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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Wayans throws a leg kick but Babikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Babikov darts in looking for a takedown but Wayans gets double underhooks and turns Babikov into the cage.
Babikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayans is looking for a counter combo.
Wayans slaps away a takedown attempt from Babikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damon Wayans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigoriy Babikov.
Babikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Wayans looking to score a takedown here. Babikov is defending well but Wayans drives through and ends up in Babikov's guard.
Wayans forces his way into half guard.
Babikov gets full guard.
Wayans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Babikov is looking for a triangle but Wayans pushes his legs off easily.
Babikov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wayans trying to control the position from guard on top but Babikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babikov wants to sweep here but Wayans controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Wayans wants to pass the guard but Babikov is keeping the position.
Wayans stands and throws Babikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wayans trying to control the position but Babikov is working away. #SUB#
Wayans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Babikov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Wayans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Babikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wayans controls the position. #T2#
Babikov is looking for a sweep.
Wayans trying to control the action but Babikov is working from the bottom.
Babikov manages to get back to half guard.
Babikov tries to get to full guard but Wayans has control of the leg.
Babikov is looking to get back to full guard here but Wayans has managed to pass to side control instead.
Babikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Wayans dominates the positioning.
Babikov tries to bench press Wayans off him but Wayans keeps the position.
Wayans is staying tight to Babikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Babikov is not content to let Wayans control the position.
Wayans controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Babikov is looking to reverse the position.
Wayans wants to control but Babikov is keeping him busy.
Babikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wayans keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wayans manages to get to full guard.
Wayans is trying to control the position but Babikov postures up. #T4#
Babikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayans is keeping the position for now.
Babikov stands up over Wayans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wayans working a defensive guard here.
Babikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wayans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Babikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Babikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayans throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Babikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Babikov works over Wayans with some ground and pound from guard.
Babikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damon Wayans will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wayans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wayans wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Babikov gets tackled into the cage by Wayans. Wayans maintains the clinch.
Wayans looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Wayans jumps guard and drags Babikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Babikov throwing strikes but missing.
Babikov cracks Wayans with a solid left hand.
Wayans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babikov passes into half guard.
Wayans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babikov is thwarting Wayans's attempts to control the position.
Babikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wayans defending well though. #T1#
Wayans taking some punishment here, with Babikov in his half guard.
Babikov wants to pass the guard but Wayans is defending well.
Wayans is positioning himself well to prevent Babikov advancing to mount.
Babikov prevents Wayans from improving his position.
Babikov tries to pass to full mount but Wayans defends it.
Babikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wayans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babikov is working away from the top position though.
Babikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Wayans gets back to full guard.
Babikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wayans wants to control but Babikov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Wayans looking for submissions off his back.
Wayans taking some punishment here, with Babikov in his half guard.
Wayans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babikov.
Wayans gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Babikov working some strikes from top position.
Wayans can't keep his opponent in guard - Babikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Babikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wayans defending well though.
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. Babikov connects with a nice short shot to Wayans's temple.
Babikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wayans wants to improve his position but Babikov is controlling well.
Wayans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babikov's back!
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Babikov right now.
Babikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Wayans controlling from the full mount.
Wayans works his way to his opponent's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Wayans is persistently looking for the submission but Babikov is defending it well.
Babikov rolls, trying to escape but Wayans keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Wayans is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Babikov is defending well though. Wayans let's go of the attempt for now.
Babikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grigoriy Babikov 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#
Babikov shoots and misses #CL#
and Wayans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wayans.
Babikov is working for takedown but Wayans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Babikov is trying to drag Wayans to the mat but Wayans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Damon Wayans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigoriy Babikov.
Babikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wayans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Wayans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wayans has closed the distance and engaged Babikov in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babikov is looking for a takedown.
Babikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Wayans decides to pull guard.
Wayans seems keen to control Babikov's posture.#T1#
Wayans wants to sweep but no luck.
Babikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Babikov is working Wayans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Babikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babikov is still trying to improve position.
Babikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wayans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babikov is one step ahead there.
Babikov landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Babikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wayans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Babikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Babikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayans is retaining full guard.
Wayans 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.
Babikov postures up and lands a big shot to Wayans's brow.
Babikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wayans pulls Babikov in to control the position.
Babikov preventing the sweep. #T3#
Wayans has momentary wrist control but Babikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Wayans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babikov is looking to pass into half guard but Wayans pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wayans is in guard.#REVR#
Grigoriy Babikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wayans passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babikov tries to get to full guard but Wayans has control of the leg.
Wayans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Babikov is looking to improve his position.
Wayans slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Babikov won't allow Wayans to pass to mount.
Wayans is keen to just control but Babikov is a slippery customer.
Babikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Babikov 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#
Wayans gets back to full guard.
Babikov preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wayans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babikov.
Babikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayans is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damon Wayans.
I think Wayans 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Wayans! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Babikov shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Babikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Gracie forces Babikov back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Babikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Babikov forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babikov.
Gracie is looking to control Babikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babikov tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is in trouble now - Babikov has advanced to mount!
Babikov cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Babikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Babikov throwing strikes but Gracie recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Gracie tries to roll over but Babikov keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babikov pulls his head out easily.
Babikov is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Babikov with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Babikov is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Babikov working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie tries to control but Babikov wriggling away. #T2#
Babikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Babikov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Babikov is having none of it.
Babikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Babikov regains half guard.
Babikov wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie prevents Babikov from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Babikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Babikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gracie tries to control but Babikov wriggling away.
Babikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Babikov is looking to escape.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Babikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Babikov is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Babikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Babikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Babikov.
We've been informed that Babikov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Babikov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Babikov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Babikov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Babikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie prevents Babikov from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Babikov pushes him off.
Babikov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Babikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Babikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babikov off to one side.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Babikov looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Rio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigoriy Babikov.#TD2#
Babikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grigoriy Babikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Babikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Babikov is proving a slippery customer.
Babikov throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Babikov's guard. Nice move by Gracie!#REVR#
Gracie preventing the sweep. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Babikov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Babikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babikov is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Babikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Babikov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Babikov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracie - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rio Gracie!
Rio Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Magodo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magodo - that will leave a mark!
#TD#
Babikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Babikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Babikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magodo's head.
Babikov preventing the sweep.
Babikov is pushing down on Magodo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magodo is fighting to maintain full guard but Babikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magodo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Babikov is thwarting Magodo's attempts to control the position.
Babikov stops Magodo from getting back to his feet.
Babikov working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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. Babikov connects with a nice short shot to Magodo's temple.
Babikov passes to full mount!
Babikov with good strikes from the mount here!
Magodo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Magodo is rocked!#T1#
Babikov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Magodo is still in real trouble! Can Babikov finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Babikov! Magodo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grigoriy Babikov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Babikov.#TD#
Babikov gets a takedown into half guard.
Siegert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Babikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babikov working over Siegert with some ground and pound. Siegert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Babikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Babikov lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Babikov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babikov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Siegert is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siegert regains half guard.
Siegert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babikov is pressing down on Siegert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siegert is holding on for now. #T1#
Babikov moves into full mount! Siegert won't be happy about that!
Babikov is landing with some decent strikes but Siegert is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Babikov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Siegert covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriy Babikov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Babikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thunderbird has his feet on Babikov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Babikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thunderbird is fending him off so far but Babikov persists. Nope, Thunderbird circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Babikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thunderbird manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thunderbird is wriggling around but Babikov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babikov lands with a punch from half guard.
Babikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babikov is thwarting Thunderbird's attempts to control the position.
Thunderbird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunderbird.
Babikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Babikov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Babikov working over Thunderbird with some ground and pound. Thunderbird looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Babikov lands with a punch from half guard.
Babikov trying to mount his opponent but Thunderbird defends it.
Babikov uses his free foot to push down on Thunderbird's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thunderbird.
Babikov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thunderbird looks a forlorn figure.
Babikov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thunderbird's face.
Thunderbird really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babikov scoring with strikes but Thunderbird is staying in there.
Babikov working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Babikov unloading with bombs!
Babikov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thunderbird's face.
Babikov working Thunderbird over with strikes here. #T2#
Babikov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Babikov dominating with strikes here.
Thunderbird wants to control but Babikov is having none of it.
Babikov 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.
Babikov lands a couple of good shots and Thunderbird has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Babikov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Babikov cracks Thunderbird with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Thunderbird from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#ROC#Thunderbird is rocked!
Thunderbird is trying to remain composed but Babikov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Thunderbird is still in real trouble! Can Babikov finish him?
Thunderbird looks winded!
Babikov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Thunderbird up.
A helpless look comes across Thunderbird 's face. He knows he's trapped as Babikov lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigoriy Babikov! |
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