PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederic Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatum has chosen Corrosion of Conformity - Vote with a bullet as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pukki
vs
Tatum

170 cm
27
146 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

175 cm
25
142 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raimo Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drederic Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum swings widly with a right hand
and Pukki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tatum throws a looping overhand right but Pukki ducks down to avoid it.
Tatum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pukki blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tatum.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pukki.
No luck for Tatum with that takedown attempt.
Pukki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tatum at a distance.
Pukki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tatum looks to land a combination. Pukki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pukki moves forwards but Tatum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Pukki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pukki counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum lands a head shot.
A big left from Tatum misses.
Pukki lands with a shot to the body.
Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pukki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raimo Pukki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pukki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tatum digs a good hook to Pukki's body.
Tatum throws a body punch but Pukki moves out of range.
Tatum might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tatum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pukki jabs Tatum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.
Pukki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Pukki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tatum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pukki momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Pukki.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pukki manages to avoid it.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Pukki moved out of range nicely.
Pukki takes one to the chin there.

Pukki is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Pukki as Tatum shoots in.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drederic Tatum.
Pukki scores with a decent looking hook.
Tatum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pukki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatum.
Tatum swinging wildly here.

Tatum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pukki!
Pukki wants to control but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum prevents Pukki from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is working hard here to advance position.

Tatum looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Tatum goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pukki is on top in guard.
Pukki trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.

Tatum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pukki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pukki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pukki postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it.
Pukki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Tatum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Tatum looking for a guillotine here but Pukki defends easily.

Pukki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pukki has managed to get both his arms back between Tatum's legs - danger averted.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tatum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pukki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pukki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tatum looking to control.

Tatum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Tatum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pukki is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatum has wrist control.
Pukki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Tatum looking for subs off his back but Pukki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pukki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tatum manages to get to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pukki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pukki pushing down on Tatum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Pukki seems content to control.
Pukki wants to take a breather but Tatum is having none of it.
Pukki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pukki trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Pukki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pukki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tatum is looking to control Pukki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tatum avoid being mounted?
Pukki thows a huge punch but Tatum dodges it nicely.
Pukki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Tatum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatum works his way to full guard. Good work.

Tatum has an active guard here but Pukki has managed to pass into half guard.
Pukki is controlling the pace.
Pukki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drederic Tatum will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tatum throws a hook but Pukki avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tatum is defended easily by Pukki.
Pukki is looking to wear down Tatum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pukki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tatum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tatum thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatum throws an off balance right hand
and Pukki counters with a stiff right hand.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum misses with a hook. Pukki ducked under it nicely.
Drederic Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pukki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drederic Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum shoots in looking for a takedown. Pukki tries to sprawl out of it but Tatum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pukki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatum throws a shot from downtown. Pukki moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum throws a looping overhand right but Pukki ducks down to avoid it.
Tatum with a jab.
Pukki is looking to clinch.
Tatum throws the left hand but Pukki avoids the punch easily.
Tatum has his takedown stuffed
and Pukki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drederic Tatum.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Tatum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Pukki cracks Tatum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but Pukki slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Pukki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pukki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pukki moves away.
Tatum shoots in but Pukki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pukki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tatum.
Tatum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pukki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
Tatum walks into a stiff left hand from Pukki.

Tatum is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukki plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Tatum to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Tatum just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raimo Pukki!
Raimo Pukki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.