Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC 10- Saint vs Bosch
Date: Apr 02, 2021

#R1##TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Bateman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bateman pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bateman keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bateman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Bateman is now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bateman works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bateman stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gracie throws up his legs and catches Bateman in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bateman tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gracie! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royce Gracie!
Our winner, Royce Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AFC 7- Silvera vs Bateman
Date: Mar 02, 2021

#R1#
Silvera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silvera connects with a single shot there.
Bateman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bateman get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bateman stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Silvera runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Silvera!
Joao Silvera retains his middleweight title!
Joao Silvera decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AFC 6 - Clause vs Willington 2
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Yu Upp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Bateman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bateman is standing up over Yu Upp. Yu Upp looks to escape but Bateman dives into side control. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bateman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bateman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yu Upp takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bateman lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Bateman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yu Upp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman scoring with punches and elbows.
Bateman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yu Upp is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Bateman are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
The ground and pound from Bateman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bateman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yu Upp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bateman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#Yu Upp is rocked!
An elbow from Bateman crashes against the mat.
Yu Upp is still in real trouble! Can Bateman finish him?
Bateman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Bateman is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Yu Upp is trying to escape and Bateman transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Yu Upp is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bateman! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Bateman!
Our winner, Patrick Bateman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GDL 75: Legba VS Bates
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Bateman staying out of range there.
Von Mises connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Mises.
Bateman throws a body punch but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bateman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Mises bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bateman's head.
Von Mises throws a leg kick which misses Bateman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bateman tries to avoid it.
Von Mises throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Mises misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Von Mises backs away, Bateman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Von Mises counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Mises.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Bateman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bateman lands a nice shot to the body.
Bateman takes a swing at Von Mises's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Von Mises moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bateman.#TD#
Bateman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Mises looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Von Mises is looking to reverse the position.
Von Mises gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bateman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB2#
Von Mises has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bateman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bateman!
Von Mises is looking for a sweep.
Von Mises takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Mises manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Mises is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bateman jumps into side control!
Von Mises tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bateman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Mises is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Mises is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Bateman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Von Mises is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Von Mises is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Von Mises looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman tries to pass to full mount but Von Mises defends it. #SUB2#
Von Mises looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bateman connects with a nice short shot to Von Mises's temple.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Bateman thows a huge punch but Von Mises dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Bateman.
Von Mises trying to get back to full guard but Bateman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Von Mises really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bateman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Von Mises hang on?
Von Mises is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Mises taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Mises manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Von Mises is rocked!
Von Mises gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Von Mises is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Bateman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Von Mises connects with a looping right hand.
Von Mises fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a lovely overhand right.
Bateman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Mises scores with the left hand. Bateman knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Mises.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Von Mises delivers a nice body kick.
Von Mises fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bateman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Mises moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Von Mises throws a combination. Bateman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Von Mises lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bateman tries to land a leg kick but Von Mises saw it coming and moves away.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Von Mises.
Bateman looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Mises is just out of range.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Bateman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Von Mises did well to prevent Bateman getting side control.#SUB2#
Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bateman working Von Mises over with strikes. #SUB2#
Von Mises is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bateman pulls his head out easily.
Bateman winds up and cracks Von Mises with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Von Mises's hands, connecting with Von Mises's forehead.#T2#
Bateman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bateman is pressing down on Von Mises's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Mises is holding on for now.
Bateman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Mises is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Mises on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Mises tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bateman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Von Mises is defending against the submission attempts here by Bateman. #T3#
Von Mises wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well. #SUB2#
Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Von Mises is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bateman pulls his head out easily.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Von Mises's hands, connecting with Von Mises's forehead.#SUB2#
Von Mises looking for submissions off his back.
Von Mises is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bateman is nestled in close to Von Mises, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Von Mises on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Mises wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bateman is looking for a kimura here.
Bateman working Von Mises over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Bateman.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Von Mises is working away.
Bateman is nestled in close to Von Mises, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Von Mises is still in real trouble! Can Bateman finish him?
Bateman winds up and cracks Von Mises with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Mises has hold of Bateman's hands but Bateman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Bateman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Mises.
Von Mises seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Mises takes a swing at Bateman's ribcage but misses.
Von Mises swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Mises misses with the combination.
Bateman tries to score with a low kick but Von Mises moves his leg out of the way.
Von Mises lands a head shot.
Bateman wants to land a leg kick but Von Mises is out of range.
Von Mises works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Von Mises checks it.
Von Mises was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bateman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Mises.
Bateman misses with a looping left.#TD#
Von Mises tries to sprawl but Bateman drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Mises is pressing down on Bateman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bateman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Von Mises's head.#SUB2#
Von Mises is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bateman defends well.
Bateman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Von Mises throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Bateman is in close to Von Mises's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Von Mises has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bateman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bateman scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Von Mises is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Mises swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Mises is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bateman throws an elbow that misses. Von Mises uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bateman's guard. Nice move by Von Mises!#REVB##SUB#
Bateman looking for a guillotine here but Von Mises defends easily.
Patrick Bateman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Von Mises stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bateman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Mises postures up.
Patrick Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Mises won't allow Bateman to sweep him here.
Von Mises trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Von Mises drops back looking for a leg! Bateman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bateman manages to kick Von Mises off! Von Mises jumps back into Bateman's guard. #SUB#
Bateman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Mises trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Von Mises from controlling successfully.
Von Mises pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bateman is keeping the position for now.
Bateman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Ludwig Von Mises has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Mises connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Bateman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bateman, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GDL 72: Gomez VS Marley
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##TD#
Bitch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bateman!#SUB#
Bitch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bateman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Bitch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bitch is trying to get an arm triangle but Bateman is defending well.
Bateman gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bitch is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bateman as he works his way to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman is trying to keep Bitch in close.
Bitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bateman is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Bitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bateman looking for a guillotine here but Bitch defends easily.
Bitch trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Bitch postures up.
Bitch wants to pass the guard but Bateman is keeping the position.
Bateman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bateman, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bitch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bateman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bateman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bateman with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bitch is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Bitch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bitch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bateman looking to control.
Bateman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bitch manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bitch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bateman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bateman connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Bitch looking for a guillotine here but Bateman defends easily. #T3#
Bitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Bitch, not yet.
Bateman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bitch keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Bateman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bitch keeps working.
Bitch takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bitch is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bateman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bateman working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Bitch is rocked!
Bateman in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bitch looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bateman turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GDL 68: Gomez VS Byckiewicz II
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Mein Armbach lands a glancing blow to the side of Bateman's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mein Armbach has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bateman quickly recovers to half guard.
Bateman tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg.
Bateman manages to get to full guard.
Bateman 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.
Mein Armbach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mein Armbach stands up over Bateman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mein Armbach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mein Armbach landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Mein Armbach preventing the sweep.
Mein Armbach landing with the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mein Armbach works over Bateman with some ground and pound from guard.
Bateman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bateman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Bateman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bateman wants to sweep but no luck.
Mein Armbach controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bateman 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Bateman keeps moving.
Mein Armbach throws a strike but Bateman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mein Armbach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bateman lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bateman chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Mein Armbach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bateman.
Mein Armbach wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bateman is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bateman pulls his head out easily.
Mein Armbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bateman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bateman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mein Armbach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mein Armbach regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bateman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bateman defends it easily.
Bateman lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bateman doesn't defend quickly enough and Mein Armbach has managed to lock this one up! Can Bateman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mein Armbach on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bender Mein Armbach!
Post fight, Bender Mein Armbach stared into the camera and said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: GDL 63: Byczkiewicz vs Alvar
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Bateman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Do Urden tries to roll over but Bateman keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bateman lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Bateman.
Do Urden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bateman.
Bateman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Do Urden trying to control here.
Bateman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Bateman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Do Urden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Do Urden.
Do Urden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bateman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Do Urden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do Urden looking for a sweep. Not yet Do Urden, not yet.
Do Urden is still trying to improve position.
Do Urden pulls Bateman in close to his closed guard and prevents Bateman from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bateman lands a couple of elbows.
Bateman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bateman is fighting to break Do Urden's control of his arms but Do Urden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bateman 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.
Bateman passes Do Urden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bateman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.
Do Urden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bateman.
Do Urden has his hands clasped together around Bateman's back. He's all about the action.
Do Urden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bateman.
Bateman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Do Urden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Bateman prevents Do Urden from improving his position.
Do Urden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Bateman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bateman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Do Urden is looking for a sweep. Bateman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Do Urden trying to hold on to Bateman's head to control him but Bateman postures up.
Do Urden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bateman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Do Urden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Do Urden keeps working.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Do Urden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Do Urden wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bateman seems to be looking for submissions.
Bateman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Bateman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bateman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Do Urden tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg.
Bateman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Do Urden wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Do Urden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bateman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bateman's back!
Do Urden is trying to stick to Bateman's back but Bateman is turning into Do Urden. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Do Urden's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bateman.
Do Urden keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Do Urden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bateman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bateman distracts Do Urden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bateman trying to control but Do Urden is working from the bottom.
Bateman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bateman distracts Do Urden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bateman connects with a couple of short punches.
Do Urden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Do Urden is one step ahead there.
Bateman controls Do Urden momentarily but Do Urden frees himself.
Do Urden wants to pass the guard but Bateman is keeping the position.
Do Urden stopping the sweep attempt from Bateman.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Bateman throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Bateman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Bateman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Do Urden misses with an uppercut.
Bateman walks into a left hand.
Do Urden with a hook.
Bateman tries to move into range but Do Urden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Do Urden misses its intended target.
Bateman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Do Urden sprawls and moves away.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but Do Urden shows good takedown defense.
Do Urden misses with a double jab.
Do Urden lands with a good body shot.
Bateman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Do Urden throws a good cross that connects.
Bateman shoots and misses
enabling Do Urden to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Bateman is rocked!
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!
Bateman takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Bateman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Do Urden throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range. #T1##KD2#
Do Urden drops Bateman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bateman looks back up at him and smiles so Do Urden waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but Do Urden ducks down to avoid it.
Do Urden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Do Urden measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bateman! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Drizzt Do Urden!
Drizzt Do Urden took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GDL 58: 265+ Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Griggs. No joy for Bateman on that attempt.
Bateman 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Griggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Griggs scores with the left hand. Bateman knows he should have avoided that one.
Griggs leaves Bateman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griggs scores with the left hand. Bateman knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bateman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griggs's guard.#ES2#
Griggs pushes Bateman off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Bateman catches Griggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Bateman attempts a counter takedown but Griggs avoids it well and moves away.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bateman.
Griggs lands a nice hook to Bateman's body. Bateman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bateman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Griggs's shoulder, as Griggs tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Bateman throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bateman takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Griggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griggs throws out a counter right but Bateman avoids it with no problem.
Griggs scores with a punch to the head.
Griggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Bateman.
Griggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bateman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griggs's guard.
Bateman won't allow Griggs to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Griggs has his feet on Bateman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Griggs misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
Bateman prevents Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Griggs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bateman postures up and lands a big shot to Griggs's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bateman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bateman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bateman works over Griggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bateman manages to pass to side control.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Griggs's hands, connecting with Griggs's forehead.
Griggs is trying to stand up here but Bateman is controlling him well. #T4##ES2#
Griggs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bateman is on him like a limpet, forcing Griggs back against the cage.#BC2#
Griggs manages to break the clinch.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs lands an overhand right.
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griggs throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
Bateman with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
A big left from Griggs misses.
Bateman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griggs checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Griggs misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Griggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but Griggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Griggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Griggs throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Bateman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Griggs has one foot on Bateman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Frankie Griggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Bateman misses with a low kick.
Griggs throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Griggs pushes Bateman off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Bateman finds it's target.#T1#
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griggs.
Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Griggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bateman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bateman.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bateman postures up in Griggs's guard and throws a big left but Griggs blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bateman 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.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bateman is controlling him.
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bateman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Bateman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Bateman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bateman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bateman postures up in Griggs's guard and throws a big left but Griggs blocks it.
Bateman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bateman scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
Griggs pushes Bateman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bateman shoots for a takedown but Griggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griggs swinging wildly here.
Bateman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Bateman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griggs sprawls and moves away.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bateman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griggs is out of range.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bateman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Griggs misses with a hook. Bateman ducked under it nicely.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.
Griggs feints a jab promting Bateman to slip. Griggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bateman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bateman ducks right into an uppercut from Griggs. #ROC2#Bateman is rocked!
Griggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bateman circles away quickly and effectively.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Griggs 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. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Griggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Bateman moved out of range.
Griggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs misses with a double jab #CL#
and Bateman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bateman jumps guard but Griggs stands there with Bateman around his waist. Bateman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Griggs tries to break free but Bateman pushes him back against the cage.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Bateman keeps him there for the moment.
Bateman tries to pull guard but Griggs won't allow it.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griggs tries to break free but Bateman pushes him back against the cage.
Griggs wants to break free but Bateman has control.
Griggs wants to break free but Bateman has control.
Griggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bateman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griggs prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griggs enables Bateman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griggs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bateman slips nicely into half guard.
Griggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bateman connects with a nice short shot to Griggs's temple. #T2#
Bateman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griggs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Griggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Griggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bateman.
Griggs tries to kick Bateman off but Bateman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bateman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bateman works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Griggs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs is bucking up trying to escape but Bateman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Griggs is rocked!
Griggs squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Griggs is still in real trouble! Can Bateman finish him?
Bateman postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Griggs is out cold - huge knockout for Bateman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
A victorious Patrick Bateman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frankie Griggs was interviewed post fight and said 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: GDL 55
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darkholme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darkholme connects with a looping right hand.
Darkholme throws a lazy right hand but Bateman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darkholme misses with a wild body shot.
Darkholme lunges at Bateman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bateman's hand.
Darkholme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darkholme blocks a head kick by Bateman.
Darkholme was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkholme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bateman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darkholme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
Bateman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Darkholme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bateman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darkholme lands a lovely overhand right.
Bateman avoids the body shot from Darkholme.
Bateman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Bateman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darkholme can pounce on him.
Darkholme looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Darkholme.
Darkholme misses with a looping right.
Bateman feints the counter takedown.
Bateman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darkholme defends well and Bateman ends up having to push Darkholme into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#KD#
Darkholme drops Bateman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bateman looks back up at him and smiles so Darkholme waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Bateman is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darkholme cracks a nice hook into Bateman's ribs.
Bateman is still on wobbly legs! Can Darkholme finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Darkholme.
Bateman seems to have recovered his senses.
Darkholme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bateman misses with a left hand
and Darkholme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darkholme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darkholme thumps Bateman with a low kick.
Van Darkholme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Darkholme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darkholme fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darkholme throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Bateman counters with a takedown into side control.
Bateman scores with punches from side control.
Bateman landing strikes. #SUB2#
Bateman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Darkholme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bateman happy to just control the position for now.
Darkholme takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
Bateman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Darkholme tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman lands shots from the back.
Bateman scores with punches from the back.
Bateman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Darkholme.#T4#
Darkholme is trying to break free.
Bateman is landing with strikes. Darkholme can't take much more of this.
Darkholme is trying to get back to his feet but Bateman has full control of the position and if anything, Darkholme has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Darkholme tries to escape but Bateman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bateman is landing with strikes. Darkholme can't take much more of this.#SUB2#
Bateman is working for a rear naked choke. Darkholme is not defending it well and Bateman has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Darkholme refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Darkholme's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Bateman!
A victorious Patrick Bateman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 47: Tragedy vs Stead
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bateman. That did some damage!
Bateman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smart misses with a low kick.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Smart slips the punch.
Smart lands a jab to the head.
Smart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bateman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smart lands a glancing blow to the side of Bateman's head.
Smart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Smart jabs at Bateman's body.
Bateman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smart can pounce on him.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Smart clinches.
Bateman misses with the head strike.
Smart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bateman throws a punch but it's blocked by Smart.
Smart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batemans head.
Smart pushes Bateman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart is working Bateman over against the cage.
Smart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Smart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batemans head. #ROC#Bateman is rocked!
Bateman throws an elbow that misses.
Bateman is still on wobbly legs! Can Smart finish him?
Bateman is trying to pull guard but Smart has him pressed against the cage.
Bateman seems to have recovered his senses.
Smart lands a right hand. #T2#
Smart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Smart.
Bateman is working for takedown but Smart is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peter Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Bateman.
Smart lands with a left to the head.
Smart scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Smart has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smart pushes Bateman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bateman is trying to pull guard but Smart turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bateman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Smart.
A short uppercut from Smart.
Smart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smart is leaning against Bateman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bateman looks winded!
Smart creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bateman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bateman drops to his knees and Smart pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
A very excited looking Peter Smart 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: GDL 41: Fist vs Bateman
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman shoots in and drives through. Fist sprawls well.
Fist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bateman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bateman thinking.
Bateman shoots in but no luck this time.
Fist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bateman throws a leg kick
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bateman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
First Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fist avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Fist tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1##TD2#
Fist gets caught napping as Bateman dives in and scores a takedown. Fist manages to retain guard.
Bateman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bateman throws a strike but Fist rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fist is looking to stand up but Bateman won't let him.
Fist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bateman holds on and takes a little breather. #SU#
Fist decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bateman, up you get! #T2#
Bateman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Bateman misses
and Fist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Bateman misses
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fist is looking to counter punch.
First Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Fist counters with a nice right hand that sends Bateman toppling to the canvas! Bateman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fist finish him?!#ROC#Bateman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Patrick Bateman has been cut.
Bateman has his takedown stuffed
and Fist counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Fist!
First Fist retains his welterweight title!
First Fist took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GDL 33: O Neil vs Kozlovski
Date: May 16, 2020

#R1#
Do Urden scores with a hook to the body. Bateman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bateman.
Bateman tries to score with some ground and pound. Do Urden controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Do Urden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bateman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bateman cracks Do Urden with a big elbow.
Bateman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bateman.
Do Urden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bateman cracks Do Urden with a big right hand but Do Urden just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bateman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Do Urden to see if he's OK.
Do Urden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bateman trying to mount his opponent but Do Urden defends it.
Do Urden trying to control here.
Bateman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Do Urden's coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do Urden is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Do Urden keeps working.
Bateman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Do Urden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bateman is thwarting Do Urden's attempts to control the position.
Do Urden wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
Bateman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Do Urden wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy.
Do Urden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bateman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do Urden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bateman being controlled here momentarily.
Do Urden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bateman. #T2#
Do Urden looking to control.
Bateman postures up in Do Urden's guard and throws a big left but Do Urden blocks it.
Do Urden keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Bateman stays in close to Do Urden's body and controls the position.
Do Urden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bateman stopping the sweep attempt from Do Urden.
Bateman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bateman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Do Urden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bateman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bateman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Do Urden keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Bateman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Bateman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bateman postures up.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Do Urden keeps moving.
Do Urden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bateman's guard. #REVR#
Do Urden forces his way into half guard.
Bateman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Do Urden throwing strikes but missing.
Bateman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Do Urden trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bateman pulls Do Urden in close to prevent any damage.
Do Urden won't allow Bateman to sweep him here.
Do Urden slips nicely into half guard.
Bateman trying to control here.
Bateman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Do Urden stays in close to Bateman's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Bateman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Bateman shoots in and gets a takedown into Do Urden's guard.
Bateman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Do Urden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patrick Bateman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bateman chips away with some ground and pound.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Do Urden keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Do Urden being controlled here, momentarily.
Bateman is looking to work some ground and pound but Do Urden has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman is in close to Do Urden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bateman working some strikes from top position.
Bateman passes Do Urden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Do Urden manages to get to full guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bateman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bateman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bateman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Do Urden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bateman working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bateman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bateman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bateman stopping the sweep attempt from Do Urden.
Do Urden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Do Urden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Do Urden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Do Urden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Bateman controlling the position.
Do Urden controlling from the top position.
Do Urden wants to pass the guard but Bateman is keeping the position.
Do Urden trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Do Urden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Do Urden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Do Urden trying to pass the guard but Bateman defending well.
Bateman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Do Urden is working away from the top position though.
Bateman won't allow Do Urden to pass to mount.
Bateman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Do Urden is trying to control. Bateman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bateman is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Do Urden fails to land with a series of punches.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman with a poor takedown
and Do Urden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Do Urden sizes up Bateman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Do Urden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman feints the counter takedown.
Do Urden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Do Urden misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Do Urden defends it well.
Bateman shoots in but Do Urden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Do Urden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Do Urden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman tries to move into range but Do Urden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Bateman is rocked!
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Do Urden's waist but Do Urden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side.
Drizzt Do Urden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Bateman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Do Urden thuds a left hand into Bateman's body.
Bateman is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Do Urden finds it's target.
Bateman is still on wobbly legs! Can Do Urden finish him?
Do Urden scores with a sloppy right hand. Bateman should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drizzt Do Urden dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bateman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bateman seems to have recovered his senses.
Bateman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bateman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A control attempt from Do Urden but he's now mounted!
Do Urden tries to reverse the position but Bateman maintains control.
Do Urden is working hard here to advance position.
Do Urden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bateman landing punches.
Do Urden regains half guard.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Do Urden keeps working.
Bateman is nestled in close to Do Urden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bateman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Do Urden is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bateman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Do Urden wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy.
Do Urden is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Do Urden tries to roll over but Bateman keeps him under control.
Bateman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Do Urden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Do Urden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bateman.
Bateman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Do Urden's head.
Do Urden is trying to control but can't.
Do Urden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Do Urden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bateman.
Do Urden gets full guard.
Bateman scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bateman drops back looking for a leg! Do Urden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Do Urden manages to kick Bateman off! Bateman jumps back into Do Urden's guard.
Bateman throws a big elbow that misses.
Do Urden trying to keep a closed guard but Bateman is proving a slippery customer.
Do Urden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bateman is doing well to control the position and prevent Do Urden from advancing to side control.#T3#
Bateman is not content to let Do Urden control the position.
Do Urden throwing shots but Bateman is blocking nicely.
Do Urden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Do Urden stalling.
Do Urden stalling away here and it's allowed Bateman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Do Urden won't allow Bateman to sweep him here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Do Urden postures up in Bateman's guard and throws a big left but Bateman blocks it.
Do Urden wants to control from the top but Bateman keeps moving.
Bateman keeping full guard, as Do Urden tries to pass.
Bateman is adopting a defensive guard.
Do Urden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do Urden. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Bateman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bateman 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Bateman!
A victorious Patrick Bateman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Skinner vs Bateman
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Bateman goes for a double leg but Skinner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skinner continues to drive forward.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Bateman into the cage.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown but Skinner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bateman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zack Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Bateman.
Bateman fails with the takedown.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Skinner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skinner as he jumps to the side.
Skinner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bateman fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Skinner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skinner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skinner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bateman's head.
Bateman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skinner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nice strikes from Skinner there.
Bateman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skinner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skinner looks to land a strike but Bateman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SU#
Skinner stands up and waves to Bateman to follow him.
Bateman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skinner tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
Skinner throws a lazy right hand but Bateman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bateman dives in for a single leg takedown but Skinner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skinner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skinner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bateman at a distance.
Bateman looks winded!
Bateman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skinner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skinner connects with a single shot there.#T2##KD#
Skinner drops Bateman with a beautiful combination! Bateman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skinner is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Bateman is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Bateman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bateman is still on wobbly legs! Can Skinner finish him?
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skinner sprawls well. Skinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Skinner feinted with a counter takedown.
Bateman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skinner attempts a counter takedown but Bateman avoids it well and moves away.
Bateman seems to have recovered his senses.
Bateman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skinner pinned against the cage. Skinner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bateman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skinner avoids it really well and circles away.
Skinner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bateman.
Skinner tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.#T3##TD2#
Bateman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skinner wants to stand and escape but Bateman is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.
Skinner looking for a sweep. Not yet Skinner, not yet.
Bateman lands a couple of digs.
Skinner wants to get back to his feet but Bateman passes into half guard.
Skinner trying to control from the bottom.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Skinner is working away. #T4#
Skinner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bateman working over Skinner with some ground and pound. Skinner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Skinner's hands, connecting with Skinner's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman drops an elbow to the side of Skinner's head.
Skinner is staying active underneath Bateman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bateman winds up and cracks Skinner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
My spies in Brooklyn MMA inform me that Bateman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Skinner is trying to stand.
Skinner tries to roll over but Bateman keeps him under control.
Skinner is trying to escape back to his feet but Bateman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Skinner is trying to control Bateman's posture but Bateman avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Skinner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Bateman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bateman.#TD2#
Bateman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Skinner!
Skinner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Skinner is trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman cracks Skinner with a big right hand but Skinner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Skinner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bateman is controlling him well.
Skinner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skinner tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner taking a bit of punishment here - Bateman scoring with strikes.
Skinner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bateman is putting a hurting on Skinner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bateman lands an elbow.
Bateman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skinner to see if he's OK.#T1#
Bateman cracks Skinner with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Bateman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skinner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bateman working away.
Bateman working the head and body with strikes.
Skinner is trying to improve his position.
Bateman lands some shots froms side control.
Bateman scores with punches from side control.
Patrick Bateman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skinner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bateman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skinner is looking to reverse the position.
Skinner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bateman on the ground.#T2#
Check out the look on Bateman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Skinner is not content to let Bateman control the position.
Bateman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Skinner tries to bench press Bateman off him but Bateman keeps the position.
Skinner is not content to let Bateman control the position.
Bateman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Skinner is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bateman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skinner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skinner tries to hold on but Bateman pushes him away. #SUB2#
Bateman looking to isolate an arm here. Skinner doesn't see it coming and as Bateman extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Bateman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman is the new welterweight champion!
Patrick Bateman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Rilski vs South
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Peterson scores with a four punch combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
Bateman feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Bateman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peterson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bateman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bateman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bateman in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Peterson wants to control but Bateman postures up.
Peterson tries to buck Bateman off but Bateman is having none of it.
Bateman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Peterson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Bateman scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bateman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Peterson to see if he's OK.
We've been hearing good reports from Bateman'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.
Bateman is working Peterson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bateman throws an elbow but Peterson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Peterson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bateman.
Peterson tries to improve position but can't.
Bateman working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Peterson's face as Bateman controls the position. #T2#
Bateman advances to mount.
Peterson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bateman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bateman connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
Peterson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson is looking to get to half guard.
Bateman postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Peterson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Peterson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Rilski vs Pawlik
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Bateman in a clinch.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
Allen scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Allen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Allen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bateman is one step ahead there.
Bateman postures up.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Allen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bateman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bateman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bateman is in close to Allen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.
Allen working a defensive guard but Bateman passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Allen trying to hold on to Bateman's head to control him but Bateman postures up.
Allen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bateman.
Allen wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bateman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Allen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#
It looks like James Allen has been cut.
Bateman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bateman working Allen over with strikes. #T2#
Bateman passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bateman raining down shots from the mount!
Bateman with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Allen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bateman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bateman trying to control but Allen is having none of it. #T3#
Allen tries to lock up and control but Bateman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Allen taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen looks winded!
Bateman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB#
Allen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bateman.
Bateman landing strikes from the mount and Allen is in trouble! #ROC#
Allen is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Allen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bateman lands a big shot there that rocks Allen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Allen is still in real trouble! Can Bateman finish him?#CUT#
The cut above James Allen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bateman postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Allen bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bateman and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2019

#R1##TD#
Bateman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Adams is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Bateman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams can't keep his opponent in guard - Bateman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Well, if Bateman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bateman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Bateman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bateman controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bateman is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bateman wants to free his trapped foot but Adams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bateman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Bateman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bateman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Adams moves into full guard.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Bateman is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bateman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bateman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bateman controls the pace.
Bateman 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.
Adams 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.
Bateman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bateman working some strikes from top position.
Bateman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bateman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Bateman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Bateman shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Bateman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adams is trying to defend but Bateman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bateman content to control rather than advance.
Bateman'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Patrick Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bateman in particular looking to stall.
Bateman drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Bateman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bateman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bateman connects with a nice short shot to Adams's temple.
Bateman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bateman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?#T3#
Bateman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bateman slows the pace down in half guard.
Further stalling from Bateman.
Bateman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bateman unloading with bombs!#T4#
Bateman lands a heavy elbow.
Bateman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Adams's face.
Bateman controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bateman is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Bateman working Adams over with strikes here.
Bateman controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Bateman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bateman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Bateman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Bateman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bateman lands in his opponent's guard.
Bateman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Adams keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Bateman scoring with some ground and pound.
Bateman controlling from the top position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bateman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bateman scores with punches from side control.
Bateman cracks Adams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adams is trying to control Bateman's posture but Bateman avoids it.
Adams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bateman landing strikes.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Bateman staying calm.
Bateman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bateman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bateman staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bateman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adams, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Bateman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bateman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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