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Event:
MLC 3 Coors vs Harris
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hogan gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Hogan manages to retain guard.
Hogan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bates controls the pace.#SUB#
Hogan looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Hogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Bates preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hogan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bates is defending well. Hogan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bates has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hogan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hollywood Hogan!
Hollywood Hogan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MLC 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bates controls the position from side control.
Allen trying to control but Bates flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Good control from Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bates is riding his opponent, not letting Allen buck him off.
Allen 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#
Allen can't escape the position.
Allen trying to control but not successfully.
Bates trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Allen doesn't escape.
Bates gets his hands free as Allen looks to control.
Bates is riding his opponent, not letting Allen buck him off. #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.
Bates gets his hands free as Allen looks to control.
Allen tries to break free.
Allen trying to control the hands but Bates won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bates is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Allen wants to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allen is working hard here to advance position.
Bates has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates keeps control of the position as Allen tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allen to the ground. Bates is now in Allen's guard.#SUB#
Allen has an active guard here but Bates has managed to pass into half guard.
Allen wants to control but Bates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bates is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Allen wants to hold on but Bates pushes him away.
Bates tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Bates.
Allen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bates has good solid back control here. #T3#
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bates has the hooks in. Allen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Allen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bates.
Allen wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bates closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Allen quickly recovers to half guard.
Allen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bates manages to mount him!
Allen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bates takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Allen has given up his back here.
Allen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Bates has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Allen wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Bates trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Allen doesn't escape.
Allen tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bates has the hooks in. Allen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
What can Allen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Allen trying to control the position but Bates manages to sink in the hooks.
Allen is trying to break free.
Bates keeps control of the position easily here as Allen tries to buck him off.
Bates is continuing to stall.
Bates is not going to allow Allen to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
I really don't envy Allen right now.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Bates controlling the position well here. Allen rolled but Bates kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Malik Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Bates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bates 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bates!
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Event:
MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e5
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Bates has been cut.
Harris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
Bates slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Bates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris connects with a jab.
Bates tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris scores with a counter punch that sends Bates to the canvas! Harris smells blood - he's punishing Bates with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bates has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Harris!
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Event:
MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e3
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bates lands in his opponent's guard.
Crawley is trying to keep Bates in close.
Crawley looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawley, not yet.
Bates postures up.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawley on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crawley for as long as he can get away with.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Crawley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bates is staying active underneath Crawley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crawley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crawley trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
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.
Crawley trying to pass the guard but Bates defending well.
Crawley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Crawley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bates is looking to escape.
Bates is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Crawley looking to control but Bates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crawley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Crawley looking to control but Bates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Bates manages to control the position for a moment.
Crawley trying to control but Bates is having none of it.
Crawley tries to push Bates's head away but Bates is holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crawley tries to control but Bates wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeSean Crawley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crawley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Bates has been cut.#TD#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bates showed some decent athleticism there.
Crawley trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crawley gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Crawley is looking to stand up but Bates isn't so interested in that idea.
Crawley is trying to control the position but Bates postures up. #SUB2#
Crawley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crawley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crawley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bates is controlling him.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bates content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bates seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Bates closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Crawley to the mat! Crawley manages to get full guard.
Bates postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Crawley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bates's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
DeSean Crawley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crawley looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawley wants to sweep but no luck.
Crawley trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeSean Crawley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bob Bates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crawley's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crawley is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bates keeping full guard, as Crawley tries to pass.
Crawley trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Crawley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Crawley from controlling successfully.
Crawley is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Crawley has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crawley is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Crawley's half guard.
Crawley wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Crawley regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeSean Crawley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bates has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crawley is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Bates closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crawley did well to prevent Bates getting side control.
Bates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crawley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawley is looking to improve his position.
Crawley is trying to maintain the position but Bates is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawley wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
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 Bob Bates.
Well Crawley 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeSean Crawley!
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Event:
Prize Fighter Season 1 e2
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Bates moves out of range of the body kick.
As Battle backs off Bates throws a huge counter combo but Battle manages to avoid it all.
Bates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Battle.#CL#
Battle has managed to clinch.
Bates's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *PFC sponsored gym 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.#BC2#
Bates manages to break the clinch.
Battle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Battle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Battle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bates circles away.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It appears Battle was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bates thows a body kick. Battle tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Bates forces Battle back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Battle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bates can't fight it off and eventually Battle manages to take the fight to the floor. Bates looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Battle won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
Battle sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Battle wants to stand but Bates is controlling his posture from full guard.
Battle wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Battle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bates is pulling down on Battle's head. It's preventing any offense from Battle, at least for the moment.
Battle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates 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.
Battle chips away with some ground and pound.
Bates working a defensive guard but Battle manages to pass into side control anyway.
Battle grinds an elbow into Bates's temple.
Battle trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates tries to buck Battle off but Battle is having none of it.#T3#
Battle misses with the ground and pound.
Battle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Battle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bates!
Battle scoring with strikes but Bates is staying in there.
Bates tries to hold on but Battle pushes him away.
Bates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Battle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Battle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bates is looking to escape.
Battle 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.
Bates tries to control the position but Battle now has his back.
#T4#
Battle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bates is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates looking very determined here, making life difficult for Battle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Battle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Battle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bates wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Bates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Bates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battle, pushing him back against the cage.
Bates blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bates tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Battle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Battle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bates's guard. #REVR#
Bates wants to sweep here but Battle controlling him for the moment.
Battle trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates wants to control but Battle passes easily into half guard.
It looks like Battle is going to stand back up.
#T1#
Bates wants to get back to full guard but Battle has mounted him!
Battle with shots to the head and body - Bates looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bates is trying to reverse the position but instead Battle has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Bates right now.
#SUB#
Battle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bates has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle is hanging on to Bates's back as he tries to escape.
#T2##SUB#
Battle 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 Battle has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bates taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Battle doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Battle!
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Event:
Prize Fighter Season 1 e1
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bates decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bates wants to control from the top but Cone keeps moving.
Bates is fighting to break Cone's control of his arms but Cone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES2#
Cone uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cone is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Bates is thwarting Cone's attempts to control the position.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cone on the ground.
Cone pushes Bates off looking to stand but Bates dives back in and keeps control.
Bates tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cone controls his leg.
Cone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cone missing with punches from the bottom.
Cone trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Bates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cone tries to avoid it but Bates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cone to the ground. Cone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cone.
Cone shoots in looking for a takedown. Bates tries to sprawl out of it but Cone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cone throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Bates counters with a takedown into side control.
Cone is trying to get back to his feet.
Cone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bates's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cone punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bates.
Bates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bates missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Cone misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bates is sitting in close to Cone's body. Cone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bates is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bates is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ura Cone!
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Event:
PFC Bloody Tuesdays
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Sixpack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bates but Bates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sixpack tries a head kick but it misses.
Bates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Sixpack tries to sprawl but Bates drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sixpack trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates stops Sixpack from getting back to his feet.
Bates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sixpack tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg.
It looks like Bates is going to stand back up.
#T1#
Bates is thwarting Sixpack's attempts to control the position.
Sixpack wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Bates performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bates misses with the combination.
Sixpack is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD#
Bates closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sixpack's guard.#T2#
Sixpack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bates is stalling in the full guard.
Sixpack is looking to stand back up but Bates counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sixpack.
Sixpack trying to control from the bottom.
Bates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sixpack punching from the bottom.
#T3#
Bates perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates passes into side control, despite Sixpack's attempt to control the position.
Bates is chipping away with strikes.
Sixpack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sixpack can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bates controls the position.
Sixpack can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixpack being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bates dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sixpack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Sixpack tries to sprawl but Bates drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bates wants to get back to his feet.
Sixpack wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Sixpack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bob Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
Bates works his way into side control. #T1#
The referee asks Bates politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bates prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bates prevents Sixpack from escaping the position.
Bates working the body and head with strikes.
Sixpack looking for a sweep but Bates has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sixpack is looking to improve his position but Bates isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Bates is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sixpack is surviving well by controlling Bates's body position as best he can. #T2#
Bates controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Bates looking for a guillotine from mount but Sixpack is having none of it. #SUB#
Bates with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bates trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sixpack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sixpack is trying to escape the mount.
#T3##SUB#
Bates is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sixpack to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sixpack shrugs it off.
Sixpack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bates controlling from the full mount.
Sixpack is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Sixpack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bates.
Sixpack tries to lock up and control but Bates gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixpack taking shots to the head.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixpack can do to turn this around?
Sixpack working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bates dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sixpack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sixpack keeps the fight on the outside.
Sixpack fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Bates takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Bates has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sixpack clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bates lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Sixpack right now.
#SUB#
Bates is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sixpack defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sixpack is trying to get back to his feet but Bates has full control of the position and if anything, Sixpack has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Sixpack tries to escape the position.
Sixpack is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bates.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bates looking for the choke from the back.
Sixpack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bates trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sixpack doesn't escape.
Bates controlling well, preventing Sixpack from escaping the position.
Bates is riding his opponent, not letting Sixpack buck him off. #T3#
Sixpack wants to get back to his feet.
Sixpack is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bates is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sixpack up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bates biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Bates working for a choke but Sixpack is defending well. #SUB#
Bates looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bates is persistently looking for the submission but Sixpack is defending it well.
Sixpack is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bates has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bates!
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