PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Tatum
vs
Snegov

165 cm
30
148 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

185 cm
28
153 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Brute

Condemned

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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Snegov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snegov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatum. Snegov does a little dance to reset his feet.

Tatum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snegov's guard.
Tatum wants to pass the guard but Snegov is keeping the position.
Tatum postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snegov trying to keep a closed guard but Tatum is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snegov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snegov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snegov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snegov pulls Tatum in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum throwing strikes from guard but Snegov blocks nicely.
Snegov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tatum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snegov's guard.
Snegov has hold of Tatum's hands but Tatum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snegov keeps working.
Tatum throwing shots but Snegov is blocking nicely.
Tatum drops an elbow to the side of Snegov's head.
Tatum passes to full mount!
Snegov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snegov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tatum lands a big elbow.
Tatum working the ground and pound effectively.

Tatum swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Snegov is now in Tatum's guard. A big mistake from Tatum there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tatum pushes a forearm under Snegov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Snegov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Tatum!
Danny Tatum made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.