connecting with Sitsongrit's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Babcock.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DC 88:Dunbar v Belly
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Babcock shoots in but no luck this time.
Steve feints a counter leg kick.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Steve pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Babcock back to the cage. Steve follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
Jim Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Babcock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steve finds it's way round the side to connect with Babcock's head.
Babcock throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range. #TD#
Babcock gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve is looking to improve his position.
Steve keeping control of the position. #T1#
Steve trying to control from the bottom.
Babcock trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve tries to get to full guard but Babcock has control of the leg.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Steve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
Steve tries to roll over but Babcock keeps him under control.#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.
Babcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Babcock wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it.
Babcock slows the pace down in half guard.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Steve's hands, connecting with Steve's forehead.
Steve trying to hold on to Babcock's head to control him but Babcock postures up.
Steve is trying is best to control the position here.
Babcock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Babcock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steve knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steve wants to improve his position but Babcock is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steve defends it well.
Steve tries to roll over but Babcock keeps him under control.
Babcock missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Babcock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steve has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steve is holding on to half guard well.
Steve taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard.
Steve wants to improve his position but Babcock is controlling well.
Steve is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
Babcock misses with a head shot. Steve uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock works over Steve with some ground and pound from guard.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Steve keeps moving.
Babcock looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babcock trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve is looking to sweep but instead, Babcock has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Babcock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babcock doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Babcock.
Steve slips under a jab.
Babcock throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babcock with a body shot.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Steve throws the left hand but Babcock avoids the punch easily.
Babcock keeps Steve at a distance using the push kick.
Steve throws a low kick but it's checked well by Babcock.
Crunch! Babcock slams his shin into Steve's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
Steve attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steve throws a leg kick but Babcock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve throws a push kick but Babcock slaps the foot to one side.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Babcock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Babcock scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Babcock.
Steve wants to land a leg kick but Babcock is out of range.
Babcock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Babcock.
Jim Babcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Babcock checks a leg kick.
Babcock shoots in and drives through. Steve sprawls well.
Babcock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
Babcock 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babcock.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Babcock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Babcock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve throws a front kick that sends Babcock stumbling back into the cage.
Babcock throws a low kick but Steve avoids it.
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Babcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babcock swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babcock throws a solid leg kick but Steve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Babcock.
Steve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steve.
Babcock is looking to score with low kicks.
Babcock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock misses with a takedown attempt
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Steve throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babcock is looking to wear down Steve with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Babcock misses with a head kick.
Babcock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babcock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babcock throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Babcock misses with a left hand
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babcock with a body shot.
Steve slips a jab from Babcock.
A low kick from Babcock misses
and Steve counters with an inside leg kick.
Babcock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steve throws a body kick that misses.
Babcock throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Babcock is looking to chop away at Steve's legs. #T4#
Babcock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Babcock thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Steve shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Babcock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Babcock tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve tries a quick counter leg kick but Babcock is wise to it.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Babcock moved out of range.
Steve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steve misses with a hook.
Babcock moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crunch! Steve slams his shin into Babcock's torso.
Steve lands a jab to Babcock's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephen Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.#TD#
Babcock scores with a takedown into Steve's guard.
Babcock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Steve is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Babcock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steve has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babcock has managed to get both his arms back between Steve's legs - danger averted.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Babcock distracts Steve with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steve is keeping the position for now.
Jim Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steve tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babcock trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Steve keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Steve is pulling down on Babcock's head. It's preventing any offense from Babcock, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Babcock throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Babcock throws a lazy body kick
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Babcock checks it well.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steve on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steve.
Babcock misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve lands a jab to Babcock's midsection.
Babcock lands a leg kick that knocks Steve off balance momentarily.
Steve lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Babcock gets a double leg takedown into Steve's guard.
Steve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steve not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Babcock slips nicely into half guard.
Babcock wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
Babcock trying to control from half guard but Steve is working away. #SUB#
Babcock wants to work for an arm triangle but Steve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but Steve defending well.
Steve tries to roll over but Babcock keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steve is staying active underneath Babcock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steve controlling the position well.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steve's head.
Babcock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Steve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steve defending well though.
Babcock moves into full mount! Steve won't be happy about that!
Babcock trying to control but Steve is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Babcock!
A victorious Jim Babcock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 81 Farfan vs Savisto
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Duggan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babcock pinned against the cage. Babcock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duggan, as that shot connected. #CL#
Duggan moves into range and clinches up with Babcock.
Duggan misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Duggan.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Babcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow. #TD2#
Babcock gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Babcock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duggan trying to hold on to Babcock's head to control him but Babcock postures up. #SUB#
Duggan actively working from the bottom here.
Duggan is refusing to be controlled, as Babcock sits in half guard. #T1#
Duggan taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard.
Babcock is thwarting Duggan's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Babcock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duggan sees it coming and defends easily.
Babcock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duggan is looking to control Babcock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duggan avoid being mounted?
Babcock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but Duggan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Babcock to get the leverage.
Duggan is holding on to half guard well.
Babcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Babcock keeps trying to improve his position.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duggan's head.
Duggan wants to control but Babcock passes into side. #SUB2#
Babcock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Duggan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Duggan is not content to let Babcock control the position.
Babcock working away.#T3#
Babcock misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Babcock working away.
Babcock scoring with punches from side control.
Duggan is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Babcock has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Duggan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Babcock yanks on the arm and Duggan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Babcock.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Babcock!
A relieved looking Jim Babcock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 75 Davis vs Tzeng
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Colamarino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babcock doesn't seem phased though.
Babcock tries a head kick but it misses.
Colamarino misses with a hook.
Colamarino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Babcock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colamarino defends it nicely.
Babcock moves out of range of the leg kick from Colamarino.#CL#
Colamarino tries to keep at a distance but Babcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colamarino struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands. #BC2#
Colamarino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babcock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Babcock is looking to slow Colamarino down with leg kicks.
Babcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Colamarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Colamarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babcock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Colamarino scores with a kick to the body.
Colamarino lands with a good body shot.
Colamarino looks to throw the jab but Babcock is out of range.
Colamarino missing with a left hand there. Babcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babcock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colamarino avoids it really well and circles away.
Colamarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Colamarino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Colamarino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colamarino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Babcock momentarily. #T2##CL#
Babcock clinches. #BC#
Babcock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babcock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colamarino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colamarino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colamarino throws a head kick but Babcock moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colamarino lands with a straight right. Babcock didn't see that one coming.
Colamarino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babcock.
Colamarino lands a slapping body shot.
Colamarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick
and Colamarino counters with a nice leg kick.
Babcock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Colamarino throws a push kick but Babcock slaps the foot to one side.
Babcock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Babcock digs a good hook to Colamarino's body.
Colamarino misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Babcock takes one to the chin there.
Colamarino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Colamarino connects with a leg kick.
Babcock thumps Colamarino with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Colamarino.
Colamarino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Babcock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Colamarino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Colamarino throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babcock blocks a head kick by Colamarino.
Babcock closes the distance and clinches up with Colamarino, looking for a takedown. Babcock pushes Colamarino against the cage but Colamarino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colamarino wants to land a leg kick but Babcock is out of range.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Babcock blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Babcock gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Babcock is pressing down on Colamarino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Colamarino is holding on for now.
Babcock passes the guard and advances to mount!
Babcock landing shots from mount.
Babcock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Babcock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Colamarino misses the target. #CL#
Babcock has managed to clinch.
Babcock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babcock blocks an uppercut.
Colamarino is leaning against Babcock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Colamarino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colamarino is trying to break free.
Colamarino is trying to break the clinch but Babcock is controlling him.
Colamarino has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colamarino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Colamarino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colamarino throws a low kick but Babcock moves out of range easily.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Colamarino.#T1#
Babcock slips under a jab from Colamarino.
Colamarino fakes the leg kick and cracks Babcock in the body.
A low kick from Colamarino misses
and Babcock counters with a low kick, right behind Colamarino 's knee.
Colamarino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Colamarino blocks a low kick nicely.
Babcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
Colamarino connects with the punch.
Colamarino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babcock throws a solid leg kick but Colamarino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Babcock.
Colamarino throws a solid leg kick but Babcock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Colamarino.
Colamarino dodges the punch combination from Babcock.
Colamarino feints a counter leg kick.
Babcock lands a jab to Colamarino's midsection.#T2#
Colamarino misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Babcock moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Colamarino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colamarino throws out the jab.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Babcock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Colamarino. That's going to slow Babcock down.
Babcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colamarino.
Babcock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Babcock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Babcock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Colamarino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colamarino misses with a straight right.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Colamarino misses with a looping left.
Babcock attempts a counter takedown but Colamarino avoids it well and moves away.
Colamarino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Colamarino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Colamarino stuns Babcock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Babcock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Colamarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babcock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Colamarino, as that shot connected.
Colamarino throws a looping overhand right but Babcock ducks down to avoid it.
Babcock throws a wild body kick that Colamarino sees coming a mile off.
Babcock slips under a jab.
Babcock throws out a leg kick but Colamarino moves out of range and Babcock only half commits.
Babcock is looking to wear down Colamarino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Babcock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colamarino.
Colamarino lands a nice shot that snaps Babcock's head back. #T4#
Babcock tries to score with a low kick but Colamarino moves his leg out of the way.
Colamarino is trying to counter with his kicks.
Babcock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Colamarino to score with a decent uppercut.
Babcock slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock shoots in looking for a takedown. Colamarino tries to sprawl out of it but Babcock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Colamarino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Colamarino throws a lazy right hand but Babcock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colamarino scores with a nice strike.
Colamarino misses with a body shot.
Babcock attempts a counter takedown but Colamarino avoids it well and moves away.
Colamarino throws the left hand but Babcock avoids the punch easily.
Colamarino lands with a hook. Babcock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Babcock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kentrail Colamarino 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#
Babcock misses with the body kick
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babcock misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Babcock.
Colamarino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colamarino throws a jab but it's blocked by Babcock.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Colamarino. That did some damage!
Colamarino throws a leg kick but Babcock checks it.
Colamarino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Babcock lands with a straight right. Colamarino didn't see that one coming.
Babcock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Babcock thumps Colamarino with a low kick.
Babcock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Babcock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Babcock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colamarino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Colamarino sprawls and moves away.
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Colamarino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colamarino lands with a straight right. Babcock didn't see that one coming.
Babcock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Babcock scoring well with a low kick there.
Babcock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Colamarino clobbers Babcock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Babcock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colamarino!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colamarino keeps working.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from Babcock are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2##SUB#
Babcock tries for a kimura but Colamarino is defending well.
Colamarino tries to improve position but can't.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Babcock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Babcock working away.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babcock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Colamarino is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Babcock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Babcock seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Babcock.
Babcock misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Babcock seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Babcock is chipping away with strikes.
Babcock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Babcock.
Babcock cracks Colamarino with a big right hand but Colamarino just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colamarino keeps working. #T4#
An elbow from Babcock crashes against the mat.
Babcock working the ground and pound from side control.
Babcock working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Babcock lands a decent elbow from side control.
Babcock misses with the ground and pound.
Babcock taking a break here but Colamarino is having none of it and regains half guard.
Babcock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Colamarino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Babcock seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colamarino 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!

Event: DC 65 Bollomard vs Gallahad
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
McGuffin misses with a left hand #TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
Babcock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGuffin is avoiding damage well.
McGuffin is looking for a sweep.
McGuffin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Babcock connects with a decent elbow.
McGuffin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Babcock.
Babcock misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Babcock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babcock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Babcock working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Babcock lands an elbow.
McGuffin wants to get back to his feet but Babcock drags him back down.#SUB#
Babcock in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McGuffin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Babcock!
Our winner, Jim Babcock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 170
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Cejka tries to bum rush Babcock with a series of wild strikes but Babcock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Babcock.
Cejka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cejka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Cejka.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babcock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cejka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babcock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cejka tries to clinch but Babcock moves away #TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Babcock won't allow Cejka to get back to his feet.
Babcock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Babcock connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejka wants to stand but Babcock is controlling the position.
Cejka has momentary wrist control but Babcock slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Cejka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Babcock blocks an uppercut.
Babcock looking to stall.
Babcock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cejka or not.
Babcock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cejka up against the cage.
Cejka misses with the head strike.
Babcock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cejka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cejka prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Cejka takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Babcock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babcock has a couple of punches blocked by Cejka.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Cejka misses with some punches.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cejka tries to work over Babcock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babcock jumps guard but Cejka stands there with Babcock around his waist. Babcock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Babcock stalling against the cage. #BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch.
Cestmir Cejka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cejka throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Babcock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cejka's guard.
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Cejka is retaining full guard.
Cejka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Cejka is keeping the position.
Babcock pushes down on Cejka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Babcock not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Babcock is trying to control the action in half guard but Cejka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Cejka is defending against the submission attempts here by Babcock.
Cejka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Cejka's hands, connecting with Cejka's forehead.#SUB#
Babcock seems to be working for a kimura but Cejka defends the submission attempt.
Cejka told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Cejka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Babcock is on him like a limpet, forcing Cejka back against the cage.
Cejka tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cejka. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cejka as Babcock tries to tie him up.
Cejka misses with some punches.
Babcock tries to circle away but Cejka has him pinned against the cage.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Babcock.
Cejka looks to throw the jab but Babcock is out of range.
Cejka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babcock.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cejka sprawls and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babcock.
Babcock moves away from the strike by Cejka.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Babcock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cejka is trying to defend but Babcock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cejka!
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 Jim Babcock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cejka wants to clinch.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good work by Cejka as he checks the leg kick.
Babcock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babcock dodges the punch combination from Cejka.
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cejka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cejka blocks a leg kick.
Babcock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cejka tests Babcock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Babcock. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Babcock.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cejka throws out the jab.
Cejka misses with a wild body shot.
Cejka scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Babcock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Cejka explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cejka misses with a straight left.
Cejka scores with a body shot.
Cejka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Cejka.
Cejka throws a nice looking combination but Babcock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Cejka throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Cejka is quick to defend against it.
Cejka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babcock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cejka.
Jab, jab by Cejka - just one landing.
Cejka misses with a hook. Babcock ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Cejka coming out on top.#TD#
Babcock gets a double leg takedown into Cejka's guard.
Cejka wants to stand up but Babcock is controlling him.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Cejka is keeping the position.
Babcock pushes down on Cejka's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Babcock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##ES2#
Cejka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Babcock keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Babcock.
Cejka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cejka.
Cejka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cejka prevents a body shot from Babcock.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Babcock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cejka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Babcock looking for a takedown.
Babcock blocks an uppercut.
Cejka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cejka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Cejka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cejka throws a punch but it's blocked by Babcock.
Cejka misses with some punches.
Babcock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cejkas head.
Cejka lands with a left to the head.
Cejka lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cejka up against the cage.
Cejka lands with a right to the head.
Babcock blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cejka.
Cejka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Babcock tries to stall but Cejka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cejka.
Cejka throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Cejka throws out a powerful jab.
Cejka moves to clinch but Babcock breaks away #TD#
and Babcock counters with a single leg into guard. Cejka didn't expect that.

Cejka pushes Babcock off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cejka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Cejka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejka connects with a crisp jab.
Cejka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babcock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Cejka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babcock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Cejka tries to clinch but Babcock moves away #TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cejka won't be happy with that.

Cejka throws Babcock to one side and escapes!
Cejka misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Cejka. Those never looked like landing.
Cejka misses the jab.
Cejka misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Cejka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Cejka is quick to defend against it.
Cejka misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cejka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babcock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Babcock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cejka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Babcock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Babcock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Cejka.
Cejka lands a jab.
Cejka blocks the body kick.
Cejka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cejka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Babcock on the side of the head.
Cejka cracks Babcock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babcock throws a leg kick that misses.
Cejka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Babcock under the eye.
Babcock loads up on a big right hand but Cejka slips the punch.
Babcock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Babcock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cejka.
Babcock defending well as Cejka loads up on a big left hand.
Cejka tries to bum rush Babcock with a series of wild strikes but Babcock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cejka tests Babcock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babcock throws a leg kick but Cejka checks it.
A leg kick checked by Cejka.
Cejka misses with a hook.
Cejka misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Babcock tries to keep at a distance but Cejka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cejka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cejka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cejka lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4##TD#
Babcock decides to pull guard.
Cejka is looking to stand up but Babcock won't let him.
Babcock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Babcock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cejka defends well.
Babcock has a closed guard, preventing Cejka from standing up. #SUB#
Babcock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cejka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babcock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Cestmir Cejka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cejka 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cestmir Cejka!

Event: RISE 162
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Chomofsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babcock.
Chomofsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Babcock loads up on a big right hand but Chomofsky slips the punch.
Chomofsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babcock scores with a kick to the body.
Chomofsky fails with the takedown.
Babcock throws a leg kick #TD#
and Chomofsky counters with a single leg into guard. Babcock didn't expect that.
Chomofsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chomofsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Babcock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chomofsky trying to mount his opponent but Babcock defends it. #T1#
Babcock tries to roll over but Chomofsky keeps him under control.
Chomofsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chomofsky thows a huge punch but Babcock dodges it nicely.
Babcock is refusing to be controlled, as Chomofsky sits in half guard.
Babcock gets back to full guard.
Chomofsky pushes down on Babcock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chomofsky prevents Babcock from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Babcock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomofsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chomofsky is looking to advance position but Babcock won't allow it.
Babcock wants to get back to full guard.
Babcock manages to get to full guard.
Chomofsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Babcock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chomofsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babcock misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Chomofsky counters with a single leg into guard. Babcock didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Babcock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chomofsky passes into half guard. #SUB#
Babcock is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Chomofsky has latched onto it... Big trouble! Chomofsky pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Babcock is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Chomofsky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
Linkavitch Chomofsky thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 153
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Babcock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamara counters with a head kick. That will keep Babcock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamara throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Babcock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Babcock connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamara misses with a body kick.
Babcock lands with a nice body kick.
Kamara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses.
Kamara throws a solid leg kick but Babcock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kamara.
Kamara is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Babcock scores with a hook to the body. Kamara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Babcock.
Babcock scores with a shot to the body.
Babcock misses with a shot to the body
and Kamara counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
Jim Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara scores with a nice body kick.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babcock.
Babcock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamara misses with a hook.
Babcock feints the counter takedown.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Kamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Babcock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Babcock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kamara misses.
Babcock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babcock.
A nice leg kick from Babcock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babcock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Babcock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babcock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Babcock looks to clinch
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babcock misses with a two punch combination.
Kamara misses the jab.
Babcock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babcock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babcock thumps Kamara with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Babcock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babcock.
A punch lands to the side of Babcock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Babcock. #T4#
Babcock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kamara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Kamara misses.
Babcock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamara.
Babcock dives in and grabs Kamara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamara pushes down on Babcock's head and hops out.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Babcock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babcock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Babcock. Kamara shrugs it off though.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.
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 Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Babcock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kamara throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamara scores with a jab to the body.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Kamara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Babcock, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
Babcock connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock misses with a hook to the body
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamara throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock feints and then cracks Kamara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamara down.
Babcock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamara rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Kamara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamara.
Kamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kamara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babcock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Babcock tenderised Kamara's leg. Kamara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babcock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babcock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Babcock finds it's way through Kamara's defenses.
Kamara scores with a punch to the head.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.#T2#
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamara.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Kamara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock avoids a kick to the body.
Kamara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Babcock is out of range.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamara lands with a hook. Babcock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Babcock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Kamara drops Babcock with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Babcock looks back up at him and smiles so Kamara waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Kamara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Babcock misses with the body kick
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Babcock is rocked!
Babcock lands a head kick. Kamara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Babcock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
and Kamara counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Babcock! He's just covering up as Kamara starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Tagnarach Kamara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 138
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Babcock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Babcock misses its target.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Peramaki tries to clinch
and Babcock counters with an inside leg kick.
Babcock is looking to score with low kicks.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Babcock circles away.
Babcock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Peramaki jabs Babcock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Babcock. That's going to slow Peramaki down.
Peramaki misses the shot to the body.
Babcock tried to counter with a leg kick but Peramaki avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Babcock misses its intended target.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babcock throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Peramaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peramaki.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Babcock stalling against the cage. #T1#
Babcock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peramaki up against the cage.
Babcock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Babcock is struggling to control the position.
Babcock gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Babcock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peramaki is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jim Babcock.
A head kick misses from Babcock.
Babcock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babcock.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Babcock shakes him off and moves away.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock tries a head kick but it misses.
Peramaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peramaki checks a leg kick. #T2#
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babcock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Babcock scoring well with a low kick there.
Babcock tries to land a leg kick but Peramaki saw it coming and moves away.
Peramaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babcock sets himself, and Peramaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Babcock avoids it this time.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Babcock moves out of range. #CL2#
Babcock gets tackled into the cage by Peramaki. Peramaki maintains the clinch.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babcock smiles and moves away.
Peramaki checks a leg kick.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Babcock is having none of it.
Peramaki 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.#T3#
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Babcock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Peramaki forces Babcock back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Babcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki closes the distance but Babcock moves to the side
and Babcock counters with an inside leg kick.
Peramaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Babcock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Babcock looks to land a body kick but Peramaki moved away.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babcock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Babcock loads up on a big right hand but Peramaki slips the punch.
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Good leg kick by Babcock. #T4#
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Babcock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peramaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babcock doesn't seem bothered though.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Babcock is having none of it.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Babcock.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babcock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock is looking to land body kicks.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babcock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Babcock does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Babcock looks for the body kick but Peramaki saw that one coming.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Babcock is looking for a counter combo.
Babcock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peramaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Babcock feints and then cracks Peramaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peramaki down.
Babcock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babcock.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babcock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Peramaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peramaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock throws a chopping leg kick but Peramaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Babcock.
Peramaki blocks a head kick by Babcock.
Babcock throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babcock to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babcock smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babcock tried to counter with a leg kick but Peramaki avoided it.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Babcock circles away.
Peramaki lands a jab to the nose.
Babcock throws a chopping leg kick but Peramaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Babcock. That snapped Peramaki's head back.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick and Peramaki moves out of range easily.
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Babcock keeps the fight on the outside.#T2##CL2#
Babcock tries to keep at a distance but Peramaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Babcock.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Babcock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jim Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Babcock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peramaki being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Babcock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babcock misses with a kick to the body.
Babcock throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Babcock is looking for a counter combo.
Babcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peramaki blocks a head kick by Babcock.
Jim Babcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babcock is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Babcock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Babcock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peramaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babcock throws a leg kick that misses.
Babcock throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peramaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babcock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Peramaki.
Babcock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Babcock moves out of range. #T4#
Babcock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babcock is looking to chop away at Peramaki's legs.
Peramaki 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.
Babcock throws out a leg kick but Peramaki moves out of range and Babcock only half commits. #CL2#
Peramaki drives through and clinches with Babcock against the cage.
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!
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babcock to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Babcock holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Babcock to the mat.
Babcock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Peramaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Peramaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Peramaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babcock.
Babcock missing with a left hand there. Peramaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Babcock tries to land a front kick but Peramaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peramaki misses with a straight right.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babcock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Babcock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Babcock.#CL2#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Babcock controlling the action here for a moment.
Peramaki letting Babcock take a breather here.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Babcock leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Peramaki pulls Babcock into guard. #SUB2#
Peramaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babcock is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Babcock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babcock has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Babcock wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving. #T2#
Babcock passes Peramaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock lands with a punch from half guard.
Babcock moves into full mount! Peramaki won't be happy about that!
Babcock postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peramaki looks a forlorn figure.
Babcock lands a heavy elbow.
Peramaki tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Babcock raining down hammerfists from mount.
Peramaki regains half guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Babcock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peramaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peramaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Peramaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babcock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Babcock passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babcock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Jam.#TD#
Jam gets caught flat footed, as Babcock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babcock.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Babcock looking to pass the guard.
Jam seems keen to control Babcock's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam controls Babcock momentarily but Babcock frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jam can do anything to dispel that myth.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jam is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Jam keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babcock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
Babcock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jam.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Babcock.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babcock throws a leg kick but Jam moved away.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Babcock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babcock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Babcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Babcock moved out of range nicely.
Jam connects with a body shot that sends Babcock's belly button to the back.
Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Babcock blocks a jab.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Babcock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
Babcock creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jam sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jam avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babcock.
The strikes coming from Babcock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Babcock working the body and head with strikes.
Jam tries to improve position but can't.
Babcock trying to control the position but Jam is working away.
Jam parries the strikes from Babcock easily there. Babcock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jam to escape. #T3#
Jam dodges the ground and pound from Babcock.
Jam is looking for a sweep.
Jam regains half guard, as Babcock was trying to land strikes.
Jam won't allow Babcock to pass to mount.
Babcock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but Jam defending well.
Babcock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Babcock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Babcock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Babcock wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy.
Babcock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jam's head.
Babcock uses his free foot to push down on Jam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jam.
Babcock scoring with strikes but Jam is staying in there.
Babcock trying to control but Jam is having none of it.
Babcock raining down hammerfists from mount.
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! Back to the action!#R2#
Babcock throws an overhand right that lands on Jam's shoulder, as Jam tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Jam releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babcock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Babcock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Babcock is in Jam's guard.#SUB#
Babcock has gone for a leg lock! Jam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Babcock's guard.#REVB#
Jam wants to stand but Babcock is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Babcock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jam is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Babcock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jam defends well.
Jam wants to get up but he can't break Babcock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Babcock is trying to control the position but Jam postures up.
Jam wants to stand but Babcock is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jam wants to stand and escape but instead Babcock has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Babcock is looking to work some ground and pound but Jam has wrist control.
Babcock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Jam is keeping the position.#T3#
Babcock postures up in Jam's guard and throws a big left but Jam blocks it.
Babcock is pushing down on Jam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jam is fighting to maintain full guard but Babcock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Babcock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Babcock is trying to work for a kimura but Jam is defending well.
Jam has hold of Babcock's hands but Babcock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jam is staying active underneath Babcock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Jam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jam taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard. #T4##SUB#
Babcock seems to be working for a kimura but Jam defends the submission attempt.
Jam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jam won't allow Babcock to pass to mount.
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jam keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Jam's hands, connecting with Jam's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Babcock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Jam lands a nice looking body shot.
Babcock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jam digs a good body shot into Babcock's ribs.
Babcock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Jam throws a hook but Babcock avoids it easily.
Babcock avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babcock slips under a jab.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Babcock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jam cracks Babcock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Babcock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jam struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands. #BC#
Babcock breaks the clinch.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Babcock is out of range.
Babcock connects with a solid leg kick.
Babcock moves out of range as Jam strikes.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jam sprawls and moves away.
Babcock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Babcock.
Jam lands a jab to the nose.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jam sprawls and moves away.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam.
Babcock pushes Jam away with a front kick.#T2#
Jam tries to bum rush Babcock with a series of wild strikes but Babcock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock slips a jab from Jam.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Jam might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babcock.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jam.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Babcock slips the punch.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Jam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Babcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Jam missing with a left hand there. Babcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jam connects with a body shot.
Jam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babcock.
Jam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babcock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Babcock.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Toe Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jam has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babcock.
Babcock tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance.
Babcock tries to clinch up.
That kick from Babcock tenderised Jam's leg. Jam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babcock ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
A low kick lands for Babcock.
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jam. That did some damage!
Babcock throws a front kick that sends Jam stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
A big right from Jam misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Babcock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jam quickly recovers to half guard.
Babcock trying to control from half guard but Jam is working away.
Babcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jam defending well though.
Jam is trying to maintain the position but Babcock is very close to passing his half guard.
Babcock wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy.
Babcock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toe Jam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Babcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 114
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
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. #CUT#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.#CL2#
Babcock has managed to clinch.
Babcock tries to circle away but Newsome has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
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. #TD2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #REVB#
Babcock wants to control from the top but Newsome keeps moving. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R2#
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!#CL2#
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.#BC2#
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. #T1#
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.#CL2#
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.#T2#
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. #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Babcock has gone for a leg lock! Newsome slips out almost immediately though and dives into Babcock's guard.#REVR#
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newsome is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newsome defends well.#T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.

Event: RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Babcock keeps the fight on the outside.
Babcock fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Babcock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Babcock stalling in the clinch.
Brillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Babcock prevents it.
Babcock tries to work over Brillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Brillo is trying to trip Babcock. He has hold of a leg but Babcock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brillo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brillo throws an elbow that misses. Babcock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brillo's guard. Nice move by Babcock!#REVR#
Brillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.
Babcock won't allow Brillo to sweep him here.
Babcock stands and throws Brillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brillo is trying to control Babcock's posture but Babcock avoids it. #T1#
Brillo is trying to escape the position but Babcock is controlling the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Babcock.
Brillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Babcock wants to get back to full guard.
Brillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babcock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brillo prevents Babcock from improving his position.
Brillo is nestled in close to Babcock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Brillo is controlling well.
Brillo throwing shots but Babcock is blocking nicely. #T2#
Babcock is pressing down on Brillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brillo being controlled here momentarily.
Babcock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brillo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Brillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brillo wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Brillo working for a triangle but Babcock defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
Babcock drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Babcock as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Brillo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Babcock! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jim Babcock!
A very excited looking Jim Babcock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Inhanamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Babcock throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babcock's knee momentarily.
Inhanamoto thumps Babcock with a low kick.
Good work by Inhanamoto as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Babcock moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto. #TD#
Babcock turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Inhanamoto regains half guard there - taking advantage of Babcock's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Babcock trying to control from half guard but Inhanamoto is working away. #SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Inhanamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babcock is working away from the top position though.
Babcock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Babcock working the head and body with strikes.
Babcock looks to land a strike but Inhanamoto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Babcock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Inhanamoto's guard. #T2#
Inhanamoto taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard.
Babcock trying to mount his opponent but Inhanamoto defends it.
Babcock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Babcock trying to mount his opponent but Inhanamoto defends it.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babcock.
Babcock thows a huge punch but Inhanamoto dodges it nicely.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock throws a strike but Inhanamoto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Babcock stopping the sweep attempt from Inhanamoto.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Inhanamoto is retaining full guard. #T3#
Babcock wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Inhanamoto trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Babcock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Babcock throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Babcock throws a strike aimed at the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
Babcock trying to control the position but Inhanamoto is working away. #T4#
Babcock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Inhanamoto is avoiding damage well.
Babcock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Babcock with good strikes from the mount here!
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Inhanamoto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Babcock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Inhanamoto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Inhanamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Babcock looking to secure an arm triangle but Inhanamoto defends it well.
Poor strikes thrown by Babcock there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Inhanamoto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Babcock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Babcock throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inhanamoto dodges the punch combination from Babcock.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Babcock misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Babcock tries to bum rush Inhanamoto with a series of wild strikes but Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
Jim Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babcock misses with a low kick. #T1#
Babcock misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Inhanamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babcock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Inhanamoto to score with a decent uppercut.
Babcock throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Inhanamoto blocks the leg kick.
Inhanamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Babcock with a body shot.
Babcock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Desu Inhanamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses. #T2#
No joy there for Babcock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Babcock misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babcock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto connects with the punch.
Inhanamoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babcock throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Babcock.#T3#
Inhanamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Babcock misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babcock's knee momentarily.
Babcock cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
A jab lands there for Inhanamoto.
Babcock shoots in but Inhanamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inhanamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Babcock is out of range and Inhanamoto settles back down. #T4#
Babcock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babcock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Babcock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Babcock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Desu Inhanamoto 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#
A low kick from Babcock misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a thumping low kick. #TD#
Babcock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Inhanamoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babcock advances nicely into full mount.
Inhanamoto wants to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Inhanamoto hang on?
Inhanamoto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto tries to hold on but Babcock pushes him away. #SUB#
Babcock has hold of Inhanamoto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Inhanamoto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Babcock avoids the attempt from Inhanamoto to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inhanamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Babcock landing strikes from the mount and Inhanamoto is in trouble!
Babcock prevents Inhanamoto from getting the reversal.
Babcock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the head.
Babcock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Babcock controlling from mount. #SUB#
Babcock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Inhanamoto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Babcock working the ground and pound but Inhanamoto is defending the strikes. #T2#
Babcock misses with the ground and pound.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Inhanamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babcock fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Babcock control the position.
Inhanamoto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Babcock.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Babcock misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Babcock throws a strike aimed at the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto avoids it well.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Babcock control the position.
Babcock tries to advance to mount but Inhanamoto denies him.
Inhanamoto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Babcock.
Inhanamoto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Inhanamoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Babcock.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock. #SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Inhanamoto defends it well.
Babcock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Inhanamoto!
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Inhanamoto looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Babcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE X4
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Frost throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown. Frost fights it but they end up in guard.
Babcock passes into half guard.
Babcock moves nicely into side control.
Frost gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Frost is trying to stand.#SUB#
Frost has left one of his arms exposed and Babcock doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Frost screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Babcock!
Our winner, Jim Babcock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 67:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Babcock looks to land a combination but Greatrix avoids it well.
Greatrix throws a leg kick but Babcock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greatrix looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Greatrix!
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greatrix keeps working.
Babcock is chipping away with strikes.
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greatrix keeps working.
Babcock taking a break here but Greatrix is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greatrix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Babcock is keen to just control but Greatrix is a slippery customer.#T1#
Babcock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greatrix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greatrix defending well though.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babcock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Babcock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Babcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greatrix defending well though.
Babcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babcock throws a strike but Greatrix avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Greatrix is looking to stand up but Babcock isn't so interested in that idea.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock passes Greatrix's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Greatrix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Greatrix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Greatrix is looking to escape.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greatrix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SUB#
Babcock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Greatrix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babcock scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Babcock lands a nice short elbow.
Greatrix is not content to let Babcock control the position.#SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Babcock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Babcock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greatrix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Babcock works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that round.
That's time! Babcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab from Babcock.
Greatrix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Babcock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Greatrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greatrix misses with a head kick.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Greatrix moves forwards but Babcock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Homer Greatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babcock throws a jab but it's blocked by Greatrix.
Greatrix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greatrix misses with a wild body shot.
Greatrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greatrix can do to turn this around?
Babcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greatrix misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Good exchange - Greatrix coming out on top.
Greatrix scores with a head kick. Babcock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Greatrix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Babcock.
Greatrix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babcock.
Greatrix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greatrix sprawls and moves away.
Babcock slips under a jab from Greatrix.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Greatrix tries to move into range but Babcock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Homer Greatrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Greatrix. Beautiful body shot.
Greatrix slips under a jab.
Greatrix looks to land a combination but Babcock avoids it well.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Greatrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Babcock.
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!
Greatrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greatrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Greatrix takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses.
Greatrix misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greatrix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greatrix tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Babcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Babcock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Babcock is trying to work for a kimura but Greatrix is defending well.
Babcock is keen to just control but Greatrix is a slippery customer.#T3#
Babcock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Greatrix to regain full guard.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greatrix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Greatrix is retaining full guard.
Babcock is working hard here to advance position.
Greatrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babcock stands and throws Greatrix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greatrix stops Babcock from passing to mount.
Babcock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Babcock landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Babcock wants to take a breather but Greatrix manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Babcock.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greatrix is keeping the position for now.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greatrix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Babcock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Greatrix manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babcock has Greatrix in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Babcock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greatrix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Greatrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Greatrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Greatrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greatrix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greatrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Babcock.
Homer Greatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock catches Greatrix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greatrix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greatrix misses with a two punch combination.
Babcock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greatrix throws a combination. Babcock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Greatrix lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greatrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Babcock thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Greatrix misses with a body kick.
Babcock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Greatrix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Homer Greatrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greatrix throws a wild body kick that Babcock sees coming a mile off.
Greatrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babcock.
Greatrix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Greatrix throws a hook but Babcock avoids it easily.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greatrix sprawls and moves away.
Babcock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greatrix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Babcock throws a body punch but Greatrix moves out of range.
Greatrix is looking for the big counter here.
Babcock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greatrix's hands.
Greatrix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greatrix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babcock swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Greatrix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Babcock landing a few strikes.
Babcock throws an elbow but Greatrix slips to the side and avoids it well.
Greatrix takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Greatrix is rocked!
Babcock trying to control the position but Greatrix is working away.
Greatrix is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
Babcock cracks Greatrix with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Babcock immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Greatrix is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Babcock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Babcock!

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