Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Kong's Island
Date: Jan 24, 2017

#R1#
Kannberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kannberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kannberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kannberg lands a couple of digs.
Kannberg is in close to Bates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates keeping full guard, as Kannberg tries to pass.
Kannberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving. #T1#
Kannberg won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kannberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
Kannberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kannberg on the ground.
Kannberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kannberg looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kannberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James Bates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kannberg fails to land the takedown.
Kannberg throws a combination that misses
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kannberg misses the target. #TD2#
Kannberg dives in and scores a takedown into Bates's guard.
Bates trying to control the position here.
Bates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kannberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kannberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now.
Bates is trying to keep Kannberg in close.
Kannberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kannberg wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Kannberg scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kannberg wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
Kannberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kannberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Kannberg from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kannberg is in close to Bates's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kannberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kannberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Kannberg dominated that round.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
Kannberg throws a lazy right hand but Bates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab by Kannberg.
Kannberg looks to land a combination but Bates avoids it well.
Bates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kannberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kannberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kannberg misses the body punch
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kannberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Kannberg misses with a combination
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bates lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Kannberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bates napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bates tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kannberg is landing with strikes from the back.
Kannberg scores with punches to the body. #SUB2#
Kannberg is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bates has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kannberg has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bates taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kannberg doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scott Kannberg!
After winning the bout, Scott Kannberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
James Bates was interviewed post fight and said 'All I can say man is, props to my opponent tonight. He was a tough son of a bitch, and tonight he was the better man. I just wanna thank all you fans, and I promise I'll come back next time better, and stronger!'.

Event: Rev Island
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stiffington Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stiffington Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stiffington Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Stiffington Jr looking to score a takedown here. Bates is defending well but Stiffington Jr drives through and ends up in Bates's guard.
Stiffington Jr lands a couple of digs.
Stiffington Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Stiffington Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stiffington Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stiffington Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Stiffington Jr throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiffington Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Stiffington Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Bates's brow.
Stiffington Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Stiffington Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stiffington Jr distracts Bates with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stiffington Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stiffington Jr stands up over Bates, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stiffington Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stiffington Jr cracks Bates with a solid left hand.#T2#
Stiffington Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stiffington Jr won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
Stiffington Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Bates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Bates has wrist control.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stiffington Jr on the ground.
Stiffington Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stiffington Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stiffington Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bates tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Bates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Stiffington Jr from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stiffington Jr with a nice head shot there.
Stiffington Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Stiffington Jr pushes down on Bates's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stiffington Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stiffington Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Stiffington Jr sits in half guard.
Bates is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stiffington Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stiffington Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stiffington Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Bates has hold of Stiffington Jr's hands but Stiffington Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stiffington Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Stiffington Jr there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiffington Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Bates is rocked!
Stiffington Jr working over Bates with some ground and pound. Bates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Bates is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stiffington Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Stiffington Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Bates.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
Bates connects with a jab.
Stiffington Jr motions for Bates to come forward. Stiffington Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stiffington Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Bates swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Stiffington Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Stiffington Jr wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
Bates defending against the ground and pound.
Bates parries the strikes from Stiffington Jr easily there. Stiffington Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bates to escape.
Bates is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stiffington Jr scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Stiffington Jr grinds an elbow into Bates's temple.
Check out the look on Stiffington Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Bates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stiffington Jr wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Stiffington Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stiffington Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stiffington Jr scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Stiffington Jr lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Stiffington Jr crashes against the mat.
Stiffington Jr slows the pace down.
Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Bates takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Rod Stiffington Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stiffington Jr cracks Bates with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Stiffington Jr immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bates is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Stiffington Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Stiffington Jr!
Rod Stiffington Jr is the new bantamweight champion!
The defeated James Bates had this to say: 'All I can say man is, props to my opponent tonight. He was a tough son of a bitch, and tonight he was the better man. I just wanna thank all you fans, and I promise I'll come back next time better, and stronger!'.

Event: Island Gods
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Bates misses with a looping right.
Bates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates lands a nice shot to the body.
Hong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
Hong moves away from the strike by Bates.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hong tries to clinch up
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hong tries to clinch there but Bates circles away.
Bates looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hong throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Hong throws a right hand that misses
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bates throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Hong wants to clinch.
Bates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab.
Hong tries to clinch but Bates is having none of it.
Hong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bates's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bates's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong throws a poor cross that misses
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hong takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Hong closes the distance but Bates moves to the side
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Hong closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates lands a jab to Hong's midsection.
Bates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hong lands a slapping body shot.
Bates feints a jab promting Hong to slip. Bates then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
A big left from Bates misses.
Bates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hong throws a poor cross that misses
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Hong moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Hong looks for the body kick but Bates saw that one coming.
Bates moves out of range of the leg kick from Hong.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Hong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bates counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Bates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
Hong tries to clinch but Bates is having none of it.
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bates dominated that round.
That's time! Hong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hong misses with a hook to the body
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James Bates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong wants to clinch.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
James Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong defending well as Bates loads up on a big left hand.
Bates swats away the attempt to clinch by Hong.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Bates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice combination there by Bates.
Hong darts in trying to clinch
and Bates counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Hong looks for the body kick but Bates saw that one coming.
Bates throws out a counter right but Hong avoids it with no problem.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Hong throws out a leg kick but Bates moves out of range and Hong only half commits.
Hong misses with a jab to the body
and Hong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong tries to clinch there but Bates circles away.
A nice side step and Bates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hong tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch.
Hong moves away from the strike by Bates. #T2#
Hong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
A combination from Bates does no damage.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong lands with an overhand left.
Hong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hong tries to counter by clinching up but Bates breaks away and moves out of range.
Hong is looking to clinch but Bates is avoiding it.
Hong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bates! But no joy.
Hong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Hong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Bates cracks Hong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
Hong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bates avoids the head kick by Hong.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Hong slips under a jab.
Hong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
Bates throws a right hand that Hong ducks under and follows up with a left that Hong also avoids with ease.
Bates takes one to the side of the head.
Hong tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Hong moves away from the strike by Bates. #T4#
Bates works Hong's body with a nice hook.
Hong tries to bum rush Bates with a series of wild strikes but Bates uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hong misses with a straight right.
Hong is looking to clinch but Bates is avoiding it.
Bates throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates lands the left hand.
Hong tries to clinch up
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Hong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bates! But no joy.
Hong throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Hong staying out of range there.
Hong misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Hong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bates.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates misses with a looping right.
Hong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bates.
Hong tries to clinch but Bates moves away
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Hong is looking to wear down Bates with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bates with a hook.#T1#
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Hong is looking to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Bates moves out of range easily.
Bates looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hong tries to clinch but Bates moves away
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Bates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
Bates throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
As Bates tries to get set, Hong tries to push him back and clinch up but Bates manages to avoid the attempt.
Bates misses with a straight right.
Bates lands a lovely overhand right.
Bates lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hong on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Hong is rocked!
Bates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hong throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong is looking to clinch.
Hong is looking to clinch.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bates slips under a jab.
Hong is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Bates blocks the leg kick.
Hong misses with a kick to the body.
Hong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Hong tries to clinch but Bates moves away
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hong has managed to clinch.
Hong is trying to pull guard but Bates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bates throws out a counter right but Hong avoids it with no problem.
Hong throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Hong tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
Bates now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab.
Bates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hong throws out a leg kick but Bates moves out of range and Hong only half commits.
Hong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
Hong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Hong wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Bates throws a hook but Hong blocks it.
Bates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Hong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Bates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hong moves to clinch but Bates breaks away
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bates throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Bates there.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bates throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bates really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hong seems to have got his legs back now.
Hong misses with a jab to the body
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hong.
Bates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates misses the jab.
Hong tries to counter by clinching up but Bates breaks away and moves out of range.
Hong misses with a jab to the body
and Bates counters with a right hand to the body.
Hong is looking to clinch but Bates is avoiding it.
Bates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bates checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Hong takes the fight into the clinch.
Bates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hongs head. #T1##BC2#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bates.
Bates connects with a body shot that sends Hong's belly button to the back.
Hong tries to clinch there but Bates circles away.
Hong slips a straight right by Bates.
Hong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Hong tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
Bates throws a series of punches but Hong avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hong.
Jab by Bates.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Bates looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Hong is looking to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch.#T2#
Bates misses with a two punch combination.
As Bates tries to get set, Hong tries to push him back and clinch up but Bates manages to avoid the attempt.
Bates misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Hong lands with a nice body punch.
Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hong fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Hong misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Bates.
Bates misses with a looping left.
Bates misses with a body shot. #T3#
Hong closes the distance but Bates moves to the side
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Hong misses
and Bates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bates connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hong. Hong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bates looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Hong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hong moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.
Hong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Hong avoids the body shot from Bates.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Hong is looking to clinch but Bates is avoiding it.
Hong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bates throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Hong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bates misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bates dominated that fourth round.
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!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
Hong closes the distance but Bates moves to the side
and Bates counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Bates fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong tries to clinch but Bates is having none of it.
Bates misses with a looping left.
Hong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range. #T1#
Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Hong wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bates! But no joy.
Bates throws a hook but Hong blocks it.
Hong misses with a hook to the body
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Bates throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bates throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Bates takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bates! But no joy.
Hong is looking to chop away at Bates's legs.
Bates throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Bates moved away.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
A leg kick checked by Bates.
Hong slips under a jab from Bates.
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
Bates lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Bates.
Zhuy Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hong throws a body kick that misses.
Hong throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Bates throws a shot to the body.
Hong misses with a leg kick
and Bates counters with a nice body shot.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
James Bates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hong throws a lazy body kick
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Hong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good work by Bates as he checks the leg kick.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Bates bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hong closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Bates with a jab.
Hong swings widly with a right hand
and Bates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bates connects with a nice looking jab.
Hong slips a straight right by Bates.
Hong throws a leg kick but Bates sees it coming and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bates 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bates!
James Bates is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, James Bates thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: So High
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hong wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Bates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hong misses the jab.
Bates takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Hong counters by moving into the clinch.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bates.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Hong tries a knee to the head but Bates blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Bates.
Hong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bates blocks it with crossed arms.
Hong tries a knee to the head but Bates blocks it.
Bates avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Hong tries a knee to the head but Bates blocks it. #TD2#
Hong manages to pull guard. #T1##SUB2#
Hong pushes a forearm under Bates's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bates is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhuy Hong!
Zhuy Hong is the new bantamweight champion!
James Bates spoke after the fight, saying 'All I can say man is, props to my opponent tonight. He was a tough son of a bitch, and tonight he was the better man. I just wanna thank all you fans, and I promise I'll come back next time better, and stronger!'.

Event: Show Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Pecilli misses with a right hand
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Guillermo Pecilli has been cut.
Bates lands with a cross.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Pecilli.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Pecilli is out of range.
Pecilli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pecilli staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Bates misses its intended target.
Pecilli slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Pecilli wants to counter with a clinch but Bates pushes him away.
Bates scores with a hook.
Pecilli misses with a body shot.
Bates throws an overhand right that lands on Pecilli's shoulder, as Pecilli tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli connects with a jab.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pecilli misses with an uppercut
and Bates counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pecilli moves out of range of the strikes.
Pecilli throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range. #T1#
Bates thuds a left hand into Pecilli's body.
Bates misses the jab.
Pecilli misses the body punch
and Bates counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Pecilli.
Pecilli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Pecilli misses.
Bates pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pecilli back to the cage. Bates follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pecilli throws an off balance right hand
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Pecilli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Pecilli has closed the distance and engaged Bates in a clinch.
Pecilli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Bates just leaning against Pecilli, taking a breather.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action. #T2#
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli is working Bates over against the cage.
Pecilli has Bates pushed against the cage.
Pecilli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecilli's elbow.
Pecilli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Pecilli misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli stalling. #BC#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pecilli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bates is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Pecilli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Pecilli throws a head punch that misses.
Pecilli presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pecilli lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Pecilli tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Bates pushes Pecilli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Pecilli misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Pecilli working aggressively here.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates is trying to push Pecilli away but Pecilli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pecilli lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Bates.
A body shot lands from Pecilli.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecilli.
Stalling in the clinch from Pecilli. #T4#
Pecilli lands a hook that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Pecilli keeps control of Bates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pecilli throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Pecilli throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates lands a nice shot to the body.
Pecilli throws a sloppy body shot
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bates duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pecilli scores with a hook to the body. Bates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pecilli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bates jabs Pecilli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pecilli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pecilli throws a body shot but no joy.
James Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pecilli.
Pecilli tries to counter with a clinch but Bates shakes him off and moves away.
Bates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Pecilli.
Pecilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Bates counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bates cracks Pecilli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pecilli looks to clinch
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Pecilli swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli moves away from the strike by Bates.
Pecilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pecilli moves away.
Pecilli misses with a hook.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Bates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pecilli doesn't seem phased though.
Pecilli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pecilli.
Bates stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bates loads up on a big right hand but Pecilli slips the punch.
Pecilli wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position.
Pecilli fails in his attempt to clinch.
James Bates is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Pecilli clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pecilli.
A bit of stalling here from Pecilli.
Bates lands a body shot.
Pecilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Pecilli lands with a right to the head.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecilli's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pecilli fails to land.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Bates blocks a body shot from Pecilli.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pecilli or not.
Pecilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pecilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pecilli throws an elbow but misses.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Pecilli controls the action.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pecilli can do to turn this around?
Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
Bates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pecilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates dodges an elbow strike from Pecilli.
Pecilli misses with a body punch. #T3#
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Pecilli avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bates looks to land a left hand but Pecilli moved out of range nicely.
Pecilli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bates connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pecilli. Pecilli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pecilli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Pecilli drives through and clinches with Bates against the cage.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Nice body punch from Pecilli.
Pecilli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates avoids a wild elbow strike from Pecilli.
Pecilli digs a right hand underneath Bates's ribcage. Bates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pecilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pecilli.
Bates is trying to break free.#T4#
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli controlling the action here for a moment.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Pecilli misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Pecilli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Bates blocks an elbow strike from Pecilli.
Bates misses with some punches.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Bates.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Pecilli tries to clinch but Bates is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Pecilli there.
Pecilli needs to keep his hands up - Bates had a free shot at his head there.
Bates throws a right hand that Pecilli ducks under and follows up with a left that Pecilli also avoids with ease.
Pecilli looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Pecilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Pecilli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bates doesn't seem bothered though.
Bates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pecilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates throws a hook to the side of Pecilli's head but Pecilli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Pecilli misses
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Pecilli is rocked!
Pecilli misses the shot to the body.
Pecilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Bates finish him?
Pecilli misses with a wild body shot.
Pecilli swinging wildly here.
Bates swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Bates lands a nice hook to Pecilli's body. Pecilli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pecilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Pecilli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Pecilli instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pecilli fails to land.
Pecilli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pecilli working aggressively here.
Pecilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Pecilli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates blocks the elbow strike.
Pecilli works on Bates's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Pecilli misses.
Bates swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bates misses with a looping left.#T2#
Pecilli darts in trying to clinch
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Pecilli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pecilli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pecilli dodges the punch combination from Bates.
Pecilli misses with a straight left.
Bates pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pecilli back to the cage. Bates follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bates misses with a straight left.
Pecilli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Bates misses the target.#CL2#
Bates gets tackled into the cage by Pecilli. Pecilli maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecilli's elbow. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Pecilli.
Pecilli has Bates pressed against the cage.
Bates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Pecilli. #BC#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bates misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Pecilli.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pecilli misses with a right hand
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bates takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pecilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Bates fails to land with a series of punches.
Pecilli misses with a lunging right hand
and Bates counters with a right hand to the body.
Pecilli lands a slapping body shot.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Pecilli.
Pecilli wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Pecilli tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pecilli tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bates clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pecilli.
Pecilli tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates works over Pecilli's head and body with a nice combination.
Pecilli walks into a straight right hand from Bates.
Pecilli lands with a straight right. Bates didn't see that one coming.
Bates lands a glancing blow to the side of Pecilli's head.
Pecilli needs to keep his hands up - Bates had a free shot at his head there.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pecilli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pecilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Pecilli.
Bates scores with a hook to the body. Pecilli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates missing with a left hand there. Pecilli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pecilli tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range. #T1#
Pecilli scores with a shot to the body.
Pecilli darts in trying to clinch
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bates lands with an overhand left.
Pecilli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pecilli throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Bates smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Pecilli closes the distance and clinches.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Bates blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Bates can't break the clinch.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates lands a hook that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bates fails to land.
A short uppercut from Pecilli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
A short right from Pecilli.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Bates. #BC#
Bates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Pecilli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pecilli moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.#T3#
Pecilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Pecilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Pecilli digs a good hook to Bates's body. #CL2#
Pecilli clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pecilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pecilli moves away.
Pecilli connects with a right hand. Bates shakes it off.
Bates moves away from the strike by Pecilli.
It looked like Bates was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pecilli.
Bates cracks Pecilli with an open hand slap.
Pecilli throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Pecilli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bates swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Pecilli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pecilli scores with a jab.
Pecilli moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.
A punch combination from Bates misses.
Pecilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates defending well as Pecilli loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Pecilli rushes Bates and presses him up against the cage.
Bates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli stalls.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bates had his way with Guillermo Pecilli in that round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bates connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Pecilli has managed to clinch.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pecilli has Bates pressed against the cage.
Bates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Pecilli is pushing Bates up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pecilli misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli controlling the action here for a moment.
Pecilli just leaning against Bates, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Bates cracks Pecilli with a nice body shot.#T1#
Pecilli scores with a shot to the side of Bates's head.
Pecilli lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Bates scores with a shot to the side of Pecilli's head.
Pecilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Bates.
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pecillis head.
Bates lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Bates on the inside.
Pecilli misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bates on the inside.
Pecilli wants to stall.
Guillermo Pecilli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecilli. #T2#
Bates lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates tries to bum rush Pecilli with a series of wild strikes but Pecilli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pecilli throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range. #CL2#
Pecilli clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Pecilli off the cage and back into range.
Bates throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bates throws a body punch but Pecilli moves out of range.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Pecilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pecilli.
Bates swings for the body but Pecilli moves out of range. #T3#
Bates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Pecilli instigates a clinch.
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecilli controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Pecilli fails to land.
Pecilli has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
James Bates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Pecilli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bates.
Pecilli misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pecilli fails to land.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pecilli misses with a body punch. #T4#
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates blocking some punches.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Pecilli lands a left hand.
Pecilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guillermo Pecilli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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 James Bates.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bates, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bates!
James Bates is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking James Bates thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Forsaken Falls
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
Bates lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Strong closes the distance and pushes Bates back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Bates. #BC#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong tries to clinch but Bates is having none of it.
Strong moves to clinch but Bates breaks away
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
Strong tries to clinch there but Bates circles away.
Bates swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bates misses with a looping right.
Bates misses with a straight left.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bates.
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!
Strong moves to clinch but Bates breaks away
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
Strong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bates catches Strong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Strong is rocked!
Bates looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Jack Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Strong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bates finds it's way round the side to connect with Strong's head.
Strong is still on wobbly legs! Can Bates finish him?
Bates scores with a three punch combo!
Strong misses with a kick to the body.
Bates swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong.
Strong swinging wildly here.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strong seems to have recovered his senses.
Strong darts in trying to clinch
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Bates lands with a nice body punch.
Strong darts in trying to clinch
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Bates throws a monster overhand right that drops Strong! Bates follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bates!
James Bates took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Island scream
Date: Oct 31, 2016

#R1#
Bates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pecilli throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Pecilli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pecilli moves to clinch but Bates breaks away
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
Bates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pecilli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bates.
Bates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Pecilli misses.
Pecilli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pecilli scores with a hook to the body. Bates takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pecilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Bates missing with a left hand there. Pecilli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pecilli tries to clinch up.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Pecilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pecilli is looking to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Bates throws out a loose jab but Pecilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pecilli throws a jab when Bates was well out of range.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pecilli takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates lands a glancing blow to the side of Pecilli's head.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Pecilli.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pecilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates lands a two punch combo.
Bates jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pecilli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pecilli ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pecilli. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bates lands a slapping body shot.
Pecilli misses with an uppercut
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Bates darts in and clinches Pecilli up against the cage.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Pecilli lands an uppercut.
Pecilli tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates blocks an elbow strike from Pecilli.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli lands an uppercut.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli has Bates pressed against the cage.
Bates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bates throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecilli.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Pecilli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pecilli misses with an elbow over the top.
Pecilli is leaning against Bates and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Bates on the inside.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates lands a nice uppercut.
Bates stalling the fight.
Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Pecilli controls the action.
Pecilli lands a left hand.
Pecilli scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Bates.
Pecilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pecilli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Pecilli lands a body shot.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecilli controls his hands.
Bates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pecillis head.
Bates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bates tries to work over Pecilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Pecilli.
Bates tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pecilli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bates dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pecilli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.
Pecilli tries to clinch
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pecilli looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Pecilli looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Bates misses with an uppercut.
Bates throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Pecilli counters by clinching up.
Bates lands with a light punch inside.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Pecilli digs a right hand into Bates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bates's gas tank.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecilli's elbow.
Pecilli scores with a hook to the body.
Bates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bates wants to stall. #T1#
Pecilli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pecilli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bates.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Pecilli pushes off an throws an elbow but Bates leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Pecilli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Bates - that landed with a thud.
Pecilli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pecilli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Pecilli is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pecilli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates prevents a body shot from Pecilli.
Bates is working Pecilli over against the cage.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
Pecilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli digs a right hand into Bates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bates's gas tank.
Pecilli misses with an elbow over the top.
Pecilli misses with the head strike. #T3#
Bates looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Bates.
Bates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bates lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bates fails to land.
Pecilli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Pecilli controls the action.
Bates lands a body shot.
Pecilli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates lands a body shot.
Bates working aggressively here.
Pecilli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Bates.
Bates misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pecilli.
A body shot lands from Pecilli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pecilli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bates working aggressively here.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bates tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Pecilli looking to slow down the pace here.
Bates has a couple of punches blocked by Pecilli.
Pecilli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bates blocking some punches.
Bates dodges an elbow strike from Pecilli.
A short right from Pecilli on the inside.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecilli's elbow.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Pecilli avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Pecilli dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bates throws a shot from downtown. Pecilli moves away and avoids it.
Pecilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bates misses.
Bates scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bates connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pecilli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bates.
Pecilli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Bates thuds his right hand into Pecilli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pecilli slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Pecilli takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Pecilli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pecilli misses with a body shot
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bates lands with a hook. Pecilli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bates misses with a straight right.
Pecilli is looking to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch.
Bates throws an overhand right that lands on Pecilli's shoulder, as Pecilli tries to avoid the shot.
James Bates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Pecilli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bates lands with a right hand. #CL#
Pecilli moves into the clinch.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Pecilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Pecilli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecilli's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Pecilli controls the action. #T2#
Pecilli working aggressively here.
Bates lands a shoulder strike.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Bates tries to work over Pecilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pecilli trying to stall but Bates improves his position.
Pecilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Bates.
Bates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates presses Pecilli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pecilli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Pecilli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Bates is rocked!
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Bates is still on wobbly legs! Can Pecilli finish him?
Pecilli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Bates seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Bates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
Bates blocks a body shot from Pecilli.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Bates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pecilli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bates or not.
Pecilli avoiding damage.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli has Bates pushed against the cage.
Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Pecilli controls the action.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Pecilli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bates dodges an elbow strike from Pecilli.
Bates lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Pecilli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
Bates avoiding damage.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates working aggressively here.
Pecilli lands a body shot.
Pecilli lands a right hand.
Pecilli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bates misses with the head strike.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Bates tries to work over Pecilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pecilli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bates's brow.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Bates.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Bates.
Pecilli is trying to maintain a safe position but Bates gets an underhook and turns Pecilli into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bates!
As James Bates got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I just wanna thank the fans in attendance tonight. Without you guys we couldn't be doing this. Also, props to my opponent tonight. He was a tough son of a bitch so lets all give it up for him.'.

Event: Tidal Wave
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bates is looking for a counter combo.
Morris shoots and misses
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morris shoots and misses
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Morris is rocked!
Bates shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Morris takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bates sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Morris bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bates!
James Bates took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I just wanna thank the fans in attendance tonight. Without you guys we couldn't be doing this. Also, props to my opponent tonight. He was a tough son of a bitch so lets all give it up for him.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016

#R1#
Bates scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahmed doesn't seem bothered though.
Bates is looking to land body kicks.
Ahmed is looking to counter punch.
Bates changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Bates.
Ahmed is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch.
Bates missing with a left hand there. Ahmed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahmed tries to counter by clinching up but Bates breaks away and moves out of range.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahmed manages to avoid it.
Ahmed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bates lands with a shot to the body.
Bates scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as Bates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahmed doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Bates rushes Ahmed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!#BC2#
Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahmed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahmed tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Bates is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Ahmed.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Ahmed is out of range.
Bates tests Ahmed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahmed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahmed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Ahmed.
Bates lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahmed backwards. #BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch.
Bates scores with a leg kick.
Ahmed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Ahmed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahmed.
A swing and a miss from Bates.
Ahmed throws a big counter combination but Bates scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmed. #T2#
Ahmed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Ahmed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bates.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
Ahmed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahmed there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Ahmed is out of range.
Bates scores with a nice right hand.
Bates scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahmed should have avoided that one.
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahmed off the cage and back into range.
Ahmed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Bates misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahmed misses the target.
Bates misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Ahmed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahmed. #T3#
Ahmed moves out of range of the strikes.
Bates misses with a hook.
Bates throws a right hand that Ahmed ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahmed also avoids with ease.
Bates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahmed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahmed avoids the body shot from Bates.
Bates lands with a nice body punch.
Ahmed ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
Ahmed is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Bates throws a series of strikes that have Ahmed backpedaling. #CL2#
Bates moves into the clinch.
Ahmed looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmed was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates thuds a left hand into Ahmed's body.#T4#
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!
Nice jab there from Bates.
Bates lands the left hand.
Ahmed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bates connects with a right hand. Ahmed shakes it off.
Bates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahmed.
Ahmed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bates.
Bates misses the jab.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmed.
Bates swinging wildly here.
Ahmed ducks under a wild hook from Bates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bates dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahmed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahmed is looking to counter punch.
Bates misses with the combination.
Bates connects with the punch.
Ahmed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bates counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Bates finds it's way through Ahmed's defenses.
Ahmed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James Bates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates blocks a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahmed. That snapped Bates's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Ahmed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahmed jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Bates works the jab nicely.
Bates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bates throws the left hand but Ahmed avoids the punch easily.
Bates misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Bates.
Bates misses with a looping left.
Bates tests Ahmed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Ahmed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahmed checks the leg kick.
Bates misses with a two punch combination.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmed was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Bates lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Ahmed misses with a looping left.
Bates 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!
Bates lands with a right hand.
Bates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bates clobbers Ahmed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Ahmed is rocked!
Bates scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oh Ahmed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Bates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Bates does it's job there.
Bates closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ahmed! Bates dives in looking to finish! Ahmed is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bates!
James Bates looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I just wanna thank the fans in attendance tonight. Without you guys we couldn't be doing this. Also, props to my opponent tonight. He was a tough son of a bitch so lets all give it up for him.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1#
Johnson wants to clinch but Bates slips to the side
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Bates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bates lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Bates avoids it well.
Bates lands a lovely overhand right.
Bates stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Bates swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson .
Good shot there by Bates.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bates finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson .
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson .
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by Bates there.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson moves to clinch but Bates breaks away
and Bates counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bates feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnson s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates with a jab.
Bates drops Johnson with a big left hand! Johnson is injured, injured bad! Bates jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bates!

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