PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mako Akumba (ranked 18663 p4p, 2528 weight class) and Jayson Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Akumba
vs
Tatum

199 cm
35
206
11 - 10 - 0

203 cm
26
210
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mako Akumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayson Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akumba throws a leg kick but Tatum sees it coming and moves out of range.

Tatum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tatum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Akumba taking a bit of punishment here - Tatum scoring with strikes.
Tatum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akumba keeps working.
Akumba is looking for a sweep.
Akumba is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum scores with punches from side control.
Tatum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatum working the ground and pound but Akumba is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akumba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tatum tries to score with some ground and pound. Akumba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tatum trying to control the action but Akumba is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akumba tries to bench press Tatum off him but Tatum keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here as Tatum stalls from top position.
Akumba is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum trying to control the action but Akumba is working from the bottom.
Tatum scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akumba to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Tatum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Akumba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tatum.
Tatum wants to take a breather but Akumba is having none of it.

Tatum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akumba is just riding it out for now. Tatum eventually gives up the hold.
Tatum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tatum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akumba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tatum.
Akumba tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tatum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatum tries to pass to full mount but Akumba defends it.
Tatum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tatum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Tatum is looking for a kimura here.
Tatum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Tatum dominated 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.

Akumba throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Mako Akumba has been cut.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tatum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akumba leaves Tatum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tatum looks to land a body kick but Akumba moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tatum throws an off balance right hand
and Akumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akumba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tatum can pounce on him.
Akumba connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum tries to work over Akumba's front leg with a kick but Akumba checks it.
Akumba is looking to counter punch.
Tatum lands with a good body shot.
Tatum misses with a leg kick
and Akumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Akumba.
Akumba throws a sloppy head kick and Tatum moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Akumba misses with a body shot.
Tatum lands a jab to the nose.
Tatum moves out of range of the body kick from Akumba.
Akumba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Akumba feints and then cracks Tatum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tatum down.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Akumba's shoulder, as Akumba tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akumba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akumba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum jabs Akumba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Akumba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tatum throws the left hand but Akumba avoids the punch easily.
Tatum throws a body kick that misses.
Akumba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tatum blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akumba is looking to clinch.
Akumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatum throws out the jab.
Akumba misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Akumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Akumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akumba throws a wild body kick that Tatum sees coming a mile off.
Tatum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick from Akumba, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akumba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jayson Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akumba's head backwards.
Akumba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akumba lands a body shot.
Akumba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Akumba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tatum misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looks for the body kick but Akumba saw that one coming.
Akumba misses the jab.
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Akumba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akumba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akumba throws a chopping leg kick but Tatum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akumba misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Akumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Akumba.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akumba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Akumba misses with a body shot.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Akumba avoids it with no problem.
Tatum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mako Akumba's cut.
That's time! Akumba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tatum shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick from Tatum.
Nice uppercut there from Tatum.
Tatum blocks the body kick.
Tatum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Akumba.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Akumba is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akumba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tatum. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akumba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akumba looks to land a body kick but Tatum moved away.
Tatum lands a jab to the head.
Akumba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Akumba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mako Akumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum throws a hook but Akumba blocks it.
It looked like Akumba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tatum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akumba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akumba takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Akumba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum looks for a takedown but Akumba sprawls well.
Mako Akumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mako Akumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Tatum.
Akumba throws a chopping leg kick but Tatum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akumba misses with a combination
and Akumba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akumba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatum on the side of the head.
Tatum tries to land a body kick
and Akumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akumba misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tatum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akumba misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akumba connects with a right hand. Tatum shakes it off.
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt
and Akumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Jayson Tatum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akumba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akumba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akumba throws a hook but Tatum avoids it easily.
Akumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akumba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Akumba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akumba tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akumba misses the shot to the body.
Akumba doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatum circles away.
Tatum connects with a looping right hand.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Akumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akumba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jayson Tatum.
Well Tatum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Tatum!
A victorious Jayson Tatum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.