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Event:
TGC 61: Boaz vs Nagasaki
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Tatum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tatum is looking to clinch but Norden is avoiding it.
Norden is looking to slow Tatum down with leg kicks.
Njord Norden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum swings for the body but Norden moves out of range.
Norden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tatum.
Norden avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Norden has Tatum up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norden.
Norden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Norden. #CUT2#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Norden throws a head punch that misses.
Norden lands with a light punch inside.
Norden's coach down at Neon's Night Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Norden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Norden.
Norden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Norden.
Norden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Tatum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatum slips a jab and a cross from Norden.
Tatum dodges the punch combination from Norden.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tatum.
Tatum doesn't manage to clinch there - Norden circles away.
#CL2#
Norden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tatum, pushing him back against the cage.
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.
Tatum is trying to break free.#T2#
Norden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norden blocking some punches.
Norden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Tatum trying to land knees to the body.
Norden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Norden - that landed with a thud.
Norden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norden lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden stalling in the clinch.
Norden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Norden lands a body shot. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Norden.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Norden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Norden avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Norden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Tatum manages to break the clinch.
Norden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Norden takes the fight into the clinch.
Norden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden scores with a shoulder strike.
Norden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norden is working Tatum over against the cage.
Norden lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norden looking to throw knees to the head but Tatum is blocking nicely.
Norden misses with a knee strike.
Norden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Norden avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Norden lands a shot to the body.
Norden lands with a right to the head.
Tatum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norden lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norden.
Tatum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norden's elbow.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Norden avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Norden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Njord Norden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum's cut.
That's time! Tatum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tatum tries to score with a low kick but Norden moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Norden.
Norden throws a shot from downtown. Tatum moves away and avoids it.
Tatum throwing a counter right hand but Norden manages to avoid it.
Tatum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norden has time to react.#CL2#
Tatum tries to keep at a distance but Norden has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tatum throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norden.
Norden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norden lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Norden.
Norden lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norden obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norden scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tatum is trying to push Norden away but Norden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tatum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norden looking to throw knees to the head but Tatum is blocking nicely.
Norden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tatum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norden scores with a shoulder strike.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Norden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norden can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Norden lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Norden.
Norden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Norden lands a nice shot to the body.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norden backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norden.
Tatum wants to break free but Norden has control.
#T2#
Norden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norden connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Norden - that landed with a thud.
Norden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norden lands a shot to the body.
Norden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Tatum is rocked!
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
Oh Tatum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norden lands a knee to the head.
Come on Norden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Terry Tatum's cut is getting worse.
Tatum can't find room to land a body shot as Norden controls the action.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum blocks a body shot from Norden.
Tatum seems to have got his legs back now.
Norden scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head.
Tatum looking to throw knees to the head but Norden is blocking nicely.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
Norden digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
Norden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norden pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norden throws a big uppercut that drops Tatum! More strikes from Norden and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tatum lies dazed against the cage as Norden celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Njord Norden!
A relieved looking Njord Norden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 19
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Kleinschmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kleinschmidt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tatum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tatum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Tatum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kleinschmidt slips under a jab from Tatum.
Tatum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up.
Tatum throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kleinschmidt to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Kleinschmidt.
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!
Tatum misses with a right hand
and Kleinschmidt counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Terry Tatum's cut is getting worse.
Tatum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Kleinschmidt misses with a straight right.
Tatum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tatum misses with a knee to the head.
Tatum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kleinschmidt tries to stall but Tatum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Kleinschmidt pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tatum is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tatum is just riding it out for now. Kleinschmidt eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
#T2#
Tatum won't allow Kleinschmidt to pass to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tatum sees it coming and defends easily.
Tatum is trying to maintain the position but Kleinschmidt is very close to passing his half guard.
Kleinschmidt is pressing down on Tatum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tatum is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
Tatum looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kleinschmidt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tatum's thigh. Tatum counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kleinschmidt looking to sit in guard and control but Tatum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt 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. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt working for a triangle but Tatum defends it easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tatum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatum with a nice head shot there.
Kleinschmidt keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tatum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kleinschmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatum has managed to get both his arms back between Kleinschmidt's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tatum should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kleinschmidt has tightened it up now! Tatum should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 16
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Grady scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Grady has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Myles Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum slips a jab and a cross from Grady.
Tatum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Tatum.
Tatum feints a jab promting Grady to slip. Tatum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grady slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grady throws a combination that misses
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Grady shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatum tries to sprawl out of it but Grady keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatum throws a right hand that Grady ducks under and follows up with a left that Grady also avoids with ease.
Tatum avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Grady lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatum doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady throws a right and a left that Tatum avoids nicely.
Tatum stuffs the takedown attempt from Grady. Grady gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Grady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Terry Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Grady.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Grady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatum counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Tatum.
Tatum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grady throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Grady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Grady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tatum tries to bench press Grady off him but Grady keeps the position. #T2#
Grady staying calm.
Grady in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Grady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tatum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grady off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Tatum working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Grady takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Tatum struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3#
Tatum has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Grady's body.
Tatum keeps control of the position as Grady tries to break free.
#SUB#
Tatum looking for the choke from the back.
Tatum is not going to allow Grady to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tatum is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tatum thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
Grady rolls, trying to escape but Tatum keeps control of the position.
Grady tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tatum looking to finish with strikes here!
The referee warns Grady that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grady regains half guard.
Grady regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tatum throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grady is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tatum looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Grady lands a glancing blow to the side of Tatum's head.
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Grady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terry Tatum is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatum throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grady.#TD2#
Grady shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tatum is trying to defend but Grady finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tatum tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Grady manages to move to mount!
#SUB2#
Grady looking to secure an arm triangle but Tatum defends it well.
Grady controlling the pace for now.
Terry Tatum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tatum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grady.
#T1#
Tatum is trying to escape the mount.
Grady tries to control but Tatum wriggling away. #SUB2#
Grady looking to secure an arm triangle but Tatum defends it well.
Grady avoids the attempt from Tatum to control.
Tatum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tatum really wants to buck Grady off and get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grady wants to control the pace but Tatum is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Grady swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tatum is now in Grady's guard. A big mistake from Grady there, giving up the dominant position!
Tatum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatum throwing strikes but missing.
Tatum with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Grady looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tatum passes into half guard.
Tatum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Grady is trying to control but can't.
Tatum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grady keeps working.
Tatum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grady wants to control but Tatum is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatum tries to pass to full mount but Grady defends it.
Tatum trying to advance position but Grady counters by regaining guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tatum wants to pass the guard but Grady is keeping the position.
Tatum trying to control but Grady is working from the bottom.
Grady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tatum chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Grady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grady is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Terry Tatum will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Grady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grady lands the left hand.
Grady looks for a takedown but Tatum sprawls well.
Tatum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.
Grady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grady dives in and grabs Tatum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatum pushes down on Grady's head and hops out.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
Grady connects with a right hand. Tatum shakes it off.
Grady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatum but Tatum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terry Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Grady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grady.
Danga de danga de dang - Grady scores with a four punch combination!
Sloppy strikes from Grady. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grady manages to avoid it.
Grady avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Tatum misses with a wild combination.
Tatum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grady on the side of the head.
Tatum is looking to slow Grady down with leg kicks.
Tatum slips a jab and a cross from Grady.
Grady moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tatum is looking to slow Grady down with leg kicks.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatum misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Grady drops his hands momentarily and Tatum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tatum swinging wildly here.
Grady tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grady looks to land a combination but Tatum avoids it well.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grady shoots in for a takedown but Tatum shows good takedown defense.
Tatum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tatum has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3##TD2#
Grady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Tatum wriggles free and stands up.
Grady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatum counters with a nice body kick.
Grady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grady takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tatum throws a head kick but Grady moves out of range.
Grady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terry Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grady throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grady or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatum, which made it look bad.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grady.
Grady misses with a few strikes there.
Grady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum lands a nice shot that snaps Grady's head back.
#T4#
Tatum connects with a right hand. Grady shakes it off.#ROC#
Grady is rocked!
Grady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grady is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Tatum dodges the punch combination from Grady.
Tatum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grady feints the counter takedown.
Tatum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grady throws a series of punches but Tatum avoids them all with ease.
Tatum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grady changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tatum lands with a right that hurts Grady. Grady looks to clinch but Tatum throws a short knee that drops Grady. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Terry Tatum!
Terry Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 51
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Tatum with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Jackson tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tatum, right into the meat.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
We've been told by Tatum's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tatum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Tatum misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Tatum is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Tatum saw that one coming.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee. #KD#
Tatum lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Tatum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Tatum weaves into range and cracks Jackson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jackson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tatum is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Tatum!
A relieved looking Terry Tatum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC 46: Escobar vs Madog
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Livity scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Tatum.
Livity lands a jab to the head.
Tatum misses with a shot to the body
and Livity counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatum just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tatum misses with a body kick.
Livity swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Livity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Livity is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Livity has time to react.#CL#
Livity rushes Tatum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tatum misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Livity.
Livity is looking for a takedown.
Livity has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tatum lands with a right to the head.
Tatum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Livity has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Livity.
Tatum is stalling here.
Tatum misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Tatum breaks the clinch.
Tatum misses with a body punch
and Livity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum throws a hook but Livity blocks it.
Livity throws a big counter combination but Tatum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tatum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Livity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Tatum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Livity takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tatum walks into a straight right hand from Livity.
Tatum misses with a double jab
and Livity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tatum thinking.
Tatum's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tatum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tatum walks into a jab.
Livity tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tatum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Tatum cracks Livity with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Livity falls to his knees and Tatum doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tatum!
A relieved looking Terry Tatum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TGC 41: San Diego vs Stralman
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Kleinschmidt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Tatum misses
and Kleinschmidt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kleinschmidt misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatum counters with a left and a right that stings Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kleinschmidt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kleinschmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kleinschmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Kleinschmidt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kleinschmidt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tatum.#T1#
Kleinschmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum takes a swing at Kleinschmidt's ribcage but misses.
Kleinschmidt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tatum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kleinschmidt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kleinschmidt clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Tatum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kleinschmidt blocks a jab.
Kleinschmidt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A lazy body kick from Tatum
and Kleinschmidt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kleinschmidt circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Kleinschmidt is looking to clinch.
Kleinschmidt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Kleinschmidt throws a shot from downtown. Tatum moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum scores with a jab to the head.
Tatum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tatum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tatum looks to throw the jab but Kleinschmidt is out of range.
Tatum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tatum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kleinschmidt closes the distance but Tatum moves to the side
and Tatum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Tatum avoids the body shot from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kleinschmidt throws a shot from downtown. Tatum moves away and avoids it.
Tatum lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Kleinschmidt misses the target.
Kleinschmidt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tatum misses with a wild combination.
Tatum looks to land a combination but Kleinschmidt avoids it well.
Kleinschmidt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Kleinschmidt connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
That has opened up Terry Tatum's cut even more.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kleinschmidt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tatum on the side of the head.
Kleinschmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kleinschmidt catches Tatum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Terry Tatum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tatum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatum.
Kleinschmidt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kleinschmidt is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tatum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kleinschmidt's hands.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Kleinschmidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kleinschmidt.
Tatum pushes Kleinschmidt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum tries to work over Kleinschmidt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Kleinschmidt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tatum defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Tatum stands and steps away. Kleinschmidt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Kleinschmidt gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Kleinschmidt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tatum uses from the top position. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tatum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatum is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tatum doesn't defend quickly enough and Kleinschmidt has managed to lock this one up! Can Tatum escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kleinschmidt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt retains his welterweight title!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 6
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Tatum wants to clinch
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from McCoy misses.
McCoy darts in looking for a takedown but Tatum gets double underhooks and turns McCoy into the cage.
McCoy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTatum.
McCoy throws out a powerful jab.
Tatum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCoy misses with a double jab
and Tatum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCoy thinking.
Tatum scores with a leg kick.
McCoy looks to land a combination. Tatum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tatum scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Willie McCoy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy digs a good body shot into Tatum's ribs.
Tatum misses with a head kick.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh McCoy got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tatum presses forward with punches and knees until McCoy stumbles to the ground! The ref watches McCoy closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tatum!
Terry Tatum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 5
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Tatum throws a head kick but Livity moves out of range.
Livity is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tatum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Livity is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Livity circles away quickly and effectively.
Livity's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Livity's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tatum tries to clinch there but Livity circles away.
A head kick misses from Tatum.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws a leg kick but Livity moved away.
Livity tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tatum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Livity feints the counter takedown.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Livity blocks the leg kick.
Livity changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatum throws a jab but it's blocked by Livity.
Livity tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Livity paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Livity changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tatum digs a good hook to Livity's body.
Livity staying out of range there.
Tatum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Livity feints the counter takedown.
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Tatum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Livity moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Tatum does no damage.
Tatum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Livity's head.
Tatum throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Livity counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tatum!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum tries to buck Livity off but Livity is having none of it.
Tatum tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Livity presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tatum is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Livity is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SU2#
Livity is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tatum lands with a kick to the temple. Livity shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Livity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Livity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tatum defends it well.#T4#
Livity checks a low kick from Tatum.
Livity is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No joy there for Tatum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Livity with the counter takedown but Tatum avoids it easily.
Tatum looks to throw the jab but Livity is out of range.
Livity avoids the head kick by Tatum.
Tatum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Livity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tatum defends it well.
Tatum throws a leg kick but Livity sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum lands a leg kick that knocks Livity off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tatum stuns Livity with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tatum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Livity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tatum defends it well.
Tatum is looking to clinch but Livity is avoiding it.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Livity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tatum defends it well.#T1#
Tatum throws a jab but it's blocked by Livity.
Livity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tatum defends it well.
Terry Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Livity manages to avoid it.
Tatum scores with a leg kick.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Livity feints the counter takedown.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Livity moves away.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Livity.
Livity drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tatum defends it well.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Livity with the counter takedown but Tatum avoids it easily.#T2#
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Livity.
Tatum is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Livity's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tatum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Livity dodges the punch combination from Tatum.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but Livity slips the punch.
A big right from Tatum misses.
Livity is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Livity moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
A combination from Tatum does no damage.
Terry Tatum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Tatum throws a sloppy head kick and Livity moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Livity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Tatum 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.#ES2#
Livity has his feet on Tatum's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tatum scores with a head kick. Livity tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
A slow jab from Tatum misses its intended target.
Livity tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Tatum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum wants to control but Livity is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Tatum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livity can do to turn this around?
Tatum throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Livity works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Livity wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tatum throws a shot from downtown. Livity moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Tatum finds it's target.
Tatum throws the kick towards the body but Livity avoids it.
Terry Tatum is winning the standup battle so far.
Livity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Livity is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum tries to work over Livity's front leg with a kick but Livity checks it.
Livity moves out of range of the body kick from Tatum.
Tatum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
Tatum thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Livity if he has to take too many more of those.
Tatum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Livity was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatum.
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatum. Livity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Livity is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tatum does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Livity is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Tatum misses with a straight right.
Tatum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Livity moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Livity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Livity is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tatum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Livity changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Livity tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Livity ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
And Livity tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatum pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Tatum misses with a double jab.
Livity blocks a head kick by Tatum.
Livity feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Tatum gets a double leg takedown into Livity's guard.#ES2#
Livity is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tatum presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Livity tries to score a body lock takedown but Tatum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Livity.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Livity managing to block the knees to the body from Tatum.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Tatum wants the takedown. Livity is fighting it off but Tatum persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Livity's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Terry Tatum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatum with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tatum is looking to work some ground and pound but Livity has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Tatum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tatum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Tatum!
During a confident post fight interview, Terry Tatum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 28: Wangler vs Rollins 2
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tatum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barnes jabs at Tatum's body.
Tatum misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Tatum.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
#CUT#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Tatum throws a body kick that misses
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.#CL2#
Tatum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum is trying to maintain a safe position but Barnes gets an underhook and turns Tatum into the cage.
Tatum is trying to maintain a safe position but Barnes gets an underhook and turns Tatum into the cage.
Tatum taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tatum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Colby Barnes has been cut.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tatum.
Tatum wants to stall.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Tatum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tatum tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tatum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
#T2#
Barnes lands with a hook. Tatum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Tatum should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tatum. Tatum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tatum misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Barnes gets a clinch.
Barnes tries a body shot but Tatum blocks it.
#T3#
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes is trying to push Tatum away but Tatum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tatum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barnes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tatum can turn it around.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum taking a breather. #BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colby Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tatum. That's going to slow Barnes down.
Tatum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tatum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Tatum dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Tatum's head and hops out.#CL#
Barnes has managed to clinch.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Colby Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Tatum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
That has opened up Terry Tatum's cut even more.#TD2#
Tatum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tatum jabs at Barnes's body.
Tatum lands a high kick!
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tatum doesn't seem bothered though.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes throws a combination. Tatum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tatum throws a lazy head kick
letting Barnes counter with a right hand. #CL#
Barnes gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
#T1#
Barnes lands with a left to the head.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head. #CUT#
The cut above Terry Tatum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tatum working aggressively here.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow. #BC2#
Tatum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatum's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes digs a good hook to Tatum's body.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tatum is breathing heavily.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Tatum pushes him off.
No luck for Tatum with that takedown attempt.
Colby Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tatum.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
Terry Tatum's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tatum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Terry Tatum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colby Barnes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Colby Barnes thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TGC 22: "Eagle" vs Chestner 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Tatum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Tatum.
No joy there for Livity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Livity does no damage.
Tatum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Livity avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Livity jabs at Tatum's body.
Livity works Tatum's body with a nice hook.
Tatum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Livity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
Livity connects with a single shot there.
Livity moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livity avoids the head kick by Tatum.
Tatum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Livity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****POLAR***** in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson Livity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Livity.
Livity comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Tatum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Livity connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Livity scores with a punch to the head.
Livity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Livity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Livity lands a head shot.
Tatum lands a leg kick that knocks Livity off balance momentarily.
Livity cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Livity lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Livity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Tatum walks into a stiff left hand from Livity.
Tatum looks to land a right hand but Livity moved out of range.
Tatum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Livity wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatum throws a counter combo.
Livity is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tatum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Livity.
Livity is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Livity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Livity.
Livity connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Livity connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Livity throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
Livity throws a series of punches but Tatum avoids them all with ease.
Livity scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Livity misses with a straight right.
Livity with a jab.#T3#
Tatum throws a leg kick that misses.
Livity lands with an uppercut that bounces Tatum off the cage and back into range.
Tatum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Livity scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Livity there.
Tatum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Livity throws a series of punches but Tatum avoids them all with ease.
Tatum misses with the combination.
Livity connects with a body shot that sends Tatum's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Tatum lunges at Livity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Livity's hand.
Livity catches Tatum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Livity lands a jab to the nose.
Livity scores with a jab. Tatum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Livity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
Livity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tatum.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tatum staying out of range there.
Tatum throws a counter combo.
Livity connects with a looping right hand.
Tatum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Livity.
Livity scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livity lands with a good body shot.
Livity throws a series of strikes that have Tatum backpedaling.
Tatum tries to land a front kick but Livity steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Livity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tatum throws a leg kick but Livity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Livity.
Tatum misses with a hook. Livity ducked under it nicely.
As Tatum tries to get set, Livity tries to push him back and clinch up but Tatum manages to avoid the attempt.
Tatum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Livity finds it's way round the side to connect with Tatum's head.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Livity moves away from the strike by Tatum.
Livity seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Livity rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tatum is looking for the big counter here.
Livity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Livity. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity lands a jab to the head.
Tatum moves forwards but Livity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Livity scores with the left hand. Tatum knows he should have avoided that one.
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Livity counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Livity digs a good hook to Tatum's body.
Tatum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tatum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Livity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
Livity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Livity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tatum's head backwards.
Tatum scores with a three punch combo!
Tatum is looking to land body kicks.
Livity digs a good body shot into Tatum's ribs.
Livity scores with a decent looking hook.
Tatum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Livity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tatum scrambles back to his feet.
Livity uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Livity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
Livity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Livity avoids the body shot from Tatum.
#T2#
Livity listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tatum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Livity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Livity lands an overhand right.
Livity cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Terry Tatum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Livity lands with a nice body punch.
Livity keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Livity dips to his left and cracks Tatum with an uppercut!
Livity with a nice cross.
Livity throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatum on the side of the head.
Livity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Livity misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A cross from Livity lands.#T3#
Livity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Livity scores with a jab.
Livity lunges at Tatum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tatum's hand.
Livity lands with a nice body punch.
Livity lands a jab to Tatum's midsection.
Livity misses with a straight right.
Tatum is looking for the big counter here.
Livity scores with a punch to the head.
Livity blocks a head kick by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Livity.
Jackson Livity is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Livity finds it's way through Tatum's defenses.
Livity displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Livity looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
Livity misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Livity dodges the punch combination from Tatum.
Livity throws out a powerful jab.
Livity walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Livity checks a low kick from Tatum.
Livity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Livity looks to land a combination. Tatum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tatum slips under a jab.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Livity lands with a hook. Tatum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Livity works Tatum's body with a nice hook.
Livity connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Livity dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Livity lands with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Livity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Livity throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum needs to keep his hands up - Livity had a free shot at his head there.
Livity bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatum's head.
Livity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Livity lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws a series of strikes that have Livity backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livity fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Livity misses with a body shot.
As Livity backs off Tatum throws a huge counter combo but Livity manages to avoid it all.
Tatum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Livity wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Livity misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing.
Livity thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Livity.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tatum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Livity has got the better of the exchanges.
Livity misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Livity. That snapped Tatum's head back.
Livity bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatum's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Livity scores with a four punch combination!
Livity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Jackson Livity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livity misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Livity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Livity lands a nice hook to Tatum's body. Tatum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Livity just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum slips a jab from Livity.
Livity lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatum looks to score with a jab to the body but Livity is just out of range.
Livity doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Livity connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Livity.
Livity scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Livity's corner calls for a 1-2. Livity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Livity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Livity throws a body shot but no joy.
Livity thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Tatum throws a right and a left that Livity avoids nicely.
Livity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Livity lands with a good body shot.
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Livity counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Livity avoids them all with ease.
Livity is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tatum.
Livity misses with an uppercut.
Livity connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livity scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tatum throws a nice looking combination but Livity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Livity connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Livity thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Terry Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Livity finds it's target.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Livity moves away.
Livity lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Livity looks to land a combination. Tatum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Livity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Livity smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Livity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Livity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Livity has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Livity!
Jackson Livity thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 20: Bush vs Payakarakatong
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Tatum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tatum drops his hands momentarily and Escobar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Escobar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escobar lands with a good body shot.
Tatum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar's head backwards.
Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Tatum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Escobar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab from Escobar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar sets himself, and Tatum steps forward looking for the clinch! Escobar avoids it this time.
Escobar lands an overhand right.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook.
Tatum ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Tatum swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Tatum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Escobar.
Decent striking displayed by Escobar there.
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!
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tatum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook to the body
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Escobar there.
Escobar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tatum moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
Jab by Escobar.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Tatum's shoulder, as Tatum tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatum sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tatum has knocked Escobar down with a huge combo! Tatum steps away and waves a wobbly Escobar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!
Tatum moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatum thinks about the counter body kick.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Escobar works the jab nicely.
Tatum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatum slips a jab from Escobar.
Tatum throws a shot to the body.
Escobar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Escobar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Tatum counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Escobar down! Tatum is looking to finish but Escobar is intelligently defending himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum pushes down on Escobar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatum is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Tatum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Tatum is working for a kimura but Escobar is defending it quite comfortably.
Tatum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum's cut.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Tatum's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tatum.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Tatum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tatum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatum.
Escobar throwing a counter right hand but Tatum manages to avoid it.
Escobar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Tatum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatum. Tatum obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Tatum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tatum walks into a jab.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab. #CL2#
Escobar gets tackled into the cage by Tatum. Tatum maintains the clinch.
Escobar is trying to break free.
Escobar working hard to break the clinch.
Escobar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tatum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escobar's efforts to push away.
Escobar tries to break the clinch but Tatum is controlling the position. #BC2#
Tatum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatum slips a straight right by Escobar.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Tatum throws a counter combo.
Tatum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Escobar tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pablo Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tatum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Tatum's shoulder, as Tatum tries to avoid the shot.
Tatum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tatum scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Tatum moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Tatum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tatum closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar, looking for a takedown. Tatum pushes Escobar against the cage but Escobar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Escobar scores with a body shot.
Escobar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Tatum clinches.
Escobar is looking to break free of the clinch but Tatum has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Tatum.
Tatum can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar is trying to force a seperation but Tatum has the dominant position.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
Escobar is trying to force a seperation but Tatum has the dominant position.
Escobar is trying to push Tatum away but Tatum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Escobar tries to break the clinch but Tatum is controlling the position.
Escobar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch but Tatum keeps him there for the moment.
Escobar is trying to push Tatum away but Tatum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Tatum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Escobar wants to break free but Tatum has control.
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but Tatum has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum digs a right hand underneath Escobar's ribcage. Escobar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatum keeps control of Escobar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch but Tatum keeps him there for the moment.
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but Tatum has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Escobar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escobar working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tatum.
Tatum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Tatum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Tatum breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tatum. Tatum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar misses with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a one-two to the body.
Escobar scores with the left hand. Tatum knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatum counters with a straight that turns Escobar's legs to rubber! Tatum pushes forward with more strikes and Escobar goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tatum!
A relieved looking Terry Tatum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Pablo Escobar had this to say: 'You better sleep with one eye open cabron !!! '.
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Event:
TGC 15: Tatum vs. Barnes
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No luck for Tatum with that takedown attempt.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Tatum motions for Barnes to come forward. Tatum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a right hand that Tatum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatum also avoids with ease.
Tatum is looking for a counter combo.
Tatum throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tatum.#T1#
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes tries to bum rush Tatum with a series of wild strikes but Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tatum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Tatum misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes jabs Tatum right on the nose. Tatum blinks but takes it well.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Tatum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Colby Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Tatum should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range. #T2#
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tatum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes scores with a jab. Tatum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Tatum wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Tatum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Tatum didn't see that one coming.
Tatum dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
#T3#
Tatum throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tatum throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Tatum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tatum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Tatum.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tatum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Colby Barnes has been cut.
Tatum throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tatum at a distance.
Barnes throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing.
Tatum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tatum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tatum throws a combination that misses
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatum in his tracks.
A combination from Tatum does no damage.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes lands a jab to Tatum's midsection.
Tatum tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Tatum has managed to clinch.
Barnes tries a body shot but Tatum blocks it.
Barnes keeps control of Tatum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatum is trying to stall.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
#T2#
Tatum tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Barnes.
Tatum working aggressively here.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Tatum tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Tatum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
Terry Tatum's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tatum under the eye.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
Jab by Barnes.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tatum, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards. #T4#
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Colby Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Tatum.
Barnes prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Barnes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tatum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tatum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terry Tatum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatum misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Barnes has managed to clinch.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Tatum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Tatum effectively controlling the action here.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tatum with a body shot.#T1#
A left lands for Barnes.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Colby Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Tatum.
Tatum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tatum tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Barnes instigates a clinch.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards. #T2#
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!
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a right hand.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
Terry Tatum's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barnes digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Barnes is working Tatum over against the cage.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes pushes Tatum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Tatum is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Tatum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Barnes. #CUT2#
Jeez, Terry Tatum's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatum seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Barnes really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tatum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Colby Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tatum tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Tatum throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Barnes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Terry Tatum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colby Barnes!
Colby Barnes is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Colby Barnes thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TGC 12: Tatum vs Umarov 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Tatum falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
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.#TD2#
Umarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
Umarov landing shots from mount.
Umarov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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.
#R2#
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
#TD2#
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.#REVR##SUB2#
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. #T1#
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.
#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#T4##SUB2#
Umarov has gone for a leg lock! Tatum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Umarov's guard.#REVR#
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. #SUB2#
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!
#R3#
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#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Umarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#REVR#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Umarov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
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.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tatum passes to side control. #SU#
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!
#R4#
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 #TD2#
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.
#T1#
Umarov wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving. #SUB2#
Umarov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tatum dives on top into guard.#REVR#
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. #REVB#
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. #SUB2#
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
Tatum wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy.
#T2#
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.#ES#
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. #TD2#
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. #ES#
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. #T3#
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.
#T4#
Umarov can't get the takedown.
Umarov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Umarov looking for a takedown. #BC#
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!
#R5#
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#TD2#
and Umarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #REVR#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Umarov looking for a guillotine here but Tatum defends easily.
#T3#
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Umarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatum advances position into side control!#SU#
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. #T4#
Umarov avoids the head kick by Tatum.
Umarov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tatum.#CUT#
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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Event:
TGC 8: Shakhbulatov vs Kulina
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Shelf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelf misses with a series of wild punches.
Shelf thuds his right hand into Tatum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shelf lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shelf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tatum is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Shelf falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Tatum counters with a crisp one two that drops Shelf! Tatum thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shelf to his feet! Shelf is in big trouble!#ROC#
Shelf is rocked!#CL#
Tatum clinches up with Shelf and pushes him back against the cage.
Shelf is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum dips a shoulder and cracks Shelf with a mighty uppercut! Shelf falls back against the cage and Tatum unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shelf is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tatum screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tatum!
Terry Tatum retains his welterweight title!
Terry Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 5: Umarov vs Tatum
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Tatum cracks Umarov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Timur Umarov has been cut.#TD#
Umarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tatum struggling a bit here.
Umarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working.
Tatum is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Umarov is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Umarov tries for a kimura but Tatum is defending well. #T1#
Tatum is looking for a sweep.
Umarov laying and praying for a moment but Tatum takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tatum wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Umarov is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
#SUB#
Umarov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Umarov working over Tatum with some ground and pound. Tatum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umarov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tatum desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tatum moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umarov wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.#T3#
Umarov passes Tatum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Umarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tatum is trying to get back to full guard.
Umarov works his way into full mount!
Umarov trying to control but Tatum is having none of it. #SUB#
Umarov working for a guillotine from mount but Tatum is in no mood to give up. #T4##SUB#
Umarov goes for an armbar but Tatum turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tatum.
Umarov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Umarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tatum manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Umarov won't allow Tatum to get back to his feet.
Umarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Umarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umarov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Umarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umarov with a poor takedown
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Umarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses.
Tatum throws a good cross that connects.
#KD2#
Tatum lands a big head kick that sends Umarov tumbling to the mat! Tatum takes a step backwards and waves Umarov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Umarov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umarov fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Umarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umarov is defended easily by Tatum.
We've been informed that Tatum has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Terry Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Umarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Umarov wants to free his trapped foot but Tatum is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Tatum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatum is trying to stand back up but Umarov is controlling him
Timur Umarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tatum tries to roll over but Umarov keeps him under control.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatum trying to control here.
Tatum looks like he's trying to stand up.
Umarov lands strikes from half guard.
Umarov misses with a head shot. Tatum uses the momentum to regain guard.
Umarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Tatum wants to sweep here but Umarov controlling him for the moment.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Umarov won't allow Tatum to get back to his feet.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umarov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tatum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timur Umarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatum misses with a kick to the body
and Umarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Umarov slips a jab and a cross from Tatum.
Umarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatum tries to sprawl out of it but Umarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Umarov.
Umarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tatum swivels and escapes.
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Umarov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tatum sprawls and moves away.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Umarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tatum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Umarov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Umarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tatum.
Tatum lands a nice shot that snaps Umarov's head back.
Tatum connects with a leg kick. Umarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Umarov fails with a takedown attempt.
As Umarov backs off Tatum throws a huge counter combo but Umarov manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umarov slips a jab and a cross from Tatum.
As Tatum looks to move away, Umarov throws a big counter combo but Tatum just gets out of the way.
Tatum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umarov.
Tatum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Umarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Good shot there by Tatum.
Tatum throws a head kick that half lands.
Umarov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Tatum darts in and clinches Umarov up against the cage.
Umarov has Tatum pressed against the cage, preventing Tatum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Umarov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tatum after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Tatum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tatum has knocked Umarov down with a huge combo! Tatum steps away and waves a wobbly Umarov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Umarov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Umarov tries for a takedown but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tatum tries a quick counter leg kick but Umarov is wise to it.
Umarov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tatum lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terry Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umarov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
Timur Umarov's cut is getting worse.
Tatum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Umarov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Tatum as Umarov shoots in.
Tatum throws a head kick that half lands.
Umarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatum is fending him off so far but Umarov persists. Nope, Tatum circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Umarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tatum, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Tatum stuffs the takedown attempt from Umarov. Umarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatum replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Umarov blocks it well.#CL2#
Tatum gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tatum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umarov tries for a takedown but Tatum circles away easily
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Umarov dodges the punch combination from Tatum.
#T4#
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Umarov shoots in and drives through. Tatum sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Umarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatum connects with a leg kick. Umarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tatum misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Tatum.
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!
Tatum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Tatum looks to move away, Umarov throws a big counter combo but Tatum just gets out of the way.
Umarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Umarov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Tatum really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Umarov's cut.
That's time! Umarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Umarov tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
Umarov dodges the punch combination from Tatum.
Tatum throws a right and a left that Umarov avoids nicely. #TD#
Umarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Umarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatum's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tatum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Umarov wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving. #T1#
Umarov is really struggling to control Tatum but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tatum is trying to control the position but Umarov postures up.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Umarov from controlling successfully.
Umarov cracks Tatum with a solid left hand.
Tatum has control of Umarov's left arm, preventing Umarov from doing any damage. #SUB#
Umarov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tatum dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tatum sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SU2#
Tatum stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Umarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Umarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Umarov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Umarov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatum's guard.
Tatum is looking for a sweep. Umarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatum wants to control but Umarov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Nice strikes from Umarov there.
Tatum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tatum.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umarov postures up.
Umarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Umarov is posturing up here but Tatum has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Umarov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Umarov has to tap! Slick submission there by Tatum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Tatum!
Terry Tatum is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Terry Tatum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 2
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Tatum tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Dayley misses
and Tatum counters with a left and a right that stings Dayley.
Dayley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dayley tries to clinch but Tatum moves out of range.
Dayley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tatum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Tatum takes the fight into the clinch.
Dayley is pushing Tatum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum has Dayley pressed against the cage, preventing Dayley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dayley tries to pull guard but Tatum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Dayley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tatum to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Tatum breaks the clinch.
Dayley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tatum counters with a two punch combo.
Dayley falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2#
and Tatum counters with a crisp one two that drops Dayley! Tatum thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dayley to his feet! Dayley is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Dayley is rocked!
Tatum cracks Dayley with a left hook right on the temple and Dayley goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tatum lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dayley is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Tatum!
A victorious Terry Tatum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TGC 1
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Ebbitt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ebbitt has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Las Vegas, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tatum.#CL#
Ebbitt rushes Tatum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ebbitt tries to circle away but Tatum has him pinned against the cage.
Ebbitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebbitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebbitt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tatum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tatum is looking to slow Ebbitt down with leg kicks.
Tatum feints and then cracks Ebbitt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ebbitt down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Tatum lands a big head kick that sends Ebbitt tumbling to the mat! Tatum takes a step backwards and waves Ebbitt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Ebbitt has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Tatum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tatum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Ebbitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tatum.
Tatum keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Tatum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ebbitt sees it coming and defends easily.
Tatum wants to take a breather but Ebbitt is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum wants to free his trapped foot but Ebbitt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tatum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ebbitt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ebbitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatum is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tatum is looking to advance position but Ebbitt won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ebbitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ebbitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tommy Ebbitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ebbitt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ebbitt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTatum.
Ebbitt is breathing heavily.
Ebbitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tatum lands a jab to the head.
Tatum feints with a jab and clips Ebbitt right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Ebbitt is sent crashing into the canvas and Tatum leaps in for the kill! Ebbitt tries to get to his feet but Tatum is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Ebbitt is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tatum!
A very excited looking Terry Tatum 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.
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back'.
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