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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Bates checks a leg kick nicely.
Curtis sets himself, and Bates steps forward looking for the clinch! Curtis avoids it this time.#CL2#
Bates moves into the clinch.
Bates stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Bates turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bates manages to end up in side control.
Curtis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bates gets to mount! Curtis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SU2#
Bates get's back to his feet.
Bates throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Bates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Bates blocks the leg kick.
Curtis dives in and grabs Bates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bates pushes down on Curtis's head and hops out.#T1#
Bates swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Bates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Curtis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bates controls the position.
Curtis tries to buck Bates off but Bates is having none of it.
Curtis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bates's best efforts.
Bates content to control rather than advance.
Curtis is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bates looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curtis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bates performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Curtis wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Bates is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Curtis!
Curtis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Curtis is looking to get to half guard.
Bates has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Curtis's face.
#T3#
Curtis is working to get back to half guard.
My spies in KO MMA inform me that Bates has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bates lands a big elbow.
Curtis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Curtis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Bates working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Curtis is desperately trying to improve his position but Bates has a good base and remains in mount.
Bates manages to capitalize on a mistake by Curtis to take his back!#T4#
Curtis can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Curtis tries to escape the position.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bates on the ground.
Bates slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Curtis is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Bates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bates tries to clinch there but Curtis circles away.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bates sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bates misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Curtis counters by moving into the clinch.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bates turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bates manages to end up in side control.
Rodney Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Curtis is trying to improve his position.
Curtis is trying to control Bates's posture but Bates avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Curtis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Curtis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Bates is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Curtis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Curtis is looking for a sweep.
Bates slows the pace down. #SU2#
Bates decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Bates tries to counter it with a takedown but Curtis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Curtis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bates looks for a takedown but Curtis sprawls well.
Curtis tries to counter by clinching up but Bates breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Curtis lands a really nice looking cross but Bates seems unphased.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curtis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bates tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range. #T3#
Bates on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Bates throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bates changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Bates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curtis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Bates.
Curtis lands a really nice looking cross but Bates seems unphased.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.#T4#
Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Bates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Curtis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Curtis is working for a submission of some sort.
Curtis wants to pass the guard but Bates is defending well.
Bates is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curtis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curtis's back!
Bates keeps control of the position as Curtis tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lucas Curtis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bates tries to bum rush Curtis with a series of wild strikes but Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodney Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Bates tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Bates counters with a series of strikes. Curtis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Curtis throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Curtis.
A low kick from Curtis misses #TD2#
and Bates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bates lands a couple of elbows.
Curtis 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.#T1#
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Curtis has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.
Curtis wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curtis is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Curtis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bates wants to stand but Curtis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Curtis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curtis wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Curtis!
Bates advances nicely into full mount.
Curtis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bates is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Bates 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.
Curtis is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Bates lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Curtis trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
Bates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Curtis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Curtis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bates punches Curtis on the ear. #SUB2#
Bates looking for the choke from the back.
Curtis can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates doesn't have the hooks in and Curtis manages to turn into his guard.
Curtis advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Bates! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Weismuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bates's waist but Bates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weismuller off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Bates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weismuller lands a head kick!
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Weismuller has knocked Bates down with a huge combo! Weismuller steps away and waves a wobbly Bates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Rodney Bates has been cut.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Weismuller shows good takedown defense.
Weismuller throws a wild body kick that Bates sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weismuller as he avoids it easily.
Weismuller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Weismuller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bates advances to mount.
Bates prevents Weismuller from getting the reversal.#T1#
Bates scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bates in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bates postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weismuller looks a forlorn figure.
Bates with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weismuller tries to lock up and control but Bates gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bates scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
Bates postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weismuller looks a forlorn figure.
Bates avoids the attempt from Weismuller to control.
Bates looking to control but Weismuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weismuller is just holding on here. Bates manages to take his back.
Weismuller is trying to stand back up. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Weismuller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bates is working the ground and pound. Can Weismuller escape?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weismuller wants to control his opponent's hands but Bates gets his hands free.
Bates really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Weismuller.
Bates is looking to control Weismuller but Weismuller is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bates has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Weismuller's body.
#T4#
Bates is not going to allow Weismuller to sit and survive in this position.
Bates keeps control of the position as Weismuller tries to break free.
Bates trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Weismuller is trying to get back to his feet but Bates has full control of the position and if anything, Weismuller has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodney Bates will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bates shoots in for a double leg but Weismuller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bates is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weismuller.#CL2#
Bates forces Weismuller back against the cage and clinches.
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
Weismuller slaps away a takedown attempt from Bates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller shoots in but no luck this time.
Bates tries to counter with a clinch but Weismuller shakes him off and moves away.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. 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.
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weismuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bates looks for a takedown but Weismuller sprawls well.
Bates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Bates misses with a double jab.
Bates looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weismuller throws a big counter combination but Bates scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weismuller is looking to land body kicks.
Weismuller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bates tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Bates closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Bates stands up and beckons Weismuller to his feet.
Weismuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bates's waist but Bates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weismuller off to one side.
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Weismuller scores with a head kick.
#T2#
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Weismuller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bates slaps away a takedown attempt from Weismuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Weismuller. Bates shrugs it off though.
Weismuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weismuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bates defends well and Weismuller ends up having to push Bates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bates is trying to break free.
Weismuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bates stops a takedown attempt from Weismuller.
Weismuller goes for a takedown attempt but Bates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Bates rushes Weismuller and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Weismuller is looking for a takedown.
Weismuller wants a takedown.
Weismuller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bates's efforts to push away.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Weismuller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bates is looking to control Weismuller's arms but Weismuller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bates has his back to the cage.
Weismuller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bates tries for a takedown but Weismuller manages to get underhooks.
Weismuller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weismuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bates is defending well.#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.
Weismuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Bates manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weismuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bates gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weismuller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBates.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weismuller.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weismuller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodney Bates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bates wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
Weismuller thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weismuller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Weismuller closes the distance and clinches up with Bates, looking for a takedown. Weismuller pushes Bates against the cage but Bates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates looks for a takedown but Weismuller sprawls well.
Weismuller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bates but Bates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bates with the counter takedown but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Weismuller. #T1#
Bates shoots in looking for a takedown but Weismuller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tommy Weismuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Bates.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bates sprawls well. Bates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weismuller gets slowly back to his feet.
Weismuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Bates shoots in but no luck this time.
Weismuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
Bates gets underhooks to prevent Weismuller's takedown attempt.
Weismuller prevents the takedown attempt.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bates tries to clinch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Bates fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Weismuller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bates gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bates jumps guard and drags Weismuller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weismuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Bates has wrist control.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Weismuller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.#T3#
Weismuller is trying to hold Bates in close to prevent damage but Bates has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Weismuller looking for submissions off his back.
Bates sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weismuller tries to kick Bates off but Bates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weismuller is looking to get back to full guard here but Bates has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Weismuller is defending well.
Bates trying to control the action but Weismuller is working from the bottom.
Rodney Bates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weismuller throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodney Bates.
I've got Bates 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rodney Bates! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bates lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bates is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Bates's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bates uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Bates tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones regains half guard.
Bates is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bates. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Jones is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bates rolls with it to try and escape but Jones cranks on the arm and Bates is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamburger Jones! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Goransson tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
Goransson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bates looks winded!
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bates lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bates has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Rodney Bates has been cut.
Goransson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Goransson.#TD2#
Bates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bates lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Goransson looking for a guillotine here but Bates defends easily.
#SUB#
Goransson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goransson keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully. #T1#
Goransson looking for a sweep. Not yet Goransson, not yet.
Goransson trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Goransson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.#SUB#
Goransson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bates trying to control but Goransson is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Goransson is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
Goransson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Goransson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bates's guard. #REVR#
Goransson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Goransson drops back looking for a leg! Bates is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bates manages to kick Goransson off! Goransson jumps back into Bates's guard.
Bates keeping full guard, as Goransson tries to pass. #T3#
Goransson throwing strikes from guard but Bates blocks nicely.
Goransson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Goransson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goransson tries to stand but Bates is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goransson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goransson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Goransson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goransson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goransson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goransson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goransson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bates is proving hard to escape from.
Goransson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Goransson has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Goransson.
Goransson stalling in the clinch but Bates improves position.
A shot in the inside from Goransson.
Goransson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bates to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goransson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goransson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goransson looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yngwie Goransson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodney Bates's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bates takes one on the button.
Goransson punishes Bates's body with a nice straight punch.
Goransson lands with a nice combination. Bates backs away looking to recover.
Goransson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
Goransson moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.
Goransson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goransson with a hook.
Goransson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bates pinned against the cage. Bates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goransson lands a two punch combo.
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!
Bates swats away the attempt to clinch by Goransson.
Bates is breathing heavily.#T1#
Goransson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goransson lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#Bates is rocked!
Goransson moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.
Goransson throws a nice looking combination but Bates bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Goransson pushes Bates up against the cage in a clinch.
Goransson jumps guard but Bates turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Goransson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bates up against the cage.
Goransson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bates smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yngwie Goransson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goransson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goransson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goransson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bates sprawls well. He's pushed Goransson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goransson moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.#T2#
Bates takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bates is looking for the big counter here.
Goransson moves in looking to clinch but Bates pushes him off.
Goransson throws a series of strikes that have Bates backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goransson. #TD2#
Bates gets a takedown into half guard.
Goransson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goransson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goransson.#T3#
Goransson is looking to stand up but Bates isn't so interested in that idea.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Goransson.
My spies in Dynamic MMA inform me that Bates has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Goransson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bates defends it easily.
Goransson keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Bates stands and steps away. Goransson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Goransson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goransson trying to control the position but instead, Bates has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goransson into the cage.#TD#
Goransson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goransson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Goransson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bates throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Goransson's body to avoid the submission. Goransson has instead reached around Bates's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Goransson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yngwie Goransson! |
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Event:
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Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Kane blocks a head kick by Bates.
Kane connects with a single shot there.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Bates off balance momentarily.
Kane lands with a nice body punch.
Kane connects with an inside leg kick.
Kane with a nice cross.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bates throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
Kane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch lands to the side of Bates 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bates under the eye.
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane throws a head kick that Bates semi-blocks.
Kane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
A head kick misses from Bates.
Bates looks winded!
Kane cracks Bates with a good jab.
Kane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bates. Bates circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Kane lands a jab to the head.
Kane cracks Bates with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kane scores with a jab.
Kane scores with a jab.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends Bates's belly button to the back.
Bates gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kane.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kane lands with a straight right. Bates didn't see that one coming.
Kane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Kane.
A punch lands to the side of Bates 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kane with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bates 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kane lands a jab to Bates's midsection.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Kane lands a nice hook to Bates's body. Bates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bates has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kane lands a high kick!
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Kane finds it's way through Bates's defenses.
Kane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bates's head.
Kane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bates walks into a straight right hand from Kane.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Donk. Kane catches Bates right on the button with a cross.
Kane lands with an uppercut that bounces Bates off the cage and back into range.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kane 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.
#T3#
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bates has time to react.
Kane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by Kane.
Bates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kane cracks Bates with a good jab.
Jab by Kane.
Kane with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane thumps Bates with a low kick.
Jab from Kane.
Kane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bates backs up against the cage.
Kane fakes the leg kick and cracks Bates in the body.
Kane scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Bates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bates back to the cage. Kane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Bates is rocked!
Kane lands with a straight right. Bates didn't see that one coming.
Bates is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Kane stalks Bates and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bates's face. Bates staggers backwards, shaken.
Bates seems to have recovered his senses.
Bates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kane as he avoids it easily.
A left lands for Kane.
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bates's sensitive parts.
Kane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bates doesn't seem bothered though.
Kane is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kane lands a high kick!
Bates walks into a stiff left hand from Kane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kane lands with a kick to the temple. Bates shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice uppercut lands for Kane. That snapped Bates's head back.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Kane - just one landing.
Kane lands with a nice combination. Bates backs away looking to recover.
Kane lunges at Bates with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bates's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
Kane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kane lands a body shot.
Bates is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kane stalks Bates and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bates's face. Bates staggers backwards, shaken.
Bates walks into a stiff left hand from Kane.
Kane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bates takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
Bates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane lands with a nice body punch.
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodney Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Bates takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kane is looking to slow Bates down with leg kicks.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kane throws a series of strikes that have Bates backpedaling.
Bates takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bates's sensitive parts.
Bates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?
Kane lunges at Bates with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bates's hand.
Kane lands a jab.
Kane with a nice cross.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Bates off balance momentarily.
Kane jabs Bates right on the nose. Bates blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Good exchange - Kane coming out on top.
Kane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kane jabs at Bates's body.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kane jabs at Bates's body.
Harry Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Bates takes one to the chin there.
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bates gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kane lands with a right hand.
Bates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane digs a good hook to Bates's body.
Kane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bates's sensitive parts.
Nice cross by Kane.
Kane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bates takes one on the button.
Harry Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane cracks Bates with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kane.
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bates's head.
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane digs a good hook to Bates's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kane works Bates's body with a nice hook.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kane dominated that second round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kane sizes up Bates with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Kane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bates. That did some damage!
Bates moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kane lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Kane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Kane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bates takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kane finds it's way through Bates's defenses.
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Kane lands the left hand.
Kane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Kane.
Bates takes one on the button.
Bates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bates's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kane feints a jab promting Bates to slip. Kane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bates slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bates walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kane lands a really nice looking cross but Bates seems unphased.
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kane lands an overhand right.
Kane tests Bates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bates has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bates there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Bates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kane to score with a decent uppercut.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
Bates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, jab by Kane - just one landing.
Kane lands a nice shot that snaps Bates's head back.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kane cracks a nice hook into Bates's ribs.
Kane lands an overhand right.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends Bates's belly button to the back.
Kane jabs Bates right on the nose. Bates blinks but takes it well.
Kane cracks Bates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bates ducks right into an uppercut from Kane.
Kane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bates at a distance.
#T3#
Kane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A lazy left from Kane finds it's target.
Bates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kane lands a nice shot that snaps Bates's head back.
Kane connects with a looping right hand.
Harry Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kane connects with a nice looking jab.
Bates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
Bates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane looks to land a combination. Bates sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends Bates's belly button to the back.
Bates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kane scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Kane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane lands an overhand right.
Kane digs a good hook to Bates's body.
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kane connects with a right hand. Bates shakes it off.
Bates takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Kane finds it's way through Bates's defenses.
Kane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bates on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice combination there by Kane.
Bates takes one to the chin there.
Rodney Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Kane!
A relieved looking Harry Kane 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Bates as Ding Dong shoots in.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Bates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ding Dong darts in looking for a takedown but Bates gets double underhooks and turns Ding Dong into the cage. #TD2#
Ding Dong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ding Dong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Bates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Ding Dong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ding Dong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Ding Dong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ding Dong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Bates's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Bates stops Ding Dong from passing to mount.
Bates is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Ding Dong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ding Dong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bates is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ding Dong moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Ding Dong working for a submission but Bates is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Ding Dong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bates can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ding Dong wants to take Bates's back here but Bates is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ding Dong forces the positional change into back control. #T3#
Ding Dong is looking to control Bates but Bates is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ding Dong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bates defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Ding Dong looking for the choke but no joy.
Ding Dong keeps control of the position as Bates tries to break free.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bates staying busy and making it hard for Ding Dong to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ding Dong controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ding Dong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bates covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ding Dong is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ding Dong wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ding Ding Dong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ding Dong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ding Dong.
Ding Dong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bates sprawls well. Bates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ding Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Bates was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodney Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ding Ding Dong.
Ding Dong shoots in for a takedown but Bates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ding Dong goes for a double leg but Bates avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bates continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ding Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ding Dong shoots for a double leg takedown but Bates sprawls well. He's pushed Ding Dong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Bates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ding Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Bates, looking for a takedown. Ding Dong pushes Bates against the cage but Bates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ding Dong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bates avoids it really well and circles away.
Ding Dong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bates but Bates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ding Dong goes for a double leg but Bates avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bates continues to drive forward.
Ding Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ding Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Ding Dong is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Ding Dong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bates tries to counter with a takedown but Ding Dong is quick to defend against it.
Ding Dong misses with a takedown attempt - Bates sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ding Dong shoots and misses
and Bates counters with a left and a right that stings Ding Dong.
Bates leaves Ding Dong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Bates gets caught flat footed, as Ding Dong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ding Dong is fighting to break Bates's control of his arms but Bates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Ding Dong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bates working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bates looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ding Dong passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ding Dong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bates is defending against the submission attempts here by Ding Dong.
#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.
Ding Dong is keen to just control but Bates is a slippery customer.
Bates trying to control here.
Ding Dong trying to mount his opponent but Bates defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ding Dong stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Bates dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Ding Dong 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 is trying to keep Ding Dong in close.
Bates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ding Dong wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Ding Dong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ding Dong passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ding Dong seems to be looking for submissions.
Ding Dong prevents Bates from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Ding Dong is looking for a kimura but Bates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ding Dong to get the leverage.
Ding Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working. #SUB2#
Ding Dong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ding Dong prevents Bates from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bates is looking to control Ding Dong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bates avoid being mounted?
Bates is staying active underneath Ding Dong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ding Dong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bates haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Ding Dong seems to be working for a kimura but Bates defends the submission attempt.
Bates is pressing down on Ding Dong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ding Dong trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Bates stuffs the takedown.
Ding Dong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bates is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ding Dong.
A head kick misses from Bates.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ding Dong or perhaps it was just good defense by Bates, which made it look bad.
Rodney Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ding Ding Dong.#TD2#
Bates gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ding Dong looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Ding Dong wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Bates looking to control.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Ding Dong from controlling successfully.
Ding Dong pushing down on Bates's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates is looking to control Ding Dong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bates avoid being mounted?
Bates tries to get to full guard but Ding Dong has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ding Ding Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ding Dong 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ding Ding Dong!
Ding Ding Dong 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Bates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Onfoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Onfoy connects with a jab.
Bates gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Onfoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bates swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Onfoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Onfoy wobbles Bates with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Onfoy dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Bates to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jahsem Onfoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Jahsem Onfoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Cholo scores with a body shot.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Cholo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.#KD#
Cholo lands a big right hand that sends Bates crashing to the mat! Cholo stays standing though and waves Bates back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Rodney Bates has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Cholo! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Han Cholo!
A very excited looking Han Cholo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Michaels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Bates rushes Michaels and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Bates has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Michaels is trying to keep an underhook but Bates manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Michaels is trying to escape back to his feet but Bates uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michaels on the ground.#SUB#
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michaels is not content to let Bates control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels is looking for a sweep.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Bates decides to stand back up.
Michaels darts in looking for a takedown but Bates gets double underhooks and turns Michaels into the cage. #CL#
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bates has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bates effectively controlling the action here.
Michaels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Bates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Michaels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bates prevents it.
Rodney Bates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Michaels.#T2##TD#
Bates lands a takedown into guard.
Bates stays in close to Michaels's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bates stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Michaels has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bates manages to get his head free but now Michaels has transitioned to an armbar! Bates grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Michaels! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Michaels! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Bart scores with a sloppy right hand. Bates should have avoided that one.
Bates takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bart lands with a shot to the body.
Bart cracks a nice hook into Bates's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bart.
Bart throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Bates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bart throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bart's waist but Bart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bates off to one side.
Bates takes one to the chin there.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Bart.
Bates throws a big counter combination but Bart scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bates throws a big counter combination but Bart scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bart digs a good hook to Bates's body.
Nice jab there from Bart.
Decent striking displayed by Bart there.#T1#
Bart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
#TD#
Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Bart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage.
Bates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bart is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bart looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bates passes to side control.
Bart is trying to get back to his feet.
Bart tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've been hearing good reports from Bates's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bart is trying to stand back up.
Bart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bates lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bart trying to get back to his feet but Bates is in full control for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T3#
I would not like to be Bart right now.
#SUB#
Bart defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bart is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Bart tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Bates sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Bart to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Bates! |
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Event:
HFA 205 FINAL
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Park lands a two punch combo.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Park swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Park sets himself, and Bates steps forward looking for the clinch! Park avoids it this time.
Good shot there by Park.
Bates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Park defends it nicely.
Park misses with a series of wild punches.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt.
Park looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Park ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Park looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bates should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1##CL2#
Bates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Park is trying to pull guard but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
Bates told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Park jumps guard but Bates stands there with Park around his waist. Park gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Park blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Park ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Park no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Park manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bates manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Park trying to move into half guard but instead Bates has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Park wants to sweep but no luck.
Bates passes Park's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Park is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bates pulls his head out easily.
Bates is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Park is not content to let Bates control the position.#SUB#
Park looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Bates.
Park slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Park is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Park has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bates has passed into side control.
Park sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Park is just riding it out for now. Bates eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Park looking for submissions off his back.
Park is not content to let Bates control the position.
Park gets full guard.#SUB#
Park throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bates escapes and throws Park's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Park sneaks back into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Park looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Park wants to get back to full guard.
Bates not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Park blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bates.
Park trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Park is wriggling around trying to escape.
Park wants to hold on but Bates pushes him away.
Park regains half guard.
Park tries to get to full guard but Bates has control of the leg.
Park is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Park dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Park does it's job there.
Bates cracks Park with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bates takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Park.#CL2#
Bates rushes Park and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Park is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bates to keep the fight standing.
Bates fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Park is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?#TD#
Park manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Park is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.
Park keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Park is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Park has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.
Bates wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Park looking to control.
#SUB#
Park is looking for a triangle but Bates pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Park throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bates escapes and throws Park's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Park trying to control but Bates flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T2#
Bates not allowing Park to control his hands.
Park tries to break free.
Bates gets his hands free as Park looks to control.
Bates is hanging on to Park's back as he tries to escape.
What can Park do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Park trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Park turns into Bates and is now in his guard.
Park works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Park keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Park tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bates knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Bates gets back to full guard.
Park pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bates is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Park postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bates is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Park, into his guard. #REVB#
Park not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodney Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##SUB#
Park looking for a triangle here. Bates is fighting it but it looks tight! Park pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bates is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elvis Park! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya lands a right hook to the body.
Adesanya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adesanya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bates throws a lazy head kick
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates wants to clinch but Adesanya slips to the side
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adesanya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Adesanya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bates fails with the takedown
and Adesanya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bates thinking.
Bates's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adesanya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bates scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bates tries to clinch there but Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bates out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Palestine Adesanya!
Post fight, Palestine Adesanya stared into the camera and said 'Victor stone!! 101 wins 103 losses
Interesting record ha!'. |
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Event:
HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bates tries to sprawl but McWanker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McWanker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
McWanker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bates sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
McWanker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bates is just riding it out for now. McWanker eventually gives up the hold.
Bates trying to control here.
#SUB#
McWanker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bates sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates has his hands clasped together around McWanker's back. He's all about the action.
Bates should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
McWanker is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bates manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bates can do anything to dispel that myth.
McWanker looking to pass the guard.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
McWanker advances position into side control!#SUB#
McWanker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bates has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from McWanker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2##SUB#
McWanker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bates, who protects the arm well.
McWanker controls the position.
Bates manages to work his way to half guard, despite McWanker's best efforts.
McWanker trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
McWanker throwing shots but Bates is blocking nicely.
McWanker is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
McWanker moves into full mount! Bates won't be happy about that!
McWanker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McWanker working Bates over with strikes here.
McWanker throws some wild stikes that Bates manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWanker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bates is trying desperately to improve position.
McWanker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bates?
#SUB#
McWanker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bates has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McWanker tries to control but Bates wriggling away. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by McWanker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bates wants to control but McWanker is having none of it.
Bates avoids a series of strikes thrown by McWanker.
McWanker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
McWanker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWanker is trying to control here but Bates has managed to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerk McWanker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Bates shoots in and gets a takedown into McWanker's guard.#SUB#
Bates got a little sloppy there for a moment and McWanker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bates has managed to get both his arms back between McWanker's legs - danger averted.
McWanker trying to control the position.
#SUB#
McWanker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McWanker is tightening it up a little... Bates has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bates reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bates taps out! Nice BJJ there by McWanker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jerk McWanker!
Post fight, Jerk McWanker took to the microphone: 'I just touched this boy, pause. Im coming for that ass.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Jokic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bates at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Bates blocks the leg kick.
Jokic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokic with a nice cross.#TD2#
Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jokic to the ground. Bates is now in Jokic's guard.
Bates should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jokic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jokic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bates on the ground.
Bates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jokic's guard. #SU2#
Bates postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jokic to stand up.
Bates checks a leg kick.
Jokic tests Bates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bates manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jokic on his heels. He'll look to pass Jokic's guard now, I'm sure.
Jokic wants to stand but Bates is controlling the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jokic is looking to stand up but Bates isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jokic lands a nice hook to Bates's body. Bates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jokic works the jab nicely.
Jokic blocks a head kick by Bates.
Jab from Jokic.
Jokic scores with a three punch combo!
Jokic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Bates.
Bates is looking to clinch but Jokic is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Bates has Jokic up against the cage in a clinch.
Jokic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Jokic has had enough of the clinch but Bates keeps him there for the moment.
Bates prevents Jokic from breaking the clinch.
Jokic wants to break free but Bates has control.
Bates wants a takedown.
Bates has Jokic pressed against the cage.
Jokic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
Bates tries a body shot but Jokic blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Jokic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bates throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bates controlling the action here for a moment.
Jokic wants to break free but Bates has control.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jokic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jokic wants to break free but Bates has control.
Bates pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jokic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jokic tries to break the clinch but Bates is controlling the position. #BC2#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bates is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Bates feints and as Jokic raises his hands in defense, Bates changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bates advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Jokic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jokic lands with a right hand.
Bates throws a low kick, looking for Jokic's leg but Jokic calmly moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Jokic - just one landing.
Jokic lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Jokic.
#CUT#It looks like Rodney Bates has been cut.
Jokic swinging wildly here.
Bates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Jokic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bates doesn't seem phased though.
Nikola Jokic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokic scores with a nice head shot.
Bates gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jokic.#T1#
Jokic lands a head shot.#CL2#
Bates clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Bates closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jokic's guard.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Jokic is looking to stand back up but Bates counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jokic.
Jokic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bates lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jokic is looking to escape.
Jokic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bates landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodney Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokic is trying to stand back up but Bates is controlling him
#SU2#
Bates stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jokic to get to his feet. #TD2#
Jokic gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Jokic manages to retain guard.
Bates is standing up over Jokic. Jokic looks to escape but Bates dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR##SUB2#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Jokic is defending well.
Jokic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bates has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Jokic is looking to get back to his feet here but Bates is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jokic's back.
Jokic is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Bates is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jokic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bates controls the position.
Jokic trying to get back to his feet but Bates is in full control for now. #T4##SUB2#
Bates has got one arm under Jokic's chin. This could be trouble... Jokic trying to control the other hand but Bates gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jokic has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Bates! |
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