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Event:
KoF: Golden Claws V
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Bromham counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bateman!
Bromham working the head and body with strikes.
Bromham happy to just control the position for now.
Bromham landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bromham moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Bromham seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bromham controlling the position. #T1#
Bromham working the head with strikes.
Bromham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here.
Bateman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bromham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Bromham might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Bateman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bromham controls the position.
Bromham lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bromham working the ground and pound.
Bateman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bromham lands a decent elbow from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bromham working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bromham in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bromham is continuing to stall.#T3#
The adventures of Bromham the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Bromham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bromham trying to control the position but Bateman is working away.
Bateman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bromham on the ground.#SUB2#
Bromham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bateman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bromham working the ground and pound.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bromham working away.
Bromham is putting a hurting on Bateman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bromham working the body and head with strikes.
Bateman wants to control but Bromham postures up.
Bromham trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Bromham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bateman some visible discomfort.
Bateman regains half guard.
Well, if Bromham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bromham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bromham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Bromham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bateman throws a hook but Bromham blocks it.#TD#
Bromham gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bateman throwing strikes from guard but Bromham blocks nicely.
Bromham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bromham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bromham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bromham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman looking to control.
Bromham lands a couple of digs.
Bromham lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Bromham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bateman's head.
Bromham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Bromham from controlling successfully.
Bateman being controlled here, momentarily.
Bromham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bateman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bromham seems keen to control Bateman's posture.
Bateman throws an elbow that misses. Bromham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bateman's guard. Nice move by Bromham!#REVB##T2#
Bateman is trying to keep Bromham in close.
Bromham advances position into side control!
Bateman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bromham cracks Bateman with a big elbow.
Bromham has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bromham is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bateman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bateman tries to get out of the position.
Bromham controlling from mount. #T3#
Bateman is trying desperately to improve position.
Bromham controlling from the full mount.
Bromham lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bromham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bateman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bromham stalling. #T4#
Bateman wants to control but Bromham passes into side.
Bromham trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Bromham works to advance to full mount. Bateman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bromham lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bateman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bateman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bromham controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Bromham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bromham fails with the takedown#TD#
and Bateman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bromham!
Bromham wants to control but Bateman postures up.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bromham keeps working.
Bromham is trying to improve his position.
Bromham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bromham is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bromham misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bateman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bromham to regain full guard.
Bromham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Bateman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bromham wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowan Bromham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bateman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bateman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bromham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman is fighting to break Bromham's control of his arms but Bromham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bateman looking to sit in guard and control but Bromham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bromham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Bateman pulls Bromham in close to prevent any damage.
Bromham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bateman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bromham cracks Bateman with a solid left hand.
Bromham is in close to Bateman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bromham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bromham controlling from the top position.
Bateman wants to sweep here but Bromham controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bromham advances position into side control!
Bateman is letting Bromham control him for a moment.
Bateman is looking for a sweep.
Bromham is working Bateman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bateman tries to improve position but can't.
Bromham moves into full mount!
Bromham punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bromham lands a couple of good shots and Bateman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Bateman is trapped and Bromham is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
Bromham looking to break Bateman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bateman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bromham will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bromham controls the position.
Bromham has the hooks in. Bateman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bromham throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bateman could be in trouble here!
Bateman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bateman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bromham gets his way!
Bromham controlling from the back.
Ryan Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rowan Bromham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bromham lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bromham.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Bromham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bromham 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Bromham! |
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Event:
King of Fighters: Round 7
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury moves out of range as Bateman throws a body kick.
Bateman swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Bateman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bateman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Bateman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
Bateman wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bateman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fury is looking to stand up but Bateman isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Fury's head but Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman lands a right hook to the body.
Tyson Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury throws a looping overhand right but Bateman ducks down to avoid it.
Bateman misses with a low kick.
Fury misses with a looping right.
Bateman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bateman lands a body shot.
Bateman shoots for a takedown but Fury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fury! But no joy.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Fury throws a big counter head kick but Bateman avoids it with no problem.
Bateman scores with a nice strike.
Fury with a jab.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bateman!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman misses with an uppercut.
Bateman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fury but Fury pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Bateman thuds his right hand into Fury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Bateman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Fury's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bateman throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with a thumping low kick. #T3##CL2#
Bateman tries to keep at a distance but Fury has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Fury shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Fury's head but Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Bateman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Fury doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bateman misses the target.
Fury checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bateman.
Fury misses with a wild combination.
Bateman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fury takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bateman throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Bateman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Bateman misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Fury misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bateman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bateman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Fury gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bateman throws a strike but Fury rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bateman is pulling down on Fury's head. It's preventing any offense from Fury, at least for the moment.#SU2#
Fury stands up from Bateman's guard - Fury perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Fury has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman wants to get back to striking at distance but Fury won't allow it.
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fury pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Fury circles away easily
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fury throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Fury scores with the left hand. Bateman knows he should have avoided that one.
Fury bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bateman's head.
Bateman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bateman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Bateman just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury avoids the body shot from Bateman.
As Bateman backs off Fury throws a huge counter combo but Bateman manages to avoid it all.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fury's waist but Fury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman misses with a leg kick
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bateman.
Bateman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Bateman gets tackled into the cage by Fury. Fury maintains the clinch.
Bateman wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Fury stalling the fight.
A short left from Fury.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Fury - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fury comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Fury to work.
Bateman has had enough of the clinch but Fury keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fury lands with a good body shot.
Bateman misses with an uppercut
and Fury counters with a leg kick.
Bateman throws a shot from downtown. Fury moves away and avoids it.
Bateman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fury tries to avoid it but Bateman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fury to the ground. Fury escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fury is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bateman throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Fury gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Bateman misses with a double jab
and Fury counters with a one-two to the body.
Bateman throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Bateman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFury.
Bateman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bateman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryan Bateman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bateman misses with the combination.
Fury jabs Bateman right on the nose. Bateman blinks but takes it well.
Bateman stuns Fury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fury comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Bateman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fury manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fury gets underhooks to prevent Bateman's takedown attempt.
Bateman wants to break free but Fury has control.
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fury pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fury scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick from Fury lands but Bateman takes it in his stride.
Fury has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bateman throws a shot to the body.
Bateman misses with a hook
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bateman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fury stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fury wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Fury has managed to clinch.
Fury effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Fury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bateman has his takedown stuffed
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fury scores with a head kick.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Fury feints a counter leg kick.
Bateman throws a good cross that connects.
Bateman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Fury moved away.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
Bateman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman shoots for a takedown but Fury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Bateman gets tackled into the cage by Fury. Fury maintains the clinch.
Fury leaning against his opponent.
Fury stalling in the clinch but Bateman improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury. #T1#
Bateman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bateman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fury comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Bateman has been cut.
Fury lands an elbow inside that Bateman shrugs off. #BC#
Bateman breaks the clinch.
Bateman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fury counters with a one-two to the body.
Bateman shoots and misses
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury throws a combination. Bateman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bateman throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fury, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Bateman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fury is fending him off so far but Bateman persists. Nope, Fury circles away and we're back to standing.
Bateman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bateman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fury lands a head kick. Bateman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bateman misses with a looping right.
Fury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fury sprawls well. Fury wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick from Bateman is predictable there
and Fury counters with a head kick. That will keep Bateman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bateman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fury counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bateman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fury sizes up Bateman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Fury.
Bateman misses with a double jab
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Fury jabs Bateman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fury lands a right hook to the body.
Fury stuffs the takedown attempt from Bateman. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fury as he avoids it easily.
Fury scores with a sloppy right hand. Bateman should have avoided that one.
Bateman misses with a leg kick
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bateman misses with a jab to the body
and Fury counters with a head kick. That will keep Bateman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fury throws a leg kick which misses Bateman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bateman tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Fury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Bateman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Bateman misses.
Fury unleashes a big counter combination but Bateman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Bateman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Fury cracks Bateman with an open hand slap.
Bateman misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fury unleashes a big counter combination but Bateman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bateman or perhaps it was just good defense by Fury, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Fury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fury has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Fury! |
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Event:
KoF: Golden Claws I Part 2
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitting tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whitting's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bateman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whitting scrambles back to his feet.
Whitting slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
Bateman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Bateman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Whitting's guard.
Bateman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bateman with a nice head shot there.
Whitting has Bateman pulled in close to control his posture.
Bateman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bateman postures up and lands a big shot to Whitting's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whitting wants to stand up but Bateman is controlling him.
Bateman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Bateman is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitting has wrist control.
Whitting told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Whitting has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bateman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Bateman is trying to trip Whitting. He has hold of a leg but Whitting is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bateman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Whitting wants to stand but Bateman is controlling the position.
Bateman is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitting has wrist control.
Bateman lands a couple of elbows.
Bateman content to stall in guard here.
Bateman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bateman. #T2#
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bateman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bateman postures up.
Bateman chips away with some ground and pound.
Bateman stays in close to Whitting's body and controls the position.
Bateman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bateman won't allow Whitting to get back to his feet.
Whitting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bateman.
Bateman trying to control but Whitting is working from the bottom.
Bateman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman stopping the sweep attempt from Whitting.#T3#
Whitting is trying to keep Bateman in close.
Bateman content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Whitting wants to clinch.
Whitting tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitting tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitting wants to clinch.
Whitting fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bateman lands with a nice combination. Whitting backs away looking to recover.
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. Whitting should have avoided that one.
Whitting tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range. #TD#
Bateman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whitting did well to prevent Bateman getting side control.
Bateman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Whitting is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman working over Whitting with some ground and pound. Whitting looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bateman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman controlling the pace.
Bateman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whitting is trying to control but can't.
Bateman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Whitting is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bateman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Bateman.
Bateman is thwarting Whitting's attempts to control the position.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Whitting's hands, connecting with Whitting's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bateman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
As Bateman backs off Whitting throws a huge counter combo but Bateman manages to avoid it all.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Whitting is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bateman attempts a counter takedown but Whitting avoids it well and moves away.
Whitting fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitting fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitting doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Whitting checks it.
Whitting throws a counter combo.
Whitting is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman cracks Whitting with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bateman tried to score with a low kick but Whitting checks it.
Bateman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whitting stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whitting tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Bateman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Whitting tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitting is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bateman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitting defends it nicely.
Ryan Bateman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitting doesn't manage to clinch there - Bateman circles away.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Whitting darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bateman is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitting has wrist control.
Whitting looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bateman is one step ahead there.
Whitting avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitting being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Bateman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitting has momentary wrist control but Bateman slips an elbow through the middle.
Whitting being controlled here, momentarily.
Whitting utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bateman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitting is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Bateman is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bateman postures up in Whitting's guard and throws a big left but Whitting blocks it.
Bateman throwing strikes from guard but Whitting blocks nicely.
Whitting utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitting looking to control.
Bateman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bateman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
Whitting takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bateman connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Whitting! He's out on his feet! Bateman rushes in and drops Whitting with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Bateman!
After the fight, Ryan Bateman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman shoots in looking for a takedown. Muise tries to sprawl out of it but Bateman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bateman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Muise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bateman.
Muise lands with an overhand left.
Muise's corner calls for a 1-2. Muise obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Muise looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Muise lands a big right hand that sends Bateman crashing to the mat! Muise stays standing though and waves Bateman back to his feet!#ROC2#Bateman is rocked!
Bateman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Muise lands a big uppercut and Bateman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bateman looks OK. Muise waves Bateman back to his feet!
Oh Bateman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muise moves in close and cracks Bateman with a massive right hand! Bateman, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Muise!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derick Muise!
Derick Muise decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND THREE
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Bateman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wisse counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Wisse drives through and clinches with Bateman against the cage.
Bateman prevents Wisse from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Bateman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bateman manages to end up in side control.
Bateman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bateman landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman working the ground and pound from side control.
Bateman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bateman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bateman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bateman scoring with punches and elbows.
Wisse struggling a bit here.
Bateman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bateman is putting a hurting on Wisse here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Bateman lands a strong strike to the head of Wisse. That's dazed him! Bateman looking to finish here. Wisse is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bateman lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Bateman!
In his post fight interview, Ryan Bateman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Bateman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Great doesn't seem bothered though.
The Great scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Great lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Great is looking to clinch.
Bateman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Jim The Great has been cut.
Bateman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Great counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bateman lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Great was well out of range. Poor timing from Bateman.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of The Great's head but The Great sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman lands with an uppercut that bounces The Great off the cage and back into range.
Ryan Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Great counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Great moves away from the strike by Bateman.
The Great is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like The Great was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##TD#
Bateman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bateman is stalling in the full guard.
Bateman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bateman working some strikes from top position.
Bateman won't allow The Great to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bateman 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.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bateman controlling from the top position.
Bateman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bateman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The Great wants to get back to his feet but Bateman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bateman throws a series of punches but The Great avoids them all with ease.
The Great avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Bateman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Great quickly recovers to half guard.
The Great looks winded!#T3#
Bateman controlling the pace.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through The Great's hands, connecting with The Great's forehead.
Bateman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Further stalling from Bateman.
Bateman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bateman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bateman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Great wants to get back to full guard.
The Great is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bateman throwing shots but The Great is blocking nicely.
Bateman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Great keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bateman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bateman is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bateman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim The Great's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Great steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but The Great moved out of range nicely.
Ryan Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
The Great slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
The Great moves to clinch but Bateman breaks away #TD#
and Bateman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Great's guard.
Ryan Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bateman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bateman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bateman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Great can do to turn this around?
Bateman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Great for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bateman continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Great dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bateman.
The Great shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bateman as he jumps to the side.
The Great is breathing heavily.#TD#
Bateman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bateman controlling the action here.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through The Great's hands, connecting with The Great's forehead.
Bateman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bateman in particular looking to stall.
Bateman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bateman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
The Great keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bateman is taking a breather. The Great says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.
Bateman trying to control the pace.
Bateman prevents The Great from standing back up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bateman is pressing down on The Great's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Great is holding on for now.
Bateman working The Great over with strikes.
Bateman controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Bateman there.
Bateman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bateman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bateman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim The Great's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The Great leaves Bateman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Great takes one to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bateman.
Bateman throws a sloppy head kick
and The Great counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Great displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Great is looking to score with low kicks.
Bateman is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Great tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bateman defends well and The Great ends up having to push Bateman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Great tries to bum rush Bateman with a series of wild strikes but Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Great doesn't manage to clinch there - Bateman circles away.
Bateman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Great will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1##TD#
Bateman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bateman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bateman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bateman controlling the action here.#T2#
Bateman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bateman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bateman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bateman raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
The Great takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bateman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Great can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bateman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bateman landing strikes from the mount and The Great is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman controlling from the full mount.
Bateman raining down shots from the mount!
Bateman controlling his opponent. #T4#
Bateman lands a heavy elbow.
Bateman content just to control the position here.
The Great is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bateman working The Great over with strikes here.
Bateman controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim The Great has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Bateman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bateman prevents The Great from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bateman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bateman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bateman!
Ryan Bateman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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