 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
OFC 358: Scorpion
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Sackrider.
Kralj with a hook.
Kralj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kralj.
Kralj misses with a shot to the body
and Sackrider counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Kralj 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.
Sackrider is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kralj is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Sackrider pushes Kralj off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Sackrider misses.
A swing and a miss from Kralj.
Kralj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomislav Kralj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kralj throws a front kick that sends Sackrider stumbling back into the cage.
Kralj walks into a jab.
Kralj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kralj misses with a kick to the body
and Sackrider counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD2#
Kralj shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kralj was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Kralj prevents Sackrider from escaping the position.
Kralj misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sackrider is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kralj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sackrider tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Sackrider defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kralj.
Sackrider is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kralj is landing with some decent strikes but Sackrider is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Kralj looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kralj landing strikes from the mount.#T2##SUB2#
Kralj has hold of Sackrider's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sackrider manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sackrider is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sackrider is squirming around, avoiding Kralj's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Kralj is working for a guillotine from mount but Sackrider frees his head quite easily.
Sackrider is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB2#
Kralj looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kralj can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sackrider is looking to escape.
Kralj thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sackrider is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Sackrider trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Sackrider bucks up and throws Kralj to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kralj looks to land a left hand but Sackrider moved out of range nicely.
Sackrider moves out of range as Kralj strikes.
Sackrider half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kyle Sackrider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackrider misses with an uppercut.
Kralj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackrider half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Sackrider.
Sackrider really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Kralj changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sackrider looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Kralj tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sackrider is pushing Kralj's head away, looking to escape. Kralj manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Kralj is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sackrider has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackrider is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Sackrider is not content to let Kralj control the position.
Sackrider is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES#
Sackrider bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackrider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kralj doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Kralj shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sackrider's guard.
Sackrider keeping moving, preventing Kralj from controlling successfully.
Kralj is pushing down on Sackrider's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sackrider is fighting to maintain full guard but Kralj has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sackrider is refusing to be controlled, as Kralj sits in half guard.
Sackrider is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomislav Kralj will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kralj tries to bum rush Sackrider with a series of wild strikes but Sackrider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kralj on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sackrider moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sackrider lands with a right hand.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Sackrider.
Kralj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackrider misses with a low kick.
A jab from Sackrider misses.
Kralj avoids the body shot from Sackrider.
Sackrider is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kralj digs a good body shot into Sackrider's ribs.
Sackrider takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kralj tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sackrider defends well and Kralj ends up having to push Sackrider into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sackrider works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Sackrider.
A little feinted left hand from Sackrider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Kralj.
Kralj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackrider.
Sackrider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kraljs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kralj throws a low kick, looking for Sackrider's leg but Sackrider calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Sackrider wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Crunch! Sackrider slams his shin into Kralj's torso.
Sackrider connects with a body shot.
Sackrider takes one to the chin there.
Kralj uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackrider has time to react.
Kyle Sackrider is winning the standup battle so far.
Kralj lands a jab to the head.
Kralj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackrider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kralj takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kralj has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sackrider throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kralj takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kralj lands a jab to the head.
Kralj scores with a hook.
Sackrider connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kralj 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.
Kralj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackrider.
The fighters circling - Sackrider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kralj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Sackrider takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kralj slips under a jab from Sackrider.
Kralj attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kralj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackrider. Sackrider obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackrider tries to work over Kralj's front leg with a kick but Kralj checks it.
Nice shot by Kralj.
Kralj missing with a left hand there. Sackrider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackrider lands a really nice looking cross but Kralj seems unphased.
Kralj connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kralj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kralj looks to land a combination but Sackrider avoids it well.
Sackrider feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackrider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackrider feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kralj's calf.
A left lands for Sackrider.
Sackrider connects with a body shot.
Sackrider blocks a jab.
Sackrider checks a low kick from Kralj.#T3#
Sackrider defending well as Kralj loads up on a big left hand.
Sackrider connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sackrider but Sackrider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sackrider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kralj manages to avoid it.
Kralj scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kralj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackrider tests Kralj's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Kralj is rocked!
Kralj fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackrider.#TD2#
Kralj closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kralj lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Sackrider uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Kralj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackrider's calf.
Kralj throws a lazy right hand but Sackrider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Sackrider staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Sackrider.
Kralj throws a body punch but Sackrider moves out of range.
Sackrider ducks under a wild hook from Kralj.
Kralj is looking to land body kicks.
Kralj cracks Sackrider with a good jab.
Sackrider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kralj moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kralj takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackrider checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackrider throwing a counter right hand but Kralj manages to avoid it.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Sackrider.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kralj darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackrider throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Kralj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackrider connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackrider tries to move into range but Kralj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackrider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Kralj tries to counter it with a takedown but Sackrider pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Sackrider will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sackrider misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kralj misses with a straight right.
Sackrider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kralj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sackrider scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kralj in his tracks.
Sackrider scores with a jab to the body.
Sackrider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kralj changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sackrider takes a swing at Kralj's ribcage but misses.
Sackrider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kralj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kralj lands with an overhand left.
Kralj lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sackrider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackrider throws an overhand right that lands on Kralj's shoulder, as Kralj tries to avoid the shot.
Sackrider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kralj scores with a hook to the body. Sackrider takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Sackrider.
Kralj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackrider moves away.#T1#
Sackrider misses with a low kick.
Sackrider throws a looping overhand right but Kralj ducks down to avoid it.
Sackrider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Kralj misses.
Kralj throws a jab when Sackrider was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Sackrider throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Kralj throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sackrider tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kralj is in Sackrider's guard.
Kralj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kralj won't allow Sackrider to get back to his feet.
Kralj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kralj wants to control from the top but Sackrider keeps moving.
Sackrider wants to stand and escape but Kralj is having none of it. #ES#
Sackrider pushes Kralj off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Kralj swinging wildly here.
It appears Sackrider was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kralj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackrider.
Kralj changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Sackrider.
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!
Sackrider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kralj was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackrider.
Kralj lands a nice hook to Sackrider's body. Sackrider takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Sackrider misses.
Sackrider scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Sackrider gets caught napping as Kralj dives in and scores a takedown. Sackrider manages to retain guard.#ES#
Sackrider uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kralj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackrider connects with a leg kick. Kralj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Sackrider there.
Kralj checks a leg kick.
Sackrider's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kralj under the eye.#T3#
Sackrider misses with a straight left.
Sackrider misses with an uppercut. Kralj saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackrider. Kralj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Sackrider.
A bone on bone clash there as Kralj blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kralj darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackrider moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackrider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackrider lands a jab to the nose.
Sackrider's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackrider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Sackrider gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tomislav Kralj has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sackrider wants to stand up but Kralj is controlling him.
Kralj trying to control but Sackrider is working from the bottom. #ES#
Sackrider pushes Kralj off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackrider takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackrider loads up on a big right hand but Kralj slips the punch.
Sackrider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD2#
Kralj gets the takedown into side control.
Sackrider tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sackrider really wants to buck Kralj off and get back to his feet.
Kralj fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sackrider is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #ES#
Sackrider somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Sackrider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackrider throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackrider's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kralj avoids the body shot from Sackrider.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sackrider enables Kralj to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sackrider manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kralj prevents Sackrider from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Sackrider showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sackrider 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Sackrider!
Kyle Sackrider seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tomislav Kralj (ranked 2897 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hughtavious Mingo (ranked 1700 p4p, 249 weight class). Kralj comes to the cage accompanied by Dolazak Hrvata. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tomislav Kralj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hughtavious Mingo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Mingo. No joy for Kralj on that attempt.
Kralj moves into the clinch successfully.
Mingo has Kralj pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kralj manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mingo can't get the takedown.
Kralj changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mingo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kralj clinches.
Kralj looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomislav Kralj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kralj stops a takedown attempt from Mingo.
Mingo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kralj (0) vs (2) Mingo
Kralj looking for a sweep. Not yet Kralj, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kralj is trying to control the position but Mingo postures up.
Mingo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kralj's guard.
Mingo is looking to take a break and control but Kralj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingo controlling the action here.
Mingo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mingo is just content to waste time from the top position. Kralj takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kralj is pulling down on Mingo's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingo trying to control but Kralj is working from the bottom.
Mingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kralj is keeping the position for now.
Mingo wants to control from the top but Kralj keeps moving.
Mingo wants to pass the guard but Kralj is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mingo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kralj pulls Mingo in close to his closed guard and prevents Mingo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kralj is keeping the position for now.
Kralj looking for a sweep. Not yet Kralj, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mingo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kralj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kralj keeping full guard, as Mingo tries to pass.
Mingo is looking to advance position but Kralj has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kralj (4) vs (2) Mingo
Mingo is working to get back to half guard.
Mingo tries to hold on but Kralj postures up.
Mingo is squirming around, avoiding Kralj's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kralj swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mingo is now in Kralj's guard. A big mistake from Kralj there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kralj (4) vs (4) Mingo
Mingo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kralj looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kralj looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kralj! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kralj (8) vs (4) Mingo
Mingo tries to buck Kralj off but Kralj is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kralj wants to take a breather but Mingo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kralj.
Kralj looking to improve position, pressing down on Mingo's thigh with his hand. Mingo seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kralj paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kralj's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mingo picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hughtavious Mingo!
After the fight, Hughtavious Mingo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
|
|
|
Event:
AD513
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Maellard stuffs the takedown.
Maellard misses with an uppercut.
Kralj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maellard. That's going to slow Kralj down. #TD2#
Kralj closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kralj trying to control the position but Maellard is working away.
Maellard is looking for a sweep.
Kralj working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kralj lands a nice forearm strike.
Kralj wants to control but Maellard is keeping him busy.
Kralj taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!
Maellard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kralj off and has taken his back!#T1#
Maellard throwing sloppy strikes.
Maellard is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Maellard misses with punches from the back.
Kralj trying to control the hands but Maellard breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Kralj right now.
#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.
Maellard controlling well, preventing Kralj from escaping the position.
Maellard controls the position.
Maellard controlling well, preventing Kralj from escaping the position.
#T3#
Good control from Maellard.
Maellard is hanging on to Kralj's back as he tries to escape.
Maellard controlling the position well here. Kralj rolled but Maellard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kralj rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maellard trying to pass the guard but Kralj defending well.
Kralj is trying to get back to full guard.
Maellard wants to free his trapped foot but Kralj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maellard is keen to just control but Kralj is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Maellard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kralj tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maellard defends well and Kralj ends up having to push Maellard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maellard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kralj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as Maellard blocks the low kick.
Maellard throws a lazy right hand but Kralj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maellard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kralj can do to turn this around?
Kralj lands with a cross.
Kralj shoots in and drives through. Maellard sprawls well.
Maellard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maellard. That's going to slow Kralj down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maellard.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maellard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maellard misses with a straight right.
Maellard lands with a nice body punch.
Maellard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kralj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maellard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kralj is out of range.
Maellard lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maellard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kraljs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kralj lands a nice hook to Maellard's body. Maellard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kralj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maellard can pounce on him.
Kralj misses with a looping right.
Maellard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maellard misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maellard.
Kralj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maellard. Maellard obviously looking to wear him down.
Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kralj.
Maellard blocks a leg kick.
Kralj checks a low kick from Maellard.
Maellard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kralj misses the jab.
Maellard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maellard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kralj's calf.
Pops Maellard is winning the standup battle so far.
Maellard moves out of range as Kralj strikes.
Kralj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maellard misses with a body shot.
Maellard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maellard looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralj is just out of range.
Kralj drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maellard defends it well.
Kralj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kralj 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.
Maellard moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kralj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kralj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kralj checks the leg kick.
Maellard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Maellard gets caught napping as Kralj dives in and scores a takedown. Maellard manages to retain guard.
Kralj trying to control but Maellard is working from the bottom.
Maellard keeping full guard, as Kralj tries to pass.
Maellard wants to sweep but no luck.
Maellard is trying to control the position but Kralj postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kralj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kralj trying to control the position from guard on top but Maellard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maellard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kralj's guard. #REVR#
Kralj tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Maellard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kralj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maellard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maellard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maellard happy to just control the position for now.
Kralj wants to control but Maellard postures up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kralj manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kralj is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maellard wants to hold on but Kralj pushes him away.
Maellard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maellard is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pops Maellard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kralj attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kralj scores with a jab to the head.
Maellard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kralj fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Maellard misses its intended target.
Kralj fails to land the takedown.
Maellard misses the jab.
Maellard misses with a straight right.
Maellard misses with a wild body shot.
Kralj wants to counter the offense by Maellard and move into the clinch position.
Maellard throws a jab when Kralj was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maellard slips under a jab from Kralj.
Kralj throws the left hand but Maellard avoids the punch easily.
Kralj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maellard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Maellard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kralj throws a body shot but no joy.
Maellard fails to land with a series of punches.
Kralj tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maellard lands a head kick!
Kralj throws out a loose jab but Maellard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Maellard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maellard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Kralj as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kralj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maellard throws a chopping leg kick but Kralj manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kralj misses with a hook. Maellard ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Maellard misses #TD2#
and Kralj counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kralj is looking to take a break and control but Maellard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kralj perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maellard is refusing to be controlled, as Kralj sits in half guard.
Maellard wants to improve his position but Kralj is controlling well.
Maellard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maellard.
Kralj trying to control but Maellard is working from the bottom. #T2#
Maellard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kralj is one step ahead there.
Maellard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kralj controls the pace.
Kralj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kralj is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maellard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maellard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kralj lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kralj throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Kralj trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maellard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kralj pulls Maellard in close to prevent any damage.
Maellard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kralj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maellard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kralj wants to sweep but no luck.
Tomislav Kralj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maellard wants to control from the top but Kralj keeps moving.
Maellard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maellard controlling from the top position.
Kralj trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maellard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kralj. Kralj circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Pops Maellard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maellard, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pops Maellard!
Pops Maellard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AD510
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz slips under a jab from Kralj.
Kralj moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kralj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Kralj throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kralj lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Kralj.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kralj lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kralj displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kralj misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kralj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kralj thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kralj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kralj paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Kralj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kralj lands a jab-cross combination.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Kralj moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Nice body kick from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kralj misses with a straight right.
Kralj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Kralj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Kralj avoided it.#T2#
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kralj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kralj scores with a nice head shot.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kralj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Kralj goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Arjen Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Kralj.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kralj manages to avoid it.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kralj scores with a nice head shot.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kralj wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Kralj throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kralj.
#TD2#
Kralj scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diaz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Kralj misses with a punch to the head.
Kralj is looking to control Diaz but Diaz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kralj avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Kralj working for the choke.
Diaz breaks Kralj's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Kralj keeps moving.
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.
Kralj is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kralj controlling Diaz's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomislav Kralj will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kralj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kralj uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kralj or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Kralj.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Kralj shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kralj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kralj lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diaz takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kralj.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Kralj scores with a jab to the head.
Kralj misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arjen Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Kralj.
Kralj connects with a jab.
Kralj misses with a straight left.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Tomislav Kralj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kralj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kralj.
Kralj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kralj keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Kralj missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kralj throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kralj.
Kralj scores with a spinning back kick!
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Kralj sees coming a mile off.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kralj.
Kralj misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Kralj.
Kralj connects with a crisp jab.
Arjen Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kralj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kralj turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kralj scores with a body shot.
Kralj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Diaz with a hook.
A punch combination from Kralj misses.
Kralj checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Kralj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralj is just out of range.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kralj can pounce on him.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kralj.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Kralj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kralj feints the counter takedown.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kralj scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kralj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kralj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Kralj blocks the low kick.
Kralj lands a slapping body shot.
A solid body kick from Diaz.
Kralj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kralj.
Kralj throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kralj's knee momentarily.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Kralj.
A good leg kick by Kralj.
Kralj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kralj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Kralj looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislav Kralj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kralj connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kralj misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Kralj.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Kralj moves away and avoids it.
Kralj throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a hook.
A low kick from Kralj misses
and Diaz counters with a two punch combo.
Diaz scores with a push kick.
Kralj throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kralj.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Kralj catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Kralj throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Kralj fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Kralj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
A big right from Kralj misses.
A combination from Kralj does no damage.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Kralj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Kralj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Kralj.
Kralj lands a nice shot to the body.
Kralj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kralj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Kralj fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arjen Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Kralj.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kralj throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kralj lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Kralj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kralj misses with a hook.
Kralj takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Kralj is rocked!#TD2#
Kralj scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.#ES#
Diaz pushes Kralj off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kralj.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kralj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Kralj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kralj's elbow. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Kralj wants a takedown.
Arjen Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Kralj.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kralj blocks an uppercut.
Kralj working aggressively here.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Kralj.
Diaz digs a right hand into Kralj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kralj's gas tank.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz digs a right hand into Kralj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kralj's gas tank. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Kralj circles away.
Tomislav Kralj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Tomislav Kralj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Kralj moved out of range.
Kralj with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kralj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kralj moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Kralj.
Kralj moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Kralj moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Kralj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kralj takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Diaz cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arjen Diaz!
After winning the bout, Arjen Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AD505
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Lancaster lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Kralj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kralj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Kralj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kralj trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kralj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kralj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster pulls Kralj in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kralj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kralj with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kralj 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.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Kralj slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lancaster seems keen to control Kralj's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kralj advances to half guard.
Kralj thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancaster's head.
Kralj wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Kralj prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kralj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kralj's back!
Lancaster struggling to land strikes to the head as Kralj covers up.
Kralj is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Lancaster is working the ground and pound. Can Kralj escape?
Lancaster looking to hold on to the position here but Kralj rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Kralj has wrist control.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kralj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Kralj has wrist control.
Kralj seems keen to control Lancaster's posture.
Kralj keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster distracts Kralj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lancaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lancaster cracks Kralj with a solid left hand.#T3#
Kralj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lancaster throws a strike but Kralj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kralj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster is pulling down on Kralj's head to control his posture.
Kralj looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lancaster controls Kralj momentarily but Kralj frees himself.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kralj from controlling successfully.
Kralj is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kralj preventing the sweep.
Kralj won't allow Lancaster to get back to his feet. #T4#
Kralj is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancaster has wrist control.
Kralj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kralj wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Kralj trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Kralj postures up.
Kralj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Kralj wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kralj from controlling successfully.
Lancaster wants to stand but Kralj is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kralj lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomislav Kralj will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kralj was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Some wild striking there from Kralj.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Kralj.
Lancaster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kralj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Kralj.
Kralj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lancaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kralj somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Kralj shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.
Kralj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Lancaster. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Kralj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Kralj changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kralj pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Kralj fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lancaster sprawls well initially but Kralj persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kralj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kralj scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kralj trying to control from half guard but Lancaster is working away.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Kralj has control of the leg.
Kralj is keen to just control but Lancaster is a slippery customer.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
Lancaster is controlling Kralj's trapped leg to prevent Kralj from advancing to side control.
Kralj prevents Lancaster from standing back up.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Kralj missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lancaster controlling the position well. #T2#
Lancaster tries to kick Kralj off but Kralj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Kralj has control of the leg.
Lancaster manages to get to full guard.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kralj is one step ahead there.
Kralj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kralj's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kralj seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lancaster for as long as he can get away with.
Tomislav Kralj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kralj trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Kralj is working Lancaster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Kralj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lancaster wants to stand and escape but Kralj is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kralj half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tomislav Kralj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kralj throws a push kick but Lancaster slaps the foot to one side.
Kralj lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lancaster backs up against the cage.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Tomislav Kralj is winning the standup battle so far.
Kralj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Kralj throws a one two combo.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Kralj scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4##TD#
Kralj scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Kralj advances nicely into full mount.
Kralj looking to finish Lancaster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lancaster!
Kralj controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Kralj looking for a guillotine from mount but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lancaster working to try and regain half guard.
Lancaster gets back to half guard.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Kralj has control of the leg.
Kralj wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kralj seems to be working for a kimura but Lancaster defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kralj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lancaster has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislav Kralj dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kralj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lancaster as he avoids it easily.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Kralj tries to land a leg kick but Lancaster saw it coming and moves away.
Lancaster lands a leg kick that knocks Kralj off balance momentarily.
Kralj lands a jab to Lancaster's midsection.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kralj. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Kralj drives through with a takedown into Lancaster's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster wants to stand and escape but Kralj is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kralj's guard. #REVB##T1#
Lancaster trying to control but Kralj is working from the bottom.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kralj holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Kralj keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lancaster looking to sit in guard and control but Kralj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lancaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kralj wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Kralj trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Kralj is really struggling to control Lancaster but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kralj preventing the sweep.
Kralj scoring with some ground and pound.
Lancaster 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##T3#
Lancaster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kralj moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lancaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tomislav Kralj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kralj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster throws a strike but Kralj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kralj trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lancaster wants to stand up but Kralj is controlling him.
Kralj is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Kralj is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Troy Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster 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#
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
Kralj blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kralj to regain 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 Tomislav Kralj.
Well Kralj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomislav Kralj!
Post fight, Tomislav Kralj stared into the camera and said 'Jel bilo dobro?!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AD502
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Kralj slips under a jab from Glass.
Kralj moves forwards but Glass connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Glass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kralj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glass tries to work over Kralj's front leg with a kick but Kralj checks it.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown but Glass shows good takedown defense.
Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kralj.
Kralj is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Glass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Kralj drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Glass wants to get back to his feet but Kralj is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kralj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glass is keeping the position for now.
Glass is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kralj slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Glass wants to stand and escape but Kralj is having none of it.
Kralj trying to control the position from guard on top but Glass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Glass manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kralj.
Kralj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kralj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glass scores with a shot to the side of Kralj's head.
Glass has a couple of punches blocked by Kralj.
Glass is working Kralj over against the cage.
Glass tries to work over Kralj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glass throws a punch but it's blocked by Kralj.
Glass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kralj looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glass.
Glass tries a knee to the head but Kralj blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glass. #T2#
Glass misses with the head strike.
Glass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kralj backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kralj is working for takedown but Glass is calmly controlling the position for now.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Kralj.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Kralj avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Glass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kralj slowing the pace effectively.
Kralj can't find room to land a body shot as Glass controls the action.
Glass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glass blocks a body shot from Kralj.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Glass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glass is pressed up against the cage. Kralj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Glass down to the mat. Glass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kralj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kralj tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Glass defends well and Kralj ends up having to push Glass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kralj scores with the left hand. Glass knows he should have avoided that one.
Glass dips to his left and cracks Kralj with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kralj misses with the combination.
Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kralj throws out the jab.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Kralj uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Glass scores with the left hand. Kralj knows he should have avoided that one.
Kralj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glass misses with a low kick.
And Kralj tries to counter it with a takedown but Glass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
Kralj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Kralj misses with a wild combination.
Glass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glass.
Kralj throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
Glass throws a leg kick but Kralj sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Glass connects with a leg kick. Kralj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Glass lands with a straight right. Kralj didn't see that one coming.
Kralj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kralj walks into a straight right hand from Glass.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kralj was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass misses the jab.
Kralj with the counter takedown but Glass avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kralj lets loose with a powerful body kick. Glass will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kralj throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it.
Glass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kralj swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Kralj misses with an uppercut.
Kralj scores with a hook to the body. Glass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glass takes a swing at Kralj's ribcage but misses.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glass as he avoids it easily.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Kralj misses.
Glass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kralj misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Kralj.
Kralj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glass finds it's way round the side to connect with Kralj's head.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Kralj fails with a takedown attempt.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Kralj slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Kralj.
Glass checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kralj closes the distance and clinches up with Glass, looking for a takedown. Kralj pushes Glass against the cage but Glass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kralj.
Glass scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Glass dominated that round.
That's time! Glass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kralj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kralj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glass.
Kralj throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
Glass looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Glass throws a leg kick which misses Kralj's front leg but catches the back leg as Kralj tries to avoid it.
Glass slips a straight right by Kralj.
Kralj throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it.
Kralj throws a leg kick which misses Glass's front leg but catches the back leg as Glass tries to avoid it.
Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kralj can do to turn this around?
Kralj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kralj misses with a straight left.
Kralj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass scores with a hook.#TD2#
Kralj scores with a takedown into Glass's guard.#ES#
Glass pushes Kralj off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kralj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glass throws a leg kick but Kralj sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kralj drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glass defends it well.
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kralj.
Kralj moves out of range of the leg kick from Glass.
Kralj avoids the body shot from Glass.
Kralj connects with an inside leg kick.
Kralj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab. #T1#
Kralj throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glass sprawls well. Glass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kralj gets slowly back to his feet.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Kralj misses with a looping right.
Kralj throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kralj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Kralj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glass tries to avoid it but Kralj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glass to the ground. Glass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kralj throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Kralj.
Glass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kralj lands a really nice looking cross but Glass seems unphased.
Glass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glass is looking to slow Kralj down with leg kicks.
Kralj misses with a looping left.
Kralj misses with a wild body shot.
Kralj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glass lands a glancing blow to the side of Kralj's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glass.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kralj.
Glass lands a two punch combo.
Kralj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kralj goes for a double leg but Glass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glass continues to drive forward.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Kralj.
Glass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kralj's sensitive parts.
Glass works the jab nicely.
Glass takes a swing at Kralj's ribcage but misses.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Kralj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kralj is looking to land body kicks.
Glass half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kralj throws a hook but Glass blocks it.
Kralj tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Glass defends well and Kralj ends up having to push Glass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Glass leaves Kralj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Glass misses the target.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Kralj slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kralj misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kralj misses the target.
Kralj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glass cracks Kralj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Glass tries to work over Kralj's front leg with a kick but Kralj checks it.
Glass lands with a straight right. Kralj didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glass.
Kralj slips a straight right by Glass.
A little jabbing left from Kralj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kralj was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Glass misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Kralj checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Kralj tries to counter it with a takedown but Glass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kralj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Glass misses.
Kralj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kralj checks the leg kick.
Kralj misses with a straight left.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kralj throws out the jab.
Glass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Glass takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Glass.
Kralj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.
Kralj throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Kralj misses with an uppercut.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kralj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Glass checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good shot there by Glass.#TD2#
Glass gets caught napping as Kralj dives in and scores a takedown. Glass manages to retain guard.
Kralj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glass is looking to stand up but Kralj isn't so interested in that idea.
Kralj sitting in guard here, content to control.
Glass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Glass trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Glass dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kralj looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Kralj moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Kralj throws a good cross that connects.
Glass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kralj doesn't seem bothered though.
Kralj connects with a solid leg kick.
Glass misses with a low kick.
That kick from Glass tenderised Kralj's leg. Kralj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kralj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glass.
Glass throws an overhand right that lands on Kralj's shoulder, as Kralj tries to avoid the shot.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kralj slips a jab from Glass.
Glass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Kralj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kralj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kralj lands a jab to Glass's midsection.
Kralj darts in looking for a takedown but Glass gets double underhooks and turns Kralj into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kralj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kralj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kralj looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range. #T1#
Glass looks to land a right hand but Kralj moved out of range.
Glass misses with a looping left.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kralj is out of range.
Kralj tries to counter by closing the distance.
Glass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kralj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kralj darts in looking for a takedown but Glass gets double underhooks and turns Kralj into the cage.
Glass looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Glass scores with a body shot.
Glass connects with the punch.
Glass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kralj throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
Glass scores with a punch to the head.
Glass sizes up Kralj with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kralj connects with a jab.
Kralj throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
Glass connects with an inside leg kick.
Kralj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kralj throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kralj works Glass's body with a nice hook.
Kralj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Kralj throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
Kralj buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kralj.
Kralj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kralj.
Kralj takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kralj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kralj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Kralj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Glass motions for Kralj to come forward. Glass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kralj darts in looking for a takedown but Glass gets double underhooks and turns Kralj into the cage.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Kralj.
Kralj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kralj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kralj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kralj was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Kralj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Glass tenderised Kralj's leg. Kralj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glass throws a jab when Kralj was well out of range.
Glass slips under a jab.#T3#
Glass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kralj misses the jab.
Glass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glass throws a low kick, looking for Kralj's leg but Kralj calmly moves out of range.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kralj.
It looked like Glass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kralj misses with a hook. Glass ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glass.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Kralj is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kralj.
A leg kick checked by Kralj.
Kralj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kralj throws a leg kick that misses.
Kralj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tomislav Kralj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Glass works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass slips under a jab from Kralj.
A jab from Glass finds it's way through Kralj's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Kralj misses.
Kralj moves away from the strike by Glass.
Glass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kralj throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kralj connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Glass's hands.
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kralj misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glass.
Glass lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kralj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kralj throws a solid leg kick but Glass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kralj.
Glass lands with a nice body punch.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralj is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Glass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glass has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Glass!
A victorious Desmond Glass thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tomislav Kralj spoke after the fight, saying 'Jebiga..'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
AD497: The Last Emperor
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Kralj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
An attempted straight right counter from Glass misses the target.
Glass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kralj is out of range and Glass settles back down.
Glass works the jab nicely.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Kralj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kralj misses with a lunging right hand
and Glass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glass thows a body kick. Kralj tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Glass blocks the leg kick.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kralj.
Kralj throws a shot from downtown. Glass moves away and avoids it.
Kralj misses the shot to the body.
Kralj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Glass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glass throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kralj throws a series of strikes that have Glass backpedaling.
Glass throws out a leg kick but Kralj moves out of range and Glass only half commits.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kralj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kralj. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kralj catches Glass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Glass.
Glass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kralj moves out of range of the leg kick from Glass.#T1#
Kralj on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kralj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kralj throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Kralj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kralj lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kralj.
Kralj fails with a takedown attempt.
Glass throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kralj to counter with a crisp jab.
Glass throws a push kick but Kralj slaps the foot to one side.
Glass with a jab.
Glass takes a swing at Kralj's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Glass.
Kralj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glass doesn't seem bothered though.
Kralj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kralj moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good exchange - Glass coming out on top.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Glass walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kralj checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kralj. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kralj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kralj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kralj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
The fighters circling - Kralj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glass throws a lazy right hand but Kralj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kralj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glass throws the left hand but Kralj avoids the punch easily.
Glass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kralj feints the counter takedown.
Glass misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kralj feints the counter takedown.
Glass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glass looks to land a left hand but Kralj moved out of range nicely.
Kralj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glass takes a swing at Kralj's ribcage but misses.
Glass throws a lazy right hand but Kralj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kralj moves forwards but Glass connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kralj throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glass.
Kralj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glass swivels and escapes.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Kralj.
Kralj lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Glass misses with a leg kick.
Glass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kralj takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Glass throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Kralj counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kralj is trying to control. Glass wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Glass is trying to get back to full guard.
Kralj is just content to waste time from the top position. Glass takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kralj sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Glass.
Kralj with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Glass is looking to stand up but Kralj isn't so interested in that idea.
Kralj trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Glass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kralj controls the pace.
Glass has Kralj pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kralj with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kralj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Glass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kralj controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Glass takes a swing at Kralj's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Glass misses.
Kralj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glass rather than just go for the knockout.
Glass tries to move into range but Kralj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kralj fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kralj listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralj is just out of range.
Glass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kralj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kralj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glass is able to avoid easily.
Crunch! Kralj slams his shin into Glass's torso.
Glass looks to land a combination but Kralj avoids it well.
Kralj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kralj avoids a kick to the body.
Kralj fails to land with a series of punches.
Kralj lands a body shot.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Kralj digs a good body shot into Glass's ribs.
Kralj looks for a takedown but Glass sprawls well.
Kralj slips a straight right by Glass.
Kralj shoots in for a double leg but Glass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Glass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kralj takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Glass checks a low kick from Kralj.
Glass throws a body punch but Kralj moves out of range.
Glass swings for the body but Kralj moves out of range.
And Kralj tries to counter it with a takedown but Glass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kralj throws a jab but it's blocked by Glass.
Glass half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kralj will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kralj.
Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glass is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target.
Glass sets himself, and Kralj steps forward looking for the clinch! Glass avoids it this time.
Kralj throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it.
Kralj slips a straight right by Glass.
The crowd cheers as Glass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kralj doesn't seem phased though.
Kralj scores with a jab to the body.
Kralj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kralj.
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kralj moves out of range of the body kick from Glass.
Glass misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kralj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Kralj throws a low kick, looking for Glass's leg but Glass calmly moves out of range.
Glass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kralj.
Glass lands a right hook to the body.
Kralj misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kralj or perhaps it was just good defense by Glass, which made it look bad.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Kralj.
Glass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kralj.
A big right from Glass misses.
Kralj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glass at a distance.
Kralj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Glass checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Glass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glass. That's going to slow Kralj down.
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kralj is looking to slow Glass down with leg kicks.
Kralj walks into a jab.
That kick from Glass tenderised Kralj's leg. Kralj is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Glass tests Kralj's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Kralj is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Glass's half guard.
Kralj works his way into side control.
Glass is trying to get back to half guard.
Kralj tries to advance to mount but Glass denies him.
Glass struggling a bit here.
Kralj is looking to take a break and control but Glass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Kralj throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kralj looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Glass is avoiding damage well.
Glass is looking for a sweep.
Kralj wants to take a breather but Glass manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kralj.
Kralj is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomislav Kralj will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kralj.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kralj moves away.#TD2#
Kralj closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Glass quickly recovers to half guard.
Glass taking some punishment here, with Kralj in his half guard.
Kralj looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kralj wants to take a breather but Glass is having none of it.
Kralj wants to pass the guard but Glass is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass wants to get back to his feet.
Glass wants to control but Kralj is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kralj is keen to just control but Glass is a slippery customer.
Kralj scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kralj is looking to take a break and control but Glass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kralj missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Kralj trying to control the action but Glass is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kralj is looking for a kimura here.
Glass is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kralj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Glass sees it coming and defends easily.
Kralj is trying to control. Glass wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Glass tries to roll over but Kralj keeps him under control.
Kralj wants to pass the guard but Glass is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kralj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Glass is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kralj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Glass avoids the body shot from Kralj.
An attempted straight right counter from Glass misses the target.
Glass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Glass lands a slapping body shot.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kralj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glass tries to land a front kick but Kralj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glass tries a low kick but Kralj avoids it.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralj is just out of range.
Kralj drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Glass defends it well.
Kralj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Kralj is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kralj clobbers Glass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Glass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kralj can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Kralj misses its intended target. #T3#
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kralj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass throws a body kick that misses.
Kralj takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick lands from Glass.
Glass misses with a straight right.
Kralj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kralj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glass.
Kralj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralj is just out of range.
Kralj dips to his left and cracks Glass with an uppercut!
Kralj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kralj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glass lands a jab to the head.
Glass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kralj has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kralj throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Glass misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target. #T4#
Glass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Kralj shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kralj was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Kralj is trying to get an arm triangle but Glass is defending well.
Kralj wants to control but Glass is keeping him busy.
Glass dodges the ground and pound from Kralj.
Kralj trying to control the action but Glass is working from the bottom.
Kralj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kralj working away.
Kralj takes a little break here. Glass wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Glass wants to get back to his feet but Kralj drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomislav Kralj.
I think Kralj 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
|
|
|
|
Event:
C29: Sanada vs Gracie
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kralj.
Lokren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Kralj is out of range.
Kralj changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Lokren.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target. #CL#
Kralj closes the distance and pushes Lokren back into the cage.
Kralj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Lokren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kralj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lokren.
Lokren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lokren throws a hook but Kralj avoids it easily.
Kralj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tomislav Kralj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Kralj.
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!
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##CL#
Kralj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Kralj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kralj effectively controlling the action here.
Kralj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kralj throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kralj tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kralj fails to land.
Kralj lands with a short shot to the head.
Kralj leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kralj throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren. #T2#
Kralj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lokren told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kralj slowing the pace effectively.
Lokren is looking to break free of the clinch but Kralj has double underhooks.
Kralj can't find room to land a body shot as Lokren controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kralj.
Kralj stalling.
Kralj tries to throw a body punch but Lokren avoids it by throwing Kralj back against the cage.
Kralj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kralj has Lokren pressed against the cage, preventing Lokren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lokren blocks a body shot from Kralj.
A short left from Kralj. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kralj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokren manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kralj connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Lokren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lokren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kralj's hands.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kralj fails to land the takedown.
Kralj misses with a double jab.
Lokren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kralj is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Kralj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lokren lands the left hand.
Lokren throws a hook but Kralj avoids it easily.
A jab from Lokren finds it's way through Kralj's defenses.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kralj throws a series of punches but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Kralj missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
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!
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralj is just out of range.
Kralj feinted with a counter takedown.
Kralj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kralj half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kralj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Kralj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kralj ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Kralj scores with a shot to the body.
Kralj is looking to wear down Lokren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lokren misses the jab.
Kralj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lokren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kralj.
Kralj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kralj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lokren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kralj.
Kralj changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kralj misses with a two punch combination.
Kralj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Kralj moved out of range nicely.
Kralj swings for the body but Lokren moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislav Kralj dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lokren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kralj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Kralj throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lokren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kralj is in Lokren's guard.
Kralj pushes down on Lokren's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kralj is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lokren wants to improve his position but Kralj is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kralj is trying to control the action in half guard but Lokren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kralj is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Kralj is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kralj slips a nice elbow through Lokren's hands, connecting with Lokren's forehead.
Lokren taking some punishment here, with Kralj in his half guard.
Lokren keeping hold of Kralj's head, controlling as best he can.
Kralj misses with a head shot. Lokren uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kralj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Kralj trying to control the position from guard on top but Lokren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kralj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lokren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lokren can't keep his opponent in guard - Kralj advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kralj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Kralj wants to work for an arm triangle but Lokren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kralj is trying to control the action in half guard but Lokren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kralj throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lokren to regain full guard.
Lokren keeping moving, preventing Kralj from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kralj 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.
Kralj sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lokren's guard.
Kralj performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kralj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lokren sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kralj is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lokren defends it well.
Kralj is taking a breather. Lokren says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kralj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lokren tries to kick Kralj off but Kralj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kralj seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kralj swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kralj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kralj staying out of range there.
Kralj misses the shot to the body.
Lokren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kralj throws a series of punches but Lokren avoids them all with ease.
Kralj tries to clinch but Lokren moves out of range.
Lokren misses with a straight right.
Kralj pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lokren back to the cage. Kralj follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislav Kralj dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lokren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kralj.
Kralj throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lokren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokren throws a body punch but Kralj moves out of range.
Kralj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokren was well out of range. Poor timing from Kralj.
Lokren blocks a jab.
Kralj lands a two punch combo.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Kralj looks to land a combination. Lokren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Kralj ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kralj digs a good body shot into Lokren's ribs.
Kralj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kralj tries to land a leg kick but Lokren saw it coming and moves away.
Kralj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lokren's head.
Lokren throws the left hand but Kralj avoids the punch easily.
Kralj throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Kralj lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lokren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kralj turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kralj scores with a jab to the body.
Lokren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Lokren throws a hook but Kralj blocks it.
Kralj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Kralj looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
Lokren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kralj with a body shot.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kralj.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kralj moves away.
Lokren looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralj is just out of range.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Kralj moved out of range nicely.
Kralj appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kralj scores with a shot to the body.
Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kralj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Lokren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lokren missing with a left hand there. Kralj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kralj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kralj with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kralj was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokren.
Kralj attempts a counter takedown but Lokren avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Kralj shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kralj showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Lokren manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kralj lands with a nice body punch.
Kralj shoots in and drives through. Lokren sprawls well.
Lokren scores with a shot to the body.
Kralj moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Tomislav Kralj is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kralj finds it's way round the side to connect with Lokren's head. #T3##CL#
Lokren tries to keep at a distance but Kralj has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kralj swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kralj fails to land.
Kralj effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Kralj.
A right hand to the body from Kralj.
Kralj tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Tomislav Kralj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lokren is trying to break the clinch but Kralj has him pressed against the cage.
Lokren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kralj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokren backwards. #T4#
Kralj misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lokren manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Kralj.
Kralj gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lokren.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kralj.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kralj defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Kralj doesn't manage to clinch there - Lokren circles away.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kralj.
Lokren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lokren scores with a hook.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Kralj.
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 Tomislav Kralj.
Well Kralj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomislav Kralj!
In his post fight interview, Tomislav Kralj gave a big smile as he said 'It was awesome fight here in Combate Rio,thanks Amsterdam for great support,idemo Hrvatska!!!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
C24: Baker vs Mac Airt
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nada was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates wants to clinch.
Nada connects with a single shot there.
Nada throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Nada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bates.
Bates finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bates misses with a straight right.
Nada misses with a wild combination.
Nada throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Bates wants to counter with a clinch but Nada pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nada's guard.
Bates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nada pulls Bates in close to his closed guard and prevents Bates from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Nada is retaining full guard.
Nada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather.
Bates seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nada 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.
Nada controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Nada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Nada misses its intended target.
Nada throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Bates throws a low kick but Nada moves out of range easily.
Nada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates moves forwards but Nada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bates moves out of range as Nada strikes.
Nada misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bates lands with a good body shot.
Nada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Nada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bates staying out of range there.#T3#
Bates lands a glancing blow to the side of Nada's head.
Bates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nada throws a big shot that misses.
Bates lands the left hand.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nada misses the jab.
Nada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Bates there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Nada misses.
Nada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bates has picked Nada up - he's going for a ride! Bates dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nada tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Nada is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Bates throwing shots but Nada is blocking nicely.
Nada manages to get to full guard.
Nada wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Nada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nada keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bates tries to clinch but Nada is having none of it.
Nada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nada is looking to counter punch.
Bates slips under a jab from Nada.
Nada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bates circles away.
Bates scores with the left hand. Nada knows he should have avoided that one.
Bates tries to land a front kick but Nada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Nada misses.
Nada checks a leg kick nicely.
Nada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nada.
Bates slips under a jab.
Frank Nada is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates scores with a body shot.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nada was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Nada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Bates gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nada throws a head punch that misses.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
Nada working aggressively here.
#T1#
Bates pushes Nada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates blocks a body shot from Nada.
The referee calls for Nada to work.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates effectively controlling the action here.
Nada prevents the takedown attempt.
Nada has Bates pressed against the cage.
Nada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates stalling in the clinch.
Nada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nada stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Frank Nada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Bates.
Nada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nada has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Bates has Nada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nada prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Nada fails to land. #T2#
Bates working aggressively here.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nada is defending well for now.
Bates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Nada shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nada leaning against his opponent.
Bates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nada throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Nada has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bates clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nada somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Nada has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bates.
You can see the frustration on Bates's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nada lands a shot to the body.
Frank Nada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nada working for the choke.
Bates has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bates is trapped and Nada is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T3#
Nada is looking to control Bates but Bates is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nada is really struggling to control Bates but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nada thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The referee is taking a good look at Bates as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nada!
Bates is trying to remain composed but Nada is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Nada is trying to stick to Bates's back but Bates is turning into Nada. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nada's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bates.
Bates content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Bates won't allow Nada to sweep him here.
Nada keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Bates content to stall in guard here.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bates with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Nada dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bates connects with a single shot there.
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nada.
And Bates tries to counter it with a takedown but Nada pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Bates tries to clinch but Nada is having none of it.
Bates tries to work over Nada's front leg with a kick but Nada checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bates.
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nada. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bates throws a leg kick which misses Nada's front leg but catches the back leg as Nada tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bates slips under a jab from Nada.
Bates looks to land a combination but Nada avoids it well.
Nada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.
Bates avoids the body shot from Nada.
#T1##TD2#
Bates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bates prevents Nada from improving his position.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nada.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nada is keeping the position for now.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates won't allow Nada to sweep him here.
Bates advances to half guard. #T2#
Bates trying to control the pace.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nada keeps working.
Bates not doing much here.
Nada wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Nada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Bates wants to control from the top but Nada keeps moving.
Nada is trying to keep Bates in close.
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Bates lands a jab.
Nada misses with a wild combination.
Nada throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates throws out a counter right but Nada avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Bates looks to land a body kick but Nada moved away.
Bates cracks Nada with a good jab.
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nada.
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates defending well as Nada loads up on a big left hand.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nada throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Bates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nada loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
Bates fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nada throws a big shot that misses.
Bates connects with a right hand. Nada shakes it off.
Nada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bates throws a hook but Nada avoids it easily.
Bates scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nada misses with a looping left.
Bates misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!
During a confident post fight interview, Luigi Bates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
C20: Lu vs Spillane
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Bates changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Bates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Dakota Martin has been cut.
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Bates appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Bates instigates a clinch.
Martin lands a left hand.
#TD#
Bates wants the takedown. Martin is fighting it off but Bates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Martin's guard against the cage.
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.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martin is keeping the position for now.
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!
Bates content to stall in guard here.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Bates passes Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bates is looking to stall here but Martin recovers full guard.
Martin keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Bates wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates forces his way into half guard.
Bates trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Bates frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Bates tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bates fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates can't control as he wanted to and Martin manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bates looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Martin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bates wants to pass to mount but Martin is defending the position.
Bates is stalling here. Martin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bates seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Martin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
The ground and pound from Martin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Martin is working Bates over with some ground and pound from side control.
Martin lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin throwing strikes but Bates manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Martin is trying to get back to half guard.
Bates wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Bates controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Martin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Martin darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Bates trying to stall but Martin improves his position.
Bates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bates looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Martin to work.
Bates is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martin or not.
Bates is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martin is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martin pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Bates is working for takedown but Martin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin throws a series of punches but Bates moves out of range.
Martin thows a leg kick but Bates checks it #CL#
and Bates counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Bates's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Bates turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bates manages to end up in side control.
Martin wants to control but Bates postures up.
Martin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2##ES2#
Martin kicks Bates off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates jabs at Martin's body.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Bates lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martin walks into a left hand.
Bates lands a body shot.
Bates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martin momentarily.
#CL#
Bates clinches.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bates blocking some punches.
#T3#
Martin prevents the takedown attempt.
Bates looking for a takedown.
Bates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martin misses with some punches.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Bates, against the cage.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
#TD#
Bates has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Martin regains guard immediately.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Martin is keeping the position.#T4#
Martin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Martin is quick to defend against it.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bates.
Bates takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Martin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Martin drives through and clinches with Bates against the cage.
Bates looking for a takedown.
Martin stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
A short right from Martin.
Bates can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin gets underhooks to prevent Bates's takedown attempt.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bates's hands.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Martin misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bates throws a good cross that connects.
Bates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
Dakota Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates attempts a counter takedown but Martin avoids it well and moves away.
Martin throws a right and a left that Bates avoids nicely.
Bates shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Bates lands a really nice looking cross but Martin seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
As Martin tries to get set, Bates tries to push him back and clinch up but Martin manages to avoid the attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Martin as he connects with a hook.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Martin throws a leg kick #TD#
so Bates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bates wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Bates passes into half guard. #T3#
Bates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.
Bates works his way into side control.
Dakota Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bates controlling from side mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bates swings around for an armbar but Martin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bates's guard.
Bates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!
A relieved looking Luigi Bates 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:
OFC 295: City of Angels
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sin looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Sin is defending well. #SUB#
Bates goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bates's guard! Nice work there by Sin!
Bates keeping full guard, as Sin tries to pass. #SUB#
Bates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sin defends it easily.
Bates keeping full guard, as Sin tries to pass. #T1#
Sin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sin wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Bates being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Bates throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sin uses it to pass to side control.
Bates is trying to escape the position but Sin is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sin is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bates is looking for a sweep.
Sin controls the position.
Sin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bates tries to bench press Sin off him but Sin keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bates lands with a good body shot.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates misses with a straight left.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Bates throws a right hand that misses
and Sin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bates wants to clinch.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Sin flicks out a counter leg kick but Bates steps away.
Bates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sin scores with a hook.
Lee Sin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates tries to clinch there but Sin circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bates is defended easily by Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bates has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bates there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sin misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
Bates tries to counter by clinching up but Sin breaks away and moves out of range.
Bates tries to clinch up but Sin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sin on the side of the head.
Sin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bates.
Sin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bates lunges at Sin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sin's hand.
Sin moves away from the strike by Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin stuffs the takedown.
Bates changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
Sin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1##CL#
Bates gets a clinch.
Sin misses with a knee strike.
Sin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sin has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates pushes Sin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Sin controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bates takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bates blocks a body shot from Sin.
Sin gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bates.
Sin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bates is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sin is keeping busy.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Sin avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sin crunches a lovely knee into Bates's ribcage.
Bates managing to block the knees to the body from Sin.
Sin tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Sin tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates has Sin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sin blocks an uppercut.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bates.
Sin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bates is defending well for now.
Sin blocks a body shot from Bates.
Sin blocks a body shot from Bates. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sin.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates lands a right hand.
Sin gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bates pushes Sin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bates prevents a body shot from Sin.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bates blocks a body shot from Sin.
Sin misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bates.
Sin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by Sin.
A short uppercut from Bates.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Sin avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Bates blocking some punches.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Sin prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sin fails to land. #BC2#
Sin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Bates throws a jab when Sin was well out of range.
Bates looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sin keeps the fight on the outside.
Bates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bates swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates lands a jab to Sin's midsection.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Sin 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sin with a jab.
Bates misses with a combination
and Sin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bates really felt that one!
Sin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bates fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Sin. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Sin misses.
Sin throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates jabs Sin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Sin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bates thinking. #T1#
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Sin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee Sin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Sin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates slips under a jab from Sin.
Bates defending well as Sin loads up on a big left hand.
Bates closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bates moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sin misses its intended target.
Sin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates is looking to counter punch.
Sin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bates with a body shot.
Bates moves to clinch but Sin breaks away
and Sin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bates misses with a shot to the body
and Sin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Sin misses with a hook.
Bates pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sin back to the cage. Bates follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bates moves in looking to clinch but Sin pushes him off.
Sin throws a counter combo.
Sin stuffs the takedown.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sin blocks a jab.
Bates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bates is looking to wear down Sin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sin is fending him off so far but Bates persists. Nope, Sin circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sin misses with an uppercut.
Sin takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luigi Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bates shoots in and drives through. Sin sprawls well.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Bates has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bates there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bates cracks a nice hook into Sin's ribs.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Bates takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Bates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bates looks to land a combination but Sin avoids it well.
Sin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bates checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot lands for Sin.
Bates throws a combination that misses
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bates throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bates's knee momentarily.
Bates throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Bates is rocked!#T4#
Bates doesn't manage to clinch there - Sin circles away.
Bates tries for a takedown but Sin circles away easily
and Sin counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sin works Bates's body with a nice hook.
Sin tests Bates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bates leaves his chin hanging out and Sin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bates crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Sin!
A victorious Lee Sin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
OFC 286: Luzhin vs Al Qarni II
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates lands with a hook. Makaki Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Bates lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Bates cracks Makaki Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and pushes Bates back into the cage.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makaki Iii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Bates.#CL2#
Bates has Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Makaki Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Renegade Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates scores with the left hand. Makaki Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii clobbers Bates with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Bates looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lands a head shot.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Makaki Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch but Bates is avoiding it.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates misses with an uppercut.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bates has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Makaki Iii cracks Bates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Bates misses with a head kick.
Bates misses the jab.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bates takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bates shoots for a takedown but Makaki Iii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Bates darts in and clinches Makaki Iii up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Bates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makaki Iii.
Bates blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates has Makaki Iii pressed against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Bates works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaki Iii is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Makaki Iii pulls Bates in close to his closed guard and prevents Bates from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bates trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii pulls Bates in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makaki Iii lands with a right hand.
Makaki Iii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bates lands a nice shot to the body.
Bates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bates throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
Makaki Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Bates moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bates at a distance.
Bates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Bates.#CL#
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Bates.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Makaki Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Makaki Iii.
Bates prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Bates blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makaki Iii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makaki Iii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Bates.#T2##TD2#
Bates gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makaki Iii regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Makaki Iii.#SUB2#
Bates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makaki Iii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makaki Iii has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bates managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makaki Iii defends well.
Bates 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.#T3##SUB2#
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Makaki Iii defends easily.
Bates being controlled here, momentarily.
Bates working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makaki Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makaki Iii throws a strike but Bates rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bates trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luigi Bates 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#
Bates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaki Iii is fending him off so far but Bates persists. Nope, Makaki Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Makaki Iii misses with the combination.
#CL#
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bates.
Bates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Makaki Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
Bates tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Bates lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries to stall but Bates uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makaki Iii presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Bates fails to land.
Bates wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaki Iii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Bates.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makaki Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bates misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Makaki Iii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Bates clobbers Makaki Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bates is able to avoid easily.
Makaki Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii works the jab nicely.
Makaki Iii jabs Bates right on the nose. Bates blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Bates changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makaki Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bates avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bates misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Bates coming out on top.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii tries to bum rush Bates with a series of wild strikes but Bates uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Bates slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Bates.
Bates connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makaki Iii's hands.
Bates's corner calls for a 1-2. Bates obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Makaki Iii does no damage.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bates misses.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
Event:
OFC 280: Rio
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Corozzo ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates misses with a double jab.
Corozzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Corozzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corozzo scores with a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Bates has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Corozzo misses with an uppercut.
Bates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corozzo throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bates.
A little jabbing left from Corozzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corozzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corozzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bates connects with a right hand. Corozzo shakes it off.
Corozzo throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corozzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corozzo.
Corozzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Bates.
Bates misses with a wild combination.
Corozzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Corozzo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corozzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corozzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates slips a jab from Corozzo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corozzo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corozzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corozzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corozzo lands a slapping body shot.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Corozzo.
Bates uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corozzo has time to react.
Salvatore Corozzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Corozzo connects with the punch.
Corozzo lands with a hook. Bates tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corozzo throws a leg kick that misses.
Corozzo lands a jab to Bates's midsection.
Bates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bates lands a body shot.
Corozzo misses with a few strikes there.
Corozzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corozzo feints and then cracks Bates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bates down.
Corozzo throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corozzo walks into a jab.
Corozzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Bates coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Bates - just one landing.
Corozzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bates is out of range and Corozzo settles back down.
Bates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corozzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bates jabs at Corozzo's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Corozzo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Corozzo throws a nice looking combination but Bates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Corozzo is quick to defend against it.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corozzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Bates gets a takedown into half 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.
Bates stops Corozzo from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Corozzo defends the submission attempt.
Corozzo wants to get back to his feet.
Corozzo is not content to let Bates control the position.
Bates prevents Corozzo from standing back up.
#T4#
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Corozzo defends it. #ES2#
Corozzo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bates keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Corozzo can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Bates prevents a body shot from Corozzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates blocks a body shot from Corozzo.
Corozzo misses with the head strike.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates works on Corozzo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Corozzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corozzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bates is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Corozzo. Those never looked like landing.
Bates moves out of range as Corozzo strikes.
Corozzo misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corozzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corozzo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Corozzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corozzo throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bates counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Corozzo wants to stand up but Bates is controlling him.
Corozzo keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Bates trying to control but Corozzo is working from the bottom.
Corozzo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bates advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Corozzo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A big left from Corozzo misses.
Bates checks a low kick from Corozzo.
Bates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corozzo.
Corozzo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Corozzo lands with an overhand left.
Corozzo is looking to land body kicks.
Bates drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corozzo sprawls and moves away.
Corozzo ducks right into an uppercut from Bates.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corozzo. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Bates misses.
Bates doesn't manage to clinch there - Corozzo circles away.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corozzo manages to avoid it.
A big right from Corozzo misses.
Corozzo blocks a jab.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corozzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates is looking to slow Corozzo down with leg kicks.
Corozzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Corozzo staying out of range there.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Bates moves out of range as Corozzo throws a body kick.
#T2#
Corozzo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Bates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corozzo.
A jab from Corozzo finds it's way through Bates's defenses.
Corozzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Corozzo.
Bates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Bates throws a hook but Corozzo avoids it easily.
Corozzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Corozzo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corozzo tries to escape but Bates is in control.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Corozzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corozzo is trying to buck Bates off.#SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Corozzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corozzo, who protects the arm well.
Bates prevents Corozzo from escaping the position.#SUB#
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corozzo tries to escape but Bates is in control.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corozzo keeps working.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corozzo wants to get back to his feet but Bates drags him back down.
Bates trying to control the position but Corozzo is working away.
Bates taking a breather here.
Bates wants to control but Corozzo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura but Corozzo is defending well. #SUB#
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luigi Bates will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Corozzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Corozzo throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Corozzo throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Bates feinted with a counter takedown.
Bates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corozzo is fending him off so far but Bates persists. Nope, Corozzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Corozzo ducks right into an uppercut from Bates.
Corozzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Corozzo misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bates.
Corozzo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bates misses with a jab to the body
and Corozzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Bates fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Corozzo sprawls well initially but Bates persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bates is pressing down on Corozzo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corozzo is holding on for now.
Corozzo is trying to stand up here but Bates is controlling him well. #T1#
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Corozzo defends it. #ES2#
Corozzo has one foot on Bates's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bates throws a body kick that misses.
Corozzo lands with a nice body kick.
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corozzo.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Corozzo lands a leg kick that knocks Bates off balance momentarily.
Corozzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Bates.
Corozzo lands with a shot to the body.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corozzo throws a head kick that misses.
Corozzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bates attempts a counter takedown but Corozzo avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Corozzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corozzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Corozzo is out of range.
Bates works the jab nicely.
Bates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corozzo's waist but Corozzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bates off to one side.
Bates avoids a kick to the body.
Corozzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bates swinging wildly here.
Bates staying out of range there.
Salvatore Corozzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corozzo looks to land a body kick but Bates moved away.
Bates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Corozzo throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bates.
Corozzo moves out of range as Bates strikes.#T3#
Bates scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corozzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Bates throws a hook but Corozzo avoids it easily.
Bates slips a straight right by Corozzo.
Bates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corozzo keeps Bates at a distance using the push kick.
Bates 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.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Corozzo moved out of range nicely.
Corozzo throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Corozzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corozzo throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Bates checks a low kick from Corozzo.
Corozzo defending well as Bates loads up on a big left hand.
Corozzo throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corozzo scores with a nice strike.
Corozzo slips a jab from Bates.
Corozzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Corozzo scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corozzo throws a lazy right hand but Bates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corozzo moves away.
Bates connects with the punch.
Bates cracks Corozzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Corozzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corozzo.
Bates digs a good hook to Corozzo's body.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corozzo.
Bates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Corozzo misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Corozzo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corozzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Corozzo is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvatore Corozzo.
I think Corozzo 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Corozzo!
Salvatore Corozzo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
Event:
OFC 275: Smaug vs Rahman
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Patton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Bates throws a leg kick
and Patton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Patton misses with a series of wild punches.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Patton tries to keep at a distance but Bates has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patton lands with a left to the head.
Bates throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Patton takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Patton. Those never looked like landing.
Patton misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Bates 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.#ES2#
Patton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Patton scores a nice knee to the body.
Patton tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Patton back against the cage.
Bates managing to block the knees to the body from Patton.
Patton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patton prevents a body shot from Bates.
Patton lands a left hand.
Patton stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Bates wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patton lands a nice shot to the body.
Patton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bates blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patton.
Bates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patton misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
Patton misses with a low kick.#T2#
Patton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patton's coach down at 5 Star Spar Bazaar OFC was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Patton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Patton ducks down to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Bates has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Patton.
Jab, jab by Bates - just one landing.
Bates tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patton swivels and escapes.
Patton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Patton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Patton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bates moves out of range of the body kick from Patton.
Bates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patton.#T3#
Patton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bates.
Bates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates misses with a looping left.
Bates stalks Patton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Patton's face. Patton staggers backwards, shaken.
Patton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates feinted with a counter takedown.
Bates throws a nice looking combination but Patton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patton ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Jack Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bates connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Patton scrambles back to his feet.
Patton lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Patton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Bates swings for the body but Patton moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates misses with a double jab
and Patton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bates's knee momentarily.#T4#
Patton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bates lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bates digs a good hook to Patton's body.
Patton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Patton scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Patton.
Bates cracks Patton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bates swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Patton off the cage and back into range.
Patton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Patton throws a leg kick but Bates checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Patton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Patton.
Left hook, right uppercut from Patton.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bates misses with a hook.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Patton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patton connects with a single shot there.
Patton connects with an inside leg kick.
Patton throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patton throws a sloppy head kick and Bates moves out of range easily.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bates is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Bates.
Patton lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Bates scores with a takedown into Patton's guard.#T1##SUB#
Bates drops back looking for a leg! Patton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Patton manages to kick Bates off! Bates jumps back into Patton's guard.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bates drops back looking for a leg! Patton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Patton manages to kick Bates off! Bates jumps back into Patton's guard.
Bates advances position into side control!
Patton can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Patton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura but Patton is defending well.
Patton tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Bates goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Patton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bates's guard! Nice work there by Patton!
Jack Patton has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bates has his foot on Patton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patton works his way back into a safe position though.
Bates wants to improve his position but instead Patton has moved into half guard.
Bates tries to roll over but Patton keeps him under control.#T3#
Patton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bates with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bates trying to get back to full guard but Patton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Patton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Patton landing punches.
Bates working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Patton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bates is looking to escape.
Patton controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Patton with shots to the head and body - Bates looks very uncomfortable down there.
Patton wants to control the pace but Bates is squirming around nicely.
Bates is looking to get to half guard.
Patton controlling from the full mount.
Patton trying to control but Bates is having none of it.
Bates wants to control but Patton is having none of it.
Patton looking to control but Bates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Patton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Patton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Patton counters with a thumping low kick.
Patton misses with a body kick.
Bates appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Patton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patton ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
A jab from Bates misses.
Bates misses the jab.
Patton throws a sloppy head kick and Bates moves out of range easily.
Bates loads up on a big right hand but Patton slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Patton's head.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
Patton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patton misses with a head kick.
Bates scores with a hook to the body. Patton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Bates connects with a crisp jab.
Patton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Patton.
Patton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Patton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bates scores with a leg kick.
Patton throws a push kick but Bates slaps the foot to one side.
Bates with a jab.
Patton misses with a straight left.
Bates drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patton sprawls and moves away.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bates jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Bates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patton, pushing him back against the cage.
Luigi Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patton tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Patton fails to land. #TD#
Bates has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Patton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282)
Bates missing with strikes.
Patton can't escape the position.
Patton wants to control his opponent's hands but Bates gets his hands free.
Patton tries to escape the position.
Bates is punishing Patton with some ground and pound.
Patton is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Bates is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Patton won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Bates off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luigi Bates!
A very excited looking Luigi Bates 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:
USFC 144
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Millennium enables Bates to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Millennium manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bates advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Millennium tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Millennium can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura but Millennium is defending well.
Millennium is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Millennium can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Millennium knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Millennium struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bates trying to control the action but Millennium is working from the bottom.
Bates is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Millennium is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bates goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Millennium has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bates but great work by Millennium.
Bates struggling a bit here.
Millennium throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Millennium wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bates is trying to work for a sweep but Millennium has mounted him!
Millennium throwing strikes here but Bates is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Millennium looking to finish with strikes here!
Bates tries to reverse the position but Millennium maintains control.
Bates blocking the ground and pound.
Bates holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Millennium tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Millennium there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bates really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Millennium throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Millennium looking to control but Bates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Millennium throwing strikes here but Bates is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
Bates wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bates just trying to survive but Millennium is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Millennium lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bates.
Bates tries to roll but Millennium sticks to his back.
Bates trying to control the hands but Millennium breaks the grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates is trapped and Millennium is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bates tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Bates defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bates rolls, trying to escape but Millennium keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millennium is landing with strikes. Bates can't take much more of this.
Millennium loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bates hold on?
#SUB2#
Millennium is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Millennium dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Millennium dives in for a single leg takedown but Bates sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Millennium clinches. #TD2#
Millennium pulls guard successfully.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Millennium is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Millennium looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Millennium tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Millennium keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bates drops back looking for a leg! Millennium is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Millennium manages to kick Bates off! Bates jumps back into Millennium's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Millennium looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Millennium is trying to keep Bates in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Millennium escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Millennium is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
Bates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Millennium's guard.
Bates prevents Millennium from improving his position.
Millennium is refusing to be controlled, as Bates sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Millennium looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bates is keen to just control but Millennium is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
Bates wants to control but Millennium is keeping him busy.
Chris Millennium has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Millennium is trying to control Bates's posture. Bates takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Millennium! Bates is rotating here... this could be the end... Millennium is out! Bates has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luigi Bates!
An out of breath Luigi Bates thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
USFC 139
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Bates throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bates getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bates in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bates.
Ferguson lunges at Bates with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bates's hand.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bates throws a right hand that misses
and Ferguson counters with a good low kick that Bates was not able to check.
Ferguson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been hearing reports that Bates has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bates appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Bates blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Bates walks into a left hand.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson is trying to control Bates's posture but Bates avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferguson is defending well. #SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferguson, who protects the arm well.
Ferguson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bates is controlling him well.#SUB#
Bates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bates in the domination position with Ferguson hanging on.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferguson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.
Bates works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincey Ferguson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Bates looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bates. That did some damage!
Bates defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bates cracks Ferguson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bates is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bates digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson tried to score with a low kick but Bates checks it.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Bates blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bates.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Bates staying out of range there.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson lands with a cross.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Bates feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferguson walks into a jab.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson with a hook.
Ferguson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bates connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferguson scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bates lands a nice hook to Ferguson's body. Ferguson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bates misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
Bates scores with a nice strike.
Bates fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Bates both land. Nice combination.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferguson on the side of the head.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.#CL#
Bates forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Bates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Bates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Ferguson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bates to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferguson looking to control.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Bates looking to sit in guard and control but Ferguson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Bates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bates is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ferguson trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
#SUB#
Bates is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bates passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferguson thumps Bates with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Bates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Bates misses.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Bates misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferguson's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Bates prevents Ferguson from standing back up.
#SUB#
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
Bates is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
Bates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
Bates stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Bates trying to mount his opponent but Ferguson defends it. #SUB#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferguson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Ferguson trying to control here.
#T3#
Ferguson controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bates counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferguson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferguson is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is pressing down on Bates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bates 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!
Luigi Bates decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
Event:
USFC 133
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bates forces Yip back against the cage and clinches.
Yip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yip stalling against the cage.
Yip stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
#BC#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yip moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Bates as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Yip defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Yip is defending against the submission attempts here by Bates.
#T1#
Yip wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Yip keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing that Bates has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yip defends it well.
Yip wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
Yip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates advances to half guard. #SUB#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura but Yip is defending well.
Yip is staying active underneath Bates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yip pushes Bates off looking to stand but Bates dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Yip defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yip manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bates being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yip is keeping the position for now.
Bates preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bates has gone for a leg lock! Yip slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bates's guard.#REVB#
Yip won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yip working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bates's head.
Yip distracts Bates with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bates is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Yip is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bates is thwarting Yip's attempts to control the position.
Yip moves into full guard.
Yip looking to control.
#SUB2#
Yip has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yip can do to turn this around?
Bates misses with a series of wild punches.
Bates misses with a jab to the body
and Yip counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates fails to land with a series of punches.
Yip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yip misses the shot to the body.
Bates drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yip sprawls and moves away.
Yip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yip slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Yip is quick to defend against it.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates throws a poor cross that misses
and Yip counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bates throws a sloppy body shot
and Yip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Yip.#T1#
Bates slips under a jab from Yip.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bates. #CL#
Bates clinches with his opponent.
Bates keeps control of Yip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Yip avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Yip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Yip is trying to trip Bates. He has hold of a leg but Bates is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yip persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bates working for a triangle but Yip defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yip defends it easily.#T2#
Bates keeping moving, preventing Yip from controlling successfully.
Yip is in close to Bates's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Bates has an active guard here but Yip has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bates is defending against the submission attempts here by Yip.
Yip misses with a head shot. Bates uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yip is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Yip has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Yip drops an elbow to the side of Bates's head.
Bates is staying active underneath Yip, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Yip is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bates has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bates trying to control here.
Franky Yip has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yip prevents Bates from improving his position.
Yip wants to pass to mount but Bates is defending the position.
Bates is trying to get back to full guard.
Yip working over Bates with some ground and pound. Bates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4##SUB#
Bates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yip pulls his head out easily.
Bates works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yip lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Bates working for a triangle but Yip defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bates looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yip has picked Bates up and slammed him! Bates can't keep hold of the triangle and Yip manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Bates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bates tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Yip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates misses with a hook
and Yip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yip walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yip takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yip, as that shot connected.
Yip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bates.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Yip is quick to defend against it.
Yip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Yip throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Yip lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
A little jabbing left from Yip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yip fails to land with a series of punches.
Bates throws a shot to the body.
Franky Yip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yip throws out the jab. #T1#
Bates swings for the body but Yip moves out of range.
Yip now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yip but Yip pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yip. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bates tries to clinch but Yip is having none of it.
Yip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yip scores with a jab.
Bates lands a nice hook to Yip's body. Yip takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yip lands with a cross.
Donk. Bates catches Yip right on the button with a cross.
Bates fails with the takedown
enabling Yip to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Yip misses with a looping right.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yip.
Bates's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yip under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yip drops his hands momentarily and Bates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yip misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Bates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Yip has an active guard here but Bates has managed to pass into half guard.
Yip is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Yip defends it.
Bates is taking a breather. Yip says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Bates looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Bates looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yip is controlling Bates's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yip is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bates's back!
I really don't envy Bates right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Franky Yip just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yip was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bates.
Bates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bates gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Yip is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yip will feel that in the morning.
Bates moves out of range as Yip strikes.
Yip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Yip.
Bates throws a right hand that misses
and Yip counters with a nice uppercut. #T1##CL#
Bates instigates a clinch.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yip misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Bates misses with a low kick.
Bates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bates takes a swing at Yip's ribcage but misses.
Yip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yip lands a jab.
Yip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates moves to clinch but Yip breaks away
and Yip counters with a straight right hand.
Yip lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Yip thuds a left hand into Bates's body.
Bates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bates somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Yip.
Bates slips a jab from Yip.
Yip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Yip.
Yip looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yip drops his hands momentarily and Bates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yip takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Yip throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Bates tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yip defends well and Bates ends up having to push Yip into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yip lands a slapping body shot.
Yip throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bates misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Yip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Yip throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
Yip looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Yip is just out of range.#T4#
Yip ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yip throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates scores with a hook to the body. Yip takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yip lands a jab to Bates's midsection.
Bates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Yip catches Bates right on the button with a cross.
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Yip dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Yip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yip was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Yip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bates's hands.
Yip misses with a straight left.
Yip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yip scores with a sloppy right hand. Bates should have avoided that one.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Yip is out of range.
Bates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yip! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yip walks into a straight right hand from Bates.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yip with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Bates throws a combination that misses
and Yip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yip staying out of range there.
Bates misses with a jab to the body
letting Yip counter with a right hand.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch but Yip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates misses with a body shot
and Yip counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bates throws a body kick that misses.
Bates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab.
Yip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Yip lands a jab to the head.
Luigi Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bates looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Bates throws out a loose jab but Yip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Yip is just out of range.
It seemed like Yip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bates blocks a jab.
Yip tries to move into range but Bates moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Yip lands a jab to the head.
Yip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bates. #T3#
Yip lands a jab.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yip moves away from the strike by Bates.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yip sprawls well. Yip wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.
Franky Yip is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bates shoots for a double leg takedown but Yip sprawls well. He's pushed Bates's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yip swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Yip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Yip looking to score a takedown here. Bates is defending well but Yip drives through and ends up in Bates's guard.#SUB#
Bates has his foot on Yip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yip works his way back into a safe position though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yip working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yip postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yip controls the pace.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bates has his foot on Yip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yip works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Yip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yip 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Yip!
Franky Yip is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Franky Yip thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
Event:
USFC 128
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bates.
Bates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasi avoids the body shot from Bates.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bates but Bates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bates feints the counter takedown.
Qasi looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bates cracks Qasi with an open hand slap.
Qasi throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bates. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
Qasi misses with a wild combination.
Qasi looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Bates stuns Qasi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Qasi misses. #T1#
Bates misses with a looping left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bates.
Bates slips under a jab from Qasi.
Qasi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bates off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bates.
Qasi misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Qasi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
Qasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates misses with a hook
and Qasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qasi scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates misses with a lunging right hand
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Qasi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bates in his tracks.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates digs a good hook to Qasi's body.
Qasi staying out of range there.#T2#
Bates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi scoring well with a low kick there.
Qasi misses with a straight right.
Qasi moves out of range of the strikes.
Qasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Qasi walks into a straight right hand from Bates.
A chopping leg kick lands by Qasi.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Qasi throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Bates counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Qasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qasi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qasi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bates drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bates jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bates forces his way into half guard.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.#T4##SUB#
Qasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.
Qasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bates trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Qasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Qasi's legs - danger averted.
Qasi 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.#SUB2#
Bates drops back looking for a leg! Qasi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Qasi manages to kick Bates off! Bates jumps back into Qasi's guard.
Bates advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Qasi with a jab.
Qasi throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates tests Qasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qasi lands a jab to Bates's midsection.
Qasi stuns Bates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qasi throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bates darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bates slips under a jab from Qasi.
Bates scores with a jab to the body.
Bates tries to bum rush Qasi with a series of wild strikes but Qasi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Qasi tries to sprawl but Bates drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Qasi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Qasi is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Bates is working for a kimura but Qasi is defending it quite comfortably.
Bates trying to pass the guard but Qasi defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Qasi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Qasi actively working from the bottom here.
Bates prevents Qasi from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Qasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Qasi trying to control from the bottom.
Qasi gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Qasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Qasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bates passes Qasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Luigi Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bates is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bates working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bates uses his free foot to push down on Qasi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Qasi. #SUB2#
Bates looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Qasi is looking to improve his position but Bates isn't that keen on the idea.
Bates pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Qasi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Bates jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Qasi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qasi keeps working.
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi is not content to let Bates control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qasi is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura but Qasi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luigi Bates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Qasi scores with a hook.#TD2#
Bates shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Qasi is trying to defend but Bates finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bates prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Bates trying to mount his opponent but Qasi defends it.
Qasi tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Qasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Bates looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Qasi looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
Bates slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura but Qasi is defending well.
Qasi tries to bench press Bates off him but Bates keeps the position. #T2##SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Qasi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
Qasi is looking for a sweep.
Qasi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bates's best efforts.#SUB#
Qasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bates wants to free his trapped foot but Qasi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Qasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bates passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Qasi struggling a bit here.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Qasi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Qasi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qasi manages to avoid it.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Qasi ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Qasi throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Qasi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Qasi misses the shot to the body.
Qasi misses with a straight right.
Bates with the counter takedown but Qasi avoids it easily.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
Bates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qasi.
Qasi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Qasi misses with a hook.#CL2#
Bates closes the distance and pushes Qasi back into the cage.#BC#
Qasi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
No joy there for Bates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Qasi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bates lands a nice hook to Qasi's body. Qasi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Qasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Qasi misses with a low kick.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Bates with the counter takedown but Qasi avoids it easily.
Bates slips a straight right by Qasi.
Qasi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Qasi tried to score with a low kick but Bates checks it.
Qasi misses with a wild body shot.
Qasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bates.
Bates lands a nice shot that snaps Qasi's head back.
#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Qasi. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Qasi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Qasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi drops his hands momentarily and Bates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Qasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Qasi misses.
Qasi misses with a double jab.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qasi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates. #SUB2#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Qasi is defending well. #T3#
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Qasi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Qasi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bates's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Qasi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Qasi defends it well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bates pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Qasi is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold.
Qasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Luigi Bates 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates throws out a powerful jab.
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qasi.
Qasi slips under a jab.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Qasi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Qasi lands in his opponent's guard.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Qasi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Qasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Qasi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
Azar Qasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luigi Bates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Qasi won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
Qasi is fighting to break Bates's control of his arms but Bates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bates keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass. #SUB#
Qasi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Qasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bates is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Qasi working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Qasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bates wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Bates won't allow Qasi to sweep him here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Qasi working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates pushes down on Qasi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Qasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Azar Qasi.
Well Bates has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!
Luigi Bates is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Luigi Bates, 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:
USFC 122
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Bates misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolton counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Bolton throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Bates has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bolton lands a really nice looking cross but Bates seems unphased.
Bates misses with a hook. Bolton ducked under it nicely.
Bolton slips under a jab from Bates.
It seemed like Bolton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolton throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Bates counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolton is defending well. #SUB#
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bolton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Bates working away.#SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolton has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bolton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolton is trying to control Bates's posture but Bates avoids it. #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.#SUB#
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bates swings around for an armbar but Bolton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bates's guard.#SUB#
Bates has his foot on Bolton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolton works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolton wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Bolton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bolton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bates wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bolton is now in half guard. #SU2#
Bolton stands up out of the half guard.
Bolton slips a jab from Bates.
Bates connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bates shoots in for a double leg but Bolton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bolton looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bates's corner calls for a 1-2. Bates obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bolton defending well as Bates loads up on a big left hand.
Bates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that round.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bolton tries to land a leg kick but Bates saw it coming and moves away.
Bolton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Bolton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Bolton stuns Bates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bolton digs a good hook to Bates's body.
Good shot there by Bates.
Bolton throws a head kick that half lands.
Bolton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bates.
Bolton's coach down at LOD: Ground Zero was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bolton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bolton throws a low kick but Bates avoids it.
Bates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolton.
Bates attempts a counter takedown but Bolton avoids it well and moves away.
Bates lands a jab-cross combination.
Bolton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bates's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bates slips a jab from Bolton.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bolton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bates cracks a nice hook into Bolton's ribs.#T1#
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bolton.
#BC#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bates.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolton misses the target.
Bates attempts a counter takedown but Bolton avoids it well and moves away.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bates digs a good body shot into Bolton's ribs.
Bolton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolton throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Bolton is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolton. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates misses with a wild body shot. #T2##CL#
Bates forces Bolton back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates jabs Bolton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bates looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
Bolton is trying to stand up here but Bates is controlling him well.
Bolton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bates is working for a kimura but Bolton is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bates trying to control the action but Bolton is working from the bottom.
Bolton wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Bolton defends the submission attempt.
Bolton wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bates dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bolton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Bolton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates scores with a jab.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates cracks Bolton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Bolton ducks down to avoid it.
Bolton looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bolton throws a leg kick but Bates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bolton misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bolton throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolton tries to avoid it but Bates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolton to the ground. Bolton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice cross by Bates.
Bolton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Despite the aggression on Bolton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolton throws out the jab. #T1#
Bates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luigi Bates is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates scores with a nice right hand.
Bates misses with an uppercut. Bolton saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Bolton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolton. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Bates.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bolton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolton looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bolton connects with a solid leg kick.
Bates takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luigi Bates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolton looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Charles Bolton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Bates counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bates moves nicely into side control.
Bolton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bolton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bates takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bates wants to take a breather but Bolton is having none of it.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bolton wants to get back to full guard.
Bates is looking to advance position but Bolton won't allow it. #SUB#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bates controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Charles Bolton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Bolton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage.
Bolton is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bates misses with a wild combination.
Bolton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolton misses the target.
Bates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolton off the cage and back into range.
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolton off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bates has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bates!
During a confident post fight interview, Luigi Bates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
POWERS 57
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Bates swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiitti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Bates misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bates.
Bates misses with a looping left.
Bates looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Tiitti unleashes a big counter combination but Bates bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bates walks into a left hand.
Tiitti lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates misses with a left hand
and Tiitti counters with a stiff right hand.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiitti.
Bates throws a right hand that misses
and Tiitti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bates thinking.
Bates misses with an uppercut
and Tiitti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Tiitti misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Tiitti as Bates shoots in.
Bates scores with a hook to the body. Tiitti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Bates.
Tiitti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Tiitti gets tackled into the cage by Bates. Bates maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates misses with an uppercut
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bates stuns Tiitti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Tiitti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bates napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiitti wants to stand but Bates is controlling his arm.
Tiitti is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tiitti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bates tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tiitti prevents Bates from improving his position.
Bates wants to control but Tiitti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bates is looking to improve his position.
Tiitti is trying to control the action in half guard but Bates is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bates is looking to control Tiitti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bates avoid being mounted?
Tiitti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tiitti in particular looking to stall.
Bates avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tiitti.
Tiitti prevents Bates from improving his position.
Tiitti misses with a head shot. Bates uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Tiitti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiitti has managed to get both his arms back between Bates's legs - danger averted.
Tiitti wants to stand and escape but instead Bates has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Tiitti wants to get back to his feet but Bates is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates trying to control but Tiitti is working from the bottom.
Tiitti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bates drops back looking for a leg! Tiitti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiitti manages to kick Bates off! Bates jumps back into Tiitti's guard.
Bates won't allow Tiitti to sweep him here.
Bates stands and throws Tiitti's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tiitti, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repa Tiitti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tiitti throws a head kick that misses.
Tiitti swinging wildly here.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Tiitti moved out of range nicely.
Repa Tiitti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Tiitti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Bates misses.
Tiitti unleashes a big counter combination but Bates bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bates catches Tiitti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiitti tries a head kick but it misses.
Bates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Jab by Bates.
Bates throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiitti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiitti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiitti misses with a few strikes there.
Bates throws an overhand right that lands on Tiitti's shoulder, as Tiitti tries to avoid the shot.
Tiitti avoids the body shot from Bates.
Tiitti misses with the combination.
Tiitti misses with a body shot.
Bates avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tiitti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Bates as he connects with a hook.
Bates swings for the body but Tiitti moves out of range.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiitti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiitti throws a combination. Bates tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tiitti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bates somewhat.
Bates scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Tiitti misses with a body shot.
Bates throws a shot from downtown. Tiitti moves away and avoids it.
Tiitti throws out a counter right but Bates avoids it with no problem.
Bates scores with a jab to the body.
Tiitti slips under a jab from Bates.
Tiitti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Bates bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiitti's head backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Bates there.
Bates jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiitti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Tiitti takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates with a poor takedown
and Tiitti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Tiitti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tiitti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab.
Bates misses with a hook to the body
and Tiitti counters with a series of strikes. Bates will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Bates.
Tiitti slips under a jab from Bates.
Bates misses with a left hand
and Tiitti counters with a series of strikes. Bates will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiitti.
Bates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tiitti but Tiitti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tiitti throws a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Tiitti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Repa Tiitti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bates misses with a body shot
and Tiitti counters with a two punch combo.
Tiitti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
A left and a right from Tiitti both land. Nice combination.
Tiitti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiitti.
Repa Tiitti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiitti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiitti tries to bum rush Bates with a series of wild strikes but Bates uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiitti thuds a left hand into Bates's body.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiitti slips a jab from Bates.
Tiitti throws a counter combo.#T1#
Tiitti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab.
Tiitti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tiitti throws a one two combo.
Bates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiitti has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tiitti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates has a takedown stuffed.
Tiitti is looking for the big counter here.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
Tiitti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiitti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiitti slips under a jab.
Bates punishes Tiitti's body with a nice straight punch.
Luigi Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiitti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Bates - just one landing.
Bates wants to clinch
and Tiitti counters with a series of strikes. Bates will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates dives in for a single leg takedown but Tiitti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tiitti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tiitti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Bates throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tiitti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bates is in Tiitti's guard.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiitti is retaining full guard.
Tiitti 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#
Tiitti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Bates actively working from the bottom here.
Tiitti working over Bates with some ground and pound. Bates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Bates looking for submissions off his back.
Tiitti tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tiitti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bates's head.
Repa Tiitti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bates is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tiitti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tiitti's back!#SUB#
Bates has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tiitti! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bates gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luigi Bates!
Our winner, Luigi Bates, 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:
PFC 56
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bates throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates blocks a jab.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
A shot to the liver by Mac Airt. Beautiful body shot.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Mac Airt is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mac Airt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Nice jab there from Bates.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bates.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Bates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bates misses with a left hand
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates dives in and grabs Mac Airt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac Airt pushes down on Bates's head and hops out.
Bates tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bates avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Mac Airt is quick to defend against it.
Bates misses with a wild combination.
Mac Airt falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Bates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Bates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates won't allow Mac Airt to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Airt keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass. #ES2#
Mac Airt pushes Bates off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates cracks Mac Airt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.
Mac Airt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Mac Airt.
Bates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac Airt defends it nicely.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Bates avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Mac Airt slaps away a takedown attempt from Bates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Bates misses
and Mac Airt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bates thinking.
A big right from Bates misses.
Bates jabs Mac Airt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mac Airt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Mac Airt does no damage.
Bates blocks a jab.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt thuds a left hand into Bates's body.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Bates misses with a hook. Mac Airt ducked under it nicely.
Bates defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Mac Airt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bates at a distance.
Bates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Bates connects with a jab.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
Bates swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bates had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac Airt.
Bates feinted with a counter takedown.
Mac Airt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bates misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt lands the left hand.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Bates swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
Bates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac Airt but Mac Airt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bates works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Nice straight punches there by Bates. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bates.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Mac Airt connects with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Mac Airt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Bates cracks a nice hook into Mac Airt's ribs.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mac Airt scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bates tries to clinch
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Bates misses with a body punch
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Mac Airt.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bates walks straight into a right hand from Mac Airt - that's dropped him! Mac Airt jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bates from any more punishment! Bates complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cormac Mac Airt!
As Cormac Mac Airt got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC 51
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Bates misses with a body punch
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaw slips under a jab from Bates.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Bates.
Bates misses with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bates is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bates misses with a hook.
Shaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bates with a body shot.
Bates misses with a jab to the body
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw cracks the inside of Bates's front leg.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Shaw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shaw throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bates throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bates.
Bates looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
A nice side step and Shaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Shaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bates connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shaw throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates lands with a cross.
Shaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Shaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaw moves out of range as Bates strikes.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mick Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a head kick.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates misses with a shot to the body
and Shaw counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaw tries a quick counter leg kick but Bates is wise to it.#T2#
Shaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaw's head backwards.
Bates moves out of range as Shaw strikes.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Shaw is quick to defend against it.
Bates closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Shaw! Bates dives in looking to finish! Shaw is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bates!
During a confident post fight interview, Luigi Bates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC 48
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Vaughan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Vaughan throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Vaughan.
Vaughan lands a head shot.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaughan.
Vaughan lands a right hook to the body.
Bates checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bates avoids the head kick by Vaughan.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bates avoids the body shot from Vaughan.
Bates scores with a shot to the body.
Vaughan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bates scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Psycho Vaughan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates lands with a hook. Vaughan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Bates shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bates was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bates working away.
Vaughan is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Bates's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB#
Bates has an Americana. Vaughan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bates is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bates hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luigi Bates!
During a confident post fight interview, Luigi Bates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC 43: Karimov vs. Castelmore
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bates as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bates seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Harris gets a double leg takedown into Bates's guard.
Bates controlling Harris's posture.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bates is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harris working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Bates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Harris trying to control the position.
Bates controlling from the top position.
Harris trying to control the position.
Harris is controlling Bates's posture.#SUB2#
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bates passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harris wants to control but Bates postures up.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
Harris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bates controlling the action here.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Bates postures up.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harris is proving hard to escape from.
Harris looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Harris working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Bates postures up.
#SUB2#
Harris working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bates advances to half guard.
Bates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Bates is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luigi Bates will probably get the nod.
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#
Harris misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
Harris wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bates misses its target.
Bates drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harris connects with a jab.
Bates throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris throws out a counter right but Bates avoids it with no problem.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bates as he avoids it easily.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Bates with a nice cross.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Bates tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Harris.#TD2#
Harris feints and as Bates raises his hands in defense, Harris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bates is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.
Bates is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Bates trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bates seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bates working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Bates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. #REVR#
Harris has his hands on Bates's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Harris has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.
Bates trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Bates wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris 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.
Harris trying to control the position.
#T4#
Bates wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harris controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself.
Bates landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anselmo Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris 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.
Bates slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Bates slips under a jab.
Harris takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bates enables Harris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bates manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bates tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Bates is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Bates has Harris pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Bates has momentary wrist control but Harris slips an elbow through the middle.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
Harris with a nice head shot there.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
Bates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris scoring with some ground and pound.
Harris wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Bates 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.
Bates managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Bates.
Harris lands a body shot.
Bates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Harris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Bates lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bates to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Bates swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Harris slips a straight right by Bates.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris connects with the punch.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bates.
Anselmo Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bates lands a body shot.
#CL#
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anselmo Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anselmo Harris!
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC: Fight Night 43
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Mosby throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Mosby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.
Mosby scores with a nice right hand.
Bates wants to clinch.
Mosby misses the shot to the body.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Bates looks to land a right hand but Mosby moved out of range.
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mosby.
Mosby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosby manages to avoid it.
Mosby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bates throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Mosby counters with a single leg into guard. Bates didn't expect that.
Bates pulls Mosby in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mosby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bates 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.#SUB#
Mosby has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bates to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mosby is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bates pulls down on the head and he's put Mosby to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luigi Bates!
Luigi Bates thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC 36: Castelmore vs. Ragnar
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Hole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hole throws a head kick that misses.
Hole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Hole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bates.
Hole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bates.
Hole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Hole. That snapped Bates's head back.
Hole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hole throws a shot to the body.
Hole misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bates dives in for a single leg takedown but Hole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hole lands with a cross. #TD#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hole looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Hole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bates looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Hole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bates pulls his head out easily.
Bates moves into full mount! Hole won't be happy about that!
Hole stops Bates from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hole is looking to improve his position but Bates isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bates trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hole tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Hole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hole is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole wants to control but Bates is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Hole wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hole tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bates has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Bates wants to finish this one by submission but Hole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bates.
Bates wants to take Hole's back here but Hole is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hole working to try and regain half guard.
Hole keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Bates controlling from the full mount.
Hole working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Bates jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hole manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Bates goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hole has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bates but great work by Hole.
Bates on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hole is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bates is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hole's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Hole dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hole throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates slips a jab from Hole.
Bates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bates is out of range and Hole settles back down.
Hole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates. #ES2#
Hole throws Bates to one side and escapes!
Hole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bates.
Lou Hole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Hole misses.
Bates's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hole under the eye.
Hole throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Hole misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Hole.
Bates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hole counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hole.
Hole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bates.
Hole loads up on a big right hand but Bates slips the punch.
Bates shoots in and drives through. Hole sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hole missing with a left hand there. Bates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bates swings for the body but Hole moves out of range.
Bates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
Bates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hole's waist but Hole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bates off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Bates takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Hole.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Hole is just out of range.
Hole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into Hole's guard.
Hole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Hole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.
Hole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2#
Hole working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Bates trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Luigi Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hole is keeping the position for now.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hole throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bates uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Hole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bates trying to control the position but Hole is working away. #SUB#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Hole is defending well.
Bates wants to control for a moment but Hole uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Hole is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hole is not content to let Bates control the position.
Hole is pressing down on Bates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bates drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bates jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bates wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.#SUB2#
Hole has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bates is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Hole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bates slips under a jab.
Hole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Bates changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bates slips under a jab.#TD#
Hole gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Hole manages to retain guard.
Bates works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hole tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg.
Bates trying to control from half guard but Hole is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is trying to maintain the position but Bates is very close to passing his half guard.
Bates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Bates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bates.
Bates controlling the pace.
Hole is refusing to be controlled, as Bates sits in half guard.
Bates prevents Hole from standing back up.
#SUB#
Bates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bates is trying to control the action in half guard but Hole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hole is trying to escape back to his feet but Bates uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hole gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hole controlling the position well. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hole moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Hole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Hole is looking to sweep but instead, Bates has passed into half guard.
Bates trying to control the action but Hole is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hole is defending against the submission attempts here by Bates.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.
Lou Hole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bates's back!
Bates is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luigi Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bates just trying to survive but Hole is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hole is hanging on to Bates's back as he tries to escape.
Hole scores with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Hole.
I've got Hole winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Hole!
Lou Hole got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
