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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armad Bates (ranked 769 p4p, 1070 weight class) and Ryan Yoder (ranked 105 p4p, 153 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Yoder!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Yoder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Yoder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bates or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoder, which made it look bad.
Bates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yoder is looking to escape.
Yoder keeping control of the position.
Yoder wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoder 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 seems to be working for a kimura but Yoder defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bates has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bates is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoder sees it coming and defends easily.
Bates trying to control from half guard but Yoder is working away.
Yoder kicks Bates off and gets back to his feet.
Bates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armad Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yoder tries to buck Bates off but Bates is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates trying to control the position but Yoder is working away.
Yoder is trying to get back to his feet.
Yoder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bates tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yoder's legs.
Yoder is looking for a sweep.
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bates tries to advance to mount but Yoder denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates trying to control the action but Yoder is working from the bottom.
Yoder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yoder is trying to stand back up but Bates is controlling him
Yoder is trying to escape back to his feet but Bates uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Yoder is trying to improve his position.
Yoder is trying to control Bates's posture but Bates avoids it.
Yoder wants to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Bates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bates tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yoder is looking to reverse the position.
Yoder told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yoder prevents Bates from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoder gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armad Bates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yoder keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Yoder wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoder is looking to stand up but Bates isn't so interested in that idea.
Bates drops back looking for a leg! Yoder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoder manages to kick Bates off! Bates jumps back into Yoder's guard.
Yoder trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates trying to control but Yoder is working from the bottom.
Yoder wants to stand but Bates is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates looking to pass the guard.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoder can do to turn this around?
Yoder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Bates passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yoder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bates tries for a kimura but Yoder is defending well.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Yoder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yoder pushes Bates away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bates gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bates working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bates tries for a kimura but Yoder is defending well.
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoder is defending well.
Yoder is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bates asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yoder is trying to buck Bates off.
Bates in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yoder is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Armad Bates!
During a confident post fight interview, Armad Bates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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FIGHT
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