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Event:
CACC 65
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 23965 p4p, 534 weight class) and Paddy Bateman (ranked 2267 p4p, 273 weight class). Paddy Bateman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paddy Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dela Rosa has Bateman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dela Rosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bateman smiles and moves away.
Bateman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dela Rosa has Bateman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bateman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dela Rosa gets control of Bateman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dela Rosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Rosa keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Bateman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (3) Bateman
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman has control of an arm but Dela Rosa manages to advance to Bateman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (3) Bateman
Bateman tries to break free.
Bateman showing good submission defense here.
Dela Rosa is trying to stick to Bateman's back but Bateman is turning into Dela Rosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dela Rosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bateman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (5) Bateman
We've been hearing good reports from Dela Rosa'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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dela Rosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bateman defends it easily.
Dela Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bateman has picked Dela Rosa up and slammed him! Dela Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Bateman manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (4) vs (8) Bateman
Bateman trying to control the position but Dela Rosa is working away.
Bateman has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dela Rosa (4) vs (10) Bateman
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bateman trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Bateman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dela Rosa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bateman controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bateman trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is trying to reverse the position but instead Bateman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dela Rosa (4) vs (13) Bateman
Dela Rosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bateman gets his way!
Dela Rosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bateman gets his way!
Dela Rosa turns into Bateman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (6) vs (13) Bateman
Dela Rosa pushes down on Bateman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dela Rosa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Bateman manages to get to full guard.
Bateman is trying to keep Dela Rosa in close.
Dela Rosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bateman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Rosa has managed to get both his arms back between Bateman's legs - danger averted.
Dela Rosa being controlled here momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bateman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dela Rosa has Bateman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (6) vs (15) Bateman
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Rosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bateman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bateman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dela Rosa keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Bateman controlling from the top position.
Dela Rosa looking for a triangle here. Bateman is fighting it but it looks tight! Dela Rosa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bateman is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ronald Dela Rosa! |
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Event:
CACC 57
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1734 p4p, 214 weight class) and Paddy Bateman (ranked 2278 p4p, 271 weight class). Bone's entrance music is You'll Never Walk Alone. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bone drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Bateman
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Bateman is retaining full guard.
Bateman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bone defends well.
Bateman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
Bateman controls Bone momentarily but Bone frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (0) Bateman
Bateman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman 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.
Bateman prevents Bone from improving position.
Bone controlling the position.
Bone wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bateman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bone (7) vs (0) Bateman
Bone trying to control but Bateman is having none of it.
Bateman tries to hold on but Bone pushes him away.
Bateman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman wants to control but Bone is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bone moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bateman has worked his arm free - good work by Bateman!
Bone is trying to get an arm triangle but Bateman is defending well.
Bateman sneaks back into half guard.
Bone is thwarting Bateman's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg.
Bateman gets full guard.
Bateman trying to keep a closed guard but Bone is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman can't keep his opponent in guard - Bone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bone wants to pass to mount but Bateman is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bateman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bone.
Bone wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
Bateman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bone manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (10) vs (0) Bateman
Bone takes Bateman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bateman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bone (13) vs (0) Bateman
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bateman trying to control the action but Bone just sinks the hooks in.
Bone has got his arm under Bateman's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bateman has spun round into Bone's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (13) vs (2) Bateman
Bone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bateman looking to pass the guard.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman preventing the sweep.
Bateman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bone has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (15) vs (2) Bateman
Bone is looking to pass into half guard but Bateman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bateman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (15) vs (4) Bateman
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bone looking to control.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bateman is one step ahead there.
Bone has his foot on Bateman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bateman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (17) vs (4) Bateman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bateman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (17) vs (6) Bateman
Bone has his foot on Bateman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bateman works his way back into a safe position though.
Bateman slips nicely into half guard.
Bone works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to keep Bateman in close.
Bone keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Bone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bone looking to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bateman won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
Bone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bateman has passed into half guard!
Bateman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bone is staying active underneath Bateman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bone manages to get to full guard.
Bone wants to hit a switch here but Bateman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bone there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (17) vs (9) Bateman
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bone is looking to improve his position but Bateman isn't that keen on the idea.
Bateman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bone is surviving well by controlling Bateman's body position as best he can.
Bateman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bone is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bateman wants to control but Bone has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bateman 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.
Bone tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bone is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Bone is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
A very excited looking Joe Bone 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. |
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Event:
OFC 400: Bosch vs Sigit
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bateman shoots in and bounces Campbell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell pulls Bateman in to control the position.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at LOD Gym of the Gods inform us that Campbell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman slips nicely into half guard.
Campbell wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Bateman is working for a kimura but Campbell is defending it quite comfortably.
Bateman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bateman tries to pass to full mount but Campbell defends it.
Campbell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bateman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bateman won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Bateman trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Bateman postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campbell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bateman keeps working.
Campbell working over Bateman with some ground and pound. Bateman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Bateman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bateman keeps working.
Campbell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bateman is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell throwing shots but Bateman is blocking nicely. #T3#
Bateman wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bateman tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Campbell connects with a nice short shot to Bateman's temple.
Campbell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bateman is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell working Bateman over with strikes.
Campbell is thwarting Bateman's attempts to control the position.
Bateman is staying active underneath Campbell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Bateman has hold of Campbell's hands but Campbell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Campbell lands with a punch from half guard.
Campbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bateman's head.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bateman trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.
Campbell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bateman taking some punishment here, with Campbell in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campbell thows a huge punch but Bateman dodges it nicely.
Bateman is trying to maintain the position but Campbell is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Campbell pushes Bateman away with a front kick.
Bateman moves out of range of the leg kick from Campbell.#TD#
Campbell gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bateman trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bateman is one step ahead there.
Bateman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Bateman is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Campbell trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bateman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell 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.#T2#
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.
Campbell can't keep his opponent in guard - Bateman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bateman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bateman in particular looking to stall.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg. #T3#
Still in half guard, Bateman seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bateman defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Bateman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Campbell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bateman misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Bateman backs off Campbell throws a huge counter combo but Bateman manages to avoid it all.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
Bateman thuds a left hand into Campbell's body.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Bateman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Campbell throws a body shot but no joy.
Campbell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bateman.#T4#
Bateman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campbell.
Bateman throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Campbell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bateman.
Campbell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bateman throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
Campbell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bateman walks into a straight right hand from Campbell.
Bateman just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bateman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Campbell to the mat! Campbell manages to get full guard.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bateman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campbell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bateman has managed to get both his arms back between Campbell's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A jab from Campbell misses.
Bateman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bateman lands a jab to the head.
Bateman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paddy Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bateman.
Campbell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bateman.#TD2#
Campbell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bateman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bateman working for a triangle but Campbell defends it easily.
Campbell postures up and lands a big shot to Bateman's brow. #T1#
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Bateman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Campbell is controlling Bateman's posture.#SUB2#
Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bateman defends it easily.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bateman passes Campbell's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell has his hands clasped together around Bateman's back. He's all about the action.
Campbell trying to control but Bateman postures up.
Bateman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Campbell is defending against the submission attempts here by Bateman.
#T3#
Campbell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Campbell can't escape the position.
Bateman moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Bateman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Campbell trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Campbell prevents Bateman from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Campbell right now.
#SUB#
Bateman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Campbell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Campbell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Campbell throws a hook but Bateman avoids it easily.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Bateman.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Campbell clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Campbell.
Bateman shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman thuds his right hand into Campbell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bateman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Campbell misses with a straight left.
Bateman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Bateman.
#T1#
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bateman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a looping left.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Bateman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bateman lands with a hook. Campbell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Campbell misses the body punch
and Bateman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campbell misses with a low kick as Bateman jumps back.
Bateman throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Campbell thumps Bateman with a low kick.#T2##TD#
Campbell gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campbell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Bateman blocks nicely.
Bateman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Campbell is now in half guard.
Paddy Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bateman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Campbell is trying to control. Bateman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bateman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell. #T3#
Bateman tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
Campbell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bateman tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Bateman is working away.
Campbell winds up and cracks Bateman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bateman is looking to improve his position.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bateman keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Campbell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bateman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Bateman has momentary wrist control but Campbell slips an elbow through the middle.
Bateman has momentary wrist control but Campbell slips an elbow through the middle.
Bateman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bateman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Bateman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but Campbell defending well.
Bateman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is trying to control but Bateman passes into side control!
Bateman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Campbell!#SUB#
Bateman has hold of Campbell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Campbell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T1#
Campbell is desperately trying to improve his position but Bateman has a good base and remains in mount.
Campbell is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action.
Campbell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Campbell keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Bateman is looking to work his way around to Campbell's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Campbell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Campbell manages to get to full guard.
Bateman stays in close to Campbell's body and controls the position.
Campbell has control of Bateman's left arm, preventing Bateman from doing any damage. #T3#
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Bateman postures up.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell controlling Bateman's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bateman avoids a kick to the body.
Bateman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campbell lands a leg kick that knocks Bateman off balance momentarily.#T4#
Bateman misses with a jab to the body
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell is looking to chop away at Bateman's legs.
Bateman dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Bateman's head and hops out.
Campbell throws a good cross that connects.
Bateman stuffs the takedown.
Bateman blocks a leg kick.
Bateman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Campbell throws a sloppy body shot
and Bateman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Campbell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bateman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bateman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Bateman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bateman stalks Campbell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Campbell's face. Campbell staggers backwards, shaken.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bateman as he avoids it easily.
Campbell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman lands a two punch combo.
Campbell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Bateman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bateman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman retains his middleweight title!
Paddy Bateman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 396: Bosch vs Murphy II
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Bateman stuns Campbell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bateman scores with a jab. Campbell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bateman thuds a left hand into Campbell's body.
Bateman throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Campbell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bateman keeping hold of Campbell's head, controlling as best he can.
Campbell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Campbell is trying to control. Bateman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Campbell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Campbell seems content to control.
Bateman is pressing down on Campbell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Campbell trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Bateman blocks nicely.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Campbell 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.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bateman seems keen to control Campbell's posture.
Bateman wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Bateman blocks nicely. #SUB#
Campbell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Campbell works over Bateman with some ground and pound from guard.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3##SUB#
Bateman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Campbell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bateman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campbell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Campbell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bateman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Campbell off and has taken his back!
Bateman doesn't have the hooks in and Campbell manages to turn into his guard.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Campbell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campbell trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bateman trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell working some strikes from top position.
Bateman has Campbell pulled in close to control his posture.
Bateman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bateman is trying to keep Campbell in close.
Bateman pulls Campbell in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell throws a strike but Bateman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell 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#
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Campbell is looking to chop away at Bateman's legs.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Campbell works the jab nicely.
Campbell connects with an inside leg kick.
Campbell thumps Bateman with a low kick.
Campbell 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.
Bateman moves out of range as Campbell throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Bateman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bateman is in Campbell's guard.
Stephen Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bateman stays in close to Campbell's body and controls the position.
Campbell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bateman seems keen to control Campbell's posture.
Campbell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bateman is keeping the position for now.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bateman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Bateman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Bateman keeps moving.
Bateman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Campbell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bateman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Campbell.
Campbell is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Campbell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Campbell 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.
Campbell keeps trying to improve his position.
Campbell being controlled for a moment.
Bateman works to advance to full mount. Campbell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Campbell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bateman moves to back control.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from Bateman.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell trying to control the position but Bateman manages to sink in the hooks.
Campbell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Campbell is trying to control but can't.
Bateman is keen to just control but Campbell is a slippery customer.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Bateman seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paddy Bateman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Campbell throws a leg kick but Bateman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bateman lands with a cross.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell flicks out a counter leg kick but Bateman steps away.
Bateman cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Campbell misses with a hook.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Campbell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Campbell feints a counter leg kick.
Campbell misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bateman misses with a body shot
and Campbell counters with a right hand to the body.
Bateman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman moves out of range as Campbell throws a body kick.
#T1#
Campbell tries to score with a low kick but Bateman moves his leg out of the way.
Bateman misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bateman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Campbell scrambles back to his feet.
Bateman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campbell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bateman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bateman connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Campbell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bateman is looking to improve his position.
Bateman moves into full guard.
Bateman 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##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman is thwarting Campbell's attempts to control the position.
Campbell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bateman controlling from the top position.
Bateman won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Campbell trying to control the position.
#T3#
Bateman passes Campbell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Bateman seems content to control.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Campbell is still trying to improve position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bateman controlling the pace.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Bateman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paddy Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bateman avoids the head kick by Campbell.
Campbell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bateman's head.
Campbell tries a low kick but Bateman avoids it.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt - Campbell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Bateman backs off Campbell throws a huge counter combo but Bateman manages to avoid it all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell throws a leg kick
and Bateman counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Bateman feints and as Campbell raises his hands in defense, Bateman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Campbell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Campbell.
Bateman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campbell doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Campbell.
Bateman swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Bateman on that attempt.
Campbell moves out of range as Bateman strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campbell misses with a head kick.
Bateman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Campbell.
Campbell throws a shot from downtown. Bateman moves away and avoids it.
Bateman slips a jab from Campbell.
Bateman feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Bateman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman scores with a decent looking hook.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Bateman shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown but Campbell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bateman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Campbell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Bateman connects with a body shot.
Campbell misses with a hook.
A big left from Bateman misses.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campbell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Campbell moves away from the strike by Bateman.
Bateman looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Campbell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bateman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bateman throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Bateman's head but Bateman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bateman. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campbell misses with a hook. Bateman ducked under it nicely.
Bateman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman missing with a left hand there. Campbell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Campbell misses with a straight right.
Campbell lands a jab.#T3#
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campbell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bateman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Bateman.
Bateman connects with a body shot.
Bateman connects with a crisp jab.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Bateman.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Campbell lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Bateman. Those never looked like landing.
Campbell misses with a body kick.
Bateman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campbell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Campbell.
A jab from Campbell finds it's way through Bateman's defenses. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Campbell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bateman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bateman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bateman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Campbell misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bateman shoots for a double leg takedown but Campbell sprawls well. He's pushed Bateman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campbell feints and then cracks Bateman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bateman down.
Campbell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bateman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campbell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bateman on the side of the head. #TD#
Bateman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Campbell did well to prevent Bateman getting side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bateman defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Bateman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bateman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
Bateman throws the left hand but Campbell avoids the punch easily.
Campbell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bateman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bateman cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Bateman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Campbell scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bateman. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Campbell's shoulder, as Campbell tries to avoid the shot.
Campbell takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Campbell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Bateman blocks nicely. #T1#
Bateman is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bateman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campbell works over Bateman with some ground and pound from guard.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bateman is retaining full guard.
Bateman is pulling down on Campbell's head. It's preventing any offense from Campbell, at least for the moment.
Bateman trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bateman controlling Campbell's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bateman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Campbell has passed into side control.
Bateman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Bateman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bateman looking for a sweep but Campbell has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Bateman is trying desperately to improve position.
Bateman taking shots to the head.
Campbell landing strikes from the mount and Bateman is in trouble!
Campbell with the ground and pound from mount.
Campbell is stalling here but it's allowed Bateman to get half guard.
Campbell tries to pass to full mount but Bateman defends it. #T4#
Bateman manages to get to full guard.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bateman is retaining full guard.
Bateman trying to control the position.
Campbell is working Bateman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Campbell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Paddy Bateman retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
OFC 394: Bateman vs Declan
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bateman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bateman is looking to pass Declan's guard but actually Declan recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Bateman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Bateman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Bateman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bateman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Goban Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Declan throws a lazy head kick
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Declan misses.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Bateman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Bateman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Declan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bateman yanks on the arm and Declan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bateman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Paddy Bateman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 388: Gray vs Garbutt II
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Jeffries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Jeffries moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jeffries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeffries sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeffries connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bateman shoots for a takedown but Jeffries saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big left from Jeffries misses.
And Bateman tries to counter it with a takedown but Jeffries pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jeffries closes the distance but Bateman moves to the side #TD2#
and Bateman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jeffries knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bateman on the ground.
Jeffries wants to stand but Bateman is controlling the position.
Bateman pushes down on Jeffries 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Bateman is working for a kimura but Jeffries is defending it quite comfortably.
Bateman is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Bateman works his way into side control.
Bateman trying to control the action but Jeffries is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Jeffries 's face as Bateman controls the position. #SUB2#
Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jeffries is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeffries keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jeffries is letting Bateman control him for a moment.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Jeffries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeffries is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bateman controlling the position.
Bateman moves into full mount! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bateman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bateman fails to advance to Jeffries 's back.
Bateman wants to take his opponent's back but instead Jeffries manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bateman is keen to just control but Jeffries is a slippery customer.
Bateman wants to pass the guard but Jeffries is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
Jeffries appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Jeffries gets caught napping as Bateman dives in and scores a takedown. Jeffries manages to retain guard.
Bateman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jeffries is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bateman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bateman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bateman is looking to work his way around to Jeffries 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T1#
Bateman controlling from mount.
Bateman is continuing to stall.
Bateman looking to control but Jeffries is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bateman fails to advance to Jeffries 's back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bateman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jeffries trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bateman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Bateman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bateman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Jeffries is controlling an arm, preventing Bateman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jeffries wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jeffries is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Bateman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jeffries is surviving well by controlling Bateman's body position as best he can.
Jeffries is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bateman controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Bateman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jeffries has worked his arm free - good work by Jeffries !
Paddy Bateman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jeffries is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeffries keeps working.
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.
Bateman wants to control but Jeffries is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bateman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jeffries has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bateman trying to control the action but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bateman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Jeffries . Beautiful body shot.
Bateman defending well as Jeffries loads up on a big left hand.
Bateman fails with a takedown attempt.
Bateman blocks a jab.
Bateman cracks Jeffries with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Jeffries misses its target.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bateman.
Bateman avoids the body shot from Jeffries .
Jeffries 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bateman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jeffries scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Bateman thuds a left hand into Jeffries 's body.
Nice shot by Jeffries .
Jeffries misses with a two punch combination.
Bateman missing with a left hand there. Jeffries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeffries .
Jeffries feints a jab promting Bateman to slip. Jeffries then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bateman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Jeffries misses with a few strikes there.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman with a poor takedown
and Jeffries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Earl Jeffries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
No joy there for Bateman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jeffries is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman lands a really nice looking cross but Jeffries seems unphased.
#T2#
Bateman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Earl Jeffries is winning the standup battle so far.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeffries throws out the jab.
Jeffries scores with a jab to the head.
Earl Jeffries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jeffries closes the distance but Bateman moves to the side
and Bateman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Bateman clobbers Jeffries with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bateman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Jeffries slips the punch.
Bateman misses with a body shot.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeffries is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Jeffries .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bateman! But no joy.
Jeffries throws a right and a left that Bateman avoids nicely.
Jeffries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bateman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jeffries on the side of the head.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeffries as he avoids it easily.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bateman throws a lazy uppercut
and Jeffries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries tries to clinch
and Bateman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bateman swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeffries .#T4#
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt
and Jeffries counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman misses with a hook to the body
and Jeffries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but Jeffries shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Jeffries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bateman. Jeffries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeffries takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bateman fails with the takedown
and Jeffries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Jeffries has closed the distance and engaged Bateman in a clinch.
Jeffries swings wildly with an uppercut but Bateman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bateman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bateman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jeffries throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batemans head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Earl Jeffries did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Bateman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeffries takes a swing at Bateman's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jeffries .
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Jeffries moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Jeffries was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries .
And Bateman tries to counter it with a takedown but Jeffries pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeffries throws out the jab.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeffries swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jeffries counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman misses with a jab to the body
and Jeffries makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jeffries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bateman.
Jeffries lands a slapping body shot.
Jeffries misses with a body shot.
Bateman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
It looks like Jeffries has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jeffries thuds his right hand into Bateman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bateman scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Jeffries is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Bateman.
Decent striking displayed by Bateman there.
Jeffries misses with a hook. Bateman ducked under it nicely.
Bateman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jeffries with a body shot.
Bateman jabs Jeffries to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
A big right from Jeffries misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeffries slips under a jab.
Jeffries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bateman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Bateman tests Jeffries 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jeffries scores with a nice head shot.
Bateman goes for a double leg but Jeffries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jeffries continues to drive forward.
Jeffries is looking to counter punch.
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Bateman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bateman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jeffries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jeffries jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Bateman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bateman misses with a straight right.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman throws an off balance right hand
and Jeffries counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Jeffries as Bateman shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Jeffries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Earl Jeffries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.#TD2#
Bateman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jeffries sprawls well initially but Bateman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Bateman is working for a kimura but Jeffries is defending it quite comfortably.
Bateman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jeffries is refusing to be controlled, as Bateman sits in half guard. #T4#
Bateman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bateman trying to control the action but Jeffries is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bateman is looking for a kimura but Jeffries is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bateman to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bateman in particular looking to stall.
Jeffries is trying to stand up here but Bateman is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Earl Jeffries will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Bateman jabs Jeffries right on the nose. Jeffries blinks but takes it well.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Jeffries takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bateman goes for a double leg but Jeffries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jeffries continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Jeffries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Bateman finds it's way through Jeffries 's defenses.
Bateman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bateman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bateman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jeffries to the mat! Jeffries manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman advances position into side control!
Bateman wants to control but Jeffries is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bateman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jeffries 's legs.
A lull in the action here as Bateman stalls from top position.
Jeffries wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bateman is staying tight to Jeffries 's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bateman wants to control but Jeffries is keeping him busy.
Bateman wants to take a breather but Jeffries manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bateman.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Jeffries keeps moving.
Jeffries keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass. #T3#
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffries wants to stand and escape but Bateman is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeffries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeffries is just out of range.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Bateman scores with a nice right hand.
Jeffries scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bateman.
Bateman blocks a jab.
Bateman swings for the body but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
It looked like Jeffries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bateman misses with an uppercut
and Jeffries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffries walks into a left hand.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
and Jeffries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Bateman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bateman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Paddy Bateman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
OFC 384: Maneno vs Murphy
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Bateman tries to bum rush Bounty with a series of wild strikes but Bounty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bateman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Bateman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bateman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bounty's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bateman trying to control the action but Bounty is working from the bottom.
Bounty is trying to escape the position but Bateman is controlling the position.
Bounty is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bateman off and has taken his back!
Bounty controls the action.
Bateman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bounty trying to pass the guard but Bateman defending well. #T1#
Bounty controlling the action here.
Bateman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bateman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bounty's guard. #REVB#
Bounty keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Bateman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bateman postures up.
Bounty 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.
Bateman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bateman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bounty is keeping the position for now.
Bateman sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Bateman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Bounty is pulling down on Bateman's head to control his posture.
Bateman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bounty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Bateman throws a jab when Bounty was well out of range.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bateman, as that shot connected.
Bounty walks into a stiff left hand from Bateman.
Bounty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bateman sizes up Bounty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Jamie Bounty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Bateman tries for a takedown but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bounty misses its target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bounty tests Bateman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Bateman shoots in and drives through. Bounty sprawls well.
Jamie Bounty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
Bounty looks to land a left hand but Bateman moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bounty throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Bateman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bounty's guard.
Bateman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bateman stopping the sweep attempt from Bounty.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bounty is trying to keep Bateman in close.
Bounty keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Bateman misses.
Bounty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bounty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bounty tries to work over Bateman's front leg with a kick but Bateman checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bounty. That's going to slow Bateman down.
Bounty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bateman.
Bounty staying out of range there.
Bounty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bounty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bateman misses with a left hand
and Bounty counters with a good low kick that Bateman was not able to check.
Bateman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman jabs Bounty right on the nose. Bounty blinks but takes it well.
Bateman catches Bounty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jamie Bounty is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Bateman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB2#
Bateman seems to be looking for submissions.
Bateman is trying to control. Bounty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bateman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bounty is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold.
Bateman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bounty! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bateman content just to control the position here.
Bateman trying to control but Bounty is having none of it.
Bateman wants to take his opponent's back but Bounty doesn't allow it.
Bateman wants to control the pace but Bounty is squirming around nicely.
Bateman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Bateman controlling from mount.
Bateman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bounty is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action.
Bateman controlling his opponent.
Bateman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bounty controls the position.
Bounty stops Bateman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bateman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bounty is looking to escape.
Bateman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bounty to take his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bounty trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Bateman is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Bounty is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 380: Gray vs Kahn
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Rolla's head but Rolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Bateman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rolla can pounce on him.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rolla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bateman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bateman lands a nice looking body shot.
Rolla throws an off balance right hand
and Bateman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Rolla throws a right and a left that Bateman avoids nicely.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Bateman blocks a head kick by Rolla.
Bateman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bateman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bateman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rolla counters with a three punch combo that has Bateman backing up. Bateman nods at Rolla to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolla avoids the body shot from Bateman.
Rolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Rolla connects with a high kick.
Bateman throws the left hand but Rolla avoids the punch easily.
Rolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Bateman jabs Rolla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolla throws out the jab.
Rolla slips a jab from Bateman.
Bateman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rolla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Bateman tries to counter it with a takedown but Rolla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bateman looks to land a combination but Rolla avoids it well.
Rolla tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bateman's head backwards.
Rolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolla.#T2#
Rolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolla throws a big shot that misses.
Bateman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rolla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rolla enables Bateman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rolla manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bateman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rolla looking to control.
Bateman 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.
Rolla is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bateman is controlling him.
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bateman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bateman prevents Rolla from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Bateman.
Rolla moves forwards but Bateman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rolla fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman sizes up Rolla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Rolla. No joy for Bateman on that attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Rolla. #CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Bateman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rolla has time to react.
Rolla attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Rolla closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bateman.
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!
Rolla blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Rolla. Those never looked like landing.
Bateman moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rolla enables Bateman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rolla manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Rolla is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bateman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Rolla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Rolla has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bateman lands a left hand.
Bateman throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolla.
A short right from Bateman on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolla can't find room to land a body shot as Bateman controls the action.
Rolla throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bateman.
Rolla lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ronnie Rolla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rolla throws the kick towards the body but Bateman avoids it.
Rolla avoids the body shot from Bateman.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Rolla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bateman.
Rolla ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Rolla is looking for a counter combo.
Rolla lands a nice looking body shot.
Bateman lands a really nice looking cross but Rolla seems unphased.
Rolla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bateman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bateman with the counter takedown but Rolla avoids it easily.
Rolla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Rolla there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Bateman with that takedown attempt.
It appears Rolla was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Rolla moves away from the strike by Bateman. #CL#
Rolla takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rolla manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bateman.
Rolla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt
and Rolla counters with a two punch combo.
Ronnie Rolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
Rolla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rolla wants it to stay on the feet.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rolla has time to react.
Bateman lands a glancing blow to the side of Rolla's head.
Rolla misses with a two punch combination.
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Rolla leaves Bateman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Rolla.
Ronnie Rolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and Rolla counters with a straight right hand.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolla.
Bateman throws a combination that misses
and Rolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bateman connects with the punch.
Rolla misses with a few strikes there.
Bateman fails with a takedown attempt.
Bateman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolla.
Bateman with the counter takedown but Rolla avoids it easily.#T3#
Bateman staying out of range there.#TD2#
Rolla tries to sprawl but Bateman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rolla trying to hold on to Bateman's head to control him but Bateman postures up.
Rolla is holding on to half guard well.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bateman controlling the action here.
Bateman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Bateman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bateman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Rolla is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Bateman!
A less than humble Paddy Bateman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
OFC 372: Hawk vs Bateman
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Bateman scores with a hook.
Hawk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bateman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bateman scores with a three punch combo!
Bateman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Hawk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bateman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bateman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bateman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bateman slips under a jab from Hawk.
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!#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Hawk manages to pull guard.
Hawk working a defensive guard but Bateman passes into half guard.
Bateman content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Bateman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hawk wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
#T1#
Bateman controlling the pace.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bateman fails to move to back control.
Bateman controlling from mount.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Bateman working for a submission but Hawk is keeping him at bay.
Hawk stops Bateman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawk wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hawk tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bateman working for a choke but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Hawk trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Hawk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bateman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hawk doesn't escape.
Hawk tries to escape the position.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.
Bateman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bateman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Bateman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hawk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hawk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Hawk is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bateman.
Bateman tries to keep control of the position but Hawk is staying busy.
Bateman has good solid back control here.
Hawk wants to escape the position.
Hawk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hawk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hawk wants to hold on but Bateman pushes him away.
Bateman moves to back control.
Hawk just trying to survive but Bateman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bateman wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bateman is defended easily by Hawk.
Bateman moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
Hawk tries to land a leg kick but Bateman saw it coming and moves away.
Bateman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bateman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Bateman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Bateman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bateman stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawk. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawk throws a hook but Bateman blocks it.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Bateman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Bateman counters with a shoot takedown. Hawk fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Bateman controlling from the top position.
Bateman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman slows the pace down in half guard.
Hawk moves into full guard.
Bateman won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Bateman forces his way into half guard.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away. #T2#
Bateman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bateman is continuing to stall.
Bateman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bateman is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bateman pushes down on Hawk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bateman is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bateman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Paddy Bateman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawk trying to keep a closed guard but Bateman is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bateman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Bateman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bateman wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Hawk tries to bench press Bateman off him but Bateman keeps the position.
Hawk is not content to let Bateman control the position.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bateman gets to mount! Hawk was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bateman fails to move to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Bateman looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bateman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bateman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there #TD2#
and Bateman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawk's guard.#SUB#
Bateman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Bateman stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.
Bateman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Bateman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hawk is pressing down on Bateman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bateman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bateman has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Hawk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bateman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hawk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Bateman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bateman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hawk prevents Bateman from improving position. #T2#
Bateman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hawk tries to reverse the position but Bateman maintains control.
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Bateman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Bateman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Bateman controlling his opponent.
Bateman is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hawk is in real trouble.
Bateman struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Bateman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bateman trying to control.#T4#
Hawk tries to roll but Bateman sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Bateman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Hawk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Bateman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hawk rolls, trying to escape but Bateman keeps control of the position.
Bateman tries to get the hooks in deep but Hawk pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman is hanging on to Hawk's back as he tries to escape.
Bateman wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy.
Hawk wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bateman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman really dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bateman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.
Bateman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt - Hawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Bateman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bateman lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Bateman moved out of range.
Bateman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.#T1#
Bateman misses with a hook.
Bateman scores with a nice head shot.
Bateman swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
Bateman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Bateman looks to land a combination. Hawk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paddy Bateman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bateman lands a head shot.
Hawk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawk wants it to stay on the feet.
Hawk throws a hook but Bateman avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bateman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Bateman throws a counter combo.
Bateman throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Hawk slips a straight right by Bateman.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bateman slips a jab from Hawk.
A little jabbing left from Bateman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Bateman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bateman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Bateman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hawk's guard.#SUB#
Hawk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bateman advances to half guard. #T3#
Bateman wants to free his trapped foot but Hawk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Bateman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bateman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hawk tries to roll over but Bateman keeps him under control.
Bateman trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bateman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hawk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Bateman moves into full mount! Hawk won't be happy about that!
Bateman moves to take his opponent's back.
Hawk tries to roll but Bateman sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Hawk showing good submission defense here.
Hawk wants to escape the position.
Bateman biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bateman slips under a jab.
Hawk cracks the inside of Bateman's front leg.
Bateman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Bateman.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Bateman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
And Bateman tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bateman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bateman! But no joy.
Bateman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that. #T1#
Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bateman off and has taken his back!
Bateman tries to break free.
Hawk scores with punches to the body.
Hawk lands shots from the back.
Bateman finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Bateman tries to lock up and control but Hawk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bateman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Hawk.#CUT#
That has opened up Paddy Bateman's cut even more.
Hawk looking to finish Bateman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bateman!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk looking to finish Bateman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bateman!#ROC#
Bateman is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Paddy Bateman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hawk lands a big elbow - Bateman is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bateman is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Thomas Hawk 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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Event:
OFC 368: Pera vs Hawk
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Bounty is looking to land body kicks.
Bateman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bounty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bounty throws a wild body kick that Bateman sees coming a mile off.
Bateman slips a straight right by Bounty.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown but Bounty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bateman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bounty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bateman dodges the punch combination from Bounty.
Bateman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bounty defends it well.
Bateman jabs Bounty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bateman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bateman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bounty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Bateman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bounty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bateman is in Bounty's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman advances to half guard.
Bounty is refusing to be controlled, as Bateman sits in half guard.
Bounty tries to roll over but Bateman keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman wants to free his trapped foot but Bounty is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bounty is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold.
Bounty desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bateman controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Bateman seems to be working for a kimura but Bounty defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Bateman 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.
Bateman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bounty is looking for a sweep. Bateman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bounty is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bateman controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bounty throws a leg kick but Bateman checks it.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bounty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bounty just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Bateman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bounty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bounty misses with the body kick
and Bateman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bateman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bounty.
Jamie Bounty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Bounty.
Bateman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman throws a shot from downtown. Bounty moves away and avoids it.
Bateman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bounty circles away.
Bounty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bateman manages to avoid it.
Bateman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bounty defends it well.#TD2#
Bateman gets a double leg takedown into Bounty's guard.
Bounty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bateman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bounty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bateman.
Bounty blocks a jab.
Bounty is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bateman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bounty slips under a jab.
Bounty clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bateman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Bounty moved out of range nicely.
Bateman lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Jamie Bounty has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty takes a swing at Bateman's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Bounty.
Bateman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bounty counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Bounty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bounty moves away from the strike by Bateman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bounty lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1##CL#
Bounty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bateman wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bounty throws a low kick, looking for Bateman's leg but Bateman calmly moves out of range.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bounty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bateman.
Bounty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bateman on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Bateman misses with a hook.
Bounty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bateman connects with a body shot.
Bateman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bateman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paddy Bateman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bounty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bateman finds it's way round the side to connect with Bounty's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bounty. Bateman shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman takes a swing at Bounty's ribcage but misses.
Bateman digs a good hook to Bounty's body.
#T2#
Bounty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Bounty delivers a nice body kick.
Bateman is breathing heavily.
Bounty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bounty works the jab nicely.
Bounty ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Bounty looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Bounty.
Bateman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bounty is looking to chop away at Bateman's legs.
Bounty moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
Bateman throws out a counter right but Bounty avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Bateman misses.
Bounty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bateman.
A counter left hand to the body from Bounty misses its target.
Bounty is looking to slow Bateman down with leg kicks.
Bateman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bounty.
#T3#
Bounty connects with a solid leg kick.
Bounty misses with a low kick.
Bounty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bounty defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Bounty slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
Bounty throws a body kick that misses
and Bateman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bounty moves out of range as Bateman strikes.
Bounty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A swing and a miss from Bateman.
Bounty misses with a kick to the body.
Bateman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bounty defends it well.
Bounty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bateman's calf.
Bateman dives in and grabs Bounty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bounty pushes down on Bateman's head and hops out.
Jamie Bounty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
Bateman misses with a jab to the body
and Bounty counters with a solid body kick.
Bounty lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bounty was well out of range. Poor timing from Bateman.#T4##CL#
Bateman tries to keep at a distance but Bounty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bounty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bounty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty is working Bateman over against the cage.
Bateman letting Bounty take a breather here.
Bateman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bounty misses with a punch on the inside.
Bateman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bounty is trying to stall.
Bateman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bounty.
Bounty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Bateman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bounty tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
It seemed like Bateman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bounty connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Bounty dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bounty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bounty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bateman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bounty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Bateman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bateman.
Bounty misses the shot to the body.
Bounty throws a series of punches but Bateman avoids them all with ease.
Bateman throws a counter combo.
Bateman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bounty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bounty misses with a hook.
Bateman misses with a hook. Bounty ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bounty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Bateman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bounty did well to prevent Bateman getting side control.#T1#
Bounty wants to get back to full guard.
Paddy Bateman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bounty is looking to control Bateman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bounty avoid being mounted?
Bateman uses his free foot to push down on Bounty's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bounty.
Bateman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bounty is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Bounty tries to reverse the position but Bateman maintains control.
Bateman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bateman wants to take Bounty's back here but Bounty is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bateman trying to control but Bounty is having none of it. #T3#
Bounty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bateman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bateman wants to control the pace but Bounty is squirming around nicely.
Bounty prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Bateman looking to control but Bounty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
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.
Bounty tries to control Bateman's body but Bateman pushes him off. Bounty squirms to his side and now Bateman has his back! #SUB2#
Bateman looking for the RNC.
Bateman wants to control but Bounty is keeping busy.
Bateman avoiding Bounty 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bounty is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bounty tries to escape but Bateman has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Bateman looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Bateman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bateman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
After the fight, Paddy Bateman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LIII
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Bateman lands a nice shot that snaps Gariniho's head back.
A low kick from Gariniho is predictable there #TD2#
and Bateman counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gariniho tries to buck Bateman off but Bateman is having none of it.
Bateman trying to control the action but Gariniho is working from the bottom.
Bateman slows the pace down.
Bateman tries to advance to mount but Gariniho denies him.
Bateman wants to control but Gariniho is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gariniho prevents Bateman from improving position.
Bateman in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Gariniho is trying to buck Bateman off.
Bateman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gariniho will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Gariniho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bateman's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bateman! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gariniho has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paddy Bateman!
After the fight, Paddy Bateman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night L
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Bateman catches Frost right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Bateman swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Bateman wants the takedown. Frost is fighting it off but Bateman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Frost's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but Bateman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frost keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Bateman stops Frost from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Frost looking for a guillotine here but Bateman defends easily.
#T1#
Frost can't keep his opponent in guard - Bateman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bateman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Bateman seems content to control.#SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions off his back.
Frost is looking to control Bateman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frost avoid being mounted?
Frost is looking to escape.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bateman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bateman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Bateman feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bateman, pushing him back against the cage.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Bateman can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bateman backwards. #T3#
Frost prevents a body shot from Bateman.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bateman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Frost holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Bateman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost avoiding damage.
Bateman is working for takedown but Frost is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Bateman controls the action.
Frost misses with the head strike.
#T4##BC#
Bateman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Bateman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Bateman ducks right into an uppercut from Frost.
Frost throws a right and a left that Bateman avoids nicely.
Bateman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bateman misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away.
Frost tries to counter with a clinch but Bateman shakes him off and moves away.
Bateman stuffs the takedown attempt from Frost. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Bateman shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Bateman backing up. Bateman nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.
Frost tries for a takedown but Bateman circles away easily
and Bateman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Frost throws a one two combo.
Frost lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Frost.
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Bateman throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Frost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Bateman connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
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!
Frost is looking to score with low kicks.
Frost swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Bateman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Frost!
Frost wants to get back to his feet but Bateman is dominant here and he's now got Frost's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T1##SUB#
Frost showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Bateman is persistently looking for the submission but Frost is defending it well.
Bateman controlling the position well here. Frost rolled but Bateman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bateman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bateman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Frost is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bateman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bateman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Frost's body.
Frost is trying to get back to his feet but Bateman has full control of the position and if anything, Frost has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Bateman is looking for the choke from the back position but Frost is controlling his hands well.
Bateman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Bateman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Bateman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bateman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frost is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bateman is really struggling to control Frost but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Frost trying to control the hands but Bateman won't let him.
Bateman controls the action.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bateman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Frost wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bateman looking for the choke but no joy.
Frost looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bateman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman 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#
Frost avoids the body shot from Bateman.
Frost tried to score with a low kick but Bateman checks it.
Bateman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bateman dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bateman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Bateman misses.
Frost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Frost gets caught napping as Bateman dives in and scores a takedown. Frost manages to retain guard.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Frost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bateman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bateman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paddy Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Bateman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bateman trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Bateman passes Frost's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bateman prevents Frost from improving his position.
Bateman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bateman controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Bateman.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##TD#
Bateman dives in and scores a takedown into Frost's guard.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Bateman looking to pass the guard.
Frost pulls Bateman in close to his closed guard and prevents Bateman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frost wants to stand and escape but Bateman is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost lands a head kick. Bateman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bateman throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Bateman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFrost.
Frost tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
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 Paddy Bateman.
I think Bateman 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
OFC 344: Palmer vs Jones
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamchenko dips to his left and cracks Bateman with an uppercut!#TD2#
Bateman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bateman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bateman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bateman trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Bateman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Mamchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko controlling Bateman's posture.
Mamchenko wants to control but Bateman passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but Mamchenko defending well.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Mamchenko is controlling Bateman's trapped leg to prevent Bateman from advancing to side control.
Mamchenko trying to hold on to Bateman's head to control him but Bateman postures up.
Bateman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bateman scores with a punch to the head.
Bateman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Bateman cracks Mamchenko with a good jab.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Bateman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mamchenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Bateman postures up. #T3#
Mamchenko 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.
Mamchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bateman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bateman lands a nice shot that snaps Mamchenko's head back.
#T4#
Mamchenko connects with a body shot that sends Bateman's belly button to the back.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Bateman feints the counter takedown.
Bateman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamchenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
Mamchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bateman circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Bateman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bateman swings widly with a right hand
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamchenko with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko lands a slapping body shot.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
Mamchenko slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
Bateman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mamchenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Mamchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bateman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mamchenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mamchenko lands the left hand.
Mamchenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mamchenko as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Bateman.#TD#
Mamchenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bateman sneaks back into half guard.
Mamchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bateman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mamchenko lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Mamchenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamchenko'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.
Mamchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bateman wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mamchenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bateman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bateman is trying to control but can't.
Mamchenko trying to control from half guard but Bateman is working away.
Bateman gets back to full guard.
Mamchenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bateman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy Bateman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bateman lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamchenko off the cage and back into range.
Evgenii Mamchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Bateman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Bateman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mamchenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bateman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mamchenko trying to control the position.
#T3#
Bateman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman is fighting to break Mamchenko's control of his arms but Mamchenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bateman wants to pass the guard but Mamchenko is keeping the position.
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko is pulling down on Bateman's head. It's preventing any offense from Bateman, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bateman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Bateman avoids it easily.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamchenko throws out the jab.
Bateman with the counter takedown but Mamchenko avoids it easily.
Bateman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mamchenko.
Bateman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamchenko misses with a looping right.
Bateman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Mamchenko gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mamchenko misses the shot to the body.
Mamchenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bateman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamchenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Mamchenko moved out of range.
Mamchenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bateman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Bateman's head but Bateman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Bateman gets caught napping as Mamchenko dives in and scores a takedown. Bateman manages to retain guard.
Bateman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bateman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mamchenko wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bateman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bateman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mamchenko trying to control but Bateman postures up.
Mamchenko wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
Bateman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mamchenko is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bateman trying to control the action but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bateman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bateman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mamchenko jabs Bateman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bateman shoots in and drives through. Mamchenko sprawls well.
Bateman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3##TD#
Mamchenko gets a double leg takedown into Bateman's guard.#ES2#
Bateman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mamchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bateman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mamchenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
Bateman misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Mamchenko with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Bateman scores with a takedown into Mamchenko's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamchenko has Bateman pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Mamchenko continues to stall.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko working a defensive guard here.
Bateman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mamchenko is keeping the position for now.
Bateman forces his way into half guard.
Mamchenko trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Bateman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bateman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
OFC 342: Victory Royale
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Bateman connects with a body shot.
Kroblur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bateman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kroblur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Kroblur finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
Kroblur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bateman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kroblur tests Bateman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Kroblur finds it's target.
Kroblur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Kroblur lands a head shot.
Kroblur fails with a takedown attempt.
Bateman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kroblur looks for a takedown but Bateman sprawls well.
Kroblur misses with a wild body shot.
Kroblur throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Bateman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kroblur! #T2#
Bateman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kroblur's legs.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Kroblur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bateman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kroblur, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Bateman wants to control but Kroblur is keeping him busy.
Bateman controls the position. #SUB2#
Bateman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kroblur being controlled for a moment.
Bateman tries to move to mount but Kroblur blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kroblur tries to buck Bateman off but Bateman is having none of it.
Kroblur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bateman off and has taken his back!
Bateman tries to escape but Kroblur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bateman just trying to survive but Kroblur is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kroblur throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bateman avoids the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bateman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kroblur scores with punches to the body.
Bateman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good shot there by Kroblur.
Kroblur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bateman momentarily.
Bateman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bateman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kroblur to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Bateman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Bateman looks to move away, Kroblur throws a big counter combo but Bateman just gets out of the way.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and Kroblur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Bateman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kroblur on the side of the head.
Bateman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kroblur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kroblur shoots in but Bateman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Kroblur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Kroblur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bateman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kroblur was well out of range. Poor timing from Bateman.
A jab from Kroblur finds it's way through Bateman's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kroblur. #TD2#
Bateman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kroblur quickly recovers to half guard.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Bateman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kroblur reverses the position - he's now on top in Bateman's guard.
Bateman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Bateman keeps moving.
Bateman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kroblur's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kroblur is retaining full guard.
Kroblur keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Kroblur keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass. #T3#
Bateman preventing the sweep.
Kroblur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bateman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bateman trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Bateman wants to pass the guard but Kroblur is keeping the position.#T4#
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.
Bateman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Bateman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kroblur is wriggling around but Bateman manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Kroblur is in trouble now - Bateman has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bateman misses with a shot to the body
and Kroblur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bateman. #TD#
Kroblur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Bateman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Matt Kroblur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kroblur is defended easily by Bateman.
Kroblur closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Kroblur lands with a shot to the body.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroblur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kroblur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bateman dodges the punch combination from Kroblur.
Bateman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kroblur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kroblur lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Bateman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kroblur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kroblur is looking for a sweep.
Bateman controlling the position from side mount.
Kroblur regains half guard.
Kroblur is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Bateman is looking to advance position but Kroblur won't allow it.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Kroblur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bateman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Bateman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kroblur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bateman.
Bateman trying to control the action but Kroblur is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bateman is looking to advance position but Kroblur won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kroblur slips under a jab.
Paddy Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kroblur blocks a jab.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut.
Kroblur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kroblur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kroblur. Those never looked like landing.
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 Matt Kroblur.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kroblur, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!
Matt Kroblur spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
OFC 332: Lafayette vs Venom II
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Dillinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bateman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Bateman shoots in and gets a takedown into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger striking from the bottom.
Bateman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillinger is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bateman preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Bateman trying to control but Dillinger is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillinger is retaining full guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Dillinger being controlled here, momentarily.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Dillinger moved out of range nicely.
Bateman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillinger's hands.
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Dillinger saw that one coming.#TD#
Bateman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Dillinger prevents Bateman from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Bateman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dillinger is looking to reverse the position.
Dillinger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bateman off and has taken his back!
Bateman staying busy and making it hard for Dillinger to control.
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!
Dillinger is landing with strikes. Bateman can't take much more of this.#CUT2#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Even with his hooks in, Dillinger manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bateman is keeping busy.
Dillinger biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Bateman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Dillinger wants to control the position but Bateman frees himself and scrambles - Dillinger manages to regain control in side control.
Dillinger looking to control but instead Bateman has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dillinger is pressing down on Bateman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bateman is holding on for now.
Dillinger is still trying to improve position.
Bateman is looking for a sweep. Dillinger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bateman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bateman moves into full guard.
Dillinger with a nice head shot there.
Bateman controls Dillinger momentarily but Dillinger frees himself.
Dillinger preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger stays in close to Bateman's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paddy Bateman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dillinger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donk. Bateman catches Dillinger right on the button with a cross.
Bateman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bateman misses with a double jab
and Dillinger counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman misses the jab.#TD#
Bateman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dillinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Paddy Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bateman wants to pass to mount but Dillinger is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bateman is working for a kimura but Dillinger is defending it quite comfortably.
Dillinger wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Bateman is trying to work for a kimura but Dillinger is defending well.
Bateman wants to free his trapped foot but Dillinger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dillinger is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bateman seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillinger is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman controlling the action here.
Dillinger wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bateman seems to be working for a kimura but Dillinger defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Dillinger is working away. #SUB#
Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dillinger is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold.
Dillinger wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
Bateman works his way into side control.
Bateman tries to move to mount but Dillinger blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dillinger tries to bench press Bateman off him but Bateman keeps the position.
Bateman trying to control the action but Dillinger is working from the bottom.
Dillinger tries to improve position but can't.
Dillinger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bateman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillinger wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger tests Bateman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Dillinger slips the punch.
A combination from Dillinger does no damage.
Dillinger clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Bateman misses.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the head.
Bateman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillinger is fending him off so far but Bateman persists. Nope, Dillinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Bateman blocks a jab.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillinger throws out a counter right but Bateman avoids it with no problem.
Bateman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillinger counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a solid leg kick but Bateman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dillinger.
Bateman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dillinger thumps Bateman with a low kick.
Bateman lands a nice looking body shot.
Bateman 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.
Bateman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bateman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Dillinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bateman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dillinger sprawls and moves away.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Bateman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dillinger to the mat! Dillinger manages to get full guard.
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!
Dillinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Dillinger throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Bateman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman won't allow Dillinger to sweep him here.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillinger stuffs the takedown.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillinger.
Bateman throws a hook but Dillinger blocks it.
Dillinger clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Bateman blocks the low kick.#T3#
Dillinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bateman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Dillinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bateman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dillinger fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Bateman.
Bateman tries to counter with a takedown but Dillinger is quick to defend against it.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Dillinger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bateman throws out the jab.
John Dillinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman throws a series of strikes that have Dillinger backpedaling.
Dillinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillinger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Bateman coming out on top.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillinger's waist but Dillinger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillinger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bateman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bateman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bateman missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. Dillinger should have avoided that one.
Bateman goes for a double leg but Dillinger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dillinger continues to drive forward.
Bateman misses with a hook. Dillinger ducked under it nicely.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but Dillinger ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Dillinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillinger wants to slow Bateman down by chopping away at his legs.
Dillinger motions for Bateman to come forward. Dillinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bateman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger throws a hook but Bateman avoids it easily.
Paddy Bateman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillinger catches Bateman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bateman 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
An out of breath Paddy Bateman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Bateman cracks Whitfield with a good jab.
Whitfield needs to keep his hands up - Bateman had a free shot at his head there.
Bateman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bateman there.
No luck for Bateman with that takedown attempt.
Bateman lands a body shot.
Whitfield misses with an uppercut.
Bateman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Whitfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bateman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whitfield throws a looping overhand right but Bateman ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whitfield throws the kick towards the body but Bateman avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Bateman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Whitfield is working away.
Whitfield is looking to control Bateman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whitfield avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Whitfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Whitfield trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Bateman seems content to control.
Bateman is pressing down on Whitfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whitfield is holding on for now.
Bateman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bateman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Whitfield! #T2##SUB#
Bateman goes for an armbar but Whitfield turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Whitfield.
Bateman has Whitfield pulled in close to control his posture.
Bateman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bateman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitfield is one step ahead there.
Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitfield throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Whitfield stops Bateman from standing up.
Whitfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitfield trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Whitfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bateman's head.
Bateman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whitfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whitfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bateman wants to sweep here but Whitfield controlling him for the moment.
Bateman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whitfield trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Whitfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whitfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitfield looking to pass the guard.
Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whitfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bateman in his tracks.
Bateman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bateman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whitfield on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Whitfield misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Bateman.
Bateman tests Whitfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whitfield lands a nice hook to Bateman's body. Bateman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Whitfield misses with a wild body shot.
Whitfield misses with a hook
#TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Bateman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bateman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Whitfield tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bateman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Bateman!
A very excited looking Paddy Bateman 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.
Kevin Whitfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Losses early on mean nothing. Character builders that remind me of how hard this business is. Time to hit the gym once again. I'll be back.'.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 23
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Bateman cracks LeBeau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bateman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws an overhand right that lands on Bateman's shoulder, as Bateman tries to avoid the shot.
Bateman attempts a counter takedown but LeBeau avoids it well and moves away.
LeBeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bateman circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBeau looks to land a left hand but Bateman moved out of range nicely.
LeBeau moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBeau misses with a hook.
Bateman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
LeBeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bateman moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBeau.
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. LeBeau should have avoided that one.
LeBeau misses with a looping right.
LeBeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Bateman finds it's way through LeBeau's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that LeBeau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBeau, as that shot connected.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on LeBeau's shoulder, as LeBeau tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from LeBeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman fails with the takedown.
LeBeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but LeBeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeBeau misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of LeBeau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LeBeau throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
LeBeau misses with a double jab.
Bateman connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target. #TD#
Bateman looking to score a takedown here. LeBeau is defending well but Bateman drives through and ends up in LeBeau's guard.
LeBeau can't keep his opponent in guard - Bateman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
LeBeau wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
Bateman passes to side control. #T2#
LeBeau is looking to regain half guard here but Bateman keeps moving and retains side control.
LeBeau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bateman off and has taken his back!
Bateman looking very determined here, making life difficult for LeBeau.
Bateman is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
LeBeau is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bateman has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but LeBeau has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bateman taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. LeBeau doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Remy LeBeau!
Remy LeBeau managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMMA 39: Featherweigt Tourny Rd1
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a front kick but Bateman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bateman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGobblecock, Jr.'s head.
Bateman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Bateman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman scores with the left hand. McGobblecock, Jr. knows he should have avoided that one.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman swings for the body but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bateman moves forwards but McGobblecock, Jr. connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Bateman misses.
It seemed like McGobblecock, Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGobblecock, Jr. finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bateman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Bateman moves away and avoids it.
McGobblecock, Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGobblecock, Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a lazy right hand but Bateman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. walks into a stiff left hand from Bateman.#T1#
Bateman slips a straight right by McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGobblecock, Jr. but McGobblecock, Jr. pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGobblecock, Jr. manages to avoid it.
McGobblecock, Jr. thinks about the counter body kick.
Bateman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a looping overhand right but Bateman ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman sizes up McGobblecock, Jr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bateman connects with a body shot.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from McGobblecock, Jr. finds it's target.
Bateman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bateman scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Bateman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
McGobblecock, Jr. has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bateman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
McGobblecock, Jr. does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a slapping body shot.
Bateman scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGobblecock, Jr. listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bateman blocks a low kick nicely.
McGobblecock, Jr. shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Bateman.
A punch combination from Bateman misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman lands with an uppercut that bounces McGobblecock, Jr. off the cage and back into range.
McGobblecock, Jr. slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws an overhand right that lands on Bateman's shoulder, as Bateman tries to avoid the shot.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but McGobblecock, Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bateman throws a jab when McGobblecock, Jr. was well out of range.
Bateman throws a series of punches but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range. #T3#
Bateman scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman shoots for a double leg takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. sprawls well. He's pushed Bateman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to counter with a clinch but Bateman pushes him away.
The crowd cheers as McGobblecock, Jr. lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bateman doesn't seem phased though.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bateman manages to avoid it.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bateman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bateman manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bateman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGobblecock, Jr.!#ES2#
McGobblecock, Jr. explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGobblecock, Jr. scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bateman in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGobblecock, Jr., as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bateman checks a leg kick. #T4#
McGobblecock, Jr. wants to land a leg kick but Bateman is out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bateman's calf.
McGobblecock, Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bateman.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. slaps away a takedown attempt from Bateman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bateman throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman works McGobblecock, Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
Bateman walks into a straight right hand from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman throws a series of punches but McGobblecock, Jr. moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGobblecock, Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bateman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGobblecock, Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bateman's head backwards.
McGobblecock, Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bateman moves out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. strikes.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bateman. That did some damage!
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bateman moves out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Bateman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGobblecock, Jr. did well to prevent Bateman getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGobblecock, Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Bateman sits in half guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to escape.#T1#
Bateman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGobblecock, Jr.!
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGobblecock, Jr. just holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman looking to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bateman wants to take his opponent's back but McGobblecock, Jr. doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Bateman has hold of McGobblecock, Jr.'s left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGobblecock, Jr. manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Bateman avoids the attempt from McGobblecock, Jr. to control.
Bateman looking to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman fails to advance to McGobblecock, Jr.'s back. #SUB#
Bateman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGobblecock, Jr. is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGobblecock, Jr. and Bateman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
McGobblecock, Jr. pushes Bateman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bateman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but McGobblecock, Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bateman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bateman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bateman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGobblecock, Jr.! #T4#
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.
McGobblecock, Jr. is trying to escape the mount.
Bateman tries to take his opponent's back but McGobblecock, Jr. turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
McGobblecock, Jr. is looking to stand up but Bateman won't let him. #SU2#
McGobblecock, Jr. decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bateman, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but McGobblecock, Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab.
McGobblecock, Jr. pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paddy Bateman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Bateman dives in for a single leg takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Bateman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bateman is pressing down on McGobblecock, Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. McGobblecock, Jr. is holding on for now.
Bateman is keen to just control but McGobblecock, Jr. is a slippery customer.
Bateman controlling the pace.
McGobblecock, Jr. trying to hold on to Bateman's head to control him but Bateman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGobblecock, Jr. is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
McGobblecock, Jr. makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
McGobblecock, Jr. dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Bateman fails with the takedown#CL2#
and McGobblecock, Jr. counters by clinching up.
Bateman goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGobblecock, Jr. prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGobblecock, Jr. tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bateman avoids it.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
McGobblecock, Jr. creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bateman's defenses.
Bateman is trying to maintain a safe position but McGobblecock, Jr. gets an underhook and turns Bateman into the cage.
A right hand to the body from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bateman misses with the head strike.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with a punch on the inside.
McGobblecock, Jr. misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman.
Bateman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards.
Bateman dodges an elbow strike from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGobblecock, Jr. pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a low kick but Bateman avoids it.
Bateman walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGobblecock, Jr..
Bateman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGobblecock, Jr.'s head.
A big left from Bateman misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a head kick that misses.
McGobblecock, Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGobblecock, Jr. swings for the body but Bateman moves out of range.
McGobblecock, Jr. scoring well with a low kick there.
McGobblecock, Jr. has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGobblecock, Jr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
McGobblecock, Jr. throws a counter combo.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGobblecock, Jr. throws out the jab.
Bateman connects with a body shot that sends McGobblecock, Jr.'s belly button to the back.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGobblecock, Jr.'s waist but McGobblecock, Jr. gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bateman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman with a jab.#T4#
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Bateman.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock, Jr..
McGobblecock, Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGobblecock, Jr. fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bateman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown but McGobblecock, Jr. manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bateman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bateman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock, Jr..#TD#
McGobblecock, Jr. gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bateman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman trying to control but McGobblecock, Jr. is working from the bottom.
Bateman looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ McGobblecock, Jr. comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGobblecock, Jr. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ McGobblecock, Jr.!
During a confident post fight interview, BJ McGobblecock, Jr. thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMMA 33: Boromir vs Boudain
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Bateman sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Bateman avoids it this time.
Bateman dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Don Johnson has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Bateman.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman throws out a powerful jab.
Bateman throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Bateman misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Bateman didn't expect that. #ES#
Bateman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Bateman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Bateman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Bateman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Johnson has Bateman up against the cage in a clinch.
Bateman scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Bateman trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Bateman won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Bateman won't allow Johnson to sweep him here. #T2#
Bateman wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bateman postures up.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bateman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bateman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bateman trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #T3#
Johnson prevents Bateman from improving position.
Bateman trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bateman moves into full mount!
Bateman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bateman looking to control.
#T4##SUB#
Bateman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Bateman trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
#SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bateman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Bateman won't allow it. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Bateman is defending well.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bateman defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bateman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
As Bateman backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Bateman manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Bateman circles away and keeps his distance.
Bateman moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Nice uppercut there from Bateman.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Bateman misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Bateman connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Johnson slips a jab from Bateman.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Bateman pushes him away.
A big right from Bateman misses.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bateman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bateman misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bateman thinking.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bateman throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bateman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Bateman.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Don Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bateman throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bateman thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bateman misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Bateman - just one landing.
Johnson slips a jab from Bateman.
Bateman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Bateman throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Bateman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Bateman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bateman checks a leg kick.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Bateman didn't expect that.
Bateman keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Bateman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bateman can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bateman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Bateman defends it. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bateman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bateman trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bateman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bateman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Don Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bateman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bateman misses with a looping left.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bateman.
A big left from Bateman misses.
Johnson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bateman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Bateman misses.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
Bateman swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman looking to control.
#T1#
Bateman wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Bateman is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Bateman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Bateman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bateman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bateman passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Bateman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bateman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bateman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bateman wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bateman tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson working a defensive guard but Bateman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Johnson tries to bench press Bateman off him but Bateman keeps the position. #T3#
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bateman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bateman not doing much here.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bateman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold.
Bateman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Don Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Bateman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Bateman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bateman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
An out of breath Paddy Bateman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Don Johnson had this to say: 'It never happens this way when I'm on TV.'.
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Event:
MMMA 29: Spector vs Pedan
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Bateman misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Kulli tenderised Bateman's leg. Bateman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bateman lands with a straight right. Kulli didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Kulli misses.
Bateman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulli.
Jab, jab by Bateman - just one landing.
Bateman with a nice cross.
Bateman dips to his left and cracks Kulli with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Kulli as he connects with a hook.
Kulli tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulli lands a head kick!
Bateman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paddy Bateman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A jab from Bateman misses.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Kulli's head but Kulli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman keeps the fight on the outside.
Bateman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bateman misses with a two punch combination.
Bateman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kulli under the eye.
Bateman cracks Kulli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulli ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Kulli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kulli wants to clinch.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Kulli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bateman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bateman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulli scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Kulli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bateman, pushing him back against the cage.
Bateman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kullis head. #BC#
Bateman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kulli tries to land a leg kick but Bateman saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kulli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bateman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bateman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kulli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulli.
Bateman scores with a jab. Kulli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bateman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Kulli.
Kulli throws a shot from downtown. Bateman moves away and avoids it.
Bateman missing with a left hand there. Kulli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Kulli has Bateman up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Bateman blocks a body shot from Kulli.
A right handed body shot lands from Kulli.
Bateman lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Kulli.
Bateman lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Kulli.
#BC2#
Kulli breaks the clinch.
Bateman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulli flicks out a counter leg kick but Bateman steps away.
Kulli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Kulli closes the distance and clinches.
Bateman is trying to break free.
Kulli digs a right hand into Bateman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bateman's gas tank. #TD2#
Kulli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman wants to improve his position but Kulli is controlling well.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Kulli seems content to control.
Bateman is trying to maintain the position but Kulli is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Kulli seems content to control.
Kulli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bateman's head.
Kulli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bateman keeps working.
Bateman trying to hold on to Kulli's head to control him but Kulli postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bateman is not content to let Kulli control the position.
Kulli content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paddy Bateman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Bateman misses.
Kulli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman misses with a hook.
Bateman connects with a right hand. Kulli shakes it off.
Bateman scores with a jab.
Bateman throws a hook but Kulli blocks it.
Kulli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kulli.
Kulli feints and then cracks Bateman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bateman down.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bateman misses with a looping right.
Bateman blocks a head kick by Kulli.
Bateman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Kulli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Bateman lands with a cross.
Bateman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bateman throws a jab when Kulli was well out of range.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Kulli slips the punch.
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Kulli is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Kulli's head but Kulli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bateman misses with a combination
and Kulli counters with a good, hard body kick but Bateman shrugs it off.
Kulli misses with a head kick.
Bateman misses with the combination.
#T2#
Bateman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kulli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kulli misses with a straight left.
Bateman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Kulli takes the fight into the clinch.
Kulli can't find room to land a body shot as Bateman controls the action.
#BC#
Bateman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Bateman connects with a jab.
Kulli is looking to chop away at Bateman's legs. #T3#
Bateman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Bateman blocks the low kick.
Kulli scores with a body shot.
Kulli misses with a head kick.
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Kulli saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bateman, as that shot connected.
Kulli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kulli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
A jab from Bateman misses.
Bateman throws a jab when Kulli was well out of range.
Kulli throws a big counter head kick but Bateman avoids it with no problem.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Kulli's head but Kulli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Kulli moved out of range nicely.
Kulli scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kulli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bateman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bateman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Kulli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bateman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulli.
Kulli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bateman is able to avoid easily.
Kulli takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Kulli.
Kulli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kulli throws a leg kick but Bateman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kulli throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Bateman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paddy Bateman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Kulli saw that one coming.#CL2#
Kulli drives through and clinches with Bateman against the cage.
#BC#
Bateman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulli ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Kulli raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bateman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kulli counters with a two punch combo.
Kulli blocks a jab.
Kulli throws a head kick but Bateman moves out of range.
Kulli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kulli defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Kulli tries to move into range but Bateman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kulli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bateman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bateman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bateman is working for takedown but Kulli is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Bateman.
#T1##BC#
Bateman manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kulli.
It looked like Bateman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bateman blocks a head kick by Kulli.
Kulli blocks a jab.
Bateman avoids a kick to the body.
Kulli staying out of range there.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman looks to throw the jab but Kulli is out of range.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Kulli moved out of range.
Kulli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulli.
Kulli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bateman defends it well.
Bateman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kulli.
Bateman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Kulli is looking to score with low kicks.
Bateman throws a hook but Kulli blocks it.
Kulli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bateman with a body shot.
A jab from Bateman misses.
A jab lands there for Bateman.
Kulli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
Kulli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kulli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bateman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulli throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Bateman throwing a counter right hand but Kulli manages to avoid it.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulli.
Bateman throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulli dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman connects with the punch.#T3#
Kulli moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Bateman misses the target.
Kulli lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Kulli misses its intended target.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Kulli moves out of range.
Kulli dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Kulli misses with a lunging right hand
and Bateman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bateman.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Kulli slips the punch.
Kulli slips under a jab from Bateman.
Kulli is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kulli throws a head kick but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman throws a good cross that connects.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paddy Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kulli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bateman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kulli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kulli momentarily.
Bateman misses the jab.
Kulli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but Kulli ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bateman cracks Kulli with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Kulli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalju Kulli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulli misses with an uppercut
enabling Bateman to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Bateman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bateman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMMA 23: Suicidal Tendocies
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Dynamite throws a sloppy head kick
and Bateman counters with a left and a right that stings Dynamite.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Dynamite slips the punch.
Dynamite misses with a body shot.
Dynamite gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bateman.
Bateman lands with a right hand.
Dynamite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bateman feints a jab promting Dynamite to slip. Bateman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dynamite slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bateman misses with a hook. Dynamite ducked under it nicely.
Dynamite throws a counter combo.
Dynamite has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dynamite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bateman avoids the head kick by Dynamite.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dynamite takes one on the button.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Dynamite.
Dynamite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Dynamite slips under a jab.
Dynamite lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Dynamite tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Bateman throws an off balance right hand
and Dynamite counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Bateman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bateman throws the left hand but Dynamite avoids the punch easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bateman!
Dynamite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dynamite ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Dynamite throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Dynamite.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Dynamite slips the punch.
Dynamite dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
Dynamite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dynamite needs to keep his hands up - Bateman had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bateman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bateman thuds his right hand into Dynamite's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Dynamite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
No joy there for Bateman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dynamite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
A jab from Dynamite misses.
Dynamite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bateman throws out the jab.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman looks to throw the jab but Dynamite is out of range.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Dynamite's shoulder, as Dynamite tries to avoid the shot.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Dynamite.
Dynamite misses with a head kick.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bateman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dynamite defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dynamite.
Bateman connects with a single shot there.
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Dynamite saw that one coming.#T3#
Dynamite tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Dynamite throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Dynamite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bateman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bateman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dynamite throws the kick towards the body but Bateman avoids it.
Bateman lands an overhand right.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bateman lands a jab to the head.
Dynamite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Bateman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dynamite takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dynamite drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dynamite is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dynamite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dynamite shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Dynamite takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dynamite.
Dynamite moves out of range as Bateman strikes.
Dynamite lands with a nice body punch.
Bateman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bateman thuds his right hand into Dynamite's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dynamite staying out of range there.
Dynamite throws a hook but Bateman avoids it easily.
Dynamite tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bateman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Dynamite moved out of range nicely.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dynamite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Dynamite slips the punch.
Dynamite misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bateman misses the target.#KD2#
Dynamite lands a big head kick that sends Bateman tumbling to the mat! Dynamite takes a step backwards and waves Bateman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Dynamite moved out of range.
Bateman connects with the punch.
Bateman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dynamite walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dynamite slips a jab from Bateman.
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Dynamite unleashes a big counter combination but Bateman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dynamite looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bateman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paddy Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Dynamite on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dynamite staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. Dynamite should have avoided that one.
Dynamite throws a head kick that misses
and Bateman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Bateman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Bateman misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dynamite misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Bateman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bateman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDynamite.
Dynamite slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
Bateman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bateman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Bateman lands.
Dynamite scores with a sloppy right hand. Bateman should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
Paddy Bateman's cut is getting worse.
Dynamite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bateman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dynamite can do to turn this around?
Dynamite misses with a straight right.
Bateman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bateman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bateman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dynamite throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman misses with a looping right.
A big left from Bateman misses.
Dynamite tries to bum rush Bateman with a series of wild strikes but Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Dynamite looks to move away, Bateman throws a big counter combo but Dynamite just gets out of the way.
Bateman throws a hook but Dynamite avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Bateman.#T2#
Dynamite throws a head kick that misses.
Bateman is looking to counter punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dynamite might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bateman has got the better of the exchanges.
Dynamite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Dynamite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bateman throws a hook but Dynamite avoids it easily.
Dynamite throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bateman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bateman.
Bateman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dynamite tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bateman, as that shot connected.
Bateman misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Dynamite misses.
Dynamite misses with a body kick.
Dynamite moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bateman.
Dynamite misses with a straight left.
Dynamite throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Bateman tests Dynamite's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Dynamite jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dynamite has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite.
Bateman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dynamite on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Bateman.
Good exchange - Bateman coming out on top.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Dynamite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dynamite scores with a hook.
Dynamite staying out of range there.
Dynamite staying out of range there.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Dynamite on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. Dynamite should have avoided that one.
A big right from Bateman misses.
Bateman missing with a left hand there. Dynamite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dynamite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dynamite moves forwards but Bateman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dynamite.
Bateman misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman misses with a hook.
Dynamite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dynamite tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Dynamite staying out of range there.
Dynamite dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Bateman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dynamite.
Bateman throws a right hand that Dynamite ducks under and follows up with a left that Dynamite also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bateman throws the left hand but Dynamite avoids the punch easily.
Bateman moves out of range as Dynamite strikes.
Bateman throws a combination. Dynamite tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Dynamite has managed to clinch.
Dynamite blocks a body shot from Bateman.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dynamite lands a left hand.
Bateman is working for takedown but Dynamite is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bateman can't get the takedown.
Dynamite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dynamite landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dynamite landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dynamite stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman being controlled against the cage.
Bateman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dynamite pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dynamite throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bateman blocks it with crossed arms.
Bateman tries to circle away but Dynamite has him pinned against the cage.
Bateman is looking to break free of the clinch but Dynamite has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Bateman fails to land.
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dynamite pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dynamite throws a head kick that misses.
Bateman looks to throw the jab but Dynamite is out of range.
Bateman misses with a hook. Dynamite ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Bateman.
Bateman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dynamite has time to react.
Bateman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bateman checks a low kick from Dynamite.
Bateman jabs Dynamite right on the nose. Dynamite blinks but takes it well.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Dynamite moved out of range nicely.
Bateman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite.#T2#
A slow jab from Dynamite misses its intended target.
Bateman is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Bateman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman lands a really nice looking cross but Dynamite seems unphased.
Dynamite slips a jab from Bateman.
As Bateman backs off Dynamite throws a huge counter combo but Bateman manages to avoid it all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bateman.
Bateman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dynamite with a nice cross.
Dynamite slips under a jab.
Bateman scores with a jab.
Dynamite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dynamite throws a lazy head kick
and Bateman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bateman works the jab nicely.
Bateman misses with a hook.
A big left from Bateman misses.
Dynamite on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dynamite ducks right into an uppercut from Bateman.
Bateman connects with the punch.
Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Bateman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dynamite looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dynamite slips a straight right by Bateman.
Bateman dodges the punch combination from Dynamite.
Black Dynamite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dynamite takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bateman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dynamite has time to react.
Bateman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Dynamite moves into range and clinches up with Bateman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Bateman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bateman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dynamite working aggressively here.
Dynamite gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bateman.
Dynamite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bateman backwards. #BC#
Bateman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Bateman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Bateman misses.
Dynamite doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bateman blocks a head kick by Dynamite.
Bateman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Dynamite misses
and Bateman counters with a two punch combo.
Dynamite throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bateman misses the target.
Dynamite misses with an uppercut.
Bateman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Bateman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bateman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
During a confident post fight interview, Paddy Bateman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Madness MMA 17: Wrecked
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Bateman throws a jab when Lobo was well out of range.
Lobo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lobo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lobo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bateman lands a lovely overhand right.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bateman misses with a hook
letting Lobo counter with a right hand.
Lobo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bateman throws a one two combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Lobo has been cut.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lobo.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bateman misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lobo.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Lobo moved out of range.
Bateman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bateman misses with an uppercut.
Lobo tries to score with a low kick but Bateman moves his leg out of the way.
Bateman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bateman misses with a hook. Lobo ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lobo.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Bateman throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lobo to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Lobo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lobo feints and then cracks Bateman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bateman down.
Lobo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobo.
Lobo slips a straight right by Bateman.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bateman checks a low kick from Lobo.
Nice defenses there by Lobo.
Bateman lands a jab to the head.
Lobo ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Bateman blocks a low kick nicely.
Lobo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lobo tries a low kick but Bateman avoids it.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bateman throws a right and a left that Lobo avoids nicely.
Bateman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lobo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Lobo staying out of range there.
Lobo thows a leg kick but Bateman checks it
and Bateman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lobo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lobo tries to clinch up but Bateman circles away and keeps his distance.
Lobo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Lobo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bateman, pushing him back against the cage.
Bateman blocks an uppercut.
Lobo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bateman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lobo lands with a short shot to the head.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Bateman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bateman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lobo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lobo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bateman pushes Lobo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lobo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bateman.
Bateman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lobo. #T3#
Lobo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bateman can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman tries to break free but Lobo pushes him back against the cage.
Bateman has a couple of punches blocked by Lobo.
Lobo misses with the head strike.
Bateman goes for a takedown attempt but Lobo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That kick from Lobo tenderised Bateman's leg. Bateman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lobo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bateman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bateman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bateman throws a hook but Lobo blocks it.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but Lobo ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Bateman as he checks the leg kick.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lobo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Lobo.
Lobo feints a counter leg kick.
Bateman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman misses with a hook.
Lobo thumps Bateman with a low kick.
Lobo throws a chopping leg kick but Bateman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lobo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Lobo moves into range and clinches up with Bateman.
Lobo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bateman wants to take the fight to the mat but Lobo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lobo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bateman is defending well for now.
Bateman prevents a body shot from Lobo.
Good body shot from Lobo.
Bateman is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lobo jumps guard and drags Bateman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Lobo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lobo pulls Bateman in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Lobo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bateman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Lobo's shoulder, as Lobo tries to avoid the shot.
Lobo tried to score with a low kick but Bateman checks it.
Lobo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Bateman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bateman moves out of range as Lobo throws a body kick.
Bateman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bateman throws an off balance right hand
and Lobo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bateman looks to land a combination but Lobo avoids it well.
Lobo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bateman blocks a leg kick.
Lobo throws a push kick but Bateman slaps the foot to one side.
Bateman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lobo in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobo scores with a decent looking hook.
Lobo slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
Bateman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lobo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lobo tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lobo.
#T1#
Bateman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bateman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lobo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman lands an overhand right.
Lobo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lobo motions for Bateman to come forward. Lobo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lobo slips under a jab.
Lobo cracks Bateman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lobo misses with a low kick as Bateman jumps back.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lobo counters with an inside leg kick.
Lobo throws a body kick that misses.
Lobo misses with a body kick.
Lobo throws a leg kick which misses Bateman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bateman tries to avoid it.
Lobo tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Lobo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lobo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bateman misses with a straight right. #T2#
Lobo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bateman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lobo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bateman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Lobo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lobo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Lobo saw that one coming.
Lobo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lobo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Bateman.
Bateman misses with a double jab.
Lobo tries a quick counter leg kick but Bateman is wise to it.
Lobo is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lobo.
Bateman misses with a looping right.
Lobo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lobo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lobo defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Lobo counters with a body kick.#T3#
Lobo ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Lobo throws a body kick that misses.
Lobo looks for the body kick but Bateman saw that one coming.
Lobo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Bateman is looking to counter punch.
Bateman throws the left hand but Lobo avoids the punch easily.
Lobo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bateman finds it's way round the side to connect with Lobo's head.
Lobo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bateman misses with a left hand
and Lobo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lobo thumps Bateman with a low kick.
Lobo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bateman checks it well.
Bateman throwing a counter right hand but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Bateman throws a jab when Lobo was well out of range.
Lobo throws a leg kick that misses.
Bateman throwing a counter right hand but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Bateman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Lobo clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Lobo jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lobo holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lobo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman wanted to stand there but Lobo had control of the position.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Lobo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobo is trying to hold Bateman in close to prevent damage but Bateman has managed to pass into half guard.
Lobo is trying to maintain the position but Bateman is very close to passing his half guard.
Lobo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Lobo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bateman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lobo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lobo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lobo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bateman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lobo throws out the jab.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bateman misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Lobo misses.
Bateman throws a shot from downtown. Lobo moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lobo on the side of the head.
Lobo throws a low kick but Bateman avoids it.
Lobo misses with a leg kick.
Lobo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobo.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Lobo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Lobo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
An inside leg kick lands from Lobo.
Lobo delivers a nice body kick.
Lobo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lobo feints and then cracks Bateman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bateman down.
A leg kick checked by Bateman.
Bateman misses with a straight right.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Lobo moved out of range nicely.
Lobo connects with a leg kick. Bateman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lobo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lobo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Bateman throws an off balance right hand
and Lobo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Paddy Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bateman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Lobo.
Lobo connects with a leg kick. Bateman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Bateman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL2#
Lobo takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Lobo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bateman uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Lobo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lobo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bateman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lobo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bateman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Lobo keeping full guard, as Bateman tries to pass.
Bateman is stalling in the full guard.
Lobo has his hands on Bateman's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lobo is trying to keep Bateman in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lobo, as that shot connected.
Paddy Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bateman throwing a counter right hand but Lobo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lobo clinches up with Bateman and pushes him back against the cage.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but Bateman has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Lobo pulls guard successfully.
Lobo trying to keep a closed guard but Bateman is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Lobo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lobo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Lobo!
Antonio Lobo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from McHughes misses.
McHughes just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Bateman misses.
Bateman scores with a decent looking hook.
McHughes takes one to the side of the head.
McHughes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McHughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
A jab from Bateman misses.
McHughes throws an overhand right that lands on Bateman's shoulder, as Bateman tries to avoid the shot.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman missing with a left hand there. McHughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bateman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bateman throws a hook but McHughes blocks it.
Bateman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McHughes on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McHughes momentarily.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but McHughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bateman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Bateman catches McHughes right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McHughes.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
and McHughes counters with a big head kick but Bateman shrugs it off.
Bateman misses with a straight left.
Bateman throws a lazy uppercut
and McHughes counters with a stiff right hand.
McHughes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bateman slips a jab from McHughes.
Bateman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McHughes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McHughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bateman.
Bateman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McHughes's hands.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of McHughes's head but McHughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Bateman.
McHughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McHughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bateman throws out the jab.
McHughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Bateman misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McHughes moves out of range as Bateman strikes.
A big left from Bateman misses. #T2#
McHughes cracks Bateman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bateman slips a straight right by McHughes.
McHughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bateman misses with a hook.
McHughes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bateman avoids the head kick by McHughes.
Bateman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bateman's corner calls for a 1-2. Bateman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Bateman.
Bateman throws the left hand but McHughes avoids the punch easily.
McHughes staying out of range there.
Bateman takes one to the chin there.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but McHughes moved out of range nicely.
McHughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bateman.
Bateman's jab looks to have found its range, popping McHughes under the eye.
McHughes walks into a straight right hand from Bateman.#ROC2#
McHughes is rocked!#T3#
McHughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
It looked like McHughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh McHughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McHughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McHughes seems to have got his legs back now.
McHughes misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Bateman sends McHughes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bateman is motioning to the referee to let McHughes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McHughes staying out of range there.
Bateman drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McHughes's head, knocking him out cold! Bateman is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy Bateman!
An out of breath Paddy Bateman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Bateman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bateman has time to react.
Bateman misses with an uppercut
and Ton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Ton.
Ton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Ton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bateman controlling the position.
Bateman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ton trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Ton stopping the sweep attempt from Bateman.
Bateman has Ton pulled in close to control his posture.
Ton trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bateman is looking to stand up but Ton isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bateman's head backwards.
Ton throws out a loose jab but Bateman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bateman misses with a hook.
Ton connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Ton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bateman is in trouble now - Ton has advanced to mount! #T2#
Bateman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Bateman is defending against the submission attempts here by Ton.
Bateman trying to control but Ton postures up.
Ton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bateman keeping control of the position.
Bateman 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.#T3#
Ton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bateman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bateman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ton jumps into side control!
Bateman is looking to regain half guard here but Ton keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Bateman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ton tries to control but Bateman wriggling away.
Bateman is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ton is stalling here but it's allowed Bateman to get half guard.
Bateman tries to get to full guard but Ton has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lip Ton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ton shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Ton misses its intended target.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ton shoots in looking for a takedown. Bateman tries to sprawl out of it but Ton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bateman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Ton's shoulder, as Ton tries to avoid the shot.
Bateman catches Ton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ton fails with the takedown
enabling Bateman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lip Ton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ton missing with a left hand there. Bateman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Ton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bateman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ton is in Bateman's guard.
Bateman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ton dives into side control.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bateman keeps working.
Ton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Bateman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bateman, who protects the arm well.
Bateman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ton is trying to control. Bateman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bateman trying to control but Ton postures up.
Bateman is concentrating on defense, preventing Ton from advancing position.
Ton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bateman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bateman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bateman is trying to maintain the position but Ton is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Ton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ton fails to land the takedown.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but Ton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Ton moves out of range.
Bateman slaps away a takedown attempt from Ton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bateman as he jumps to the side.
Ton throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman looks to throw the jab but Ton is out of range.
Ton looks to land a left hand but Bateman moved out of range nicely.
Ton throws a hook to the side of Bateman's head but Bateman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Ton slips the punch.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Ton slips the punch.
Ton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Ton slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Ton misses its target.
Ton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ton throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
A big right from Bateman misses. #TD#
Ton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Bateman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ton tries to throw a body punch but Bateman avoids it by throwing Ton back against the cage. #BC2#
Bateman manages to break the clinch.
Ton takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ton missing with a left hand there. Bateman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bateman.
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Ton saw that one coming.
Ton moves out of range of the strikes.
Ton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman clobbers Ton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bateman throws a monster overhand right that drops Ton! Bateman follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lip Ton spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to my opponent. He was the better man tonight and I have to give credit, where credits due. I will go back to training and will come back stronger than ever. Thanks for the promotion for the opportunity and the fans for coming out tonight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Rose clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Bateman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bateman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rose misses with a hook.
A head kick by Rose misses
and Bateman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bateman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been informed that Bateman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#KD#
Rose drops his shoulder and cracks Bateman with a huge uppercut! Bateman goes down! Can Rose finish him?
#ROC#
Bateman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose throwing strikes but missing.
Rose wants to control from the top but Bateman keeps moving.
Rose throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Rose drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bateman dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bateman forces his way into half guard.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Rose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bateman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Rose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bateman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rose sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bateman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rose sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose is pressing down on Bateman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Rose looking for a guillotine here but Bateman defends easily.
Bateman passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bateman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rose is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rose trying to get back to full guard but Bateman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Bateman wants to take his opponent's back but Rose doesn't allow it.
Bateman avoids the attempt from Rose to control.
Rose is trying to escape the mount.
Bateman tries to control but Rose wriggling away.
Bateman wants to take his opponent's back but Rose doesn't allow it.
Bateman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bateman wants to control the pace but Rose is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Bateman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rose is on top in guard.
Rose wants to pass the guard but Bateman is keeping the position.
Bateman wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose throws a strike but Bateman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bateman trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rose pushes a forearm under Bateman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bateman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derick Rose!
Derick Rose 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman missing with a left hand there. McHughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bateman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McHughes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McHughes defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
McHughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McHughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bateman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McHughes scrambles back to his feet.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by McHughes misses
and McHughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bateman avoids the head kick by McHughes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Nice cross by Bateman.
Bateman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McHughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bateman scores with the left hand. McHughes knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McHughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bateman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McHughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman lands a body shot.
Bateman takes a swing at McHughes's ribcage but misses.
McHughes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bateman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McHughes tries to land a front kick but Bateman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bateman throws a body punch but McHughes moves out of range.
Bateman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bateman swings widly with a right hand
and McHughes counters with an outside leg kick.
Bateman 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.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bateman thuds a left hand into McHughes's body.
Bateman lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Bateman - just one landing.
Bateman lands a jab to McHughes's midsection.
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!
McHughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
Bateman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bateman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bateman swinging wildly here.
McHughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bateman.#T2#
Bateman throws a looping overhand right but McHughes ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman connects with a good right hand that stumbles McHughes. McHughes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McHughes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Bateman.
Bateman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McHughes.
Bateman sizes up McHughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
Nice cross by McHughes.
McHughes dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
It seemed like McHughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bateman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Bateman's corner calls for a 1-2. Bateman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bateman avoids the head kick by McHughes.
Bateman jabs at McHughes's body.
McHughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McHughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bateman throws a series of punches but McHughes avoids them all with ease.
Bateman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bateman throws a hook but McHughes avoids it easily.
McHughes tries a quick counter leg kick but Bateman is wise to it.
McHughes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bateman on the side of the head.
Bateman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McHughes.
McHughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
McHughes misses with a head kick.
Bateman throws an off balance right hand
and McHughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and McHughes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McHughes's head backwards.
McHughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bateman throws out the jab.
McHughes misses with a head kick.
#T4#
McHughes ducks right into an uppercut from Bateman.
Bateman misses with the combination.
McHughes thuds his right hand into Bateman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McHughes misses with a looping left.
McHughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McHughes misses with a looping right.
McHughes throws a leg kick but Bateman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bateman throws a jab when McHughes was well out of range.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by McHughes.
Bateman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bateman lands a glancing blow to the side of McHughes's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bateman moves out of range of the leg kick from McHughes.
Bateman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bateman scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
McHughes is rocked!
McHughes throws a hook to the side of Bateman's head but Bateman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McHughes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
That's time! Bateman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bateman throws a body punch but McHughes moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McHughes! But no joy.
Bateman lands a nice hook to McHughes's body. McHughes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McHughes misses with a low kick as Bateman jumps back.
Bateman swings for the body but McHughes moves out of range.
McHughes misses with an uppercut.
Bateman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McHughess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bateman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McHughes can do to turn this around?
McHughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bateman finds it's way round the side to connect with McHughes's head.
Bateman misses with a looping left.
McHughes misses with a body kick.
Bateman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McHughes.
McHughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McHughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bateman.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McHughes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bateman has got the better of the exchanges.
Bateman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McHughes counters with a good, hard body kick but Bateman shrugs it off.
Bateman scores with a hook to the body. McHughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McHughes takes a jab right on the kisser.
McHughes throws a leg kick but Bateman moved away.#T1#
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McHughes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McHughes ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
McHughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bateman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McHughes - the referee stops the clock and Bateman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McHughes. Bateman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bateman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bateman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McHughes is still on wobbly legs! Can Bateman finish him?
Bateman looks to land a right hand but McHughes moved out of range.
McHughes seems to have recovered his senses.
Bateman's corner calls for a 1-2. Bateman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Bateman misses.
Bateman throws a body shot but no joy.
Bateman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paddy Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Bateman - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McHughes counters with a left to the body.
A big right from McHughes misses.
McHughes slips a jab from Bateman.
Bateman slips a straight right by McHughes.#T2#
McHughes misses with a double jab.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McHughes.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but McHughes slips the punch.
Bateman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bateman misses with a left hand
and McHughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McHughes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bateman lands a lovely overhand right.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but McHughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bateman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McHughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.#KD#
Bateman lands a big right hand that sends McHughes crashing to the mat! Bateman stays standing though and waves McHughes back to his feet!
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on McHughes's shoulder, as McHughes tries to avoid the shot.
Bateman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Bateman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McHughes throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
McHughes slips under a jab from Bateman.
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
A swing and a miss from McHughes.
McHughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McHughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bateman.
McHughes staying out of range there.
Bateman catches McHughes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bateman throws a series of punches but McHughes moves out of range.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for McHughes.
Bateman misses with a looping right.
McHughes ducks right into an uppercut from Bateman.
Bateman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McHughes feints a counter leg kick.
McHughes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bateman. That did some damage!#T4#
McHughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McHughes tried to score with a low kick but Bateman checks it.
Bateman is looking to counter punch.
Bateman looks to score with a jab to the body but McHughes is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
Bateman scores with a shot to the body.
Bateman slips a straight right by McHughes.
Decent striking displayed by Bateman there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McHughes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bateman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bateman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McHughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bateman throws a lazy uppercut
and McHughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bateman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McHughes doesn't seem bothered though.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McHughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McHughes takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by McHughes.
Bateman throws out a loose jab but McHughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
McHughes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bateman to score with a decent uppercut.
McHughes dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman sizes up McHughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McHughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McHughes throws a hook to the side of Bateman's head but Bateman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McHughes walks into a left hand.
McHughes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from McHughes misses.
McHughes moves out of range of the strikes.
McHughes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
McHughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from McHughes.
McHughes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McHughes manages to avoid it.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McHughes.
McHughes misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bateman swings for the body but McHughes moves out of range.
McHughes misses with a body kick.
Bateman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McHughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Bateman works McHughes's body with a nice hook.
Bateman with a nice cross.
Bateman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bateman lands a nice looking body shot.
McHughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bateman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McHughes to the canvas! McHughes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bateman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Bateman!
A relieved looking Paddy Bateman 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Bateman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coleman.
Coleman throws a shot from downtown. Bateman moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Coleman gets a takedown into half guard.
Bateman moves into full guard.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bateman is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Bateman wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bateman holds on and takes a little breather.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Bateman looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
#T1#
Bateman is controlling Coleman's posture.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bateman is controlling Coleman's posture.
Bateman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Coleman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully. #T2#
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.
Bateman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
I've been told that Bateman has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Bateman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bateman looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Bateman passes Coleman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bateman is looking to advance position but Coleman won't allow it.
Coleman tries to roll over but Bateman keeps him under control.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Coleman is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coleman is looking for a sweep. Bateman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bateman trying to mount his opponent but Coleman defends it.
Coleman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coleman.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coleman swinging wildly here.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Black Coleman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Coleman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Coleman moved out of range nicely.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Bateman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bateman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman throwing a counter right hand but Bateman manages to avoid it.
Bateman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman jabs Coleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bateman throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
No joy there for Coleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bateman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bateman scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bateman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bateman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bateman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bateman is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bateman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bateman is sitting in close to Coleman's body. Coleman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bateman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bateman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Coleman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Black Coleman!
Black Coleman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
McHughes throws a leg kick which misses Bateman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bateman tries to avoid it.
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
letting McHughes counter with a right hand.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of McHughes's head but McHughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman throws a jab when McHughes was well out of range.
McHughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bateman misses with a hook
and McHughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McHughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Bateman off the cage and back into range.
McHughes throws a series of punches but Bateman avoids them all with ease.
Bateman misses with a right hand
letting McHughes counter with a right hand.
McHughes throws a front kick aimed at Bateman's knee but Bateman avoids it well.
Bateman scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McHughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McHughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
McHughes tries to counter by clinching up but Bateman breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Bateman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McHughes to the ground. Bateman is now in McHughes's guard.
Bateman is pushing down on McHughes's leg trying to pass to half guard. McHughes is fighting to maintain full guard but Bateman has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bateman wants to work for an arm triangle but McHughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bateman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
McHughes is controlling Bateman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McHughes won't allow Bateman to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bateman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McHughes defends it well.
Bateman tries to pass to full mount but McHughes defends it. #SUB2#
Bateman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bateman is stalling here. McHughes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bateman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McHughes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Bateman tries to buck McHughes off but McHughes is having none of it.#SUB#
McHughes is trying to get an arm triangle but Bateman is defending well.
Bateman is looking to reverse the position.
Bateman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Bateman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McHughes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bateman.
Bateman is trying to control. McHughes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Bateman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bateman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McHughes trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman wants to take a breather but McHughes is having none of it.
McHughes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bateman is trying for a kimura here. McHughes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bateman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Bateman!
A relieved looking Paddy Bateman 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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Event:
Madness MMA 9: Vengence
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Baird shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bateman is trying to defend but Baird finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baird is pressing down on Bateman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bateman is holding on for now.
Baird throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Baird is trying for a kimura here. Bateman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Baird wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Macadam Baird!
Macadam Baird took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Bateman has a takedown stuffed.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canuel is looking for the big counter here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Canuel 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.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Canuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Canuel.
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
Bateman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Canuel's head but Canuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel throws a series of punches but Bateman moves out of range.
Canuel takes a swing at Bateman's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canuel.
#T1#
Canuel tries to land a front kick but Bateman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bateman staying out of range there.
Canuel throws out a powerful jab.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown but Canuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bateman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canuel scores with a jab to the head.
Obi Canuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canuel works the jab nicely.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Canuel looks to land a combination but Bateman avoids it well.
Bateman fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Canuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Canuel looks to throw the jab but Bateman is out of range.
Bateman misses with a hook.
Bateman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Canuel's shoulder, as Canuel tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman throws a hook but Canuel blocks it.
Bateman tries to bum rush Canuel with a series of wild strikes but Canuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canuel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bateman with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Canuel scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Canuel throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Canuel moves forwards but Bateman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canuel cracks the inside of Bateman's front leg.
Canuel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bateman checks the leg kick.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Canuel tests Bateman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canuel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bateman dives in and grabs Canuel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canuel pushes down on Bateman's head and hops out.
Canuel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Canuel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bateman backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Canuel throws a series of punches but Bateman avoids them all with ease.
Bateman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Canuel sprawls and moves away.
Canuel lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canuel as he jumps to the side.
Bateman throws the left hand but Canuel avoids the punch easily.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Canuel counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Bateman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canuel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bateman momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Canuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canuel manages to avoid it.
Canuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman lands with a nice combination. Canuel backs away looking to recover.
Canuel throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bateman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canuel is keeping the position for now.
Bateman is looking to advance position but Canuel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Canuel dominating with strikes here.
Bateman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Canuel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canuel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Canuel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Bateman is rocked!
Canuel with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Bateman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bateman can't escape the position.
Bateman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Canuel postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bateman in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bateman to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Canuel!
A relieved looking Obi Canuel 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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Event:
kilo 14 ???
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Steel Penn Alliance keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bateman.
Steel Penn Alliance appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bateman scores with a jab. Steel Penn Alliance acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Bateman.
Bateman scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman catches Steel Penn Alliance with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bateman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bateman misses with the combination.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bateman sprawls and moves away.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance tries to sprawl out of it but Bateman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel Penn Alliance manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Steel Penn Alliance takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman scores with a body shot.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bateman sprawls and moves away.
Bateman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel Penn Alliance makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn Alliance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel Penn Alliance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bateman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance circles away.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.#T2#
Bateman misses with the combination.
Steel Penn Alliance changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck for Bateman with that takedown attempt.
Bateman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel Penn Alliance defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to counter the offense by Bateman and move into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel Penn Alliance should have avoided that one.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bateman closes the distance and clinches up with Steel Penn Alliance, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes Steel Penn Alliance against the cage but Steel Penn Alliance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Bateman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel Penn Alliance to the mat! Steel Penn Alliance manages to get full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Steel Penn Alliance manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman. #BC#
Steel Penn Alliance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
Nice uppercut lands for Bateman. That snapped Steel Penn Alliance's head back.
Steel Penn Alliance misses the jab.
Bateman looks to land a right hand but Steel Penn Alliance moved out of range.
Bateman dives in and grabs Steel Penn Alliance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance pushes down on Bateman's head and hops out.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.#T4#
Nice cross by Bateman.
Bateman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel Penn Alliance had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a single leg into guard. Bateman didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman looking to control.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bateman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to get both his arms back between Bateman's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bateman has an active guard here but Steel Penn Alliance has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Bateman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bateman tries for a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
Bateman throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a leg kick.
Steel Penn Alliance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steel Penn Alliance stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel Penn Alliance wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn Alliance.
Bateman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn Alliance's head backwards.
Bateman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel Penn Alliance feinted with a counter takedown.
Bateman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a good low kick that Bateman was not able to check.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a shot to the body.
Bateman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bateman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Bateman misses with an uppercut. Steel Penn Alliance saw that one coming.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bateman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance lands with a right hand.
Bateman lands a nice hook to Steel Penn Alliance's body. Steel Penn Alliance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Bateman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel Penn Alliance half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Steel Penn Alliance makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bateman is breathing heavily.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance stuffs the takedown attempt from Bateman. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a straight right. #T2#
Steel Penn Alliance lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel Penn Alliance cracks Bateman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bateman throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Steel Penn Alliance counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and waves to Bateman to follow him.
Bateman's corner calls for a 1-2. Bateman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance tries to sprawl out of it but Bateman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel Penn Alliance manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn Alliance's head but Steel Penn Alliance sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel Penn Alliance half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Bateman misses with a right hand #TD#
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Steel Penn Alliance decides to stand back up. Steel Penn Alliance steps back and let's Bateman get back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel Penn Alliance sprawls well. Steel Penn Alliance wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman lands a body shot.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to counter with a takedown but Bateman is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Steel Penn Alliance misses. #T4#
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn Alliance moved out of range nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Penn Alliance listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Paddy Bateman's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bateman.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Bateman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bateman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel Penn Alliance.
Bateman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Steel Penn Alliance dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paddy Bateman's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Bateman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paddy Bateman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bateman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Steel Penn Alliance stands and steps away. Bateman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn Alliance drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bateman misses with a looping left.
Steel Penn Alliance feinted with a counter takedown.
Bateman lands with a nice combination. Steel Penn Alliance backs away looking to recover.
Bateman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel Penn Alliance's hands.
Bateman misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Steel Penn Alliance counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn Alliance has moved into half guard.
Bateman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Steel Penn Alliance decides to stand up. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Bateman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bateman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel Penn Alliance is fending him off so far but Bateman persists. Nope, Steel Penn Alliance circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel Penn Alliance appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Steel Penn Alliance as Bateman shoots in.
It looked like Steel Penn Alliance wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.
Bateman lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Steel Penn Alliance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bateman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Penn Alliance attempts a counter takedown but Bateman avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Bateman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance sprawls well initially but Bateman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bateman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn Alliance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to stand.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance'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.#SUB2#
Bateman seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn Alliance defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Steel Penn Alliance pushes Bateman off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
A good leg kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bateman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Steel Penn Alliance explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bateman walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Bateman is rocked!
Steel Penn Alliance throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bateman with the counter takedown but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it easily.
Bateman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bateman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Steel Penn Alliance was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bateman. Steel Penn Alliance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bateman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel Penn Alliance defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn Alliance manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn Alliance attempts a counter takedown but Bateman avoids it well and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Steel Penn Alliance decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bateman's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to stand but Bateman is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Bateman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn Alliance is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Steel Penn Alliance showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel Penn Alliance 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Steel Penn Alliance!
A victorious The Steel Penn Alliance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVOLUTION 2 BIG BANG
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Bateman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asap throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.#TD2#
Bateman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asap napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Asap 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#
Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asap is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bateman wants to control but Asap is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bateman tries for a kimura but Asap is defending well. #SUB2#
Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asap is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asap keeps working. #SUB2#
Bateman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bateman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asap wants to control but Bateman postures up.
Asap is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bateman trying to control the action but Asap is working from the bottom.
Asap trying to remain calm as Bateman controls 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.#SUB2#
Bateman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bateman taking a break here but Asap is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Asap is working away.
Asap looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bateman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Samran Muay Thai. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Bateman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asap doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bateman.
Bateman wants to pass to mount but Asap is defending the position. #T3#
Bateman trying to control from Asap's half guard. Asap has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Asap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asap is keeping the position for now.
Bateman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Asap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Asap closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Asap fails to land.
Bateman can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman.
Asap throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bateman blocks it with crossed arms.
Asap throws a punch but it's blocked by Bateman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bateman.
Asap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asap swings wildly with an uppercut but Bateman uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sprint Asap dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Asap scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bateman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asap tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
#TD2#
Bateman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asap did well to prevent Bateman getting side control.#SUB2#
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bateman moves nicely into side control.
Bateman wants to control but Asap is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bateman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Asap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asap is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bateman trying to control the position but Asap is working away. #SUB2#
Bateman is trying to get an arm triangle but Asap is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Asap is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Bateman has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Bateman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bateman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bateman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asap knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asap is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bateman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Asap! #T3#
Bateman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asap is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Bateman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Asap has worked his arm free - good work by Asap!
#SUB2#
Bateman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Asap rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bateman's guard! Nice work there by Asap!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Bateman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asap is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Bateman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Bateman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asap defends well.#SUB2#
Bateman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Asap avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bateman looking for a guillotine here but Asap defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Bateman connects with a crisp jab.
Bateman walks into a stiff left hand from Asap.#CL#
Asap has Bateman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bateman is looking to control Asap's arms but Asap gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bateman has his back to the ropes.
Bateman misses with a punch to the body.
Asap is trying to stall.
Bateman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bateman wants the takedown. Asap is fighting it off but Bateman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Asap's guard against the ropes.
Bateman looking to sit in guard and control but Asap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bateman working for a triangle but Asap defends it easily.
Paddy Bateman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Bateman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bateman, not yet. #SU#
Asap decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bateman, up you get!
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asap misses with a straight left.
Bateman works the jab nicely.
Asap looks to throw the jab but Bateman is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Bateman there.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Asap.
Asap with a nice cross.#T2#
Bateman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asap.
Asap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asap throws the left hand but Bateman avoids the punch easily.
Bateman throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Bateman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bateman 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.
Asap is trying to stand.
#T3#
Asap tries to roll over but Bateman keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bateman seems to be looking for submissions.
Bateman wants to take a breather but Asap is having none of it.
Asap tries to kick Bateman off but Bateman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asap is refusing to be controlled, as Bateman sits in half guard.
Bateman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asap takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Asap's head but Asap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asap defends well and Bateman ends up having to push Asap into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sprint Asap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Bateman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Bateman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asap's half guard.#SUB2#
Bateman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asap defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Bateman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bateman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Ascension 347
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wakefield.
Wakefield throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Bateman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wakefield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bateman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wakefield's guard. #SUB#
Bateman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bateman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throwing shots but Wakefield is blocking nicely. #T1#
Wakefield wants to get back to his feet.
Bateman trying to mount his opponent but Wakefield defends it. #SUB#
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bateman wants to control but Wakefield is keeping him busy.
Wakefield is trying to stand back up but Bateman is controlling him
#SUB#
Bateman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wakefield pushes Bateman off looking to stand but Bateman dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
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.
Bateman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Wakefield kicks Bateman off and gets back to his feet.
Dean Wakefield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bateman blocks a head kick by Wakefield.
Wakefield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
A head kick lands from Wakefield that sends Bateman to the canvas. Bateman tries to scramble back to his feet but Wakefield brings him back down into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Bateman has been cut.
Bateman tries to improve position but can't.
Bateman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bateman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wakefield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wakefield's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wakefield is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Wakefield defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bateman looking for a triangle here. Wakefield is fighting it but it looks tight! Bateman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wakefield is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Patrick Bateman!
After winning the bout, Patrick Bateman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Slaughter House: March Madness
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Bateman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.
Patrick Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stern looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
Bateman connects with the punch.
Stern misses with a straight left.
Stern scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bateman in his tracks.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bateman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Stern.
Stern doesn't manage to clinch there - Bateman circles away.
#TD2#
Bateman feints and as Stern raises his hands in defense, Bateman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bateman throwing strikes from guard but Stern blocks nicely.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bateman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Bateman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stern manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bateman has Stern in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Stern preventing the sweep.
Stern slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Stern are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stern working away.
Bateman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stern just content to control the position. #T2#
Bateman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bateman 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.
Bateman keeps trying to improve his position.
Bateman struggling a bit here.
Bateman is not content to let Stern control the position.
Stern moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Stern has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stern working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stern working away.
Stern trying to control the position but Bateman is working away.
Bateman tries to improve position but can't.
Stern working away.
Bateman tries to bench press Stern off him but Stern keeps the position.
Stern wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy.
Bateman is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stern trying to control the position but Bateman is working away.
Bateman sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern trying to control from half guard but Bateman is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Stern will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stern displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bateman. #TD2#
Bateman drives through with a takedown into Stern's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman is looking to work some ground and pound but Stern has wrist control.
Stern wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.
Bateman pushing down on Stern's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bateman prevents Stern from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Bateman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stern is just riding it out for now. Bateman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bateman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bateman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Bateman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stern doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bateman.
Bateman is looking to advance position but Stern won't allow it. #T2#
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.
Stern manages to get to full guard.
Bateman looking to sit in guard and control but Stern gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bateman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stern defends well.
Bateman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stern puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bateman actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman tries to roll over but Stern keeps him under control.
Stern slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Stern moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bateman.
Bateman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bateman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stern's best efforts.#T4#
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.
Stern perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bateman is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Bateman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bateman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stern pulls his head out easily.
Bateman is refusing to be controlled, as Stern sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stern in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Stern moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bateman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Bateman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Bateman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stern appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bateman shoots for a takedown but Stern saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Bateman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Bateman moved out of range nicely.
Bateman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Stern closes the distance and pushes Bateman back into the cage.#BC2#
Bateman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bateman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stern defends well and Bateman ends up having to push Stern into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bateman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stern throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
Bateman swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Bateman misses with a low kick.
Stern throwing a counter right hand but Bateman manages to avoid it.#T1#
Stern connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Stern as Bateman shoots in.
Dick Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Bateman.
Bateman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bateman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Stern counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Bateman has been cut.
Bateman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stern counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stern.
Dick Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern scores with a leg kick.
Stern looks for the body kick but Bateman saw that one coming.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Stern.
Bateman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stern finds it's way round the side to connect with Bateman's head.
That kick from Stern tenderised Bateman's leg. Bateman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stern takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bateman misses with a hook
and Stern counters with a good low kick that Bateman was not able to check. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman looks to land a combination but Stern avoids it well.
Stern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bateman doesn't seem bothered though.
Stern cracks a nice hook into Bateman's ribs.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Stern counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Bateman misses with a low kick.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Stern circles away easily
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stern throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Bateman staying out of range there.
Stern connects with a right hand. Bateman shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stern.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Bateman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bateman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stern counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stern cracks Bateman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Bateman is rocked!
Bateman throws a right hand that misses
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bateman is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?
Stern pounces like a tiger and cracks Bateman with a vicious hook! Bateman is down but not out! Stern follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dick Stern!
A victorious Dick Stern thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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