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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Bates (ranked 3891 p4p, 511 weight class) and Kumo LaRusso (ranked 2018 p4p, 301 weight class). LaRusso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The crystal method-coming back. Micheal Bates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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180 cm
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168 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kumo LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates is looking to clinch.
LaRusso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bates with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaRusso. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LaRusso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bates has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Bates shoots in but LaRusso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bates wants to clinch up but LaRusso keeps it at a distance.
Bates takes one to the chin there.
LaRusso circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaRusso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by LaRusso.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaRusso works on Bates's body with a couple of short punches.
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
LaRusso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaRusso struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Bates clinches up with LaRusso and pushes him back against the cage.
Bates blocking some punches.
LaRusso lands with a left to the head.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaRusso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaRusso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaRusso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Still in the clinch, LaRusso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
LaRusso has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bates seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if LaRusso can turn it around.
A short left from LaRusso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaRusso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
LaRusso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but LaRusso avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates can't break the clinch.
A short left from LaRusso.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaRusso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates working hard to break the clinch.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Bates wants to get back to striking at distance but LaRusso won't allow it.
Bates drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaRusso pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LaRusso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bates on the side of the head.
LaRusso scores with a shot to the body.
Bates is looking to clinch.
LaRusso connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bates moves into the clinch successfully.
Bates drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaRusso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bates has his takedown stuffed
and LaRusso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaRusso cracks Bates with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bates clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso scores with a shoulder strike.
LaRusso is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LaRusso down to the mat. LaRusso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LaRusso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaRusso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaRusso works Bates's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for LaRusso.
Bates slips under a jab.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Micheal Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRusso throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaRusso.
LaRusso misses with a few strikes there.
LaRusso throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
LaRusso scores with a nice head shot.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bates wants to clinch up but LaRusso keeps it at a distance.
LaRusso 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.
Bates rushes LaRusso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bates taking a breather.
LaRusso lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaRusso.
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaRusso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bates wants to clinch
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bates tries to clinch up
and LaRusso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bates thinking.
Bates tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumo LaRusso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LaRusso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaRusso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaRusso throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRusso looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Bates tries to counter by clinching up but LaRusso breaks away and moves out of range.
LaRusso sizes up Bates with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LaRusso throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bates is looking to clinch but LaRusso is avoiding it.
Bates has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LaRusso finds it's way round the side to connect with Bates's head.
Bates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LaRusso's guard.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates throws an elbow that misses. LaRusso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bates's guard. Nice move by LaRusso!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaRusso is looking to work some ground and pound but Bates has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates working a defensive guard here.
LaRusso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bates's head.
LaRusso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LaRusso wanted to stand there but Bates had control of the position.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
LaRusso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates throws an elbow that misses. LaRusso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bates's guard. Nice move by LaRusso!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bates wants to pass the guard but LaRusso is keeping the position.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LaRusso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bates throwing strikes from guard but LaRusso blocks nicely.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaRusso wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Bates 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates connects with a couple of short punches.
Bates scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LaRusso 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.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but LaRusso 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.
Bates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LaRusso's head.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaRusso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bates controls the pace.
Bates wants to control from the top but LaRusso keeps moving.
LaRusso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bates.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bates closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaRusso lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumo LaRusso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
LaRusso slaps away a takedown attempt from Bates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bates moves away from the strike by LaRusso.
Bates darts in trying to clinch
and LaRusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaRusso swats away the attempt to clinch by Bates.
LaRusso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bates instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bates stalling the fight.
Bates looking to stall.
LaRusso stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Bates tries to land knees in the clinch but LaRusso avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRusso just leaning against Bates, taking a breather.
LaRusso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaRusso sprawls well. LaRusso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.
LaRusso keeps the fight on the outside.
LaRusso misses with a straight left.
LaRusso just misses with a punch to the body.
As LaRusso looks to move away, Bates throws a big counter combo but LaRusso just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from LaRusso as Bates shoots in.
LaRusso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bates moves away from the strike by LaRusso.
Bates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bates slips a straight right by LaRusso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates defending well as LaRusso loads up on a big left hand.
Kumo LaRusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaRusso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaRusso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaRusso scores with a nice head shot.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut.
LaRusso tries to sprawl but Bates drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bates lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bates in particular looking to stall.
Well,Bates is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bates sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaRusso defending well though.
LaRusso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bates.
Bates stops LaRusso from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
Bates is nestled in close to LaRusso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
Bates is trying to control. LaRusso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LaRusso tries to kick Bates off but Bates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LaRusso wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bates misses with a head shot. LaRusso uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bates postures up in LaRusso's guard and throws a big left but LaRusso blocks it.
Bates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Bates swats away the attempt to clinch by LaRusso.
Micheal Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaRusso lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumo LaRusso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaRusso 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Kumo LaRusso!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Kumo LaRusso!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Kumo LaRusso!
Kumo LaRusso wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Kumo LaRusso took to the microphone: 'Grownstone KO'd you and now I beat you senseless...I think it's time to hang up the gloves ya bum'.
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energy
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hype
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