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Event:
RISE 50: Irrawaddy v Newton
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Rubert throws a leg kick but Bayat checks it.
Bayat looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rubert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubert misses with a straight left.
Bayat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rubert manages to circle out of the way.
Bayat avoids the body shot from Rubert.
Rubert looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayat is just out of range.
A low kick from Rubert is predictable there #TD#
and Bayat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rubert manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bayat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bayat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rubert misses with an uppercut. Bayat saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubert looks for the body kick but Bayat saw that one coming.
Rubert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayat.
Bayat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rubert looks for the body kick but Bayat saw that one coming.
Rubert misses with a wild body shot.
As Rubert looks to move away, Bayat throws a big counter combo but Rubert just gets out of the way.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Rubert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayat blocks a head kick by Rubert.
Bayat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubert throws out the jab.
Rubert misses with a hook.
Hubert Rubert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rubert jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bayat has Rubert pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bayat pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rubert tumbling to the mat - Bayat dives into Rubert's guard.
Rubert keeping full guard, as Bayat tries to pass.
Bayat trying to control but Rubert is working from the bottom.
Rubert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bayat is controlling him. #T2##ES2#
Rubert kicks Bayat off and gets to his feet.
Bayat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rubert misses with a wild body shot.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubert throws a push kick but Bayat slaps the foot to one side.
Bayat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rubert sprawls and moves away.
Rubert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubert tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubert throws a head kick but Bayat moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Rubert throws a body punch but Bayat moves out of range.
Rubert throws a head kick but Bayat moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bayat misses its target.#T3#
Bayat blocks a jab.#TD#
Rubert gets caught napping as Bayat dives in and scores a takedown. Rubert manages to retain guard.
Rubert keeping moving, preventing Bayat from controlling successfully.
Rubert wants to stand and escape but Bayat is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bayat is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubert has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubert looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayat is just out of range.
Rubert throws a big shot that misses.
Rubert misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bayat counters with a shoot takedown. Rubert fights it but they end up in guard.
Rubert has his feet on Bayat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubert tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayat.
Bayat moves out of range of the body kick.
Bayat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rubert misses with a head kick.
Rubert just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubert tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Rubert dominated that round.
That's time! Bayat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
As Rubert looks to move away, Bayat throws a big counter combo but Rubert just gets out of the way.
Rubert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubert.
Rubert swings for the body but Bayat moves out of range.
Bayat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Bayat darts in and clinches Rubert up against the cage.
Bayat has Rubert pressed against the cage, preventing Rubert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Bayat manages to break the clinch.
Bayat slips under a jab.
Rubert throws a body kick that misses.
Rubert blocks a low kick nicely.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Hubert Rubert 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.
Rubert misses with a hook. Bayat ducked under it nicely.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Bayat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Bayat gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Rubert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubert tries to circle away but Bayat has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Bayat has clasped his hands together around Rubert's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rubert wants to get back to his feet but Bayat drags him back down.
Bayat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rubert keeps working.
Bayat creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rubert sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bayat prevents Rubert from escaping the position.
Bayat trying to control the action but Rubert is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Bayat seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Rubert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayat manages to avoid it.
Bayat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rubert just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubert tries to land a front kick but Bayat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubert is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rubert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayat.
Rubert looks to land a right hand but Bayat moved out of range.
Bayat checks a leg kick nicely.
Bayat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rubert.
Nice defenses there by Bayat.
A big right from Rubert misses. #T3#
Rubert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bayat.
Rubert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rubert tries to land a front kick but Bayat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubert misses with a low kick.
Islam Bayat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bayat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bayat avoids the head kick by Rubert.
Rubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hubert Rubert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubert misses with an uppercut. Bayat saw that one coming.
Rubert throws a sloppy head kick and Bayat moves out of range easily.
Bayat thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rubert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rubert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayat was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubert.
Rubert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Rubert misses.
Bayat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubert.
Rubert swings for the body but Bayat moves out of range.
#T4#
Bayat avoids the head kick by Rubert.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubert misses with a body shot.
Rubert tries to land a front kick but Bayat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayat manages to avoid it.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubert throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bayat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rubert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bayat drives through with a takedown into Rubert's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bayat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rubert keeping moving, preventing Bayat from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Rubert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bayat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rubert throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubert misses with a head kick.
Bayat tries to counter with a takedown but Rubert is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Bayat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rubert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rubert bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rubert throws out a leg kick but Bayat moves out of range and Rubert only half commits.
Bayat blocks a head kick by Rubert.
Bayat defending well as Rubert loads up on a big left hand.
Bayat slips a jab from Rubert.
Rubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Bayat blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Rubert.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayat blocks a head kick by Rubert.
Rubert misses with a head kick.
Rubert throws a hook but Bayat blocks it.#T1#
Rubert misses with a straight right.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses.
Rubert throws a wild body kick that Bayat sees coming a mile off.
Bayat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Rubert misses #TD#
and Bayat counters with a single leg into guard. Rubert didn't expect that.
Rubert wants to stand but Bayat is controlling the position.
Bayat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bayat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##ES2#
Rubert has his feet on Bayat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Rubert.
A head kick misses from Rubert.
Rubert throws a leg kick but Bayat moved away.
Rubert misses with a head kick.
Bayat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubert.
Rubert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayat was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubert.
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!
Rubert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayat.
Rubert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Bayat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubert throws a chopping leg kick but Bayat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rubert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
A head kick misses from Rubert.
Rubert tries a low kick but Bayat avoids it.
Rubert motions for Bayat to come forward. Rubert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bayat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bayat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rubert throws a sloppy head kick and Bayat moves out of range easily.
Bayat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubert.
Bayat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubert.
Rubert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayat was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubert.
Bayat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rubert throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bayat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bayat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bayat 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.
Bayat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bayat tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubert is retaining full guard.
Bayat trying to control but Rubert is working from the bottom.
Bayat stops Rubert from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bayat wants to pass the guard but Rubert is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islam Bayat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hubert Rubert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rubert looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayat is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hubert Rubert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rubert 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hubert Rubert!
Hubert Rubert made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I love the fight like to win but I love putting on a show I love you all! '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Bates really is a fat lump.
Bayat is looking to clinch but Bates is avoiding it.
#CL#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Bayat managing to block the knees to the body from Bates.
Bayat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bates walks away with a smile on his face. Bayat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bates lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bayat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Bayat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bates on his heels. He'll look to pass Bates's guard now, I'm sure.
Bates kicks Bayat off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Bayat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bates did well to prevent Bayat getting side control.
Bayat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bayat in particular looking to stall.
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Bayat sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bates won't allow Bayat to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bayat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bayat trying to control from half guard but Bates is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Bayat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bates sees it coming and defends easily.
Bates really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bayat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bates is trying to stand up here but Bayat is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bayat fails to land with a series of punches.
Bates throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bates.
Bates pushes Bayat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bates lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Bates lands a shot to the body.
Bayat looking for a takedown.
Bayat looks winded!
Bates prevents Bayat from breaking the clinch.
Bates tries a body shot but Bayat blocks it.
Bayat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bates prevents it.
Christian Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Bayat.
Bayat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bates lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bates unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Bates.
Bates lands with a left to the head.
Bates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates working Bayat over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bates as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Bates landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Bates.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Bates.
A nice left hand lands by Bates.
Bates tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Bates works on Bayat's body with a couple of short punches.
Bates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bayat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bayat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bayat is trying to force a seperation but Bates has the dominant position.#BC2#
Bayat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Bates dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bayat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bates defends well and Bayat ends up having to push Bates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bayat swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Bayat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bates as he avoids it easily.
Bayat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bates pinned against the cage. Bates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Bates was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bayat.
Christian Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Bayat.
Bates digs a good body shot into Bayat's ribs.
Bates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates works Bayat's body with a nice hook.
Bates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Bayat off the cage and back into range.
Bayat is breathing heavily.
Bates scores with a body shot.
Bayat drops his hands momentarily and Bates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Bayat cracks a nice hook into Bates's ribs.
Christian Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bates lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Bates.
Bates with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bates lands a body shot.
Bates stops a takedown attempt from Bayat.
Bates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Bates.
Bayat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bayat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bates walks away with a smile on his face. Bayat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Islam Bayat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bates lands a jab.#T2##CL#
Bates 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.
Bayat is trying to pull guard but Bates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bates lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bayat or not.
Bayat is trying to pull guard but Bates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bates gets underhooks to prevent Bayat's takedown attempt.
Bates digs a right hand underneath Bayat's ribcage. Bayat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bayat tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Bayat back against the cage. #TD2#
Bayat pulls Bates into guard.
Bates sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Bates won't allow Bayat to sweep him here.
Bayat wants to get back to his feet but Bates is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bayat can do to turn this around?
Bayat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Bayat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islam Bayat has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bayat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bayat pulls Bates in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bayat darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Bayat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bates to keep the fight standing.
Christian Bates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Bayat to work.
Bayat can't break the clinch.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Bayat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Bates dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bates doesn't manage to clinch there - Bayat circles away.
Bates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Bates misses.
Bayat avoids the body shot from Bates.
Bayat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Bates moves into the clinch successfully.
Bayat prevents a body shot from Bates.
Bates working Bayat over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bates tries to land knees in the clinch but Bayat avoids the damage to the body.
Bates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bayat prevents a body shot from Bates. #T1#
Bates misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Bayat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates moves in looking to clinch but Bayat pushes him off.
Bates swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Bayat counters by clinching up.
Bayat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bates just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bates connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bayat's face.
Bayat can't break the clinch.
Bayat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bayat tries to score a body lock takedown but Bates shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christian Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Bayat.#TD2#
Bayat wants the takedown. Bates is fighting it off but Bayat persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bates's guard against the cage.
Bates has his feet on Bayat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bates closes the distance and pushes Bayat back into the cage.#T2#
Bates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bayat jumps guard but Bates stands there with Bayat around his waist. Bayat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bayat jumps guard but Bates turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bates lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bayat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bates just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bates landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bayat misses with a punch to the body.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Bayat prevents a body shot from Bates.
Bayat tries to pull guard but Bates holds him up against the cage and eventually Bayat drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Bayat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Bates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bayat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bayat's elbow. #BC2#
Bayat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bayat moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Bayat successfully pulls guard.
Bates being controlled here momentarily.
Bayat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bayat on the ground.#T4#
Bayat throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bayat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bayat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Bates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bates, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Bates!
A relieved looking Christian Bates thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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