PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Tattum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tattum
vs
Seven Nine Zero Four Two

185 cm
29
153 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

170 cm
24
162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Tattum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattum manages to avoid it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two shoots for a double leg takedown but Tattum sprawls well. He's pushed Seven Nine Zero Four Two's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tattum scores with a leg kick.
Tattum connects with a high kick.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattum manages to avoid it.
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Seven Nine Zero Four Two both land. Nice combination.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tattum manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tattum is trying to keep Seven Nine Zero Four Two in close.
Tattum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tattum, not yet.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to control from the top but Tattum keeps moving.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two won't allow Tattum to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a big elbow that misses.
Tattum wants to stand up but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is controlling him.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tattum wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Seven Nine Zero Four Two is now in half guard.
Tattum tries to kick Seven Nine Zero Four Two off but Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tattum won't allow Seven Nine Zero Four Two to pass to mount.

That's two 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.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to control the action in half guard but Tattum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tattum throws a lazy body kick

and Seven Nine Zero Four Two counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tattum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seven Nine Zero Four Two scores with a couple of nice shots.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slips a nice elbow through Tattum's hands, connecting with Tattum's forehead.
Tattum pushes Seven Nine Zero Four Two off looking to stand but Seven Nine Zero Four Two dives back in and keeps control.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tattum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tattum defending well though.
Nice strikes from Seven Nine Zero Four Two there.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking for submissions but instead, Tattum has regained full guard.
Tattum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tattum tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to control but Tattum is working from the bottom.
Tattum wants to get back to his feet but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tattum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tattum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seven Nine Zero Four Two is controlling him.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to free his leg and advance position but Tattum is retaining full guard.

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.
Tattum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tattum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tattum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Tattum tries to sprawl but Seven Nine Zero Four Two drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two prevents Tattum from improving his position.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is stalling here. Tattum is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Seven Nine Zero Four Two seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tattum has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Tattum.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tattum off and has taken his back!

Tattum is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dominic Tattum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tattum keeps Seven Nine Zero Four Two at a distance using the push kick.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a hook to the side of Tattum's head but Tattum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a big shot that misses.
Dominic Tattum is winning the standup battle so far.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to land a leg kick but Tattum saw it coming and moves away.
Tattum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seven Nine Zero Four Two eats them both and turns towards Tattum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses with a wild body shot.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses with an uppercut. Tattum saw that one coming.
Tattum tries to land a front kick but Seven Nine Zero Four Two steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Tattum tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven Nine Zero Four Two swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tattum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two scores with a one two! Tattum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tattum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails to land the takedown.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looks to land a combination but Tattum avoids it well.
Tattum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dominic Tattum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to control the action in half guard but Tattum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to mount his opponent but Tattum defends it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working for a submission of some sort.
Tattum controlling the position for now.

That's two 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.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two stalling away here and it's allowed Tattum to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tattum controlling Seven Nine Zero Four Two's posture.
Tattum wants to stand up but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is controlling him.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two postures up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two passes Tattum's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands strikes from half guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tattum!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tattum taking shots to the head.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a big elbow.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to control the pace but Tattum is squirming around nicely.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tattum is now in Seven Nine Zero Four Two's guard. A big mistake from Seven Nine Zero Four Two there, giving up the dominant position!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Seven Nine Zero Four Two, not yet.
Tattum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has momentary wrist control but Tattum slips an elbow through the middle.
Tattum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattum throws a strike but Seven Nine Zero Four Two rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tattum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tattum controls Seven Nine Zero Four Two momentarily but Seven Nine Zero Four Two frees himself.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two stopping the sweep attempt from Tattum.
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!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to free his leg and advance position but Tattum is retaining full guard.
Tattum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to control from the top but Tattum keeps moving.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck for Seven Nine Zero Four Two with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Tattum.

Tattum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tattum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tattum blocks an elbow strike.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two breaks the clinch.
Tattum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses.
Tattum is looking to counter the offense by Seven Nine Zero Four Two and move into the clinch.
Tattum scores with a head kick. Seven Nine Zero Four Two tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tattum throws a front kick that sends Seven Nine Zero Four Two stumbling back into the cage.
Tattum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Seven Nine Zero Four Two's head.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tattum wants to clinch up but Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeps it at a distance.

Tattum clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Tattum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tattum as he jumps to the side.
Dominic Tattum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two.

Tattum clinches up with Seven Nine Zero Four Two and pushes him back against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattum's elbow.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Tattum breaks from the clinch.
Tattum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tattum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seven Nine Zero Four Two paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tattum lands a high kick!
Tattum tries to clinch there but Seven Nine Zero Four Two circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Tattum as Seven Nine Zero Four Two shoots in.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking to score a takedown here. Tattum is defending well but Seven Nine Zero Four Two drives through and ends up in Tattum's guard.
Tattum has his hands on Seven Nine Zero Four Two's head, controlling the position.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tattum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two prevents Tattum from getting back to his feet.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throwing strikes but missing.
Tattum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tattum is trying to control the position but Seven Nine Zero Four Two postures up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Tattum keeping moving, preventing Seven Nine Zero Four Two from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tattum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattum checks a leg kick.

Tattum rushes Seven Nine Zero Four Two and presses him up against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Tattum.

Tattum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two moves out of range of the body kick.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeps the fight on the outside.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tattum lands with a kick to the temple. Seven Nine Zero Four Two shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Seven Nine Zero Four Two sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tattum tries to kick Seven Nine Zero Four Two off in order to stand up. Seven Nine Zero Four Two Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Seven Nine Zero Four Two are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two scores with punches from side control.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to control for a moment but Tattum uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throwing shots but Tattum is blocking nicely.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tattum 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.
Dominic Tattum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two postures up in Tattum's guard and throws a big left but Tattum blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Tattum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seven Nine Zero Four Two 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.