PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dandy Bigglesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigglesworth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Car Bomb by Negativland kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tatum
vs
Bigglesworth

165 cm
29
148 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

155 cm
29
135 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dandy Bigglesworth!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigglesworth misses with a wild combination.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bigglesworth.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigglesworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bigglesworth as he jumps to the side.
Bigglesworth throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Tatum.

Bigglesworth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bigglesworth gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bigglesworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Bigglesworth digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatum is trying to pull guard but Bigglesworth has him pressed against the cage.
Bigglesworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Tatum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bigglesworth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tatum wants to stall.

Tatum manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigglesworth misses with a head kick.
Tatum fails with a takedown attempt.
Bigglesworth throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
Bigglesworth walks into a left hand.
Tatum fails to land the takedown.
Bigglesworth misses with a body shot.
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Bigglesworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bigglesworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Bigglesworth's shoulder, as Bigglesworth tries to avoid the shot.
Bigglesworth throws a right hand that Tatum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatum also avoids with ease.
Bigglesworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bigglesworth digs a good body shot into Tatum's ribs.
Dandy Bigglesworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Bigglesworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dandy Bigglesworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum closes the distance and clinches up with Bigglesworth, looking for a takedown. Tatum pushes Bigglesworth against the cage but Bigglesworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigglesworth. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bigglesworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bigglesworth scores with a jab to the body.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tatum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigglesworth manages to avoid it.
Bigglesworth lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch but Tatum moves out of range.
Bigglesworth misses with a body shot.
Tatum looks to score with a jab to the body but Bigglesworth is just out of range.
Bigglesworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
Bigglesworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tatum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bigglesworth scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bigglesworth misses with a double jab.
Bigglesworth misses the shot to the body.
Bigglesworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tatum rather than just go for the knockout.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tatum.
Bigglesworth throws a shot to the body.
Bigglesworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bigglesworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tatum looks to throw the jab but Bigglesworth is out of range.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch up.
Bigglesworth slips a jab from Tatum.
Bigglesworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bigglesworth avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Bigglesworth moved out of range nicely.
Tatum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tatum is defended easily by Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth throws a series of punches but Tatum avoids them all with ease.
Bigglesworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatum swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigglesworth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum cracks a nice hook into Bigglesworth's ribs.
A left and a right from Bigglesworth both land. Nice combination.
Bigglesworth scores with the left hand. Tatum knows he should have avoided that one.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Bigglesworth.

Bigglesworth clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigglesworth lands an elbow inside.
Tatum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tatum is looking to control Bigglesworth's arms but Bigglesworth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tatum has his back to the cage.
Bigglesworth works on Tatum's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Bigglesworth.
Tatum is trying to push Bigglesworth away but Bigglesworth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tatum jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigglesworth stopping the sweep attempt from Tatum.
Bigglesworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dandy Bigglesworth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tatum throws out a loose jab but Bigglesworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigglesworth manages to avoid it.
Bigglesworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tatum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bigglesworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatum circles away.
Bigglesworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dandy Bigglesworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bigglesworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
Tatum swings for the body but Bigglesworth moves out of range.
Tatum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bigglesworth in his tracks.
Bigglesworth lands a slapping body shot.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bigglesworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tatum dives in and grabs Bigglesworth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigglesworth pushes down on Tatum's head and hops out.
Bigglesworth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Bigglesworth misses.
Tatum misses with a lunging right hand
and Bigglesworth counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tatum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigglesworth misses with the combination.
Tatum misses the body punch
and Bigglesworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bigglesworth wants to clinch.
Tatum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth misses with a combination
and Tatum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tatum.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bigglesworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tatum lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth tries to buck Tatum off but Tatum is having none of it.

Tatum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bigglesworth, who protects the arm well.
Tatum advances to full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Tatum there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tatum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bigglesworth because Tatum loaded up on that one.
Tatum is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tatum misses with a head shot.
Bigglesworth is desperately trying to improve his position but Tatum has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tatum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tatum thows a huge punch but Bigglesworth dodges it nicely.
Tatum is looking to advance position but Bigglesworth won't allow it.

Tatum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bigglesworth is just riding it out for now. Tatum eventually gives up the hold.
Tatum looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tatum wants to work for an arm triangle but Bigglesworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum slips a nice elbow through Bigglesworth's hands, connecting with Bigglesworth's forehead.
Bigglesworth wants to get back to full guard.
Tatum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tatum works his way into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Tatum dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bigglesworth. That snapped Tatum's head back.
Dandy Bigglesworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bigglesworth misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bigglesworth misses the target.
Tatum lands a nice hook to Bigglesworth's body. Bigglesworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Tatum scores a takedown into full mount!
Tatum punching from mount but Bigglesworth doing a good job of avoiding damage.
A nice elbow there by Tatum.
Tatum thowing shots but they're missing.
Danny Tatum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tatum jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bigglesworth manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bigglesworth is looking to regain half guard here but Tatum keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigglesworth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tatum working the ground and pound but Bigglesworth is defending the strikes.

Tatum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Tatum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tatum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tatum postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bigglesworth struggling a bit here.
Tatum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bigglesworth is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Tatum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum laying and praying for a moment but Bigglesworth takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bigglesworth tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.
Bigglesworth is refusing to be controlled, as Tatum sits in half guard.
Tatum throwing shots but Bigglesworth is blocking nicely.
Tatum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bigglesworth tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatum wants to take a breather but Bigglesworth is having none of it.
Bigglesworth tries to kick Tatum off but Tatum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Tatum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tatum wants to take a breather but Bigglesworth is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Tatum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tatum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Tatum!
Danny Tatum very nearly forgot to thank KAISER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.