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TGC 12: Tatum vs Umarov 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Dukerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by ATL. Duke Dukerson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Dukerson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes punishes Dukerson's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dukerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Dukerson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Dukerson lands the left hand.
Dukerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Dukerson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Dukerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson manages to break the clinch.
Dukerson misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Dukerson was not able to check.
Dukerson takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Dukerson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dukerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dukerson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dukerson throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Dukerson misses with a body shot.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Dukerson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dukerson is rocked!
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Dukerson's torso.
Dukerson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Dukerson off balance momentarily.
Dukerson drops his hands momentarily. Barnes doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dukerson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dukerson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Barnes!
After the fight, Jon Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Rorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Hartt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Hartt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Rorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Hartt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rorden circles away quickly and effectively.
Rorden moves into the clinch successfully.
Hartt is looking to break free of the clinch but Rorden has double underhooks.
Hartt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rorden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartt falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doug Hartt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rorden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rorden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Doug Hartt has been cut.
Rorden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rorden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hartt looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rorden closes the distance and pushes Hartt back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rorden.
Rorden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rorden wants to stand but Hartt is controlling the position.
Hartt gets to his feet. Rorden looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rorden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rorden forces Hartt back against the cage and clinches.
Rorden has hold of one of Hartt's legs. Hartt is fighting the takedown attempt but Rorden gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartt wants to get back to his feet but Rorden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rorden wants to control from the top but Hartt keeps moving.
Rorden lands a couple of digs.
Rorden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hartt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hartt has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Rorden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hartt is controlling him.
Rorden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rorden tries to get out of the position.
Rorden pushes Hartt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rorden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rorden closes the distance and pushes Hartt back into the cage.
Hartt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rorden gets control of Hartt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rorden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hartt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rorden forces Hartt back against the cage and clinches.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt stands there with Rorden around his waist. Rorden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rorden has Hartt pressed against the cage, preventing Hartt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt stands there with Rorden around his waist. Rorden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rorden is looking for a takedown.
Hartt working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rorden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rorden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hartt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rorden takes the fight into the clinch.
Rorden works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hartt has his feet on Rorden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Rorden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Hartt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rorden rushes Hartt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rorden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rorden.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartt.
Rorden goes for a takedown attempt but Hartt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rorden in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rorden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hartt, pushing him back against the cage.
Rorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartt.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rorden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartt staying out of range there.
Rorden lands a jab to the head.
Hartt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rorden clobbers Hartt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That has opened up Doug Hartt's cut even more.
Rorden tries to clinch but Hartt is having none of it.
Doug Hartt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartt lands a two punch combo.
Hartt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rorden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rorden clinches up against the cage.
Rorden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rorden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartt stalks Rorden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rorden's face. Rorden staggers backwards, shaken.
Rorden is looking to clinch but Hartt is avoiding it.
Hartt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rorden with a body shot.
Hartt throws a right hand that Rorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Rorden also avoids with ease.
Hartt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rorden.
Hartt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rorden eats them both and turns towards Hartt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hartt is breathing heavily.
Hartt misses with a double jab.
Hartt throws a nice looking combination but Rorden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rorden misses with a wild body shot.
Rorden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rorden moves into the clinch.
Hartt is trying to push Rorden away but Rorden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rorden breaks from the clinch.
Rorden closes the distance and pushes Hartt back into the cage.
Rorden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartt's efforts to push away.
Rorden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rorden is looking to clinch but Hartt is avoiding it.
Hartt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rorden tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rorden counters by clinching up.
Hartt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rorden lands a shoulder strike.
Rorden successfully pulls guard.
Hartt prevents Rorden from getting back to his feet.
Hartt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rorden, up you get!
A combination from Hartt does no damage.
Doug Hartt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rorden tries to clinch but Hartt is having none of it.
Rorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartt.
Rorden tries to counter with a takedown but Hartt is quick to defend against it.
Hartt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rorden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rorden rushes Hartt and presses him up against the cage.
Rorden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hartt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doug Hartt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doug Hartt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rorden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hartt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hartt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartt looks to land a combination but Rorden avoids it well.
Hartt lands with a nice combination. Rorden backs away looking to recover.
Rorden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rorden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rorden tries to clinch up but Hartt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hartt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rorden tries to clinch up but Hartt circles away and keeps his distance.
Rorden moves into the clinch.
Hartt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rorden gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rorden is trying to work for a kimura but Hartt is defending well.
Rorden stands up out of the half guard.
Rorden tries to clinch up.
Hartt misses with a wild combination.
Rorden tries to counter by clinching up but Hartt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hartt tries to move into range but Rorden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The cut above Doug Hartt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartt misses with a double jab
and Rorden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartt throws a nice looking combination but Rorden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rorden doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartt circles away.
Hartt throws a right hand that Rorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Rorden also avoids with ease.
Hartt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
It looks like Rorden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rorden thuds a left hand into Hartt's body.
Hartt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rorden wants to clinch.
Hartt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rorden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rorden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rorden wants to clinch up but Hartt keeps it at a distance.
Rorden tries to clinch there but Hartt circles away.
Hartt misses with a two punch combination.
Hartt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rorden.
Rorden moves into range and clinches up with Hartt.
Rorden pulls Hartt into guard.
Rorden kicks Hartt off and gets to his feet.
Rorden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rorden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hartt after a bit of a struggle.
Rorden pushes Hartt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hartt backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rorden lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rorden tries to score a body lock takedown but Hartt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rorden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hartt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rorden tries to pull guard but Hartt won't allow it.
Hartt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Rorden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rorden 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Rorden!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ray Rorden thanked Amped Performance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Pidaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stu Pidaso !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz lands a high kick!
It looks like Stu Pidaso has been cut.
Pidaso dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Pidaso looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Pidaso just gets out of the way.
Pidaso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Pidaso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz feints and then cracks Pidaso 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pidaso down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pidaso .
Jose Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Pidaso .
Pidaso fails with the takedown.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. Pidaso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cruz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pidaso misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Pidaso to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Cruz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Masras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvin Tucker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Masras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker clinches.
Masras drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masras throws a series of punches but Tucker avoids them all with ease.
Masras connects with a body shot.
Masras tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masras tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masras back to the cage. Tucker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masras misses with a body kick.
Tucker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masras quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masras won't allow Tucker to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control from half guard but Masras is working away.
Tucker wants to stand up but Masras has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Masras trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker tries to pass to full mount but Masras defends it.
Tucker is taking a breather. Masras says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Masras is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masras avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tucker in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tucker shoots in but Masras avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masras shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tucker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Masras working the ground and pound but Tucker is defending the strikes.
Masras lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tucker is trying to improve his position.
Tucker holding on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker can't do much from the bottom here.
Tucker is not content to let Masras control the position.
Masras lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Masras in the domination position with Tucker hanging on.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Masras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Tucker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masras is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masras avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Tucker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tucker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tucker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masras tries to get out of the position.
Masras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tucker trying to control but Masras is working from the bottom.
Masras lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Masras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masras stands up over Tucker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masras throws a strike but Tucker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Masras is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Tucker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tucker trying to control but Masras is working from the bottom.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melvin Tucker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Masras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Masras working a defensive guard here.
Masras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tucker is aware though and is defending well.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Masras has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker goes for a double leg but Masras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masras continues to drive forward.
Masras misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker wants to clinch up but Masras keeps it at a distance.
Tucker throws a body punch but Masras moves out of range.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Masras is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tucker.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Masras, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Masras against the cage but Masras circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Masras misses
so Tucker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Masras has control of Tucker's left arm, preventing Tucker from doing any damage.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Masras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masras keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masras tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Masras shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masras is looking to counter with head kicks.
James Masras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Masras gets tackled into the cage by Tucker. Tucker maintains the clinch.
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
Masras jumps guard and drags Tucker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Masras is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tucker throws the kick towards the body but Masras avoids it.
Tucker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tucker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tucker somewhat.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Masras circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masras as he avoids it easily.
Masras tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Masras really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masras controlling Tucker's posture.
Tucker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masras keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Masras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masras seems keen to control Tucker's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to stand but Masras has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tucker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Masras circles away.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masras but Masras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masras drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tucker sprawls and moves away.
James Masras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masras pinned against the cage. Masras gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masras moves out of range as Tucker throws a body kick.
Masras closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masras controlling the position from side mount.
Tucker is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Masras stalling.
Masras is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James Masras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melvin Tucker 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!
Tucker wants to control but Masras is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Masras.
I think Tucker 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Tucker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Zobrist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Imbecile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Zobrist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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136 lbs
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Zobrist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Imbecile!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imbecile shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Imbecile was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Imbecile wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zobrist keeps working.
Imbecile is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zobrist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Imbecile is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zobrist is trying to escape and Imbecile transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zobrist is forced to tap! Nice work there by Imbecile! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Imbecile!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade has chosen 2Pac - Hail Mary as his entrance music. Josh Wade is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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211 lbs
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211 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Wade!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Wade counters with a shoot takedown. Niaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Wade works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wade seems to be looking for submissions.
Wade perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Niaz is trying to stand up here but Wade is controlling him well.
Wade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Niaz is defending well.
Wade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Niaz defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is looking to escape.
Wade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wade is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Niaz!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wade is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Niaz is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Niaz flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wade anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Niaz and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wade slips an arm under Niaz chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wade has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wade is squeezing on Niaz like an anaconda would it's prey. Niaz fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Wade!
Josh Wade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar's entrance music is Cuatro Babys - Maluma. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar wants to break free but Barnes has control.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Escobar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes is working Escobar over against the cage.
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar wants to break free but Barnes has control.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Escobar wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Barnes gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Escobar's ribcage. Escobar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar or not.
Barnes lands with a left to the head.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
Barnes pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Escobar is rocked!
Barnes cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes keeps control of Escobar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Escobar's ribcage. Escobar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes is working Escobar over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes.
Barnes is leaning against Escobar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes pushes Escobar against the cage. Barnes is working some dirty boxing. Barnes pushes off with a quick right hook! Escobar goes down! Escobar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barnes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Barnes!
Colby Barnes gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Pablo Escobar stepped up to the mic, saying 'You better sleep with one eye open cabron !!! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Knocksville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knocksville comes to the cage accompanied by One by One. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
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25
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Bob Knocksville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Vega!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega avoids the head kick by Knocksville.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knocksville misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vega throws a good cross that connects.
Knocksville throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vega's waist but Vega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knocksville off to one side.
Vega cracks Knocksville with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Bob Knocksville has been cut.
Knocksville connects with a crisp jab.
Vega throws a one two combo.
Vega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knocksville counters with a left hand that sends Vega to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vega has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Vega tries to strike from the bottom.
Knocksville throwing strikes but missing.
Knocksville tries to free his leg and advance position but Vega is retaining full guard.
Knocksville stands up over Vega, holding on to his feet. Knocksville throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Vega is out cold! Knocksville lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Knocksville!
During a confident post fight interview, Bob Knocksville thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Glatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Kovalskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalskii has chosen Basta- Sansara as his entrance music. 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 Pan Kovalskii was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
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25
210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug Glatt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pan Kovalskii!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalskii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Glatt!
Kovalskii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Glatt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kovalskii but great work by Glatt.
Kovalskii tries to bench press Glatt off him but Glatt keeps the position.
Kovalskii sneaks back into half guard.
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glatt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Glatt wants to stand up but Kovalskii is controlling the position.
Glatt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glatt is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Glatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kovalskii on the ground.
Kovalskii looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glatt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kovalskii actively working from the bottom here.
Glatt seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Glatt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kovalskii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glatt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kovalskii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glatt pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kovalskii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glatt pulls his head out easily.
Kovalskii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glatt pulls his head out easily.
Kovalskii looks winded!
Glatt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Glatt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kovalskii.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Glatt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovalskii.
Glatt lands with a good body shot.
Glatt throws a body punch but Kovalskii moves out of range.
Kovalskii misses with a takedown
and Glatt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalskii misses with a takedown attempt
and Glatt counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pan Kovalskii has been cut.
Kovalskii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doug Glatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pan Kovalskii.
Glatt jabs Kovalskii right on the nose. Kovalskii blinks but takes it well.
Kovalskii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Glatt.
Kovalskii is rocked!
Glatt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kovalskii falls backwards - clearly groggy! Glatt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Glatt!
Doug Glatt retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Doug Glatt 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Umarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umarov has chosen Rizavdi Ismailov - Vpered Akhmat as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Tatum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Umarov counters with a shoot takedown. Tatum fights it but they end up in guard.
Tatum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatum is working hard here to advance position.
Tatum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Umarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Umarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tatum's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Umarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Umarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tatum wants to sweep here but Umarov controlling him for the moment.
Tatum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Umarov postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tatum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Umarov wants to clinch but Tatum slips to the side
and Tatum counters with a left and a right that stings Umarov.
Tatum is looking to clinch.
And Umarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tatum throws a right hand that Umarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Umarov also avoids with ease.
Umarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Umarov is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umarov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is trying to stand.
Umarov is thwarting Tatum's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umarov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Umarov is looking to advance position but Tatum won't allow it.
Umarov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tatum taking shots to the head.
Tatum tries to hold on but Umarov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov landing shots from mount.
Umarov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Umarov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tatum can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Umarov landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum can't escape the position.
Umarov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tatum is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tatum and Umarov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umarov is trying to ground and pound but Tatum uses the momentary lack of control by Umarov to regain half guard.
Tatum is not content to let Umarov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tatum throws a leg kick but Umarov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Umarov feints the counter takedown.
Umarov shoots and misses
and Umarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umarov shoots for a takedown but Tatum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tatum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tatum misses with a combination
and Umarov counters with a shoot takedown. Tatum fights it but they end up in guard.
Tatum is looking to stand back up but Umarov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tatum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Timur Umarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Umarov drops an elbow to the side of Tatum's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umarov's back!
A lull in the action here.
Umarov trying to control the action but Tatum just sinks the hooks in.
Tatum tries to keep control of the position but Umarov is staying busy.
Umarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umarov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tatum.
I really don't envy Umarov right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tatum controlling the positon.
Umarov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tatum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tatum wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy.
Umarov tries to roll but Tatum sticks to his back.
Umarov is still trying to improve position.
Umarov trying to control the hands but Tatum won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Umarov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Umarov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov is really stuck here.
Umarov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tatum raining down hammerfists from mount.
Umarov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Umarov throwing strikes but missing.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Umarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Umarov distracts Tatum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov has gone for a leg lock! Tatum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Umarov's guard.
Tatum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatum landing with the ground and pound.
Tatum content to stall in guard here.
Tatum is working Umarov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Umarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatum postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Umarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatum counters with a series of strikes. Umarov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tatum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umarov.
Tatum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatum tries to land a body kick
and Umarov counters with a shoot takedown. Tatum fights it but they end up in guard.
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Umarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umarov distracts Tatum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tatum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tatum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Umarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tatum wants to sweep here but Umarov controlling him for the moment.
Tatum is trying to control the position but Umarov postures up.
Umarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umarov postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it.
Umarov stops Tatum from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Umarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tatum's head.
Umarov is looking to pass into half guard but Tatum pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tatum is in guard.
Umarov wants to control the position but Tatum says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Umarov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tatum.
Umarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tatum content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umarov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tatum wants to pass the guard but Umarov is keeping the position.
Umarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tatum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov has his foot on Tatum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tatum works his way back into a safe position though.
Tatum wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
Umarov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Umarov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tatum defends it easily.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Umarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umarov looking to control but Tatum passes into half 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.
Tatum passes to side control.
Tatum stands up and beckons Umarov to his feet.
Tatum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terry Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum throws out a leg kick but Umarov moves out of range and Tatum only half commits.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov shoots in for a takedown but Tatum shows good takedown defense.
Terry Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatum sprawls well. He's pushed Umarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Terry Tatum did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tatum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tatum wants it to stay on the feet.
Tatum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Umarov's shoulder, as Umarov tries to avoid the shot.
Umarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tatum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tatum leaves Umarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Tatum is predictable there
and Umarov counters with a single leg into guard. Tatum didn't expect that.
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tatum looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Umarov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tatum dives on top into guard.
Tatum looking to sit in guard and control but Umarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Umarov pushing down on Tatum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tatum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umarov.
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
Tatum wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum gets back to full guard.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Umarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Umarov stopping the sweep attempt from Tatum.
Tatum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Umarov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tatum regains guard immediately.
Tatum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Umarov has Tatum pressed against the cage, preventing Tatum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tatum prevents the takedown attempt.
Terry Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Umarov is controlling him.
Tatum prevents the takedown attempt.
Tatum working hard to break the clinch.
Tatum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tatum tries to circle away but Umarov has him pinned against the cage.
Umarov has Tatum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tatum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Umarov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov can't get the takedown.
Umarov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Umarov looking for a takedown.
Tatum breaks the clinch.
Tatum misses with a head kick.
Umarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Umarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Umarov shoots in and drives through. Tatum sprawls well.
Tatum scores with a head kick. Umarov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Umarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum had his way with Timur Umarov 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. This is the final round!
Umarov goes for a double leg but Tatum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tatum continues to drive forward.
Umarov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tatum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tatum moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it.
Umarov throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tatum controls Umarov momentarily but Umarov frees himself.
Umarov throws a strike but Tatum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tatum wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
Tatum throws a big elbow that misses.
Tatum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Umarov trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Umarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum tries to free his leg and advance position but Umarov is retaining full guard.
Umarov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tatum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tatum preventing the sweep.
Tatum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Umarov's guard.
Umarov looking for a guillotine here but Tatum defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
Umarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatum advances position into side control!
Tatum decides to stand back up.
Tatum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov avoids the head kick by Tatum.
Umarov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tatum.
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Terry Tatum is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatum leaves Umarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Umarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatum sprawls well. He's pushed Umarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Terry Tatum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terry Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Umarov.
Umarov fails to land the takedown.
Timur Umarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umarov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Tatum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tatum 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Tatum!
Terry Tatum retains his welterweight title!
Terry Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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