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Event:
MLC 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Battle is looking to get back to is feet but Cone passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Cone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Battle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cone trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Battle tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Cone manages to move to mount!
#T1##SUB2#
Cone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Battle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Battle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Battle tries to get out of the position.
Cone tries to control but Battle wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cone. What's that going to do exactly?
Cone tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Battle working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Battle wants to control from the top but Cone keeps moving.
Cone working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Battle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cone dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cone trying to control but Battle is working from the bottom.
Cone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Battle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Battle missing with punches from the bottom.
Cone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Battle tries to hold on but Cone pushes him away.
Battle is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Cone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Battle is looking to escape.
Battle is looking to get to half guard.
Cone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Battle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cone tries to control but Battle wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ura Cone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Battle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cone tries to clinch up.
Battle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Battle somewhat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Battle.
Cone trying to remain calm as Battle controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cone can't do much from the bottom here.
Cone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Battle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Cone tries to improve position but can't.
Battle tries to stand but Cone is controlling his head. #SU#
Battle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Battle misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cone! But no joy.#CL#
Battle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Battle has been working on his balance at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cone.#TD#
Battle jumps guard and drags Cone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Battle wants to stand up but Cone is controlling him. #T2#
Cone wants to pass the guard but Battle is keeping the position.
Battle striking from the bottom here. #SUB#
Battle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cone is aware though and is defending well.
Battle working a defensive guard here.
Cone prevents Battle from getting back to his feet.
Battle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Battle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cone controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Battle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Cone has closed the distance and engaged Battle in a clinch.
Cone's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cone jumps guard but Battle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Battle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Battle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4##TD2#
Cone gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Battle regains guard.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Cone from controlling successfully.
Battle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cone is controlling him.
Battle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cone trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cone throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cone won't allow Battle to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ura Cone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Cone is looking to clinch but Battle is avoiding it.
Battle wants to clinch up but Cone keeps it at a distance.
Cone stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Cone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Battle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cone is pressing down on Battle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Battle is holding on for now.
Battle is concentrating on defense, preventing Cone from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cone is thwarting Battle's attempts to control the position.
Battle is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Battle is working hard here to advance position.
Battle is holding on to half guard well.
Battle is trying to stand back up but Cone is controlling him
Battle wants to control but Cone is keeping busy.
Battle taking some punishment here, with Cone in his half guard.
Cone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cone is thwarting Battle's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battle pushes Cone off looking to stand but Cone dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Battle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cone avoids it really well and circles away.
Battle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battle tries to avoid it but Cone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battle to the ground. Battle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Cone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Cone wants to work for an arm triangle but Battle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Battle is staying active underneath Cone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Battle trying to control but Cone postures up.
Battle is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Cone.
Cone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Battle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Cone is working for a submission of some sort.
Cone is trying to control the action in half guard but Battle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Battle pushes Cone off looking to stand but Cone dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Cone is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cone wants to work for an arm triangle but Battle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ura Cone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ura Cone!
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Event:
MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e5
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Battle shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Battle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James fails with the takedown#TD#
and Battle counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
Battle won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Battle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Battle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James shoots in but Battle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Battle appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Battle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
Battle has been working on his balance at Vinny’s Gym *MLC sponsored gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by James.
Chris Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
James works over Battle's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Battle has been cut.#TD#
Battle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
James bucks up and tries to throw Battle off but instead Battle has got his back!#T2#
Battle throwing damaging strikes from the back! James could be in trouble here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to break free.
James takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Battle keeps control of the position as James tries to break free.
Battle throwing damaging strikes from the back! James could be in trouble here!
Battle 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.#SUB#
Battle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
James is trying to remain composed but Battle is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Battle lands punches and elbows.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Battle controlling the positon.#SUB#
Battle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. James is defending well though. Battle let's go of the attempt for now.
James wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Battle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, James has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Battle biding his time, looking for the opening.
Battle is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften James up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle controls the action.#SUB#
James defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Battle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Battle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Battle.
Battle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Battle is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
Battle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Battle misses with a combination
#CL2#
and James counters by clinching up.
Battle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#TD#
Battle pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Battle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVR#
Battle wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #T1#
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Battle content to stall in guard here.
James looking to control.
Battle is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Battle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Battle wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
James shoots in and drives through. Battle sprawls well.
Chris Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Battle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3##TD#
Battle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Battle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Battle controls the position from side control.
Battle tries to stand but James is controlling his head. #T4#
James is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Battle is controlling him well.
Battle trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James tries to bench press Battle off him but Battle keeps the position.
Battle controls the position.
James regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Battle seems content to control.#SUB#
Battle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Battle eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Battle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Battle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Battle's cut.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Battle is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Battle!
Battle is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
James in side control lands a decent elbow.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Battle manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Battle tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James tries to stand but can't do so whilst Battle controls his leg.
Battle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Battle counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Battle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Battle is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Battle is one step ahead there.
Battle stays in close to James's body and controls the position. #SU#
Battle stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to pull guard but Battle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by James. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Battle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James bucks up and tries to throw Battle off but instead Battle has got his back!
Chris Battle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James wants to control his opponent's hands but Battle gets his hands free.
Battle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on James's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James just trying to survive but Battle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Battle lands a shot to the body.
Lebron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Battle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Battle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Battle, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Battle!
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Event:
MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e3
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Battle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hogan to the mat! Hogan manages to get full guard.
Battle wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Battle scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hogan's guard.
Hogan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Battle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Battle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Battle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hogan holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hogan goes for a double leg but Battle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Battle continues to drive forward.
Hogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Battle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Battle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hogan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Battle is in Hogan's guard.
Hogan looking to control.
#T2#
Battle looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Battle defends well.
Hogan 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.
Battle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hogan's guard.
Battle 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. #T3#
Battle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogan is keeping the position for now.
Battle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hogan looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Battle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Battle with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Battle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Battle stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hogan content to stall in guard here.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Battle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Battle dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Battle clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Battle stops a takedown attempt from Hogan.
#TD#
Battle has hold of one of Hogan's legs. Hogan is fighting the takedown attempt but Battle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Battle is looking to stand up but Hogan won't let him. #SUB2#
Battle looking to improve position, pressing down on Hogan's thigh with his hand. Hogan seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Battle paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Battle's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hogan picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hollywood Hogan!
After the fight, Hollywood Hogan 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.
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Event:
Prize Fighter Season 1 e2
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Bates moves out of range of the body kick.
As Battle backs off Bates throws a huge counter combo but Battle manages to avoid it all.
Bates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Battle.#CL#
Battle has managed to clinch.
Bates's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *PFC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bates's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Battle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Battle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Battle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bates circles away.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It appears Battle was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bates thows a body kick. Battle tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Bates forces Battle back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Battle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bates can't fight it off and eventually Battle manages to take the fight to the floor. Bates looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Battle won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
Battle sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Battle wants to stand but Bates is controlling his posture from full guard.
Battle wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Battle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates is pulling down on Battle's head. It's preventing any offense from Battle, at least for the moment.
Battle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
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.
Battle chips away with some ground and pound.
Bates working a defensive guard but Battle manages to pass into side control anyway.
Battle grinds an elbow into Bates's temple.
Battle trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates tries to buck Battle off but Battle is having none of it.#T3#
Battle misses with the ground and pound.
Battle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Battle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bates!
Battle scoring with strikes but Bates is staying in there.
Bates tries to hold on but Battle pushes him away.
Bates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Battle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Battle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bates is looking to escape.
Battle 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.
Bates tries to control the position but Battle now has his back.
#T4#
Battle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bates is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates looking very determined here, making life difficult for Battle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Battle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Battle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bates wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Bates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Bates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battle, pushing him back against the cage.
Bates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Battle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Battle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bates's guard. #REVR#
Bates wants to sweep here but Battle controlling him for the moment.
Battle trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates wants to control but Battle passes easily into half guard.
It looks like Battle is going to stand back up.
#T1#
Bates wants to get back to full guard but Battle has mounted him!
Battle with shots to the head and body - Bates looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bates is trying to reverse the position but instead Battle has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Bates right now.
#SUB#
Battle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bates has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle is hanging on to Bates's back as he tries to escape.
#T2##SUB#
Battle is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bates has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Battle has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bates taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Battle doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Battle!
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Event:
Prize Fighter Season 1 e1
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Allen gets caught napping as Battle dives in and scores a takedown. Allen manages to retain guard.
Allen is looking to stand back up but Battle counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Allen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen trying to control here.
Battle trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Battle is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Allen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Battle!
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Event:
PFC Bloody Tuesdays
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Reigns scores with a takedown into Battle's guard.
Battle controlling Reigns's posture.
Battle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Battle tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Battle is looking for a triangle but Reigns pushes his legs off easily.
Battle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reigns manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Battle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle scoring with some ground and pound.
Battle with a nice head shot there.
Battle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Battle postures up.
Battle content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Battle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battle chips away with some ground and pound.
Battle 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.
Reigns should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Battle tries to stand but Reigns is controlling from the bottom.
Battle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt - Battle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reigns is looking to clinch.
Reigns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reigns is looking to clinch but Battle is avoiding it.
#TD#
Battle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reigns did well to prevent Battle getting side control.
Battle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Reigns is trying to control but Battle manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Battle.
Battle controlling from mount. #T4#
Battle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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!
Battle with shots to the head and body - Reigns looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battle controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Battle 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##TD2#
Reigns closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Battle did well to prevent Reigns getting side control.
Battle tries to kick Reigns off but Reigns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chris Battle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Battle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Battle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Battle keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is pulling down on Reigns's head. It's preventing any offense from Reigns, at least for the moment.
Reigns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Reigns has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Battle to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reigns is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Battle pulls down on the head and he's put Reigns to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Battle!
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