Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 183
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Bates should have avoided that one.
Bates with a poor takedown
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Master Bates has been cut.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bates with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bates steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonald. That one must have hurt.
Bates doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
Bates looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
McDonald scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by McDonald.
Bates tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.#T3#
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Bates's ribs.
McDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Bates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by McDonald.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald. #T4#
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bates tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates shoots and misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Bates looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Bates's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD2#
McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Bates tumbling to the mat! McDonald takes a step backwards and waves Bates back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bates. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bates doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bates looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald jabs at Bates's body.
Master Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Bates backs away looking to recover.
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Bates is rocked!
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bates's hands.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bates might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDonald connects with the punch.#T2#
McDonald digs a good hook to Bates's body.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.#KD2#
McDonald cracks Bates with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bates looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McDonald finish him?
McDonald jabs Bates to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bates can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McDonald and Bates drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McDonald.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald!

Event: Highland 176
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Bates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Monferand napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Monferand is looking to reverse the position.
Bates throws a strike aimed at the side of Monferand's head but Monferand avoids it well.
Monferand tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Monferand some visible discomfort.
Monferand is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monferand struggling a bit here.
Monferand manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bates's best efforts.
Monferand tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monferand can do anything to dispel that myth.
Monferand wants to get back to full guard but Bates has passed into side control.
Monferand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monferand tries to bench press Bates off him but Bates keeps the position. #SUB#
Bates tries for a kimura but Monferand is defending well.
Bates lands a nice forearm strike.
Monferand taking punishment in the form of punches.
Monferand manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monferand looking for submissions off his back.
Bates sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monferand wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well. #T2#
Bates lands strikes from half guard.
Bates wants to control but Monferand is keeping him busy.
Monferand wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Monferand moves into full guard.
Monferand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monferand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bates manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bates working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Bates's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Monferand landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Monferand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monferand has managed to get both his arms back between Bates's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Bates is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monferand throwing strikes from guard but Bates blocks nicely.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
Monferand trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Monferand throws an elbow that misses. Bates uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monferand's guard. Nice move by Bates!#REVR#
Bates wants to control from the top but Monferand keeps moving.
Monferand tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Monferand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bates scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Bates preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates wants to control from the top but Monferand keeps moving.
Bates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monferand's head.
Monferand working a defensive guard here.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand wants to hit a sweep here but Bates passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Monferand there! #SUB#
Bates has control of Monferand's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Monferand regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Bates dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monferand is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Monferand tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Bates content to control rather than advance.
Monferand is refusing to be controlled, as Bates sits in half guard.
Monferand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bates.
Monferand moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Monferand is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monferand 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monferand is on top in guard. #REVB#
Monferand wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Monferand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monferand trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates striking off his back but it's not causing Monferand any problems.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Monferand has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Monferand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Master Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates pulls Monferand in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Monferand prevents Bates from getting back to his feet.
Bates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monferand throws an elbow that misses. Bates uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monferand's guard. Nice move by Bates!#REVR#
Monferand pulls Bates in to control the position.
Bates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bates is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bates works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bates wants to free his trapped foot but Monferand is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monferand is positioning himself well to prevent Bates advancing to mount.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monferand can do to turn this around?#T4#
Monferand is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monferand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Monferand is retaining full guard.
Monferand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bates manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Monferand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monferand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monferand wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monferand wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Monferand is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Bates dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Bates closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bates is chipping away with strikes.
Monferand struggling a bit here.
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Monferand is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monferand struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monferand keeps working. #T1#
Monferand wants to control but Bates postures up.
Monferand is looking for a sweep.
Bates passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Monferand!
Monferand is working to get back to half guard.
Bates landing punches.
Bates scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Monferand?
Bates unloading with bombs!#ROC#Monferand is rocked!
Monferand is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bates controlling the position easily from mount.
Monferand is looking to improve his position but Bates isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bates lands a big shot to the head and Monferand winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Master Bates!

Event: VFC 88 Bar vs Souza
Date: Jun 13, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Heisenberg. Beautiful body shot.
Bates with a poor takedown
and Heisenberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bates tries to move into range but Heisenberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bates fails with the takedown
and Heisenberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Heisenberg scores with a jab.
Heisenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Heisenberg lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heisenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Werner Heisenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Bates.#T1#
Nice jab there from Heisenberg. #TD2#
Bates decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heisenberg is looking to control Bates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heisenberg avoid being mounted?
Bates is pressing down on Heisenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heisenberg is holding on for now.
Heisenberg tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Heisenberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bates. #T2#
Heisenberg is trying to control but Bates passes into side control!
Bates working away.
Bates working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Heisenberg is looking to reverse the position.
Bates scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Heisenberg is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Heisenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bates working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Bates controls the position from side control.
Heisenberg is trying to control Bates's posture but Bates avoids it.
Heisenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heisenberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bates's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heisenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bates is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heisenberg sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Heisenberg is defending well.
Bates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heisenberg's head.
Heisenberg is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bates is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heisenberg is staying active underneath Bates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bates throws a strike but Heisenberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bates working some strikes from top position.
Heisenberg is trying to keep Bates in close.
Heisenberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Werner Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Heisenberg lands a jab to the head.
Bates misses with a takedown
and Heisenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Master Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heisenberg lands a nice shot that snaps Bates's head back.
Heisenberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heisenberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Heisenberg sizes up Bates with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Bates with a poor takedown
and Heisenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heisenberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heisenberg stuns Bates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bates drops his hands momentarily and Heisenberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Werner Heisenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Heisenberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heisenberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heisenberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2##KD#
Heisenberg lands a big uppercut and Bates crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bates looks OK. Heisenberg waves Bates back to his feet!#ROC#Bates is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates fails with the takedown#KD#
and Heisenberg counters with a nice right hand that sends Bates toppling to the canvas! Bates scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Heisenberg finish him?!
Bates is still on wobbly legs! Can Heisenberg finish him?
Werner Heisenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Bates.
Bates walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Heisenberg swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Werner Heisenberg!
Our winner, Werner Heisenberg, 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: VFC 82 Da Silva Jr vs Graham
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Bates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babcock, as that shot connected.
Babcock digs a good body shot into Bates's ribs.
Babcock jabs at Bates's body.
Babcock lands a jab-cross combination.
Babcock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock scores with a body shot.
Babcock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Babcock's corner calls for a 1-2. Babcock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock lunges at Bates with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bates's hand.
Babcock is looking to wear down Bates with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Babcock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Babcock dives in and scores a takedown into Bates's guard.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Bates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babcock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Babcock postures up.
Babcock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bates's guard.
Babcock slips a nice elbow through Bates's hands, connecting with Bates's forehead.
Bates is trying to get back to full guard.
Babcock not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Babcock prevents Bates from improving his position.
Babcock lands strikes from half guard.
Bates taking some punishment here, with Babcock in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Babcock sits in half guard.
Babcock is looking to advance position but Bates won't allow it.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Babcock 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.
Bates won't allow Babcock to pass to mount.
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. Babcock connects with a nice short shot to Bates's temple.
Bates trying to control from the bottom.
Bates punching from the bottom.
Babcock 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.
Bates is staying active underneath Babcock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Babcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Babcock is nestled in close to Bates, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Bates is defending well. #T4#
Babcock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Bates with the active half guard here but Babcock passes nicely into side control.
Babcock lands an elbow.
Bates is trying to buck Babcock off.
Babcock scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bates to see if he's OK.
Bates is trying to escape the position but Babcock is controlling the position.
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Babcock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Babcock. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Babcock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jesse Thomas Babcock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babcock cracks Bates with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Babcock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Babcock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Babcock lands a jab to the nose.
Jesse Thomas Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock cracks Bates with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Babcock scores with a four punch combination!
Babcock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Babcock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bates did well to prevent Babcock getting side control.
Babcock working over Bates with some ground and pound. Bates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bates flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Babcock is keen to just control but Bates is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Bates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Babcock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bates is pressing down on Babcock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bates will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Babcock passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Babcock there.
Bates wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Babcock lands with a punch from half guard.
Babcock working the head and body with strikes.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bates wants to improve his position but Babcock is controlling well.
Babcock throwing shots but Bates is blocking nicely.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Bates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bates is trying to maintain the position but Babcock is very close to passing his half guard.
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. Babcock connects with a nice short shot to Bates's temple. #T3#
Bates wants to control but Babcock passes into side.
Bates manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Babcock is refusing to be controlled, as Bates sits in half guard.
Babcock trying to control here.
Babcock moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Babcock is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bates trying to control the position. #T4#
Babcock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babcock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Babcock lying in Bates's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bates decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Babcock taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Master Bates!

Event: VFC 75 Blancho vs Isle
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Parker with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Master Bates has been cut.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parker lands a jab to the nose.
Parker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Bates is rocked!
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Parker lands a big uppercut and Bates crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bates looks OK. Parker waves Bates back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Parker has knocked Bates down with a huge combo! Parker steps away and waves a wobbly Bates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Parker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bates somewhat.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bates had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt
and Bates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bates shoots and misses
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker cracks Bates on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bates falls backwards against the cage. Parker follows up with more strikes that drop Bates to his knees. Parker keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bates! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Parker!
A very excited looking Neil Parker 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: VFC 67 French vs Redd
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Heisenberg throws a shot to the body.
Heisenberg lands with a good body shot.
Bates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Heisenberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Heisenberg stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
A nice left hand lands by Heisenberg.
A short uppercut from Heisenberg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heisenberg.
Bates is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heisenberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heisenberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bates is looking for a takedown.
Heisenberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heisenberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Heisenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike.
Heisenberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heisenberg lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Heisenberg lands a body punch.
Heisenberg landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Master Bates has been cut.
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heisenberg lands with a right to the head.
Heisenberg digs a right hand into Bates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bates's gas tank.
Heisenberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heisenberg is stalling here.
Heisenberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Heisenberg receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bates letting Heisenberg take a breather here.
Heisenberg scores with a shot to the side of Bates's head.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Heisenberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Heisenberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heisenberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Heisenberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Heisenberg.
Bates tries to pull guard but Heisenberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Bates drops back down to his feet.
Bates can't get the takedown.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heisenberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heisenberg lands with a right hand.
Bates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heisenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heisenberg lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Bates takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heisenberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Werner Heisenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heisenberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Heisenberg counter with a right hand.
Heisenberg cracks Bates with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Bates dives in and scores a takedown into Heisenberg's guard.
Heisenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Bates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates wants to control from the top but Heisenberg keeps moving.
Bates postures up in Heisenberg's guard and throws a big left but Heisenberg blocks it.
Bates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Heisenberg is keeping the position.
Heisenberg is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Heisenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heisenberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Werner Heisenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Bates's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Heisenberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heisenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heisenberg throws a shot to the body.
Master Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Heisenberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Heisenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Heisenberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heisenberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bates with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is trying to pull guard but Heisenberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg taking a breather.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Heisenberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Heisenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Heisenberg has Bates pushed against the cage.#TD#
Bates wants the takedown. Heisenberg is fighting it off but Bates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Heisenberg's guard against the cage.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Heisenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heisenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Heisenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heisenberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bates throws a big elbow that misses.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heisenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Heisenberg is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates cracks Heisenberg with a solid left hand.
Heisenberg looking to control.
Bates chips away with some ground and pound.
Heisenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heisenberg working a defensive guard here.
Heisenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heisenberg's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Bates landing some decent shots from guard.
Heisenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bates looking to pass the guard.
Bates wants to control from the top but Heisenberg keeps moving.
Bates lands a couple of elbows.
Bates postures up.
Heisenberg keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Heisenberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Bates advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Heisenberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Master Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heisenberg is staying active underneath Bates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heisenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Bates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Master Bates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Heisenberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heisenberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heisenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heisenberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bates's head.
Werner Heisenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heisenberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg with a jab.#CL2#
Heisenberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bates fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Heisenberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heisenberg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heisenberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bates's face.
Heisenberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bates's face.
Heisenberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heisenberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heisenberg landing knees to the head.
Heisenberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heisenberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Bates won't want to take too many of those.
Heisenberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heisenberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Heisenberg pushes Bates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heisenberg lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Heisenberg connects with a knee to the head.
Heisenberg lands a left hand.
Bates takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg connects with a knee to the head.
Bates letting Heisenberg take a breather here.
Heisenberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Heisenberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heisenberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heisenberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Heisenberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heisenberg lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Heisenberg is stalling here.
Heisenberg lands a knee to the body.
Heisenberg cracks Bates with a nice body shot.
Heisenberg digs a right hand into Bates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bates's gas tank.
Heisenberg gets underhooks to prevent Bates's takedown attempt.
Werner Heisenberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heisenberg lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Heisenberg.
A shot in the inside from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heisenberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heisenberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heisenberg. #T4#
Heisenberg with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Bates is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heisenberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heisenberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bates in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heisenberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Heisenberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heisenberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bates wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Heisenberg.
Bates wants a takedown.
Heisenberg lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Werner Heisenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heisenberg 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Werner Heisenberg!
A very excited looking Werner Heisenberg 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: TR38: We’re Your Top 2 & Not 2
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Acker cracks Bates with a good jab.
A cross from Acker lands.
Acker punishes Bates's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into Acker's guard.
Bates slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bates in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Acker is being controlled here. #T1#
Let's hope that Bates has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Acker is defending well.
Acker is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3##SU2#
Bates stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bates has his takedown stuffed
and Acker counters with a nice body shot.
Acker lands with an uppercut that bounces Bates off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Master Bates has been cut.
Bates tries to clinch but Acker moves away
and Acker counters with a right hand to the body.
Bates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
and Acker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Acker finds it's target.#TD2#
Bates shoots in and bounces Acker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bates manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Acker wants to stand and escape but instead Bates has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bates seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bates.
Bates won't allow Acker to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Goran Acker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Bates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Acker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Acker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Acker tests Bates's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Bates manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Acker on his heels. He'll look to pass Acker's guard now, I'm sure.
Acker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bates manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Bates with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Bates.
Bates winds up and cracks Acker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Acker wants to get back to full guard.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bates.
Bates looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Acker wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates not doing much here.
Acker is looking to control Bates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Acker avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bates in particular looking to stall.
Bates looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Acker is defending against the submission attempts here by Bates.
Acker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Bates stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acker throws a shot to the body.
Acker punishes Bates's body with a nice straight punch.
Master Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Acker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Master Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bates shoots and misses
and Acker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Acker lands with a good body shot.
Bates is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Acker lands a jab to the nose.
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Acker scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goran Acker is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Acker!
Bates fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Goran Acker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Master Bates's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Acker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Acker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Bates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Acker's guard.
Acker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bates controls the pace.
Acker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bates slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Acker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bates with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bates working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bates stays in close to Acker's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Bates gets to his feet - Acker follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Bates shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bates was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bates is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Acker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
An elbow from Bates crashes against the mat.
Acker prevents Bates from moving into mount. #T3#
Bates lands an elbow.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
Master Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acker stops Bates from passing to mount.
Acker seems a little lost for a moment, as Bates dominates the positioning.
Goran Acker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Acker is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bates tries to move into full mount but can't pass Acker's legs. #T4#
Bates controls the position.
Acker is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control.
Bates tries to advance to mount but Acker denies him.
Master Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Acker to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Acker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goran Acker!

Event: TR34: Shaqtin’ A Fool
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1##CL#
Alkoun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bates is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alkoun presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alkoun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alkoun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alkoun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alkoun digs a right hand underneath Bates's ribcage. Bates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Alkoun.
Alkoun lands with a right to the head.
Alkoun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alkoun lands a body shot.
Alkoun digs a right hand underneath Bates's ribcage. Bates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alkoun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Alkoun.
A right hand to the body from Alkoun.
Alkoun lands a shoulder strike.
Alkoun lands a shoulder strike.
Alkoun lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Alkoun is leaning against Bates and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bates looks winded!
Alkoun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bates jumps guard but Alkoun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Bates has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alkoun is trying to keep an underhook but Bates manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Alkoun wants to get back to his feet.
Alkoun trying to control but Bates postures up.
Bates prevents Alkoun from improving his position.
Alkoun pushes Bates off looking to stand but Bates dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates wants to free his trapped foot but Alkoun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alkoun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Bates content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Alkoun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bates is trying to push Alkoun away but Alkoun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alkoun lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Bates jumps guard and drags Alkoun to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alkoun wants to get up but he can't break Bates's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alkoun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Alkoun is sitting in close to Bates's body. Bates has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Alkoun is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Alkoun is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bates.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Master Bates!

Event: TR26: Humpday Grumpday
Date: Mar 03, 2022

#R1#
Snake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Snake.
Nice uppercut lands for Snake. That snapped Bates's head back.
Snake lands with a hook. Bates tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snake cracks Bates with an open hand slap.#CL#
Bates forces Snake back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bates jumps guard and drags Snake to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
Bates has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Snake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bates! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates slows the pace down.
Snake tries to bench press Bates off him but Bates keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Snake regains half guard.#SUB2#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.
Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
Bates stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Snake's legs - danger averted.
Bates lands a couple of elbows.
Bates engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Snake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snake's head.#T3#
Bates scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bates sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bates passes into side control.
Bates takes a little break here. Snake wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bates tries to stand but Snake is controlling his head. #T4#
Bates landing a few strikes.
Snake is looking for a sweep.
Bates controls the position.
Bates is putting a hurting on Snake here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bates is working Snake over with some ground and pound from side control.
Snake struggling a bit here.
Bates advances to mount.
Bates lands a big shot there that rocks Snake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Snake has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bates prevents Snake from getting the reversal.
Snake regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Bates dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Snake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snake works Bates's body with a nice hook.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snake manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bates drives through with a takedown into Snake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Snake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Bates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bates is looking to stand up but Snake won't let him.
Bates lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Snake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bates escapes and throws Snake's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bates wants to stand but Snake has his arm trapped. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bates tries to move into full mount but can't pass Snake's legs.
Snake is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snake, who protects the arm well.
Bates happy to just control the position for now.
Bates advances nicely into full mount.
Snake working to try and regain half guard.
Snake keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Bates controlling from mount.
Snake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bates is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bates lands a nice short elbow.
Bates frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bates scoring with strikes but Snake is staying in there.
Snake regains half guard.#T4#
Bates stalling.
Bates working Snake over with strikes. #SUB#
Bates is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Snake has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bates escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bates!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Bates dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Snake's corner calls for a 1-2. Snake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snake swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Snake.
Snake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Snake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Bates gets a double leg takedown into Snake's guard.#SUB#
Bates drops back looking for a leg! Snake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snake manages to kick Bates off! Bates jumps back into Snake's guard.
Bates seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bates content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John Snake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bates is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bates has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bates defends it easily.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Snake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snake cracks Bates with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Snake is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
Bates controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snake's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Master Bates.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bates, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TR21: Friday Night Lights
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Black lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Master Bates has been cut.
Bates gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bates throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Black counters with a nice right hand that sends Bates toppling to the canvas! Bates scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Black finish him?!#ROC#Bates is rocked!
Bates closes the distance but Black moves to the side
and Black 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 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Black!
Jack Black is the new welterweight champion!

Event: TR15: Wanna See A Dead Body?
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Bates clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bates 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.
Munhoz can't break the clinch.
Bates is trying to drag Munhoz to the mat but Munhoz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Munhoz goes for a takedown attempt but Bates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Master Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munhoz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munhoz. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates. #T1##SU2#
Bates has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Munhoz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bates.
Munhoz tries to counter with a takedown but Bates is quick to defend against it.
Munhoz keeps the fight on the outside.
Munhoz feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Bates shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bates was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bates working the ground and pound from side control.
Munhoz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bates's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munhoz tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg. #T2#
Bates is looking to advance position but Munhoz won't allow it.
Munhoz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bates tries to stand and escape but Munhoz is controlling the position.
Bates winds up and cracks Munhoz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Munhoz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Munhoz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Munhoz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.
Munhoz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munhoz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bates manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Bates keeping full guard, as Munhoz tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bates looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bates is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munhoz is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates can't keep his opponent in guard - Munhoz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bates is not content to let Munhoz control the position.#SUB#
Munhoz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bates tries to get to full guard but Munhoz has control of the leg.
Bates throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.
Munhoz tries to pass to full mount but Bates defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Bates dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bates tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munhoz defends well and Bates ends up having to push Munhoz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Munhoz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bates misses with a series of wild punches.
Munhoz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bates blocks the strikes from Munhoz. #T1#
Well, if Bates is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Munhoz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Munhoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bates.
Bates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munhoz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Munhoz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Munhoz is keeping the position.
Bates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Munhoz working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily.
Bates would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Munhoz wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Munhoz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bates is now in half guard.
Bates tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Munhoz trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
Munhoz is pressing down on Bates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Munhoz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bates with a nice head shot there.
Munhoz is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Munhoz 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#
Munhoz wants to free his trapped foot but Bates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Munhoz stalling away here and it's allowed Bates to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Bates striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Munhoz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bates manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Master Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munhoz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bates manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munhoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munhoz is working hard here to advance position.
Bates trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bates tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Munhoz's half guard.
Munhoz is looking to improve his position.
Munhoz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munhoz.
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munhoz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bates wanted to stand there but Munhoz had control of the position. #T1#
Munhoz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bates wanted to stand there but Munhoz had control of the position.
Munhoz is trying to control the position but Bates postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bates looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Munhoz counters with a single leg into guard. Bates didn't expect that.
Munhoz looking to pass the guard.
Munhoz trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Munhoz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Munhoz tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Munhoz is trying to get an arm triangle but Bates is defending well.
Munhoz working away.
Bates is trying to improve his position.
Munhoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Munhoz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Munhoz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bates knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bates sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Munhoz trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
Munhoz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bates is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates works his way to full guard. Good work.
Munhoz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard.
Bates seems keen to control Munhoz's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bates looking for a sweep. Not yet Bates, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bates tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munhoz swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Munhoz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Munhoz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bates has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Bates!
Master Bates is the new welterweight champion!

Event: TR10: Shit Get Wicked
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bates.
A countering left hand to the body from Alkoun misses.
Alkoun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alkoun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alkoun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab. #CL2#
Alkoun moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alkoun.
Alkoun lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Bates manages to pull guard.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Alkoun from controlling successfully.
Alkoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
Alkoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates keeping full guard, as Alkoun tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Bates's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alkoun wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving. #T1#
Bates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alkoun's guard. #REVR#
Bates stands and throws Alkoun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alkoun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bates wants to stand but Alkoun has his arm trapped.
Alkoun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alkoun is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bates connects with a decent elbow.
Bates works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Bates has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Alkoun is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bates yanks on the arm and Alkoun is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bates.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Master Bates!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Bates pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bates gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diaz regains guard.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Bates defends it easily. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Bates wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bates moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bates pulls guard.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Bates had control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Bates has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Bates is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Bates desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Bates is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Bates trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Bates is trying to stand.
Bates is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bates misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz stuns Bates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Bates shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Bates finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Diaz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bates wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bates as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Bates gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bates counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bates.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bates just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bates taking a breather.#BC#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bates breaks the clinch. #TD#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bates to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Bates lands a couple of elbows.
Bates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bates scoring with some ground and pound.
Bates controlling from the top position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bates wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates landing some decent shots from guard.
Bates sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Bates from standing up.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Bates sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Master Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Diaz.
Bates throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Bates decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Bates trying to control the pace.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bates scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Bates there.
Well, if Bates is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Bates dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Diaz thumps Bates with a low kick.#TD#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there.
Bates with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is controlling the pace. #T1#
Bates lands strikes from half guard.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Bates to get to half guard.
Bates working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Bates looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz gets full guard.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Bates sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bates has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Bates chips away with some ground and pound.
Bates sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bates is looking to pass into half guard but Diaz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diaz is in guard.#REVB#
Diaz trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Bates is controlling Diaz's posture.#T4#
Bates wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bates walks into a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Bates shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Bates finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2022

#R1#
Good leg kick by Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo stalks Bates and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bates's face. Bates staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Bates gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Antetokounmpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Antetokounmpo wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Antetokounmpo throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Bates has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Antetokounmpo trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Antetokounmpo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Bates pulls Antetokounmpo in close to his closed guard and prevents Antetokounmpo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Antetokounmpo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Antetokounmpo wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Bates is controlling Antetokounmpo's posture.
Bates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Antetokounmpo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Bates sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Antetokounmpo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bates stays in close to Antetokounmpo's body and controls the position.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antetokounmpo is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bates throwing strikes from guard but Antetokounmpo blocks nicely.
Bates scoring with some ground and pound.
Antetokounmpo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bates defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates wants to stand but Antetokounmpo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Master Bates will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bates dodges the punch combination from Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo throws a nice head kick!
Bates throws a low kick but Antetokounmpo moves out of range easily.
Antetokounmpo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bates throws an off balance right hand
and Antetokounmpo counters with a right hand to the body.
Bates tries for a takedown but Antetokounmpo circles away easily
and Antetokounmpo counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Bates dives in and scores a takedown into Antetokounmpo's guard.
Bates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bates stays in close to Antetokounmpo's body and controls the position.
Antetokounmpo looking to control. #T1#
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.
Bates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bates engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bates is pushing down on Antetokounmpo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Antetokounmpo is fighting to maintain full guard but Bates has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bates lands a nice short elbow.
Antetokounmpo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Antetokounmpo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bates working over Antetokounmpo with some ground and pound. Antetokounmpo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bates is controlling the pace. #T3#
Antetokounmpo wants to control but Bates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bates content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bates's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No joy there for Antetokounmpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Bates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bates lands in his opponent's guard.
Bates stays in close to Antetokounmpo's body and controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bates.
More stalling from Bates.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Antetokounmpo works over Bates's head and body with a nice combination.
Antetokounmpo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so Bates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bates content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Antetokounmpo's head.
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bates works over Antetokounmpo with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Antetokounmpo wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Bates looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bates is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Antetokounmpo trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Bates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and Antetokounmpo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between Antetokounmpo's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Antetokounmpo did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
Antetokounmpo is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Bates scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Antetokounmpo actively working from the bottom here.
Bates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bates scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bates passes to side control.
Bates moves into full mount! #T4#
Bates lands a big shot there that rocks Antetokounmpo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Master Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Bates has isolated one of Antetokounmpo's arms. Antetokounmpo looking to fight him off but Bates twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Master Bates!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Bates walks into a left hand.
Ortiz Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Ortiz Jr lands with a hook. Bates tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ortiz Jr thuds a left hand into Bates's body.
Jab by Ortiz Jr.
Bates walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Ortiz Jr.
Ortiz Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ortiz Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz Jr avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Ortiz Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batess head.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortiz Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Ortiz Jr lands an elbow that stopped Bates in his tracks for a moment.
Bates wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortiz Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Ortiz Jr on the inside.
Bates takes an elbow to the temple.
Ortiz Jr lands an elbow inside.
Bates takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ortiz Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Ortiz Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ortiz Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ortiz Jr.
Ortiz Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ortiz Jr as Bates tries to tie him up.
Ortiz Jr cracks Bates with a nice body shot.
Ortiz Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortiz Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ortiz Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ortiz Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ortiz Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Ortiz Jr.
Bates wants to break free but Ortiz Jr has control.
Ortiz Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Ortiz Jr.
Ortiz Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards. #T2#
Ortiz Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ortiz Jr.
Bates throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortiz Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Ortiz Jr.
Bates is trying to break free.
Ortiz Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates is looking to control Ortiz Jr's arms but Ortiz Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bates has his back to the cage.
Ortiz Jr lands an elbow just above Bates 's eye.
Bates takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bates wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Ortiz Jr on the inside.
Ortiz Jr lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Ortiz Jr on the inside.
Bates takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bates stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Bates gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ortiz Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Bates passes into side control. #T3#
Ortiz Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Ortiz Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bates looking to finish Ortiz Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ortiz Jr!
Ortiz Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ortiz Jr is breathing heavily.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bates. #SUB2#
Bates has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ortiz Jr! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bates gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Master Bates!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Oliviera scores with a head kick. Bates tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Master Bates has been cut.
Oliviera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.#CL#
Oliviera instigates a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Bates won't allow it.
Bates gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliviera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates has Oliviera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliviera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bates is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oliviera to keep the fight standing.
Bates is pressed up against the cage. Oliviera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bates down to the mat. Bates avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
And Bates tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Oliviera dives in and scores a takedown into Bates's guard.
Bates looking for a sweep. Not yet Bates, not yet.
Bates has a closed guard, preventing Oliviera from standing up. #SU#
Oliviera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Oliviera stuffs the takedown attempt from Bates. Bates gets slowly back to his feet.
As Bates tries to get set, Oliviera tries to push him back and clinch up but Bates manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Oliviera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bates on his heels. He'll look to pass Bates's guard now, I'm sure.
Bates wants to sweep here but Oliviera controlling him for the moment.
Oliviera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bates has control of Oliviera's left arm, preventing Oliviera from doing any damage.
Oliviera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Bates has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Oliviera doesn't defend quickly enough and Bates has managed to lock this one up! Can Oliviera escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bates on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Master Bates!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Furriel shoots in for a double leg but Bates sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bates appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Furriel tries to clinch there but Bates circles away.
Bates throws a big counter combination but Furriel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Bates closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Furriel to the mat! Furriel manages to get full guard.
Bates forces his way into half guard.
Furriel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in half guard, Bates seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furriel is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Furriel tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Bates seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Furriel wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Furriel tries to clinch up.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
Bates digs a good hook to Furriel's body.
Bates keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Furriel just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBates.
Furriel shoots in for a takedown but Bates shows good takedown defense.
Master Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Furriel.#TD#
Bates looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bates controlling from the top position.
Furriel can't keep his opponent in guard - Bates advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Furriel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.
Bates tries to stand but can't do so whilst Furriel controls his leg.
Bates with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bates really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Furriel is defending well.
Bates performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furriel moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.
Furriel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bates as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Bates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bates lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Furriel goes down and covers up as Bates starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Bates!

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