PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyson TapOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scally Wag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TapOut comes to the cage accompanied by Pump It - Black Eyed Peas. Tyson TapOut has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

TapOut
vs
Wag

175 cm
22
138 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

CBK MMA Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson TapOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Scally Wag!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TapOut fails with a takedown attempt.
Wag lands with an uppercut that bounces TapOut off the cage and back into rage.
TapOut dodges the punch combination from Wag.
TapOut shoots in looking for a takedown. Wag tries to sprawl out of it but TapOut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wag stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson TapOut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TapOut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wag as he avoids it easily.
TapOut ducks under a wild hook from Wag.
TapOut slips a jab and a cross from Wag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wag throws a series of punches but TapOut avoids them all with ease.
Wag scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
TapOut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wag throws a right and a left that both miss.
TapOut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wag.
Wag is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wag connects with a right hand. TapOut shakes it off.
Wag throws a right hand that TapOut ducks under and follows up with a left that TapOut also avoids with ease.
Wag lands with a hook. TapOut tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wag throws a right hand that TapOut ducks under and follows up with a left that TapOut also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Wag misses.
Wag misses with a few strikes there.
Scally Wag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wag lands a jab to TapOut's midsection.
TapOut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wag as he avoids it easily.
Wag throws a series of strikes that have TapOut backpedaling.
Wag moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
TapOut needs to keep his hands up - Wag had a free shot at his head there.
Wag works over TapOut's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TapOut closes the distance and clinches up with Wag, looking for a takedown. TapOut pushes Wag against the cage but Wag circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
TapOut is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by TapOut.
Wag is trying to buck TapOut off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

TapOut is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wag is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wag is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but TapOut has just dragged him back down to the mat.
TapOut tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wag tries to escape but TapOut is in control.

TapOut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TapOut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wag is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wag swinging wildly here.

TapOut darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

TapOut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wag is just riding it out for now. TapOut eventually gives up the hold.

TapOut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wag is just riding it out for now. TapOut eventually gives up the hold.
Wag is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TapOut is working for a kimura but Wag is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wag looks like he's trying to stand up.

TapOut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wag sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wag throws a series of punches but TapOut avoids them all with ease.
Wag thuds a left hand into TapOut's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scally Wag 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.

TapOut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wag is fending him off so far but TapOut persists. Nope, Wag circles away and we're back to standing.
Scally Wag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TapOut has a takedown stuffed.
Wag will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
TapOut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
TapOut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wag circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson TapOut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TapOut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wag throws a nice looking combination but TapOut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wag swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by TapOut.
Wag connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wag there.
Wag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
TapOut dodges the punch combination from Wag.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Wag catches TapOut right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wag lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
TapOut fails with a takedown attempt.
Wag lands a right hook to the body.
Wag throws a chopping leg kick but TapOut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wag misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wag throws a series of punches but TapOut avoids them all with ease.
Wag cracks TapOut with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
TapOut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wag fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches TapOut on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wag is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scally Wag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
TapOut on the wrong end of a nice jab.
TapOut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wag connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
TapOut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wag's corner calls for a 1-2. Wag obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wag throws a right hand that TapOut ducks under and follows up with a left that TapOut also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wag!
Scally Wag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wag scores with a punch to the head.
Wag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TapOut looks for a takedown but Wag sprawls well.
Wag lands a with a good body shot.
Wag displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wag goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
TapOut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Wag does it's job there.
TapOut shoots for a double leg takedown but Wag sprawls well. He's pushed TapOut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
TapOut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wag.
Wag scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
TapOut walks into a jab.
Wag throws a right and a left that TapOut avoids nicely.
Wag cracks TapOut with a good jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wag lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and TapOut has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from TapOut and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wag scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Wag both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Wag does no damage.
TapOut shoots in looking for a takedown. Wag tries to sprawl out of it but TapOut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
TapOut shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wag swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by TapOut.
Wag lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. TapOut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wag jabs TapOut right on the nose. TapOut blinks but takes it well.
TapOut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Wag.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
TapOut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wag moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wag loads up on a big right hand but TapOut slips the punch.
Wag slaps away a takedown attempt from TapOut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
TapOut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wag tests TapOut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Wag.
Wag throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Wag both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Wag misses.
TapOut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson TapOut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wag lands with a right hand.
Wag keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wag displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TapOut.
Wag ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wag misses with a few strikes there.

TapOut darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Wag kicks TapOut off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wag tests TapOut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wag misses with a few strikes there.
Wag lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
TapOut drops his hands momentarily and Wag takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
TapOut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wag swivels and escapes.
Wag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TapOut.
Wag looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
TapOut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wag as he avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as TapOut checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wag moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wag goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wag with a nice cross.
Wag connects with the punch.
Wag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Wag.
Wag's corner calls for a 1-2. Wag obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wag with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Wag.
Wag stalks TapOut and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into TapOut's face. TapOut staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TapOut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
TapOut walks into a straight right hand from Wag.
Wag scores with a nice right hand.
Wag scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
TapOut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wag sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wag throws a combination. TapOut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
TapOut checks a low kick from Wag.
Wag throws a combination. TapOut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
TapOut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson TapOut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wag wants to slow TapOut down by chopping away at his legs.
Wag lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scally Wag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wag winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Scally Wag!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Scally Wag!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Scally Wag!

Scally Wag wins by unanimous decision!