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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 24388 p4p, 645 weight class) and Armad Bates (ranked 1895 p4p, 225 weight class). Bob Weadababyitsaboy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates fails with a takedown attempt.
Weadababyitsaboy leaves Bates with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weadababyitsaboy defends it nicely.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weadababyitsaboy manages to avoid it.
Donk. Weadababyitsaboy catches Bates right on the button with a cross.
Bates throws an overhand right that lands on Weadababyitsaboy's shoulder, as Weadababyitsaboy tries to avoid the shot.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates with the counter takedown but Weadababyitsaboy avoids it easily.
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
Nice sprawl there from Weadababyitsaboy as Bates shoots in.
Weadababyitsaboy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bates gets the takedown into side control.
Bates looking to control but instead Weadababyitsaboy has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Weadababyitsaboy defends it.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Weadababyitsaboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bates on the ground.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weadababyitsaboy is refusing to be controlled, as Bates sits in half guard.
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weadababyitsaboy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Weadababyitsaboy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bates controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Weadababyitsaboy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bates looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Weadababyitsaboy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
Bates with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Weadababyitsaboy defends the submission attempt.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to control Bates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weadababyitsaboy avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates prevents Weadababyitsaboy from standing back up.
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weadababyitsaboy is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Bates seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
Bates is trying to work for a kimura but Weadababyitsaboy is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armad Bates will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Weadababyitsaboy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Nice takedown defense from Weadababyitsaboy. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
It looked like Weadababyitsaboy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weadababyitsaboy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Bates pushes Weadababyitsaboy up against the cage in a clinch.
Bates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy right hand but Bates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weadababyitsaboy. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Weadababyitsaboy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bates doesn't seem phased though.
Bates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy avoids it really well and circles away.
Bates moves out of range as Weadababyitsaboy throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bates or perhaps it was just good defense by Weadababyitsaboy, which made it look bad.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right and a left that Bates avoids nicely.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bates misses with a low kick as Weadababyitsaboy jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a hook to the body. Bates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weadababyitsaboy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy is winning the standup battle so far.
Weadababyitsaboy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a double jab.
Weadababyitsaboy works the jab nicely.
Bates slips a jab and a cross from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Bates.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bates slips under a jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
And Bates tries to counter it with a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bates moves out of range as Weadababyitsaboy strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates has Weadababyitsaboy up against the cage in a clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bates dodges an elbow strike from Weadababyitsaboy.
Bates ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bates no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to stand up but Bates won't let him.
Our spies down at at Runts Academy inform us that Bates has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bates is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weadababyitsaboy trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates has a closed guard, preventing Weadababyitsaboy from standing up.
Weadababyitsaboy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bates pulls Weadababyitsaboy in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with an uppercut that bounces Bates off the cage and back into range.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weadababyitsaboy lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Bates.
Bates moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a glancing blow to the side of Bates's head.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Weadababyitsaboy. That snapped Bates's head back.
Bates drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy can't keep his opponent in guard - Bates advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bates stops Weadababyitsaboy from getting back to his feet.
Bates is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Weadababyitsaboy to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates wants to control from the top but Weadababyitsaboy keeps moving.
Bates passes Weadababyitsaboy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bates is trying to control the action in half guard but Weadababyitsaboy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Weadababyitsaboy. That snapped Bates's head back.
We've been told by Weadababyitsaboy's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a series of wild punches.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Weadababyitsaboy.
Bates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weadababyitsaboy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weadababyitsaboy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bates lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weadababyitsaboy at a distance.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weadababyitsaboy moves away.
Weadababyitsaboy throwing a counter right hand but Bates manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a head kick but it misses.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bates's hands.
Bates doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weadababyitsaboy throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Bates manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Weadababyitsaboy on his heels. He'll look to pass Weadababyitsaboy's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to stand but Bates is controlling the position.
Bates looking to pass the guard.
Bates slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weadababyitsaboy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Weadababyitsaboy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking for a sweep.
Weadababyitsaboy is not content to let Bates control the position.
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bates goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Weadababyitsaboy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bates's guard! Nice work there by Weadababyitsaboy!
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates looking to pass the guard.
Bates wants to control from the top but Weadababyitsaboy keeps moving.
Bates passes into half guard.
Bates is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Armad Bates.
I think Bates 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Armad Bates!
Armad Bates seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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