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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lemana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bates comes to the cage accompanied by Kansas-Dust In The Wind. Joe Lemana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Lemana!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lemana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bates decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lemana to his feet.
Lemana closes the distance but Bates moves to the side
and Bates counters with a shoot takedown. Lemana fights it but they end up in guard.
Bates has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lemana is proving hard to escape from.
Lemana is working an open guard so Bates takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Bates. No joy for Lemana on that attempt.
Bates decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemana trying to control from the bottom.
Bates tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lemana controls his leg.
Lemana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bates is working away from the top position though.
Bates stands up from half guard.
Lemana tries to sprawl but Bates drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates stands up from half guard.
Lemana tries to clinch but Bates moves away
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bates scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lemana manages to get back to half guard.
Lemana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates stands up out of the half guard.
Joe Lemana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Bates as Lemana shoots in.
Bates drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lemana, up you get!
Bates keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chris Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Lemana.
Lemana tries to clinch
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bates shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemana trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lemana to stand up.
Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bates stands and steps away. Lemana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bates drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bates stands up and beckons Lemana to his feet.
Bates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lemana was covering up waiting for the punch and Bates finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lemana is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
Lemana looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates postures up.
Bates stands and steps away. Lemana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates.
You can see the frustration on Lemana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bates decides to stand back up. Bates steps back and let's Lemana get back to his feet.
Lemana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bates counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bates stands up and beckons Lemana to join him on the feet.
Lemana tries for a takedown but Bates circles away easily
and Bates counters with a good, hard body kick but Lemana shrugs it off.
Bates closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemana is looking to improve his position.
Bates stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lemana wants to clinch but Bates slips to the side
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates.
Bates decides to stand back up.
Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lemana to the ground. Bates is now in Lemana's guard.
Lemana is working an open guard so Bates takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bates tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lemana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bates dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lemana wants to clinch
and Bates counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lemana won't be happy with that.
Lemana is trying to get back to half guard.
Bates decides to stand back up.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemana can do to turn this around?
Bates shoots in and bounces Lemana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bates stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemana gets caught flat footed, as Bates shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bates stands and steps away. Lemana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lemana wants to clinch.
Lemana tries to clinch up
and Bates counters with a left and a right that stings Lemana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemana with a poor takedown
and Bates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lemana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemana is breathing heavily.
Bates decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lemana, up you get!
Bates gets a takedown into half guard.
Lemana tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bates escapes and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bates is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemana tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bates sneaks out the side door and pushes Lemana away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lemana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bates stands and steps away. Lemana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lemana did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
Lemana trying to control from the bottom.
Lemana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bates decides to stand up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemana tries to improve position but can't.
Bates decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lemana to his feet.
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lemana's half guard.
Bates decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lemana with a poor takedown
so Bates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemana trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Bates decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lemana, up you get!
Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lemana!
Bates decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lemana to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemana tries to clinch but Bates moves away
and Bates counters with a three punch combo that has Lemana backing up. Lemana nods at Bates to acknowledge the strikes.
Lemana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bates to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lemana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bates stands and steps away. Lemana gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bates manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lemana on his heels. He'll look to pass Lemana's guard now, I'm sure.
Bates decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lemana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemana gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bates dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bates decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lemana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bates decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lemana wants to clinch but Bates slips to the side
and Bates counters with a leg kick.
Lemana gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Lemana manages to retain guard.
Lemana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bates wants to stand but Lemana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lemana wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lemana, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lemana to the ground. Bates is now in Lemana's guard.
Lemana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bates defends it easily.
Bates decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lemana, up you get!
Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lemana to the ground. Bates is now in Lemana's guard.
Lemana is working an open guard so Bates takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lemana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemana is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates gets to his feet - Lemana follows without any prompting.
Bates decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bates prevents Lemana from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lemana to get to his feet.
Bates shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lemana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lemana trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Bates gets to his feet - Lemana follows without any prompting.
Lemana fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemana gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Lemana manages to retain guard.
Bates preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates gets to his feet. Lemana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lemana was covering up waiting for the punch and Bates finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bates stands up and waves to Lemana to follow him.
Bates shoots in and bounces Lemana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bates has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bates gets to his feet. Lemana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lemana looks to clinch
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lemana's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates is thwarting Lemana's attempts to control the position.
Bates decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lemana!
Lemana is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control.
Bates decides to stand back up. Bates steps back and let's Lemana get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bates gets a double leg takedown into Lemana's guard.
Lemana is trying to keep Bates in close.
Joe Lemana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bates has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Bates!
A relieved looking Chris Bates thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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