PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bitchslap Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ITS A FIGHT kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tatum has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The key to victory for Bitchslap Tatum has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tatum
vs
Mayweather

190 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

185 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bitchslap Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayweather somewhat.

Tatum tries to sprawl but Mayweather drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mayweather lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tatum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mayweather got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayweather has managed to get both his arms back between Tatum's legs - danger averted.
Mayweather stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mayweather pushes down on Tatum's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Mayweather is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tatum is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mayweather is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tatum sees it coming and defends easily.
Mayweather stalling.

Mayweather is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
Mayweather tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tatum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Tatum looking for submissions off his back.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayweather seems to be working for a kimura but Tatum defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Tatum actively working from the bottom here.

Mayweather is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tatum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayweather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mayweather trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tatum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayweather pulls his head out easily.
Tatum is refusing to be controlled, as Mayweather sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Mayweather has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tatum defend it? Mayweather steps over the head and cranks it - Tatum is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mayweather!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Floyd Mayweather!