Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL-54
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Batts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toriyama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Batts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toriyama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Batts closes the distance and pushes Toriyama back into the cage.#BC#
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Batts darts in and clinches Toriyama up against the cage.
Batts prevents Toriyama from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batts slips a jab and a cross from Toriyama. #CL2#
Batts gets a clinch.
Toriyama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batts stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Toriyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batts tries to clinch up but Toriyama circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Toriyama as he connects with a hook.
Batts is looking to clinch but Toriyama is avoiding it. #CL2#
Batts moves into range and clinches up with Toriyama.
Batts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts tries to stall but Toriyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Batts gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Batts tries to land knees in the clinch but Toriyama avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Toriyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Batts, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toriyama misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Batts moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch.
Toriyama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Batts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batts moves in looking to clinch but Toriyama pushes him off.
Toriyama misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Toriyama gets tackled into the cage by Batts. Batts maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Toriyama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toriyama.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.#CL#
Toriyama forces Batts back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Toriyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Toriyama gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Toriyama manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Batts clinches up with Toriyama and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batts fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Batts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batts fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Batts looks to move away, Toriyama throws a big counter combo but Batts just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Batts has closed the distance and engaged Toriyama in a clinch.
Come on Batts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Batts is trying to force a seperation but Toriyama has the dominant position.
Batts content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Toriyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Batts gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toriyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Batts clinches up with Toriyama and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Toriyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toriyama circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Batts drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Toriyama follows Batts to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taiga Toriyama!
During a confident post fight interview, Taiga Toriyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFL-50 Hungry Lions
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##CL#
Batts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batts holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Batts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scout misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Batts breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Batts has managed to clinch.
Batts avoiding damage as Scout throws knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scout has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Scout throws an elbow but it misses.
Batts leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Batts manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Batts moves into the clinch successfully.
Batts is pushing Scout up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Batts is pushing Scout up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Batts moves into the clinch.
Batts stalling. #BC2#
Scout's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Batts instigates a clinch. #T1#
Scout is trying to force a seperation but Batts has the dominant position.
Batts stalling the fight.
Scout throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Batts blocks it with crossed arms.
Scout tries to throw a body punch but Batts avoids it by throwing Scout back against the cage.
Batts slows down the pace here. #BC#
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Scout tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batts defends well and Scout ends up having to push Batts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scout swinging wildly here. #CL#
Batts moves into the clinch.
Batts just leaning against Scout, taking a breather. #BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Batts takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Batts breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Scout gets tackled into the cage by Batts. Batts maintains the clinch. #BC#
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Billy Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Batts clinches with his opponent.
Batts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Batts lands an elbow just above Scout 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like William Scout has been cut.
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!#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch.
A combination from Scout does no damage. #CL#
Batts clinches up against the cage.
Batts stalls. #BC#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Batts rushes Scout and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Batts manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Scout lands a right hand. #BC#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Batts darts in and clinches Scout up against the cage.
Batts is struggling to control the position.
Batts'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.#BC#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Batts gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Batts breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Scout clinches up against the cage.
Batts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Batts manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Batts blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL#
Batts drives through and clinches with Scout against the cage.
Batts manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Batts manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Batts for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch. #CL#
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Scout with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Batts forces Scout back against the cage and clinches.
Batts lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
I was talking to Batts's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Scout's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Scout throws a right and a left that Batts avoids nicely. #CL#
Batts moves into the clinch.#BC#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billy Batts is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Scout moves into range and clinches up with Batts.
Batts slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Scout moves into range and clinches up with Batts.#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Batts stalling in the clinch.
Scout lands a right hand. #BC#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scout ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batts moves away.#CL#
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Billy Batts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Batts blocks a body shot from Scout.
Batts stalling.
Batts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scout can do to turn this around?#T1#
Come on Batts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scout goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Scout breaks the clinch. #CL#
Batts moves into the clinch successfully.
Batts lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Batts moves into the clinch.
Scout is looking to control Batts's arms but Batts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scout has his back to the cage.
Batts stalls.
Scout tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batts's elbow.
Scout misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Batts breaks the clinch. #CL#
Batts has managed to clinch. #BC#
Batts breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Batts instigates a clinch. #BC#
Batts manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Batts forces Scout back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Batts stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Batts takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
Scout wants to break free but Batts has control.
Scout working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Batts takes the fight into the clinch.
Batts lands a hook that snaps the head of Scout backwards.
Scout tries to circle away but Batts has him pinned against the cage.
Scout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batts. #BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Batts takes the fight into the clinch.
Batts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scout stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Batts stalling the fight.
Batts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scout is trying to push Batts away but Batts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scout lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Batts gets a clinch.
Scout works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Scout clinches.
Scout is trying to push Batts away but Batts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Batts clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scout wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Batts has him pressed against the cage.
Scout is trying to force a seperation but Batts has the dominant position.
Scout misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Scout. #T4#
Batts landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Batts clinches with his opponent.
Batts is stalling here.
Scout misses with a knee strike.
Batts gets through Scout's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Batts pushes Scout up against the cage in a clinch.
Scout misses with a body punch. #BC#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Scout shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scout showed some decent athleticism there.
Batts is trying to stand up here but Scout is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Scout's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Batts moves into the clinch.
Scout has a couple of punches blocked by Batts. #BC#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Batts moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Batts breaks the clinch.
Scout tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batts defends well and Scout ends up having to push Batts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Batts rushes Scout and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Batts breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Scout rushes Batts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Scout looks for a takedown but Batts sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Scout does no damage. #CL#
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Batts blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Batts instigates a clinch.
Batts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Batts clinches up against the cage.
Batts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scout is trying to break free.#BC#
Batts breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Batts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scout, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Batts rushes Scout and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Scout does no damage.
Scout misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batts tries to counter by clinching up but Scout breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Batts closes the distance and pushes Scout back into the cage.
Batts leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Scout fails to land.
Batts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batts content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Batts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scout is trying to push Batts away but Batts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batts looking to stall. #BC#
Batts breaks the clinch. #CL#
Batts clinches up against the cage.
Batts is stalling here.
Scout is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL#
Batts rushes Scout and presses him up against the cage.
Batts is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Batts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scout is keeping busy.
Batts avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Batts.#CL2#
Scout clinches. #BC#
Batts manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Batts moves into the clinch successfully.
Batts keeps control of Scout as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scout landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL#
Batts instigates a clinch.
Batts effectively controlling the action here.
Batts wants to stall.
Scout fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Billy Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Scout.
Batts taking a breather.
Batts is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Batts has Scout pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Batts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scout is defended easily by Batts.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
William Scout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Batts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scout lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Batts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Batts!
Billy Batts looked relieved post fight as he said the following; ' Now,go home an get your shinebox!'.

Event: RFL- 47 Carmelo Vs Pascu IV
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1##CL#
Batts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD2#
Sato lands a big uppercut and Batts crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Batts looks OK. Sato waves Batts back to his feet!#ROC2#
Batts is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
Billy Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts drops his hands for a split second and Sato immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Batts face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Sato follows up with a right hand that knocks Batts into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryouta Sato!

Event: RFL 44.5 Silva Jr vs Granger 2
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1##CL#
Batts forces Destroyer back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Batts takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Destroyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
Batts wants to stall.
Batts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batts is trying to break the clinch but Destroyer is controlling him.#BC2#
Destroyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Destroyer looks to throw the jab but Batts is out of range.
Batts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Destroyer.
Batts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Destroyer misses.
Destroyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batts is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
Batts moves out of range as Destroyer strikes.
Batts tries to counter by clinching up but Destroyer breaks away and moves out of range.
Destroyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Destroyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Batts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.#T1##CL#
Batts moves into range and clinches up with Destroyer.
Batts slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Batts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Destroyer lands a shoulder strike.
Batts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Destroyer.
Batts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Batts throws an elbow but it misses.
Batts wants to get back to striking at distance but Destroyer won't allow it.
Destroyer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Batts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batts stalls. #BC2#
Destroyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Destroyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Destroyer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Destroyer scores with a hook.
Batts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Batts is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Destroyer connects with a right hand. Batts shakes it off.
Oh Batts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Destroyer lands the left hand.
Destroyer drops Batts with a naaaaasty hook - Batts is in real trouble here! Destroyer dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meatball Destroyer!
Meatball Destroyer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RISE 41: Venice Beach Massacre
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Batts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batts as Taylor tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Batts breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Batts leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Batts. #BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Batts has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor being controlled against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Batts walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Taylor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Batts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Batts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Batts is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Batts has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Taylor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Batts keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batts lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Batts tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Batts misses with an elbow strike.
Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Batts has double underhooks. #BC2#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Batts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Batts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts taking a breather.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3##BC2#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Batts pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Batts slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batts is trying to stall.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Batts.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Batts to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Batts taking a breather.#BC2#
Batts manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Batts moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Batts drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage. #BC2#
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Taylor throws a head kick but Batts moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Batts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.#CL#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Batts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batts taking a breather.
Taylor is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Batts rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Batts gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Batts gets a clinch.
Batts looking to stall. #BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Batts rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Batts stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billy Batts 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#
Batts clinches with his opponent.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Batts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taylor up against the cage.#BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Batts moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Batts manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Batts closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Batts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Batts has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Batts manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Taylor moves into range and clinches up with Batts.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battss head. #BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Batts has managed to clinch.
Batts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Batts leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Batts to work. #BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Batts fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Batts to work.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Batts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch. #CL#
Batts gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Batts. #BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Batts closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.#BC2#
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Batts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Taylor instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Batts breaks from the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Batts gets a clinch.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Batts has the dominant position.#BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Taylor feints and as Batts raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor prevents Batts from getting back to his feet.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Batts manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Batts closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.#BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Darryl Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Batts moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Batts avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batts is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Batts to keep the fight standing.
Batts stalling. #BC2#
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Batts tries to clinch up.#T4##CL#
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Batts clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Batts.
Batts controlling the action here for a moment.
Batts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Batts wants to stall.
Batts stalling.
Batts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Batts avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
Billy Batts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Batts takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Batts moves into the clinch.
Batts prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Batts darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Batts fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Batts moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Batts rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batts tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batts to the ground. Batts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Batts closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts tries to clinch up.
Batts fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Batts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Batts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taylor up against the cage.
Batts has Taylor pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Batts manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Taylor has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Batts breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Batts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Batts doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Billy Batts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Batts closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.#T2#
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Batts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batts moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Batts moves out of range. #CL2#
Batts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Batts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taylor is looking to control Batts's arms but Batts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Batts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Batts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Batts has double underhooks. #BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Batts. Batts maintains the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Batts sprawls well.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Batts clinches. #BC2#
Batts breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Batts gets a clinch.
A short left from Batts. #BC2#
Batts manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Batts moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Batts closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Batts manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Batts rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Batts looking to stall.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Batts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Batts drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Batts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Batts - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Batts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Batts pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Darryl Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Batts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Batts closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Batts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batts 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Batts!
Post fight, Billy Batts stared into the camera and said ' Now,go home an get your shinebox!'.

Event: RISE 36 Slaughter vs Sailcirc
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Batts has managed to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Markell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short body shot lands from Markell as the two fighters clinch.
Batts looking to slow down the pace here.
Markell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batts effectively controlling the action here.
Markell has Batts pressed against the cage.
Batts is trying to stall.
Batts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Markell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Batts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markell throws a body punch but Batts moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts is looking to clinch but Markell is avoiding it.
Markell lands an overhand right.
Markell throws a looping overhand right but Batts ducks down to avoid it.
Batts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Markell.
Batts doesn't manage to clinch there - Markell circles away.
Batts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markell swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.#T1#
Batts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markell keeps the fight on the outside.
Markell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batts.
No joy there for Markell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batts tries to clinch there but Markell circles away. #CL2#
Batts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Markell misses with a body punch.
Markell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batts's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Markell.
Batts is looking to control Markell's arms but Markell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Batts has his back to the cage.
Markell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Batts is defending well for now.
Markell taking a breather.
Markell can't find room to land a body shot as Batts controls the action. #T2#
Batts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Markell tries to throw a body punch but Batts avoids it by throwing Markell back against the cage.
Markell effectively controlling the action here.
Markell is pushing Batts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Markell gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts is looking to clinch.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch but Markell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batts moves in looking to clinch but Markell pushes him off.
Markell looks to land a combination. Batts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Markell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Markell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Markell seems keen to control Batts's posture.
Batts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Markell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Markell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Batts is looking to stand up but Markell won't let him.
Markell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Markell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batts defends it easily.
Batts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markell is proving hard to escape from.
Batts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markell has control of Batts's left arm, preventing Batts from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Batts gets a clinch.
Markell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Batts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Markell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batts's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Batts darts in trying to clinch
and Markell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Batts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Batts sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batts avoids the body shot from Markell.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markell goes for a double leg but Batts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batts continues to drive forward.
Batts is looking to clinch but Markell is avoiding it. #CL2#
Batts has Markell up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Batts tries to clinch up.
Markell misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Markell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Markell showed some decent athleticism there.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.
Markell drops an elbow to the side of Batts's head.
Markell controlling the action here.
Markell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Batts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Markell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Batts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Markell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Markell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.
Markell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Markell lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Markell is working for a submission of some sort.
Batts wants to get back to his feet.
Markell working the head and body with strikes.
Markell 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.
Markell prevents Batts from standing back up. #ES2#
Batts has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Markell is on him like a limpet, forcing Batts back against the cage.
Batts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markell lands a hook that snaps the head of Batts backwards. #ROC#
Batts is rocked!
Markell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Batts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Batts has Markell pressed against the cage. #T2#
Markell jumps guard but Batts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Batts stalling in the clinch but Markell improves position.
Markell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batts's elbow.
Markell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Batts tries to stall but Markell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Batts taking a breather.
Batts taking a breather.
Markell misses with a body punch.
Batts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Markell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Batts can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Batts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Markell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markell has him pressed against the cage.
Markell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Batts after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhin Markell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts is trying to stall.
Batts looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Markell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markell swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.
Markell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batts manages to avoid it.
Batts wants to counter with a clinch but Markell pushes him away.
Markell missing with a left hand there. Batts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batts ducks under a wild hook from Markell.
Batts tries to close the distance and clinch but Markell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jhin Markell is winning the standup battle so far.
Markell swats away the attempt to clinch by Batts.#CL2#
Markell tries to keep at a distance but Batts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Markell looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Markell tries to pull guard but Batts holds him up against the cage and eventually Markell drops back down to his feet. #T4##BC2#
Batts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Markell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Markell wants to control but Batts is keeping him busy.
Batts stops Markell from passing to mount.
Markell cracks Batts with a big right hand but Batts just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Markell is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Batts is trying to escape and Markell transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Batts is forced to tap! Nice work there by Markell! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jhin Markell!
Our winner, Jhin Markell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Logan vs Batts
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Batts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Batts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left hand lands to the body for Logan.
Logan lands a left hand.
Batts is trying to stall.
Logan prevents Batts from breaking the clinch.
Batts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Logan has Batts pressed against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Logan.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan is working Batts over against the ropes.
Logan lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Batts looks winded!
Logan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battss head. #ROC#
Batts is rocked!
Logan dips a shoulder and cracks Batts with a mighty uppercut! Batts falls back against the ropes and Logan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Batts is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Logan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Logan!
Frankie Logan retains his welterweight title!

Event: Logan vs Cruz
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Batts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rowlands circles away.#CL2#
Batts darts in and clinches Rowlands up against the ropes.#TD2#
Batts drags the fight down to the ground.
Rowlands controlling from the top position.
Batts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rowlands wants to stand and escape but Batts is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batts wants to control from the top but Rowlands keeps moving. #T1#
Rowlands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowlands is keeping the position for now.
Batts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rowlands trying to control the position.
Rowlands really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rowlands controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Batts postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rowlands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Batts has Rowlands up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Rowlands manages to break the clinch.
Batts throws a sloppy head kick and Rowlands moves out of range easily.
Rowlands misses with a low kick.
Rowlands goes for a double leg but Batts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Batts continues to drive forward.
Rowlands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batts pinned against the ropes. Batts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batts unleashes a big counter combination but Rowlands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Batts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rowlandss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Batts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batts slaps away a takedown attempt from Rowlands, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rowlands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowlands tries to clinch there but Batts circles away.
Batts dives in for a single leg takedown but Rowlands sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Batts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Batts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Batts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rowlands moves in looking to clinch but Batts pushes him off.
Batts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rowlands takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Rowlands fails with a takedown attempt.
Rowlands is breathing heavily.
Batts checks a leg kick.
Batts lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Rowlands has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Batts.
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!
Batts tries to move into range but Rowlands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batts fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Rowlands gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rowlands's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rowlands closes this distance looking for a takedown but Batts circles away.
As Rowlands backs off Batts throws a huge counter combo but Rowlands manages to avoid it all.
Batts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rowlands as he avoids it easily.
Batts shoots in looking for a takedown but Rowlands manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Rowlands was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rowlands moves out of range as Batts throws a body kick.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Batts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Batts throws out a counter right but Rowlands avoids it with no problem.
Rowlands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rowlands shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rowlands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rowlands tries to avoid it but Batts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rowlands to the ground. Rowlands escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rowlands tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Batts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Rowlands gets a double leg takedown into Batts's guard.#SUB2#
Batts looking for subs off his back but Rowlands has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Rowlands wants to control but Batts is keeping him busy.
Rowlands is really struggling to control Batts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Batts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Batts trying to control but Rowlands postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rowlands is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Batts is controlling Rowlands's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Batts is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Batts drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rowlands pulls Batts in close to prevent any damage.
Batts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowlands is keeping the position for now.
Batts pushing down on Rowlands's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Batts wants to pass the guard but Rowlands is defending well. #SUB#
Rowlands looking for submissions off his back.
Batts working Rowlands over with strikes.
Rowlands is trying to get back to full guard.
Rowlands on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Batts slips a nice elbow through Rowlands's hands, connecting with Rowlands's forehead.#T4#
It looks like Batts is going to stand back up.
Rowlands trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rowlands is refusing to be controlled, as Batts sits in half guard.
Batts trying to mount his opponent but Rowlands defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowlands trying to get back to full guard but Batts takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rowlands's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batts.#TD2#
Rowlands tries to sprawl but Batts drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rowlands is looking to get back to is feet but Batts passes into side control.
Batts is looking to take a break and control but Rowlands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rowlands takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts controlling from side mount.
Batts trying to control the action but Rowlands is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rowlands taking a bit of punishment here - Batts scoring with strikes. #SU2#
Batts stands up and beckons Rowlands to his feet. #TD#
Rowlands fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Batts to the ground. Rowlands is now in Batts's guard.
Batts keeping full guard, as Rowlands tries to pass.
Rowlands stopping the sweep attempt from Batts.#T2#
Batts keeping moving, preventing Rowlands from controlling successfully.
Rowlands pushing down on Batts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Batts wants to control but Rowlands is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Batts is trying to get back to full guard.
Batts is looking to control Rowlands's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batts avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Batts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rowlands pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Batts trying to control but Rowlands postures up.
Batts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Batts controls Rowlands momentarily but Rowlands frees himself.
Rowlands trying to control but Batts is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Rowlands clinches up with Batts and pushes him back against the ropes.#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.
Batts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rowlands trying to stall but Batts improves his position. #BC2#
Batts breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Rowlands moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts tries a low kick but Rowlands avoids it.
Rowlands leaves Batts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas Rowlands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Batts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowlands throws a sloppy head kick
and Batts counters with a three punch combo that has Rowlands backing up. Rowlands nods at Batts to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomas Rowlands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Batts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batts tries to clinch there but Rowlands circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Batts.
I've got Batts 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Billy Batts!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Billy Batts!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Billy Batts!

Billy Batts wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Billy Batts took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: ' Now,go home an get your shinebox!'.

Event: Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.7
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Batts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richie counters with a three punch combo that has Batts backing up. Batts nods at Richie to acknowledge the strikes.
Richie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batts defends well and Richie ends up having to push Batts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Batts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richie feints the counter takedown.
Batts shoots in for a double leg but Richie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Batts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts swats away the attempt to clinch by Richie.
Richie avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Batts rushes Richie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richie tries to pull guard but Batts won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Batts has Richie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Batts pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Richie tumbling to the mat - Batts dives into Richie's guard.
Richie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batts manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Batts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Richie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richie has managed to get both his arms back between Batts's legs - danger averted.
Richie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batts keeping moving, preventing Richie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Batts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richie wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batts wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Richie manages to pass to side control.
Richie is pressing down on Batts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batts is holding on for now.
Batts moves into full guard.
Batts managing to control the position. #T3#
Batts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batts controlling Richie's posture.
Richie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batts controls Richie momentarily but Richie frees himself.
Batts trying to strike off his back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Batts has control of Richie's left arm, preventing Richie from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richie is defended easily by Batts.
Some wild striking there from Batts.
Despite the aggression on Richie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Richie goes for a double leg but Batts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batts continues to drive forward.
As Richie tries to get set, Batts tries to push him back and clinch up but Richie manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Batts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Batts slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batts'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.
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 Billy Batts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Batts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Batts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richie, pushing him back against the cage.
Richie wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Batts has Richie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Batts pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Richie tumbling to the mat - Batts dives into Richie's guard.
Richie is trying to control the position but Batts postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts is stalling in the full guard.
Batts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batts looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Batts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richie can do to turn this around?
Batts works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richie.
Batts trying to control the position from guard on top but Richie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batts lands a couple of digs.
Richie working a defensive guard here.
Batts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Richie with a poor takedown
and Batts counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Batts clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Batts. #CUT#
It looks like Lioness Richie has been cut.
Batts stalling the fight.
Richie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Batts jumps guard but Richie stands there with Batts around his waist. Batts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richie stalls.
Batts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richie tries to pull guard but Batts holds him up against the cage and eventually Richie drops back down to his feet.
Billy Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lioness Richie.#TD#
Batts pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Richie wants to pass the guard but Batts is keeping the position.
Batts has control of Richie's left arm, preventing Richie from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Batts is on top in guard. #REVR#
Batts is working Richie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Batts stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Richie fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Batts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lioness Richie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Richie tries to clinch up.
Richie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batts swivels and escapes.
Batts tries to counter with a takedown but Richie is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Richie gets tackled into the cage by Batts. Batts maintains the clinch.
Richie tries to pull guard but Batts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batts is trying to pull guard but Richie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Batts. #BC#
Batts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richie fails with the takedown#CL#
and Batts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batts.
Billy Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lioness Richie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Batts manages to pull guard.
Batts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richie is controlling him. #SUB#
Batts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Richie throws a strike but Batts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Batts won't allow Richie to get back to his feet. #SU#
Batts stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Batts!
Richie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batts sprawls well. Batts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richie gets slowly back to his feet.
Richie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richie fails with the takedown
and Batts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2##KD#
Batts lands a big head kick that sends Richie tumbling to the mat! Batts takes a step backwards and waves Richie back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Richie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richie swinging wildly here.
Billy Batts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Batts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Batts showed some decent athleticism there.
Richie is still in real trouble! Can Batts finish him?
Richie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Batts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Batts controlling the action here. #SUB#
Batts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Batts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Batts lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Richie quite badly. Richie pulls Batts in close trying to recover. Batts postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Richie on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Richie doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Batts!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batts is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Jonatan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Batts is trying to keep an underhook but Jonatan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Batts is doing well to control the position and prevent Jonatan from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonatan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Batts is looking to control Jonatan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batts avoid being mounted?
Batts is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts has his hands clasped together around Jonatan's back. He's all about the action.
Jonatan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Batts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Batts trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jonatan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batts tries to clinch there but Jonatan circles away.
Batts stuffs the takedown.
Jonatan has a takedown stuffed.
Billy Batts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonatan Jonatan.
Batts misses with a takedown attempt - Jonatan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batts tries to clinch but Jonatan is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jonatan or perhaps it was just good defense by Batts, which made it look bad.
Jonatan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jonatan tries to avoid it but Batts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jonatan to the ground. Jonatan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batts doesn't manage to clinch there - Jonatan circles away.
Batts dives in for a single leg takedown but Jonatan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jonatan wants to counter with a clinch but Batts pushes him away.
Jonatan shoots in but Batts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Batts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Batts tries to clinch but Jonatan is having none of it.
Jonatan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Jonatan avoids a kick to the body.
Jonatan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batts is looking for a counter combo.
Batts blocks a head kick by Jonatan.
Jonatan avoids the body shot from Batts.
Batts closes the distance but Jonatan moves to the side
and Jonatan counters with a right hand to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Jonatan. #ROC2#
Batts is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
Batts fails with the takedown
and Jonatan rattles Batts with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Batts tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Jonatan dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Batts stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonatan Jonatan!

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