PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dredd Tatum (ranked 2161 p4p, 2994 weight class) and Hector Gray (ranked 111 p4p, 139 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tatum
vs
Gray

210 cm
30
300
14 - 7 - 0

194 cm
32
275
14 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dredd Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Gray!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tatum misses.
Tatum takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses.
Tatum throws a poor cross that misses

and Gray counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tatum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gray.
Gray sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Gray is looking for a kimura but Tatum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gray to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gray is working for a kimura but Tatum is defending it quite comfortably.
Tatum's coaches at Doom\'s Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tatum wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is thwarting Tatum's attempts to control the position.
Gray is trying to control. Tatum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gray thows a huge punch but Tatum dodges it nicely.
Gray controlling the pace.
Tatum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gray slips a nice elbow through Tatum's hands, connecting with Tatum's forehead.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tatum is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray slows the pace down in half guard.

Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tatum has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gray seems to be working for a kimura but Tatum defends the submission attempt.
Gray is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gray is stalling here. Tatum is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gray seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tatum has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tatum tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray is trying to improve his position.
Gray is not content to let Tatum control the position.
You can see the frustration on Gray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gray is looking to reverse the position.
Tatum takes a little break here. Gray wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tatum wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Gray 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.

Gray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tatum.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Gray tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tatum throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Gray slips under a jab.
Tatum throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Tatum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tatum.
Tatum lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gray feints the counter takedown.
Tatum lands with a good body shot.
Tatum lands with a good body shot.
Tatum lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gray doesn't seem bothered though.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dredd Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gray slips a straight right by Tatum.
A shot to the liver by Tatum. Beautiful body shot.
Dredd Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Tatum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Hector Gray has been cut.
Tatum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tatum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tatum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatum.
Gray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tatum misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gray to the canvas! Gray doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tatum keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dredd Tatum!
An out of breath Dredd Tatum thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.