Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018

#R1#
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Bates moves into the clinch successfully.
Bates avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Bates to work.
Bates gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#TD#
Bates has clasped his hands together around Aldo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bates landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates taking a breather here.
Bates seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aldo for as long as he can get away with.
Bates cracks Aldo with a big right hand but Aldo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bates in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bates creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Aldo wants to control but Bates postures up.
Bates working the ground and pound.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bates working the ground and pound from side control.
Bates is chipping away with strikes.
Bates working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldo keeps working.
Bates connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aldo some visible discomfort.
Bates trying to control the action but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Bates taking a breather here.
Bates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bates creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Bates working the ground and pound but Aldo is defending the strikes.
Bates working away.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bates is putting a hurting on Aldo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bates working the ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Bates are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bates trying to control the position but Aldo is working away.
Aldo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bates is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aldo?
Bates connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bates pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bates breaks from Aldo's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Aldo is rocked!
Bates unloading with bombs!
Aldo is still in real trouble! Can Bates finish him?
Bates lands a couple of good shots and Aldo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Aldo 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 scores with strikes from the back. #T3#
Bates is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aldo is in bad spot here.
Aldo seems to have recovered his senses.
Bates trying to control.
Bates connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Aldo to escape the position.
Bates lands a shot to the body.
Can Aldo hold on?! Bates is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Bates tries to get the hooks in deep but Aldo pushed the leg off.
Aldo is trapped and Bates is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bates lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aldo hold on?!
Bates loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aldo hold on?
Bates scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Aldo is looking for a way out.
Bates lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bates scores with punches to the body.
Aldo is keeping busy.
Bates has Aldo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Aldo is covering up but some of the strikes from Bates are getting through and doing damage.
Bates keeps control of the position easily here as Aldo tries to buck him off.
Bates loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aldo hold on?
Bates lands strikes from the back and Aldo isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!

Event: TRFC100
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Werbenjagermanjensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bates tries to clinch but Werbenjagermanjensen moves out of range.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bates tries to clinch up#TD#
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
Werbenjagermanjensen landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Werbenjagermanjensen controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom. #T1#
Werbenjagermanjensen works over Bates with some ground and pound from guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bates pulls Werbenjagermanjensen in to control the position.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bates is trying to control the position but Werbenjagermanjensen postures up.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Werbenjagermanjensen slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bates.
Bates wants to control but Werbenjagermanjensen is keeping busy.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Werbenjagermanjensen'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.
Werbenjagermanjensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bates can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Bates has his hands clasped together around Werbenjagermanjensen's back. He's all about the action.
Bates is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Werbenjagermanjensen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Werbenjagermanjensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Werbenjagermanjensen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bates wants to sweep here but Werbenjagermanjensen controlling him for the moment.
Werbenjagermanjensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Werbenjagermanjensen stopping the sweep attempt from Bates.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
Werbenjagermanjensen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Werbenjagermanjensen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bates's head.
Werbenjagermanjensen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands a couple of elbows.
Bates is looking to sweep but instead, Werbenjagermanjensen has passed into half guard.
Bates trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Werbenjagermanjensen manages to pass to mount!
Bates is desperately trying to improve his position but Werbenjagermanjensen has a good base and remains in mount.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but Bates is having none of it. #T4#
Bates tries to hold on but Werbenjagermanjensen pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen looking to finish Bates with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bates!
Bates keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bates tries to reverse the position but Werbenjagermanjensen maintains control.
Werbenjagermanjensen scoring with strikes but Bates is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to control but Bates wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates tries to hold on but Werbenjagermanjensen postures up.
Bates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bates doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Werbenjagermanjensen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Werbenjagermanjensen tries to avoid it but Bates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Werbenjagermanjensen to the ground. Werbenjagermanjensen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Werbenjagermanjensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates tries to clinch up but Werbenjagermanjensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Werbenjagermanjensen scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Werbenjagermanjensen. #CL2#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bates stalling in the clinch but Werbenjagermanjensen improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to score a body lock takedown but Bates shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bates misses with some punches.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to pull guard but Bates forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Werbenjagermanjensen controls his hands.
Bates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Werbenjagermanjensen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.#T1#
Bates looking for a takedown.
Werbenjagermanjensen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bates pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bates tries to clinch there but Werbenjagermanjensen circles away.
Werbenjagermanjensen connects with the punch.#TD#
Werbenjagermanjensen scores with a takedown into Bates's guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up and lands a big shot to Bates's brow.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Werbenjagermanjensen from controlling successfully.
Bates managing to control the position.
Werbenjagermanjensen preventing the sweep.
Werbenjagermanjensen 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.#T2#
Werbenjagermanjensen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Werbenjagermanjensen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Werbenjagermanjensen pushing down on Bates's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to pass the guard but Bates is defending well.
Werbenjagermanjensen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Werbenjagermanjensen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
Bates is defending against the submission attempts here by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Bates is looking to improve his position.
Bates manages to get to full guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen controlling from the top position.
Bates looking for a sweep. Not yet Bates, not yet.
Bates is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bates wants to sweep here but Werbenjagermanjensen controlling him for the moment.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Werbenjagermanjensen cracks Bates with a solid left hand.
Werbenjagermanjensen working some strikes from top position.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands a couple of digs.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Werbenjagermanjensen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Werbenjagermanjensen defends easily.
Werbenjagermanjensen 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bates closes the distance but Werbenjagermanjensen moves to the side #TD#
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bates has hold of Werbenjagermanjensen's hands but Werbenjagermanjensen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Bates is defending against the submission attempts here by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen prevents Bates from improving his position.
Bates has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Werbenjagermanjensen is working away from the top position though.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bates is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Werbenjagermanjensen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Werbenjagermanjensen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bates is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Werbenjagermanjensen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
A less than humble Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TRFC95
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Truck throws a series of punches but Bates moves out of range.
Bates tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Truck manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Bates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bates lands in his opponent's guard.
Truck is wriggling around but Bates manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Truck can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB#
Bates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Truck tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg.
Truck has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blackscar Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bates has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Bates drops an elbow to the side of Truck's head.
Bates drops an elbow to the side of Truck's head.
Truck wants to get back to full guard.
Bates working over Truck with some ground and pound. Truck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bates wants to take a breather but Truck is having none of it.
Bates working over Truck with some ground and pound. Truck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Bates working over Truck with some ground and pound. Truck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Truck is not content to let Bates control the position.
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Bates lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bates is nestled in close to Truck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bates lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Truck is rocked!
Nice strikes from Bates there.
Truck is still in real trouble! Can Bates finish him?
Bates lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Truck quite badly. Truck pulls Bates in close trying to recover. Bates postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Truck on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Truck doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!

Event: TRFC92
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
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. #CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #BC#
Bates manages to break the clinch. #CL#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
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.#CL#
Bates clinches up against the cage.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#CL#
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.#BC#
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!
#R2#
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. #TD#
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!#REVB#
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.#T1#
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.#REVR#
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!#REVB##T2#
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.
#R3#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #BC#
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.#T2#
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. #TD#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #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.
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'.

Event: TRFC89
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Truck looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.#CL2#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Truck takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Truck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Truck tries to keep at a distance but Bates has taken the fight into the clinch.
Truck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Bates tries to clinch up but Truck circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Bates has Truck up against the cage in a clinch.
Truck tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Truck back against the cage.
Bates tries to work over Truck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates avoiding damage as Truck throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck wants to break free but Bates has control.
Bates slowing the pace effectively.
Truck is trying to break the clinch but Bates has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Bates closes the distance and pushes Truck back into the cage.
Truck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bates keeps control of Truck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Truck tries to keep at a distance but Bates has taken the fight into the clinch.
Truck blocks a body shot from Bates.
Bates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Truck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bates can't get the takedown.
Truck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Truck lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Bates closes the distance and pushes Truck back into the cage.#BC#
Truck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Truck throws a one two combo.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Truck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Bates clinches with his opponent.
Bates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Truck's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Bates wants the takedown. Truck is fighting it off but Bates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Truck's guard against the cage.#T2#
Bates is working Truck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Truck has momentary wrist control but Bates slips an elbow through the middle.
Bates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bates trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom.
Bates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bates lands a couple of digs.
Bates stands up over Truck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bates with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bates distracts Truck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Truck is keeping the position.
Bates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bates is working Truck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bates postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bates content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates advances to half guard.
Truck has hold of Bates's hands but Bates slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Truck is rocked!
Bates is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Truck is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bates fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Truck from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bates! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!

Event: TRFC86
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Bates clinches with his opponent.
Bates tries for a takedown but Fairchild manages to get underhooks.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Fairchild has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairchild. #BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Bates forces Fairchild back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fairchild is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairchild down to the mat. Fairchild avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairchild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fairchild misses with the head strike. #T1#
Bates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairchild avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jordan Fairchild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.
Fairchild is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairchild.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bates - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Bates.
Fairchild is looking to break free of the clinch but Bates has double underhooks.
Bates lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Jordan Fairchild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Bates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Bates dives in and grabs Fairchild's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fairchild pushes down on Bates's head and hops out.#TD2#
Bates looking to score a takedown here. Fairchild is defending well but Bates drives through and ends up in Fairchild's guard.#T2#
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet but Bates is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairchild is retaining full guard.
Bates lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bates connects with a couple of short punches.
Bates with a nice head shot there.
Bates content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fairchild keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fairchild's head.#T3#
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bates cracks Fairchild with a solid left hand.
Bates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fairchild's head.
Bates prevents Fairchild from getting back to his feet.
Bates has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blackscar Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bates lands a couple of digs.
Bates is working Fairchild over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bates stays in close to Fairchild's body and controls the position.
Bates with a nice head shot there.
Bates is in close to Fairchild's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bates's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Fairchild is rocked!
Bates is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh Fairchild is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fairchild seems to have got his legs back now.
Bates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bates postures up and lands a big shot to Fairchild's brow.
Bates postures up and lands a big shot to Fairchild's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Bates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bates closes the distance and pushes Fairchild back into the cage.
Bates has Fairchild pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fairchild manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bates displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fairchild up against the cage.
Micheal Bates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Bates tightens his grip and picks Fairchild up, before dumping him to the ground. Fairchild manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates won't allow Fairchild to get back to his feet.
Bates is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Bates stops Fairchild from standing up.
Bates landing with the ground and pound.
Bates showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bates trying to control but Fairchild is working from the bottom.
Bates cracks Fairchild with a solid left hand.#ES#
Fairchild has his feet on Bates's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Fairchild shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Bates looks to move away, Fairchild throws a big counter combo but Bates just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fairchild did well to prevent Bates getting side control.#T2#
Bates winds up and cracks Fairchild with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Bates there.
Bates working over Fairchild with some ground and pound. Fairchild looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bates looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
Bates lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Bates is taking a breather. Fairchild 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.
Bates scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bates landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Micheal Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates winds up and cracks Fairchild with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bates scores with a big shot! Fairchild's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Fairchild! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!

Event: TRFC82
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1##CL#
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shlemenko has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko managing to block the knees to the body from Bates.
A shot in the inside from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bates - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shlemenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shlemenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Bates.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Shlemenko has closed the distance and engaged Bates in a clinch.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Shlemenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shlemenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shlemenko 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.
Bates wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Bates is looking to counter the offense by Shlemenko and move into the clinch.#T1#
Shlemenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Bates moves into the clinch.
Bates wants a takedown.
Bates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Bates scores with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bates wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Bates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Bates landing some decent shots from guard.
Bates won't allow Shlemenko to sweep him here.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates throwing strikes but missing.
Bates trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Bates clinches.
Shlemenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Bates works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Shlemenko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Shlemenko breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Bates makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Bates tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Bates drives through and clinches with Shlemenko against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Shlemenko.#TD#
Bates has hold of one of Shlemenko's legs. Shlemenko is fighting the takedown attempt but Bates gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bates lands a couple of elbows.
Shlemenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bates.
Shlemenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bates with a nice head shot there.
Bates scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bates shoots for a takedown but Shlemenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Bates instigates a clinch.
Shlemenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shlemenko can do to turn this around?
Shlemenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Micheal Bates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Bates blocks a head kick by Shlemenko. #CL#
Bates gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Bates has double underhooks. #BC#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with the combination.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick. #CL#
Bates forces Shlemenko back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Bates keeps control of Shlemenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Bates forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bates prevents Shlemenko from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Bates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bates wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping him busy.
Bates working the ground and pound from side control.
Bates is trying to ground and pound but Shlemenko uses the momentary lack of control by Bates to regain half guard.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain the position but Bates is very close to passing his half guard.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Bates scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shlemenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bates.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Bates frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shlemenko's face.
Bates cracks Shlemenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bates lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Bates is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shlemenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shlemenko is still in real trouble! Can Bates finish him?
Bates scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bates cracks Shlemenko with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!
Alex Shlemenko spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.

Event: TRFC80
Date: Jun 18, 2017

#R1#
Bates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bates closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grownstone circles away.#CL#
Grownstone has managed to clinch.
Grownstone has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Grownstone misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grownstone.
Bates has had enough of the clinch but Grownstone keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Grownstone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bates wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grownstone has him pressed against the cage.
Grownstone throws a head punch that misses.
Bates trying to stall but Grownstone improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Grownstone.
Grownstone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batess head.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Grownstone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards. #BC2#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Grownstone misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Bates has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Bates can't break the clinch.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Grownstone lands a left hand.
Bates is trying to break the clinch but Grownstone is controlling him.
Grownstone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grownstone has a couple of punches blocked by Bates. #BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Micheal Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grownstone swivels and escapes.
It looked like Grownstone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grownstone scores with a jab to the body.
Bates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grownstone defends it nicely.
Brad Grownstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.
Bates wants to clinch but Grownstone slips to the side
and Grownstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Grownstone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grownstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grownstone. #T2##BC2#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grownstone throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bates closes the distance and pushes Grownstone back into the cage.
Grownstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grownstone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grownstone blocks a body shot from Bates.
Bates is working for takedown but Grownstone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grownstone avoids it.#BC2#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates tries to clinch but Grownstone moves away
and Grownstone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bates is looking to clinch but Grownstone is avoiding it.
Grownstone looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Grownstone connects with a nice looking jab.
Bates slips under a jab from Grownstone.
Bates tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grownstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grownstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt.
Bates tries to clinch but Grownstone is having none of it. #CL2#
Bates closes the distance and pushes Grownstone back into the cage.
Grownstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Grownstone throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bates tries for a takedown but Grownstone circles away easily
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grownstone leaves Bates with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Grownstone.
Grownstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Bates pushes Grownstone up against the cage in a clinch.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grownstone lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grownstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Grownstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates blocking some punches.
Grownstone gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grownstone.
Grownstone misses with the head strike.
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by Grownstone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Grownstone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bates staying out of range there.#CL2#
Bates clinches up with Grownstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Grownstone misses with the head strike.
Bates misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grownstone.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Grownstone lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grownstone.
Grownstone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Still in the clinch, Grownstone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grownstone has Bates pressed against the cage, preventing Bates from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Grownstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grownstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Grownstone misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Bates blocking some punches.
Grownstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Grownstone working aggressively here. #T1##BC2#
Bates manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bates closes the distance and pushes Grownstone back into the cage.#BC2#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Bates tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grownstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grownstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brad Grownstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grownstone connects with a right hand. Bates shakes it off.
Bates wants to clinch.#CL2#
Bates has closed the distance and engaged Grownstone in a clinch.
Grownstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grownstone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grownstone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grownstone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grownstone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grownstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Grownstone has Bates pressed against the cage, preventing Bates from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bates can't break the clinch.
Grownstone lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grownstone misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Grownstone throws the kick towards the body but Bates avoids it.
Bates changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bates looks to clinch
and Grownstone counters with a straight right hand.
Brad Grownstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Grownstone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Grownstone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Grownstone avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grownstone working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Grownstone.
Grownstone prevents Bates from breaking the clinch.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grownstone.
Still in the clinch, Grownstone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grownstone misses with some punches.
Grownstone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grownstone misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Nice body punch from Bates - that landed with a thud.
Grownstone has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Bates is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grownstone is keeping busy.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grownstone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grownstone swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grownstone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grownstone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grownstone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bates's efforts to push away.
Grownstone misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grownstone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grownstone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brad Grownstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.
Bates tries to clinch there but Grownstone circles away.
Grownstone misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Bates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bates is looking to clinch but Grownstone is avoiding it. #CL2#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Grownstone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bates fails with a takedown attempt.
Grownstone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bates closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Grownstone to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grownstone, pushing him back against the cage.
Grownstone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grownstone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
Grownstone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grownstone prevents Bates from breaking the clinch.
Grownstone lands a nice uppercut.
Bates misses with some punches.
Grownstone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grownstone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Grownstone working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Grownstone.
Grownstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Grownstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates misses with a knee strike.
Grownstone is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grownstone down to the mat. Grownstone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grownstone misses with a straight right.
Bates feints the counter takedown.
Bates wants to clinch.
Bates doesn't manage to clinch there - Grownstone circles away.
Bates walks into a left hand.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grownstone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grownstone stuffs the takedown.
Grownstone throwing a counter right hand but Bates manages to avoid it.
Brad Grownstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.#T2##CL#
Grownstone pushes Bates up against the cage in a clinch.
Grownstone has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Grownstone scores with a shoulder strike.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Grownstone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grownstone tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
Grownstone is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Grownstone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates tries to clinch but Grownstone is having none of it.
Bates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grownstone avoids it really well and circles away.
Grownstone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grownstone keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grownstone, as that shot connected. #T3#
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grownstone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bates moves in looking to clinch but Grownstone pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Grownstone misses the target.
Bates tries to clinch there but Grownstone circles away. #TD2#
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grownstone did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
Bates not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grownstone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bates.
Bates is controlling the pace.
Bates thows a huge punch but Grownstone dodges it nicely. #T4#
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grownstone keeps working.
Bates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bates landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grownstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bates on the ground.
Bates trying to control the pace.
Grownstone is staying active underneath Bates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Micheal Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grownstone wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Grownstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grownstone, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Brad Grownstone!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Brad Grownstone!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Brad Grownstone!

Brad Grownstone wins by unanimous decision!
Brad Grownstone spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TRFC77
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Bates throws a body punch but Watanabe moves out of range.
Bates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Watanabe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watanabe connects with a couple of short punches.
Watanabe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Bates pushes Watanabe off and gets back to his feet.
Bates throws a quick inside leg kick.
Watanabe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Watanabe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bates is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arvins Bootcamp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
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!
Nice strikes from Watanabe there.
Bates flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Watanabe slips a nice elbow through Bates's hands, connecting with Bates's forehead.
Watanabe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Watanabe scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Watanabe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watanabe lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Watanabe there. #ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
Watanabe scores with a big shot! Bates's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bates! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
A very excited looking Kenji Watanabe 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: TRFC74: The Sacrifice
Date: May 07, 2017

#R1#
Crock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bates's waist but Bates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crock off to one side.
Crock looks for a takedown but Bates sprawls well.
Bates digs a good hook to Crock's body.
Bates moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bates misses with a double jab.
Micheal Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Crock has closed the distance and engaged Bates in a clinch.
Bates has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Bates has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crock regains guard immediately.
Bates throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Crock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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#
Crock has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bates doesn't defend quickly enough and Crock has managed to lock this one up! Can Bates escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Crock on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jackson Crock!
Jackson Crock is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Jackson Crock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TRFC71: Blood Harvest
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Bates cracks Fairchild with an open hand slap.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fairchild went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Bates pushes Fairchild up against the cage in a clinch.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairchild looking to slow down the pace here.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Fairchild avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Bates to work.
Fairchild is trying to break the clinch but Bates is controlling him.
Bates scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Fairchild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates pushes Fairchild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairchild tries to break free but Bates pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bates lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Fairchild's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fairchild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairchild is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairchild down to the mat. Fairchild avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fairchild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jordan Fairchild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairchild quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fairchild tries to avoid it but Bates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fairchild to the ground. Fairchild escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jordan Fairchild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.#T2#
Bates cracks Fairchild with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bates throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Fairchild holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bates content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Fairchild stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairchild tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bates smiles and moves away.
Bates shoots in and drives through. Fairchild sprawls well.
Fairchild throws a counter high kick but Bates was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Bates throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fairchild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairchild moves away.
Fairchild is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Bates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bates pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bates dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bates stalling the fight.
Bates letting Fairchild take a breather here.
Fairchild avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body. #T4##TD2#
Bates has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fairchild clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bates is landing with strikes from the back.
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates lands a shot to the body.
Fairchild is covering up but some of the strikes from Bates are getting through and doing damage.
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet.
Bates lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No joy there for Bates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Bates looks to move away, Fairchild throws a big counter combo but Bates just gets out of the way.
Bates scores with a nice strike.
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.
Bates looks to land a body kick but Fairchild moved away.
As Bates looks to move away, Fairchild throws a big counter combo but Bates just gets out of the way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bates or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairchild, which made it look bad.
Fairchild is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fairchild's half guard.
Bates trying to control from half guard but Fairchild is working away. #T1#
Bates perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Bates drops an elbow to the side of Fairchild's head.
Bates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fairchild does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
Bates has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bates lands a nice short elbow.
Fairchild is trying to stand up here but Bates is controlling him well.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates trying to control the pace. #T2#
Bates working over Fairchild with some ground and pound. Fairchild looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Bates.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates slips a nice elbow through Fairchild's hands, connecting with Fairchild's forehead.
Bates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fairchild knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bates on the ground.
Fairchild taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates working Fairchild over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Fairchild taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
Bates drops an elbow to the side of Fairchild's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bates scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bates performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
Fairchild taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
Bates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bates lands strikes from half guard.
Fairchild taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard. #ROC2#
Fairchild is rocked!
Bates lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Fairchild is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Ground and pound from Bates.
Bates prevents Fairchild from standing back up.
Fairchild seems to have got his legs back now.
Bates controlling the action here.
Bates is continuing to stall.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates winds up and cracks Fairchild with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bates is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Bates.
No joy there for Bates, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Bates clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Fairchild fails to land.
Bates has Fairchild pressed against the cage.
Fairchild looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Bates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairchild is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairchild down to the mat. Fairchild avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fairchild enables Bates to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fairchild manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bates postures up and lands a big shot to Fairchild's brow.
Bates chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fairchild has momentary wrist control but Bates slips an elbow through the middle.
Bates connects with a couple of short punches.
Bates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Bates stops Fairchild from standing up.
Bates passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairchild keeps working.
Fairchild seems a little lost for a moment, as Bates dominates the positioning.
Bates lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fairchild is trying to escape the position but Bates is controlling the position.
Bates scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Bates in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bates lands a nice forearm strike.
Bates cracks Fairchild with a big right hand but Fairchild just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bates working the ground and pound from side control.
Bates scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bates has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fairchild!
Bates working Fairchild over with strikes here.
Bates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bates cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Bates postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Fairchild badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bates around the waist but Bates pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bates is the winner by TKO! Bates jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!

Event: AFL Manuel vs Silva
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Pennino moves away from the strike by Bates.
Bates stuffs the takedown.
Bates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pennino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bates somewhat.
Pennino walks into a jab.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
Bates has been working on his balance at Arvins Bootcamp, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pennino.
Bates doesn't manage to clinch there - Pennino circles away.
Bates throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Pennino gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Pennino manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennino controlling the position.
Bates trying to control but Pennino is working from the bottom.
Pennino pulls Bates in to control the position.
Bates throwing strikes from guard but Pennino blocks nicely. #T1#
Bates throwing strikes but missing.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennino 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 throwing strikes from guard but Pennino blocks nicely.
Pennino has Bates pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bates wants to control from the top but Pennino keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Pennino.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Pennino's head.
Pennino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates wants to take the fight to the mat but Pennino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pennino avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates effectively controlling the action here.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Pennino stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Pennino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Bates finds it's target.
Pennino misses with a jab to the body
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Pennino is just out of range.
Pennino throws a body shot but no joy.
Pennino closes the distance and clinches up with Bates, looking for a takedown. Pennino pushes Bates against the cage but Bates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Pennino throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Pennino dives in and grabs Bates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bates pushes down on Pennino's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pennino. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Bates scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pennino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pennino's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennino is refusing to be controlled, as Bates sits in half guard.
Pennino gets back to full guard.
Pennino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates wants to sweep here but Pennino controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pennino postures up. #T4#
Bates keeping moving, preventing Pennino from controlling successfully.
Bates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pennino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bates is looking to sweep but instead, Pennino has passed into half guard.
Bates tries to get to full guard but Pennino has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pennino lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates dominated that round.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pennino shoots in but no luck this time.
Pennino closes the distance and clinches up with Bates, looking for a takedown. Pennino pushes Bates against the cage but Bates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Pennino gets tackled into the cage by Bates. Bates maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pennino.
Pennino managing to block the knees to the body from Bates.
Pennino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pennino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pennino can't get the takedown.
Micheal Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulie Pennino.
Pennino gets underhooks to prevent Bates's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Bates.
Bates is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pennino looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Pennino has clasped his hands together around Bates's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Paulie Pennino has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Pennino working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bates takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bates tries to buck Pennino off but Pennino is having none of it.
Bates is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bates trying to control from the bottom.
Pennino working the head and body with strikes.
Bates keeping control of the position.
Bates wants to improve his position but Pennino is controlling well.
Bates is not content to let Pennino control the position.
Bates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bates tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Bates is looking to improve his position.
Pennino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bates tries to get to full guard but Pennino has control of the leg. #T3#
Pennino tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pennino blocks the strikes from Bates. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pennino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pennino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pennino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Micheal Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pennino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Micheal Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Bates.#CL#
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Nice body punch from Bates.
Bates gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pennino.
Pennino avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Pennino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pennino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Bates.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bates pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pennino is pushing Bates up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bates is trying to drag Pennino to the mat but Pennino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
#R3#
Pennino shoots in and drives through. Bates sprawls well.#CL2#
Pennino has managed to clinch.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pennino can do to turn this around?
Pennino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pennino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bates presses Pennino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bates cracks Pennino with a nice body shot.
Pennino wants a takedown.
Bates lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pennino manages to break the clinch.
Pennino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pennino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pennino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pennino slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pennino sprawls well. Pennino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Pennino shoots in looking for a takedown but Bates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pennino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Micheal Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulie Pennino.#TD2#
Pennino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bates is pulling down on Pennino's head to control his posture.
Bates is striking from the bottom but Pennino uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Bates is not content to let Pennino control the position.
Pennino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bates moves into full guard.
Paulie Pennino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pennino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pennino on the ground.
Pennino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pennino trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bates is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pennino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pennino forces his way into half guard.
Bates trying to control here.
Bates is looking for a sweep. Pennino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pennino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pennino is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bates!
Pennino with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Pennino controlling from the full mount.
Pennino lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bates is bucking up trying to escape but Pennino cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bates controls the position.
Pennino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pennino is landing with some decent strikes but Bates is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Micheal Bates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennino landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Pennino 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Bates!

Event: AFL Asylum 29
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Jones takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Nice straight punches there by Bates. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bates.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Bates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bates throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Bates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jones is trying to buck Bates off.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Bates scoring with strikes.
Bates prevents Jones from escaping the position.#T1#
Check out the look on Bates's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bates looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bates smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bates lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bates on the ground.
Bates is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Bates working away.#ES#
Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jones misses with a body shot.
Bates is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bates closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Bates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Bates clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bates'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.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones wants to stall.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones blocks a body shot from Bates.
Bates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Bates trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bates into the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Bates is controlling the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kent Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates wants a takedown.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Bates keeps him there for the moment.
Bates is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bates's coach down at Arvins Bootcamp 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.
Bates tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones tries to break free but Bates pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
Bates misses with an elbow strike.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bates is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Micheal Bates will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bates fails with the takedown.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bates shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bates has time to react.#ROC#
Bates is rocked!
Jones is looking to wear down Bates with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Bates is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Micheal Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BOOM! Jones lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bates. Bates tries to recover but Jones is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bates lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kent Jones!

Event: DFC Asylum 23
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Bates throws a right hand that Frank Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank Jr also avoids with ease.
Frank Jr throws a counter combo.
Frank Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Bates.
Bates has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bates looks to land a combination but Frank Jr avoids it well.
Frank Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Frank Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates has Frank Jr pushed against the cage.
Frank Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frank Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frank Jr prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Frank Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frank Jr. #T1##CL#
Bates gets a clinch.
Frank Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates tries a body shot but Frank Jr blocks it.
Frank Jr avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates has Frank Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Frank Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frank Jr avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bates.
Frank Jr has had enough of the clinch but Bates keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Frank Jr breaks from the clinch.
Frank Jr throws a one two combo.
Frank Jr misses with a double jab.
Bates seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bates scores with a nice head shot.
Frank Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Bates misses with a kick to the body
and Frank Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank Jr lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Bates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frank Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bates manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Bates lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#ES2#
Frank Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bates throws a hook but Frank Jr avoids it easily.
Frank Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frank Jr.#T3#
Frank Jr connects with a right hand. Bates shakes it off.#CL#
Frank Jr gets tackled into the cage by Bates. Bates maintains the clinch.
Frank Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Frank Jr is trying to push Bates away but Bates has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank Jr's efforts to push away.
Frank Jr can't break the clinch. #TD#
Bates has clasped his hands together around Frank Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bates working the body and head with strikes.
Bates prevents Frank Jr from escaping the position.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
Frank Jr is being controlled here. #T4#
Bates wants to control but Frank Jr is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bates is controlling him well.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Frank Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Frank Jr is trying to buck Bates off.#ES2#
Frank Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Frank Jr dives in and grabs Bates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bates pushes down on Frank Jr's head and hops out.
Frank Jr throws a right hand that Bates ducks under and follows up with a left that Bates also avoids with ease.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank Jr.
Bates misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Micheal Bates will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Bates has closed the distance and engaged Frank Jr in a clinch.
Bates content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Frank Jr avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank Jr's elbow.
Frank Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bates is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Bates. #CUT#
It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.
Bates slows down the pace here.
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Bates.
Frank Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bates looking to throw knees to the head but Frank Jr is blocking nicely.
Frank Jr blocks a body shot from Bates. #T1#
Bates lands a hook that snaps the head of Frank Jr backwards. #TD#
Bates has picked Frank Jr up - he's going for a ride! Bates dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Frank Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bates is trying to control the action in half guard but Frank Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bates performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Frank Jr is trying to stand back up but Bates is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates slips a nice elbow through Frank Jr's hands, connecting with Frank Jr's forehead.
Frank Jr is trying to stand.
Bates scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Frank Jr tries to kick Bates off but Bates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Frank Jr taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
Bates is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bates looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frank Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Frank Jr tries to kick Bates off in order to stand up. Bates Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bates working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Frank Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Bates cracks Frank Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Frank Jr is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Frank Jr is still in real trouble! Can Bates finish him?#T3#
Bates scoring with punches and elbows.
Bates lands some shots froms side control.
Bates scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Frank Jr is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bates can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!

Event: DFC Asylum XX
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Bates fails with the takedown.
Daebak lands an overhand right.
Daebak digs a good body shot into Bates's ribs.
Bates tries for a takedown but Daebak circles away easily
and Daebak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Bates gets tackled into the cage by Daebak. Daebak maintains the clinch.
Daebak works on Bates's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Daebak.
Bates looks winded!
Daebak lands with a light punch inside.
Daebak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daebak lands a hook that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Daebak scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Bates is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daebak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates is still on wobbly legs! Can Daebak finish him?
Daebak throws a big uppercut that drops Bates! More strikes from Daebak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bates lies dazed against the cage as Daebak celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ono Daebak!
A very excited looking Ono Daebak 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: DFC Asylum 17
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Mc Gregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
Bates has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mc Gregor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mc Gregor checks a low kick from Bates.#CL#
Mc Gregor darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bates.
Bates stops a takedown attempt from Mc Gregor.
Bates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mc Gregor is trying to push Bates away but Bates has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mc Gregor is defending well for now.
Bates with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bates prevents the takedown attempt.
Bates with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by Mc Gregor.
Mc Gregor is trying to pull guard but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brano Mc Gregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Gregor avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates pushes off an throws an elbow but Mc Gregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Bates is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mc Gregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Mc Gregor has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but Bates won't allow it.
Bates with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mc Gregor avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mc Gregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mc Gregor avoids a kick to the body.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mc Gregor forces Bates back against the cage and clinches.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Mc Gregor avoids a wild elbow strike from Bates.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but Bates won't allow it.
Mc Gregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mc Gregor is trying to pull guard but Bates has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bates darts in looking for a takedown but Mc Gregor gets double underhooks and turns Bates into the cage. #T2#
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Mc Gregor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bates is trying to defend but Mc Gregor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bates wants to control but Mc Gregor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mc Gregor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mc Gregor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working. #SUB#
Bates is defending against the submission attempts here by Mc Gregor.
Bates is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mc Gregor scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bates is defending against the submission attempts here by Mc Gregor. #T3##SUB#
Mc Gregor wants to work for an arm triangle but Bates is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bates trying to hold on to Mc Gregor's head to control him but Mc Gregor postures up.
Bates is looking for a sweep. Mc Gregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mc Gregor 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.
Bates makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bates.#T4#
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.
Bates looking to control.
Bates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mc Gregor trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mc Gregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mc Gregor looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mc Gregor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bates dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mc Gregor 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Mc Gregor looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
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 Brano Mc Gregor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Mc Gregor has managed to clinch.
Mc Gregor blocks a body shot from Bates.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mc Gregor.
Bates putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mc Gregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mc Gregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates is trying to drag Mc Gregor to the mat but Mc Gregor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Mc Gregor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mc Gregor 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.
Mc Gregor keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Gregor looking for a sweep. Not yet Mc Gregor, not yet.
Mc Gregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Gregor tries to get out of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bates's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB#
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mc Gregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Mc Gregor's legs - danger averted.
Mc Gregor looking for a sweep. Not yet Mc Gregor, not yet.
Mc Gregor is trying to keep Bates in close. #SUB#
Mc Gregor 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 lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mc Gregor wants to improve his position but instead Bates has moved into half guard.
Mc Gregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bates scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mc Gregor is looking to improve his position.
Bates working over Mc Gregor with some ground and pound. Mc Gregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bates wants to control but Mc Gregor is keeping him busy.
Bates blocks the strikes from Mc Gregor. #T2#
Mc Gregor is not content to let Bates control the position.
Mc Gregor is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mc Gregor moves into full guard.
Bates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bates working some strikes from top position.
Bates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bates with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bates trying to control but Mc Gregor is working from the bottom.
Mc Gregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mc Gregor 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.
Mc Gregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Mc Gregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mc Gregor looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
Bates sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Mc Gregor looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
Bates connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bates lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mc Gregor is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
Bates connects with a couple of short punches.
Mc Gregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mc Gregor is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Mc Gregor wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Mc Gregor wants to get back to his feet but Bates is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mc Gregor is trying to keep Bates in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mc Gregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Micheal Bates 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mc Gregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mc Gregor working hard to break the clinch.
Mc Gregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bates pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mc Gregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mc Gregor missing with a left hand there. Bates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Bates has Mc Gregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Mc Gregor is trying to drag Bates to the mat but Bates just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mc Gregor avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Gregor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Micheal Bates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mc Gregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Bates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mc Gregor prevents it.
Brano Mc Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.#BC#
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mc Gregor tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates cracks the inside of Mc Gregor's front leg.
Mc Gregor wants to clinch.#CL#
Mc Gregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bates letting Mc Gregor take a breather here.
Bates tries to land knees in the clinch but Mc Gregor avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mc Gregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Mc Gregor fails to pull guard.
Mc Gregor prevents a body shot from Bates.
Mc Gregor managing to block the knees to the body from Bates.
Mc Gregor is looking for a takedown.
Mc Gregor tries to break the clinch but Bates is controlling the position.
Mc Gregor blocking some punches.
Mc Gregor tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mc Gregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mc Gregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bates trying to control the position but instead, Mc Gregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bates into the cage.
Mc Gregor is working for takedown but Bates is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3##TD2#
Bates gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mc Gregor wants to get back to full guard.
Mc Gregor is looking to control Bates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mc Gregor avoid being mounted?
Mc Gregor is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mc Gregor keeps working.
Mc Gregor wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bates in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Bates decides to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Mc Gregor rushes Bates and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Micheal Bates!

Event: DFC Asylum 13
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Bates buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kohli.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kohli.
Kohli misses with the combination. #CL#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Bates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Bates. #TD#
Bates lands a takedown into guard.
Kohli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kohli wants to stand up but Bates is controlling him. #T1#
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Kohli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kohli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bates controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bates lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kohli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kohli blocks the low kick.
Bates looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kohli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kohli misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Bates clinches with his opponent.
Bates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bates can't get the takedown.
Bates lands a knee to the body.
Bates connects with a knee to the head.
Bates is working for takedown but Kohli is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kohli's elbow. #TD#
Bates has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kohli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bates lands shots from the back. #T3#
Kohli wants to get back to his feet.
Kohli is keeping busy.
Bates punishes Kohli with strikes from the back mount.
Kohli is trying to stand back up.
Bates is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kohli up.
Bates lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kohli. #T4#
Bates softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bates wants to control but Kohli is keeping busy.
Kohli is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates struggling to land strikes to the head as Kohli covers up.
Bates misses with a punch to the head.
Bates missing with strikes.
Bates throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kohli!
Bates thows a strike but Kohli uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Kohli as he ends up in Bates 's guard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kohli postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kohli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kohli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bates can pounce on him.
Micheal Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kohli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kohli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bates misses with a low kick.
Kohli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kohli avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Bates moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Kohli can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Kohli can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Kohli is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Bates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kohli.
A shot in the inside from Kohli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bates.
Kohli is leaning against Bates and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kohli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kohli.
Kohli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kohli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kohli prevents the takedown attempt.
Bates lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kohli lands an uppercut.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kohli avoids it.
Bates lands a good knee to the midsection. Kohli won't want to take too many of those.
Bates has Kohli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kohli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates tries for a takedown but Kohli manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Bates blocking some punches.
Kohli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kohli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates tries for a takedown but Kohli manages to get underhooks.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kohli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bates prevents a body shot from Kohli.
Bates can't get the takedown.
Kohli lands with a right to the head.
Kohli can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Kohli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kohli scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bates is trying to stall. #T3#
Bates is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kohli is defending well.
Kohli tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Kohli prevents the takedown attempt.
Kohli can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Kohli misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kohli as the two fighters clinch.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
Kohli scores with a shot to the side of Bates's head.
A shot in the inside from Kohli.
Bates missing with knees to the body.
Kohli misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Bates is trying to trip Kohli. He has hold of a leg but Kohli is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bates persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
Bates trying to control but Kohli is working from the bottom.
Micheal Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kohli wants to get back to his feet but Bates is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bates is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Kohli is retaining full guard.
Bates throwing strikes from guard but Kohli blocks nicely.
Bates trying to control but Kohli is working from the bottom.
Bates throwing strikes from guard but Kohli blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virat Kohli 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#
Kohli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates misses with a body punch
and Kohli counters with a right hand to the body.
Kohli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bates lands an overhand right.
Virat Kohli seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Bates.
Kohli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Kohli blocks an elbow strike from Bates. #TD#
Bates is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kohli can't fight it off and eventually Bates manages to take the fight to the floor. Kohli looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kohli manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kohli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Kohli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Kohli.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bates obliges.
Kohli misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
Kohli tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kohli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kohli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kohli manages to circle out of the way.
Kohli misses with a body shot.
Kohli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kohli scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
Kohli misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kohli throws out a counter right but Bates avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Bates clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#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.
Bates creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kohli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bates prevents Kohli from escaping the position.
Bates wants to control but Kohli is keeping him busy.
Bates in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kohli regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bates's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Bates wants to pass to mount but Kohli is defending the position.
Bates wants to take a breather but Kohli is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kohli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bates looks to land a strike but Kohli avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kohli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kohli has momentary wrist control but Bates slips an elbow through the middle.
Kohli is looking to stand up but Bates isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bates wants to control from the top but Kohli keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Kohli misses.
Bates slips a straight right by Kohli.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
A clash of legs there as Kohli blocks the low kick.
Kohli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kohli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bates under the eye.
Bates shoots in and drives through. Kohli sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kohli checks a low kick from Bates.
Bates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kohli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bates swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kohli cracks a nice hook into Bates's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Virat Kohli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kohli 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virat Kohli!
Virat Kohli 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: DFC Asylum 9
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Johansson darts in looking for a takedown but Bates gets double underhooks and turns Johansson into the cage.
Johansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bates is fending him off so far but Johansson persists. Nope, Bates circles away and we're back to standing.
Bates looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johansson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bates lands a jab.#TD2#
Bates gets caught flat footed, as Johansson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates wants to sweep here but Johansson controlling him for the moment.
Bates is working hard here to advance position.
Bates is trying to keep Johansson in close.
Johansson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Johansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johansson postures up in Bates's guard and throws a big left but Bates blocks it.
Bates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johansson lands a couple of elbows.
Bates looking to control.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Johansson 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.
Johansson working some strikes from top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johansson chips away with some ground and pound.
Bates controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johansson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johansson with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Bates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johansson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Johansson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Johansson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johansson connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
Johansson pushes down on Bates's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Johansson there.
Oh Bates is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Johansson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bates is just riding it out for now. Johansson eventually gives up the hold.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Johansson working Bates over with strikes.
Johansson wants to take a breather but Bates is having none of it.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Johansson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Johansson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bates tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johansson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivar Johansson!
A victorious Ivar Johansson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC Asylum 7
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Bates tries to clinch up.
Patterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bates tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Patterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bates looking for a sweep. Not yet Bates, not yet.
Bates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Patterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bates has wrist control.
Patterson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Patterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patterson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Patterson chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Patterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Patterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.#T1#
Bates forces his way into half guard.
Patterson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Patterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard but Bates has mounted him!
Patterson tries to hold on but Bates postures up.
Patterson taking shots to the head. #T2#
Bates putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Patterson can't escape the position.
Bates landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bates landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Patterson gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Patterson is defending well.
Patterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
Bates has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bates working Patterson over with strikes.
Bates trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Patterson is pressing down on Bates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Patterson 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 postures up and lands a big shot to Patterson's brow. #SUB#
Patterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bates scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Patterson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bates is defending well. Patterson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bates has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Patterson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clovis Patterson!
A relieved looking Clovis Patterson 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: DFC Asylum 4
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1##CL#
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bates lands a body punch.
McKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Bates has him pinned against the cage.
McKenzie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McKenzie is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McKenzie down to the mat. McKenzie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Bates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenzie's elbow.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.#T1#
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKenzie prevents the takedown attempt.
Bates tries a knee to the head but McKenzie blocks it.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKenzie gets underhooks to prevent Bates's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenzie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Bates tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.
Bates taking a breather.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.#T2#
McKenzie is trying to pull guard but Bates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bates gets through McKenzie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenzie's efforts to push away.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie takes a shot to the head.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates scores with a hook to the body.
McKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.#T3#
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
McKenzie has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
McKenzie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bates landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.
Bates gets through McKenzie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bates pushes McKenzie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bates tries to land a knee to the head but McKenzie blocks with his arms. #T4#
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bates leaning against his opponent.
Bates keeps control of McKenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates throws an elbow but it misses.
McKenzie is trying to break the clinch but Bates is controlling him.
Bates tries to land knees in the clinch but McKenzie avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates looking for a takedown. #BC2#
McKenzie breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Micheal Bates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch but Bates keeps him there for the moment.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bates missing with knees to the body.
Bates pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body. #T1#
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by McKenzie.
Bates misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bates.
McKenzie is trying to break the clinch but Bates is controlling him.
McKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Bates.
Bates lands an elbow inside that McKenzie shrugs off.
Bates controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
McKenzie tries to break free but Bates pushes him back against the cage.
McKenzie avoids a wild elbow strike from Bates.
Bates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKenzie.
McKenzie blocks the elbow strike.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Bates.
Bates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenzie can do to turn this around?#T3#
Bates tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
Bates gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bates tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates missing with knees to the body.
Bates looking to throw knees to the head but McKenzie is blocking nicely.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
Bates lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
McKenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKenzie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bates lands a right hand.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Bates has him pinned against the cage.
Bates trying to land knees to the body.
McKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKenzie avoids it.
McKenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKenzie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by McKenzie misses #CL#
and Bates counters by moving into the clinch.
Bates throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McKenzie blocks it with crossed arms.
Bates lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKenzie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenzie's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bates.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenzie's elbow.
McKenzie tries to circle away but Bates has him pinned against the cage.
Bates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McKenzie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Bates keeps control of McKenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates landing knees to the body.
McKenzie dodges an elbow strike from Bates.
McKenzie is looking to break free of the clinch but Bates has double underhooks.
Bates tries to land knees in the clinch but McKenzie avoids the damage to the body.
McKenzie is trying to break the clinch but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenzie is defending well for now.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
Bates pushes off an throws an elbow but McKenzie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on McKenzie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKenzie blocks a body shot from Bates.
McKenzie managing to block the knees to the body from Bates.
Bates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenzie's efforts to push away.
Bates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKenzie avoids it.
Bates prevents McKenzie from breaking the clinch.
Bates scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bates creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McKenzie's defenses.
Bates tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Bates pushes off an throws an elbow but McKenzie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McKenzie is trying to break the clinch but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
McKenzie tries to break the clinch but Bates is controlling the position.
McKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bates won't allow it.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Bates lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bates is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bates throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bates content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Bates gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McKenzie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McKenzie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bates.
McKenzie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKenzie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates wants to control from the top but McKenzie keeps moving.
Cody McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micheal Bates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bates, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Bates!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castro wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Bates misses with a two punch combination.
Castro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castro could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Bates clinches with his opponent.
Bates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castro's efforts to push away.
Bates is looking for a takedown.
Bates lands with a light punch inside.
Castro working hard to break the clinch.
Bates lands a nice uppercut.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Bates lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bates.
Bates is leaning against Castro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've been informed that Bates has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates prevents a body shot from Castro. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Bates - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bates trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Bates gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Castro regains guard.
Bates distracts Castro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro is retaining full guard.
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates is in close to Castro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bates stays in close to Castro's body and controls the position.
Castro is trying to keep Bates in close. #T2#
Castro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bates controls the pace.
Castro is trying to control the position but Bates postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Micheal Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castro avoids it really well and circles away.
Bates throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Castro tries to clinch but Bates is having none of it.
Bates connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Bates has closed the distance and engaged Castro in a clinch.
Castro avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Nice body punch from Bates - that landed with a thud.
Bates unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bates scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joel Castro has been cut.
Bates works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bates tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bates missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Bates.
Bates presses Castro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Bates stalls. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bates tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow. #TD2#
Castro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bates is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Castro to the mat. Castro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bates lands a couple of digs.
Bates advances to half guard.
Bates lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bates works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bates controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Castro's cut.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Bates moves into the clinch.
Bates with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bates'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.
Bates is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bates lands a shoulder strike.
Bates missing with knees to the body.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Castro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Bates misses.
Bates uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castro has time to react.
Bates misses with a wild combination.
Castro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Castro avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Bates pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Castro back to the cage. Bates follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Bates has closed the distance and engaged Castro in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
Castro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castro avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates stalling against the cage.
Castro avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates avoiding damage as Castro throws knees to the body.
Bates misses with a knee strike.
Castro avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.
Bates misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castro.
Castro is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castro down to the mat. Castro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bates presses Castro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castro tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates misses with an elbow over the top.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Castro avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bates cracks Castro with a nice body shot.
Micheal Bates seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Bates.
Castro avoids the elbow strike from Bates, against the cage.
Bates lands a body shot.
Bates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joel Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Bates putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Castro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Bates lands a knee to the head.
Bates scores a nice knee to the body.
Bates missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Bates lands a takedown into guard.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Castro's head.
Bates works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bates controlling the action here.
Castro is trying to maintain the position but Bates is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bates seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates controlling the pace.
Bates's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joel Castro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Castro.
Bates looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castro dodges an elbow strike from Bates.
Good body shot from Bates.
Bates throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bates digs a right hand underneath Castro's ribcage. Castro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bates lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Bates.
Bates works on Castro's body with a couple of short punches.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castro avoids it.
A short right from Bates on the inside.
Bates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head. #T1#
Castro prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Bates turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bates cracks Castro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bates scores with punches from side control.
Bates in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Micheal Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Bates landing a few strikes.
Bates cracks Castro with a big right hand but Castro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Castro can't do much from the bottom here.
Bates works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bates scoring with punches and elbows.
Bates landing a few strikes. #T3#
Bates controlling from side mount.
Castro 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.
Bates working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
Bates has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bates postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Castro looks a forlorn figure.
Joel Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bates has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Castro's face.
Bates with good strikes from the mount here!
Bates in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bates tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bates working the ground and pound effectively.
Bates lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Castro hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Micheal Bates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Bates!

Event: KFC #2
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Bates throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Bates has managed to clinch.
Castaneda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bates looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Castaneda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castaneda content to stall in guard here.
Bates looking for a sweep. Not yet Bates, not yet.
Castaneda wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
Bates controls Castaneda momentarily but Castaneda frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
Castaneda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Castaneda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castaneda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Castaneda preventing the sweep.
Bates being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Castaneda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bates has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Castaneda is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Castaneda dodges the punch combination from Bates. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Bates misses #TD#
and Castaneda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Castaneda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Castaneda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Castaneda wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.#SUB#
Castaneda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castaneda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castaneda stays in close to Bates's body and controls the position.
Bates wants to sweep here but Castaneda controlling him for the moment.
Castaneda looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Castaneda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Castaneda throwing strikes from guard but Bates blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castaneda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
Castaneda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bates keeping full guard, as Castaneda tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castaneda 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castaneda avoids the head kick by Bates.
Bates throws a series of punches but Castaneda moves out of range.
Bates tries to clinch there but Castaneda circles away.
Bates lands a body shot. #CL2#
Bates moves into the clinch.
Castaneda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bates just stands there and leans against the cage.
Castaneda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bates is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Castaneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bates has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Castaneda is trying to keep an underhook but Bates manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castaneda controlling the position for now.
Castaneda'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.
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 Rodolfo Castaneda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Castaneda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bates connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Castaneda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bates napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bates being controlled for a moment.
Castaneda working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castaneda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Castaneda controls the position from side control.
Bates is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Bates is trying to escape the position but Castaneda is controlling the position.
Castaneda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bates wants to control but Castaneda postures up.
Castaneda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bates!
Castaneda looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Castaneda.
Bates is trying to escape the mount but Castaneda keeps good control and instead manages to take Bates's back.
Bates trying to control the hands but Castaneda breaks the grip. #T2#
Castaneda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bates's body.
Castaneda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bates for as long as he can get away with.
Castaneda missing with strikes from the back.
Bates is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Castaneda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Good control from Castaneda.
Castaneda continues to stall.
Castaneda has the hooks in. Bates is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Castaneda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?#T3#
Castaneda trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bates doesn't escape.
Castaneda throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bates trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Castaneda is riding his opponent, not letting Bates buck him off.
Bates is in bad spot here.
Good control from Castaneda.#SUB#
Castaneda is working for a rear naked choke. Bates is not defending it well and Castaneda has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bates refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bates's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodolfo Castaneda!

Event: KFC #1
Date: May 20, 2016

#R1##CL#
Bates moves into the clinch.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castaneda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bates after a bit of a struggle.
Castaneda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Bates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bates throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bates unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castaneda prevents a body shot from Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates misses with some punches.
Bates is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castaneda is defending well for now.#TD#
Bates wants the takedown. Castaneda is fighting it off but Bates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castaneda's guard against the cage.
Bates throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Bates stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Castaneda has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bates manages to get his head free but now Castaneda has transitioned to an armbar! Bates grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Castaneda! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodolfo Castaneda!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 950

Total users: 40246