PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between fuzzy wuzzy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederic Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatum has chosen Corrosion of Conformity - Vote with a bullet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Drederic Tatum was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

wuzzy
vs
Tatum

185 cm
21
140 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

175 cm
22
142 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, fuzzy wuzzy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drederic Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum thuds his right hand into wuzzy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Tatum misses its intended target.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
wuzzy lands a nice hook to Tatum's body. Tatum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
wuzzy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum needs to keep his hands up - wuzzy had a free shot at his head there.
wuzzy misses with a looping right.
wuzzy lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - wuzzy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wuzzy blocks a low kick nicely.
wuzzy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
wuzzy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
wuzzy throws a nice looking combination but Tatum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
wuzzy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
wuzzy thows a body shot but no joy.
wuzzy slips under a jab from Tatum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tatum looks to land a right hand but wuzzy moved out of range.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tatum misses the jab.
fuzzy wuzzy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
wuzzy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
wuzzy misses with a jab, cross combination.
wuzzy defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
wuzzy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but wuzzy moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wuzzy with a hook.
Jab, jab by wuzzy - just one landing.
wuzzy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
wuzzy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tatum throws a hook to the side of wuzzy's head but wuzzy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
wuzzy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
wuzzy missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatum tries to clinch up but wuzzy circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
wuzzy throws a right and a left that Tatum avoids nicely.
Tatum dodges the punch combination from wuzzy.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
wuzzy defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
wuzzy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
wuzzy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
wuzzy misses with a few strikes there.
Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from wuzzy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

fuzzy wuzzy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract wuzzy.
Tatum might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
wuzzy throws a right and a left that Tatum avoids nicely.
Tatum closes this distance looking for a takedown but wuzzy circles away.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as wuzzy throws out the jab.
wuzzy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tatum. Tatum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tatum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from wuzzy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from wuzzy.
wuzzy misses with the combination.
fuzzy wuzzy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
wuzzy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wuzzy misses with a few strikes there.
Tatum is looking to clinch.
wuzzy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tatum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from wuzzy.
wuzzy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tatum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tatum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tatum tries to clinch up but wuzzy circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatum misses with an uppercut. wuzzy saw that one coming.
wuzzy misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from wuzzy misses.
Tatum takes one to the side of the head.
wuzzy lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wuzzy lands with a nice combination. Tatum backs away looking to recover.
wuzzy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
wuzzy misses with a looping right.
No joy there for wuzzy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
wuzzy slips under a jab from Tatum.
wuzzy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
wuzzy keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
wuzzy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from wuzzy.
wuzzy throws a right hand that Tatum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatum also avoids with ease.
wuzzy throws a right hand that Tatum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatum also avoids with ease.
Tatum is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tatum wants to clinch up but wuzzy keeps it at a distance.
Tatum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from wuzzy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
wuzzy lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

fuzzy wuzzy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatum tries to clinch but wuzzy moves out of range.
wuzzy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
wuzzy scores with a jab. Tatum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
wuzzy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
wuzzy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
wuzzy lands a jab-cross combination.

Tatum is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
wuzzy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
Tatum is still on wobbly legs! Can wuzzy finish him?
wuzzy misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatum moves out of range of the strikes.
wuzzy misses with a looping right.
Tatum seems to have recovered his senses.
Tatum wants to clinch.
wuzzy throws a right hand that Tatum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatum also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A combination from Tatum does no damage.
wuzzy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tatum doesn't seem bothered though.
wuzzy moves away from the strike by Tatum.
wuzzy misses with a combination
and Tatum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps wuzzy thinking.
Tatum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. wuzzy defends it nicely.
wuzzy jabs Tatum right on the nose. Tatum blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wuzzy misses with a looping right.
Tatum swings away with a body shot that misses
and wuzzy counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatum closes the distance and clinches up with wuzzy, looking for a takedown. Tatum pushes wuzzy against the cage but wuzzy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tatum throws a combination that misses
and wuzzy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatum walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Tatum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatum fails with a takedown attempt.
fuzzy wuzzy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drederic Tatum.
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from wuzzy.
Nice sprawl there from wuzzy as Tatum shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
wuzzy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatum manages to avoid it.
Tatum takes a swing at wuzzy's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

fuzzy wuzzy clearly takes that round.
That's time! wuzzy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tatum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck wuzzy on the side of the head.
Tatum throws a predictable looking body shot
and wuzzy counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Tatum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for wuzzy!

Tatum goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now wuzzy is on top in guard.
wuzzy controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wuzzy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tatum is proving hard to escape from.

Tatum looking for a guillotine here but wuzzy defends easily.

wuzzy gets to his feet. Tatum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
wuzzy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from wuzzy.
Tatum closes the distance looking to clinch
and wuzzy counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a right and a left that wuzzy avoids nicely.
wuzzy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by wuzzy.
Tatum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
wuzzy loads up on a big right hand but Tatum slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tatum does no damage.
Tatum moves out of range of the strikes.
wuzzy stuns Tatum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tatum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from wuzzy.
Tatum slips a jab from wuzzy.
Tatum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
wuzzy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
wuzzy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatum.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
wuzzy throws a nice looking combination but Tatum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
wuzzy takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
wuzzy connects with a crisp jab.
Tatum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by wuzzy.
A jab from Tatum misses.
fuzzy wuzzy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with wuzzy but wuzzy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

fuzzy wuzzy had his way with Drederic Tatum in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tatum lands a nice shot to the body.
Tatum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tatum.

It looks like fuzzy wuzzy has been cut.
wuzzy scores with a sloppy right hand. Tatum should have avoided that one.
wuzzy misses with a combination
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum wants to land a leg kick but wuzzy is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
wuzzy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from wuzzy.
wuzzy digs a good body shot into Tatum's ribs.
wuzzy throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatum misses with an uppercut. wuzzy saw that one coming.
A big right from wuzzy misses.

Tatum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
fuzzy wuzzy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
wuzzy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatum is working away from the top position though.
Tatum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tatum is keen to just control but wuzzy is a slippery customer.

Tatum wants to work for an arm triangle but wuzzy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Tatum is trying to work for a kimura but wuzzy is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tatum is working for a kimura but wuzzy is defending it quite comfortably.
Tatum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tatum prevents wuzzy from standing back up.
wuzzy is not content to let Tatum control the position.
wuzzy is positioning himself well to prevent Tatum advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Tatum seems to be working for a kimura but wuzzy defends the submission attempt.
wuzzy is looking to control Tatum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can wuzzy avoid being mounted?
wuzzy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for wuzzy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum is pushing down on wuzzy's leg trying to pass to half guard. wuzzy is fighting to maintain full guard but Tatum has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drederic Tatum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think wuzzy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... fuzzy wuzzy!