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Event:
27
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Batista bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Batista tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Batista has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Batista is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Batista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. #SUB#
Batista is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Batista looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Kim is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Batista tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Batista has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Kim.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt. #T2##TD#
Batista closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kim's guard.
Batista wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Batista is controlling him.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but Batista passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Kim is defending against the submission attempts here by Batista.
#SU#
Batista decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kim circles away.
Kim stalks Batista and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Batista's face. Batista staggers backwards, shaken.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Batista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batista tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Batista avoids the head kick by Kim.
As Kim tries to get set, Batista tries to push him back and clinch up but Kim manages to avoid the attempt.
Kim stuffs the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
We've been told by Batista's head coaches at Harambe Remembrance Hall that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Batista takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batista tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kim manages to circle out of the way.#T4##TD#
Batista shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Batista is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Batista is trying to work for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Batista moves nicely into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Batista has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kim!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Kim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batista paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batista seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Batista moves out of range easily.
Kim keeps Batista at a distance using the push kick.
Kim tries to clinch up.
As Kim looks to move away, Batista throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Batista defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kim.
Batista is looking to counter the offense by Kim and move into the clinch.
Mason Kim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Kim.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batista or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad.
Kim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batista tries to counter by clinching up but Kim breaks away and moves out of range.
Kim slips a jab and a cross from Batista.
#T1#
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batista shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batista's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Batista backing away here, and Kim unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Batista tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batista sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Batista takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kim scores with a push kick.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kim!
Kim throws a head kick but Batista moves out of range.
Batista attempts a counter takedown but Kim avoids it well and moves away.
Kim tries to bum rush Batista with a series of wild strikes but Batista uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Batista shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Batista trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kim is looking to stand up but Batista isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Batista decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kim wants it to stay on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.
Batista will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Batista pushes him off.
Batista moves out of range of the body kick from Kim.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense.
Batista tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batista takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
Batista takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kim throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Batista counters by clinching up. #TD#
Batista pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kim throws a head kick that half lands.
Kim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Batista's head.#ROC2#
Batista is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eduardo Batista has been cut.
Batista swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Oh Batista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batista's sensitive parts.
Batista avoids the head kick by Kim.
Batista tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kim manages to circle out of the way.
Batista throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Batista seems to have got his legs back now.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eduardo Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batista on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kim throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Batista darts in and clinches Kim up against the cage.#T1#
Batista fails to pull guard.
Batista is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kim is trying to break the clinch but Batista is controlling him.#BC#
Batista breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim feints and then cracks Batista's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batista down.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Batista avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Kim fakes the leg kick and cracks Batista in the body.
Batista has a takedown stuffed.
Batista tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim scores with a push kick.
Batista defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Batista attempts a counter takedown but Kim avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Batista has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
#BC#
Batista pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batista with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a left and a right that stings Batista.
Batista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Batista throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kim's waist but Kim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Batista off to one side. #CL2#
Kim has Batista up against the cage in a clinch.
Kim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eduardo Batista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Batista tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kim smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kim clinches with his opponent.
Batista lands with a right to the head.
Batista is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batista is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Batista.
Batista takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mason Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mason Kim!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Mason Kim!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Mason Kim!
Mason Kim wins by unanimous decision!
Mason Kim took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
26
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Rydell moves into the clinch.
Batista is looking for a takedown.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Rydell has him pressed against the cage.
Rydell tries to pull guard but Batista forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Rydell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rydell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batista keeps working.
Batista controlling the position well.
Batista is looking for a sweep. Rydell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydell thows a huge punch but Batista dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista is staying active underneath Rydell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Batista is trying to get back to full guard.
Rydell is keen to just control but Batista is a slippery customer.
Rydell winds up and cracks Batista with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Rydell trying to pass the guard but Batista defending well.
Batista desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rydell passes to full mount!
Batista sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Rydell there.
Batista is looking to control Rydell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batista avoid being mounted?
Batista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batista pushes Rydell off looking to stand but Rydell dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Batista keeping control of the position.
Rydell wants to pass to mount but Batista is defending the position.
Batista is trying to maintain the position but Rydell is very close to passing his half guard.
Rydell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rydell tries to stand and escape but Batista is controlling the position.
Batista tries to roll over but Rydell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Batista looking for submissions off his back.
Batista looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Rydell seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Rydell is trying to control the action in half guard but Batista is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rydell doesn't manage to clinch there - Batista circles away.
Rydell fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Rydell has Batista up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Batista manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Batista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Batista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rydell.
Rydell works over Batista with some ground and pound from guard.
Rydell looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Rydell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rydell wants to clinch up but Batista keeps it at a distance.
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rydell tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rydell to the ground. Rydell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rydell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Batista tries to keep at a distance but Rydell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rydell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Batista tries to work over Rydell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rydell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Batista gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rydell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Batista backwards.
Rydell tries a body shot but Batista blocks it.
#TD2#
Rydell manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Rydell looking for a guillotine here but Batista defends easily.
Batista distracts Rydell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rydell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batista manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Batista is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Batista holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Rydell wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Batista has a closed guard, preventing Rydell from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Batista holds on and takes a little breather.
Batista lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Batista stays in close to Rydell's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Batista is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rydell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rydell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Batista trying to strike off his back.
Batista pulls Rydell in close to prevent any damage.
Rydell wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Rydell throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Batista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rydell.
Rydell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batista is trying to keep Rydell in close.
Batista controlling the position.
Rydell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Rydell from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rydell.
Batista gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rydell wants to control the pace but Batista is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Batista doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#SUB2#
Rydell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Batista to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Batista shrugs it off.
Rydell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rydell lands a nice shot to the head.
Batista is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batista looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rydell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rydell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rydell is trying to pull guard but Batista has him pressed against the cage.
Rydell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batista has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rydell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Batista drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rydell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rydell is looking to clinch.
Rydell tries to close the distance and clinch but Batista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batista appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rydell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2#
Rydell rushes Batista and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batista drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rydell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Batista is keeping busy.
Batista managing to block the knees to the body from Rydell.
#T1#
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rydell.#TD2#
Rydell successfully pulls guard.
Rydell keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Rydell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rydell is trying to control the position but Batista postures up. #SU#
Batista gets to his feet. Rydell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Batista has his takedown stuffed
and Rydell counters with a series of strikes. Batista will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Batista clinches.
Rydell tries a body shot but Batista blocks it.
Rydell can't get the takedown.
Rydell leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Batista has had enough of the clinch but Rydell keeps him there for the moment.
Batista on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roger Rydell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Batista swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batista takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rydell avoiding damage as Batista throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Rydell pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batista wants to control from the top but Rydell keeps moving.
Rydell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#ES2#
Rydell wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Rydell has Batista up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Rydell tries to pull guard but Batista won't allow it.
#BC2#
Rydell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Rydell with that takedown attempt.
Batista leaves Rydell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rydell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rydell. #TD#
Rydell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Batista preventing the sweep.
Batista trying to control but Rydell is working from the bottom. #SU#
Batista gets to his feet - Rydell follows without any prompting. #T4#
Batista swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydell.#CL2#
Rydell darts in and clinches Batista up against the cage.#TD2#
Rydell pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Batista gets to his feet - Rydell follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Rydell darts in and clinches Batista up against the cage.
Rydell fails to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Batista tightens his grip and picks Rydell up, before dumping him to the ground. Rydell manages to land in guard.
Rydell wants to get back to his feet but Batista passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Rydell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eduardo Batista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Rydell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Rydell is defending against the submission attempts here by Batista.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Rydell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rydell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Roger Rydell wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
24
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Batista clinches with his opponent.
Batista tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dukes avoids it.#TD2#
Dukes wants the takedown. Batista is fighting it off but Dukes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Batista's guard against the cage.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Batista will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batista has a closed guard, preventing Dukes from standing up.
Batista on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Batista tries to get out of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Batista holds on and takes a little breather.
Dukes pushing down on Batista's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Batista works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Batista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Dukes trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Batista pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
Dukes throwing strikes but missing.
Dukes trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Batista is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Batista looking for a guillotine here but Dukes defends easily.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Batista has his hands on Dukes's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Batista counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batista.
Dukes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Batista fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eduardo Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Batista throws a low kick, looking for Dukes's leg but Dukes calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Batista has Dukes up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Batista has hold of one of Dukes's legs. Dukes is fighting the takedown attempt but Batista gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dukes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Batista manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Batista controlling the action here.#T3#
Dukes pushes Batista off looking to stand but Batista dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Batista is looking for a kimura here.
Batista is thwarting Dukes's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Dukes kicks off Batista and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Dukes takes the fight into the clinch.
Batista stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Batista gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dukes pushes Batista off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Batista seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dukes moves in looking to clinch but Batista pushes him off.#CL#
Batista closes the distance and clinches.
Dukes is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Batista decides to pull guard.
Batista bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukes's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eduardo Batista will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dukes dodges the punch combination from Batista.
Dukes throws out a counter right but Batista avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Batista clinches up against the cage.
Batista keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dukes's efforts to push away.
Dukes wants to stall.
#TD2#
Dukes jumps guard and drags Batista to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Batista is looking to stand up but Dukes won't let him.
Batista has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista preventing the sweep. #SU#
Batista stands and steps away. Dukes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Dukes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Batista pushes Dukes off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batista takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Dukes is looking to clinch but Batista is avoiding it.
Batista wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Batista fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dukes, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Batista works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Batista not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dukes looking to control.
Batista wanted to stand there but Dukes had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Batista stands up and waves to Dukes to follow him.
Batista throws a sloppy head kick and Dukes moves out of range easily. #TD#
Batista looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Batista has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dukes is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB#
Batista is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dukes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dukes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dukes prevents Batista from getting back to his feet.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Batista seems keen to control Dukes's posture.
Dukes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Batista controlling the position.
Batista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dukes. #SUB#
Dukes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dukes has managed to get both his arms back between Batista's legs - danger averted.
Batista is controlling Dukes's posture.
Dukes passes Batista's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Batista is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dukes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batista sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Batista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Batista wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Dukes is trying to work for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
Dukes is thwarting Batista's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dukes wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Dukes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Batista to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Dukes pushes Batista off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Batista dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Batista saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Batista gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Batista drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dukes is trying to drag Batista to the mat but Batista just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Batista keeps control of Dukes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Batista keeps control of Dukes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dukes smiles and moves away.
Dukes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batista defends well and Dukes ends up having to push Batista into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eduardo Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Dukes.
Dukes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eduardo Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Batista manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Batista closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Batista has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dukes is trying to keep an underhook but Batista manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dukes kicks off Batista and gets to his feet. #CL#
Batista closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Dukes jumps guard and drags Batista to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Batista is looking to stand up but Dukes won't let him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes looking to control.
Batista wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Dukes has a closed guard, preventing Batista from standing up.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Batista has gone for a leg lock! Dukes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Batista's guard.#REVB#
Dukes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dukes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batista's guard.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Batista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dukes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dukes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Batista is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dukes defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Batista controlling Dukes's posture.
Dukes wants to stand but Batista has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Batista moves into the clinch.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Dukes has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Batista lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Dukes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Batista manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Batista gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dukes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batista on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dukes is trying to push Batista away but Batista has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dukes is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Dukes jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batista trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Batista slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Batista advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Dukes.
I think Batista has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Eduardo Batista!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Eduardo Batista!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Eduardo Batista!
Eduardo Batista wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Batista shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chavez pinned against the cage. Chavez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chavez shoots in and drives through. Batista sprawls well.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chavez looks for a takedown but Batista sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez lands a two punch combo.
Chavez looks for a takedown but Batista sprawls well.
Batista steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chavez.
Eduardo Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Batista moves into the clinch.
Batista fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chavez effectively controlling the action here.
Batista keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.#T1#
Batista is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Batista is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chavez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Batista to the mat. Batista regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Batista seems keen to control Chavez's posture.
Batista is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Batista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Batista is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batista is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Batista is trying to keep Chavez in close.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Batista throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Chavez has managed to clinch.
Batista is trying to push Chavez away but Chavez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chavez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Batista is looking to take this one to the mat.
Batista tries to pull guard but Chavez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Batista has picked Chavez up - he's going for a ride! Batista dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Batista looks winded!
Chavez wants to control but Batista is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Chavez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Batista keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Chavez is pressed up against the cage. Batista has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chavez down to the mat. Chavez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Batista tries to clinch up but Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Chavez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chavez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chavez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Batista taking some punishment here, with Chavez in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chavez winds up and cracks Batista with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Batista is rocked!#T4#
Batista is trying to get back to full guard.
Batista is still in real trouble! Can Chavez finish him?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batista taking some punishment here, with Chavez in his half guard.
Batista is not content to let Chavez control the position.
Chavez working the head and body with strikes.
Chavez prevents Batista from standing back up.
Batista seems to have recovered his senses.
Chavez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU#
Chavez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Batista to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Chavez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batista shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chavez but Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown. Batista tries to sprawl out of it but Chavez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batista manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batista wants to counter with a clinch but Chavez pushes him away.#TD2#
Batista darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Batista wants to stand and escape but instead Chavez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Chavez throwing strikes but missing.
Chavez preventing the sweep.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Chavez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chavez working some strikes from top position.
Chavez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batista thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Batista is trying to control the position but Chavez postures up.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Chavez controlling from the top position. #T2#
Batista working a defensive guard here.
Batista seems keen to control Chavez's posture.
Chavez is working Batista over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista can do to turn this around?
Chavez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Batista avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Chavez gets a clinch.
Chavez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Batista gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chavez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Batista fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Batista circles away.
Batista is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chavez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Batista moves into the clinch.
Batista can't get the takedown.
Batista is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Chavez pulls guard. #T4#
Chavez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chavez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Batista is pulling down on Chavez's head. It's preventing any offense from Chavez, at least for the moment.
Batista has momentary wrist control but Chavez slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chavez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavez has managed to get both his arms back between Batista's legs - danger averted.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Chavez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Chavez dominated that second round.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Chavez gets caught flat footed, as Batista shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chavez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chavez controls Batista momentarily but Batista frees himself.
Batista wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chavez is trying to keep Batista in close.
#T1#
Batista wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Batista looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Batista looks to clinch
and Chavez counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Eduardo Batista has been cut.
Batista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Chavez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Batista working a defensive guard here.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Batista.#T2#
Chavez lands a couple of digs.
Chavez postures up.
Chavez postures up in Batista's guard and throws a big left but Batista blocks it.
Chavez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Batista's head.
Chavez landing with the ground and pound.
BJ Chavez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chavez is working Batista over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batista has Chavez pulled in close to control his posture.
Chavez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Chavez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chavez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Chavez passes Batista's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Batista avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chavez.
Chavez throwing shots but Batista is blocking nicely.
Batista is not content to let Chavez control the position.
Chavez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Batista has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chavez is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chavez fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Chavez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Batista is looking to regain half guard here but Chavez keeps moving and retains side control.
Batista is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chavez wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Chavez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Eduardo Batista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BJ Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez cracks Batista with a big right hand but Batista just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chavez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Chavez!
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