PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle comes to the cage accompanied by Big Booty Woman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kyle
vs
Tatum

179 cm
33
155 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

165 cm
36
148 lbs
27 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, David Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tatum clinches.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Tatum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum tries to break free but Kyle pushes him back against the cage.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Kyle throws a head punch that misses.
Kyle blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Kyle.
A right hand to the body from Kyle.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Kyle digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum scores with a hook to the body.
Kyle digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatum jumps guard but Kyle stands there with Tatum around his waist. Tatum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum fails to pull guard.
Tatum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatum blocking some punches.

Tatum decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tatum looking to control.
Kyle throws a big right hand that misses.
Kyle trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kyle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kyle controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatum has wrist control.
Tatum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyle.
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!

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

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

Tatum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kyle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tatum.
Kyle lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Tatum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Tatum looking for submissions off his back.
Kyle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tatum is looking to improve his position.
Kyle works his way into side control.
Tatum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyle is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tatum.

Tatum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyle defends well.
Kyle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Tatum working for a triangle but Kyle defends it easily.

Tatum is looking for a triangle here but Kyle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle wants to control but Tatum is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Kyle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tatum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tatum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyle under the eye.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tatum looks to land a right hand but Kyle moved out of range.

Kyle has managed to clinch.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyle tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tatum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kyle to keep the fight standing.
Tatum tries to pull guard but Kyle won't allow it.
David Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Tatum.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyle working aggressively here.
I was talking to Kyle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tatum tries to pull guard but Kyle won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle lands with a left to the head.
Kyle blocks a body shot from Tatum.
Kyle misses with some punches.
Kyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Kyle lands a nice uppercut.
Kyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Kyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kyle.
Kyle lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kyle is keeping busy.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is trying to pull guard but Kyle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kyle.
Kyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kyle.
Tatum blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.

Tatum jumps guard and drags Kyle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
David Kyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tatum isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kyle stacks Tatum on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kyle!
Kyle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tatum is trying to control Kyle's posture but Kyle avoids it.
Tatum defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tatum takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kyle trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Kyle throws an elbow but Tatum slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tatum is trying to get back to half guard.

Kyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Tatum is defending well.

Kyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tatum, who protects the arm well.
Tatum is trying to improve his position.
Tatum parries the strikes from Kyle easily there. Kyle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tatum to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is looking to reverse the position.
Tatum is not content to let Kyle control the position.
Tatum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tatum is refusing to be controlled, as Kyle sits in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tatum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyle pulls his head out easily.
Tatum is not content to let Kyle control the position.
Tatum tries to roll over but Kyle keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Kyle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tatum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kyle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatum manages to avoid it.
Kyle lands a glancing blow to the side of Tatum's head.
Tatum works the jab nicely.
Tatum's corner calls for a 1-2. Tatum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
David Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle connects with a body shot that sends Tatum's belly button to the back.
Tatum has a takedown stuffed.
Tatum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kyle lands a high kick!
Kyle throws a head kick that misses.
Kyle takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Tatum misses.
Kyle tries a head kick but it misses.

Kyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
David Kyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tatum wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
David Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Tatum.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Kyle lands with a right to the head.
Kyle scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head.
Tatum has Kyle pushed against the cage.
Kyle tries a body shot but Tatum blocks it.
Tatum tries to pull guard but Kyle won't allow it.
Tatum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Kyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Kyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Tatum successfully pulls guard.
Kyle looking to pass the guard.
Danny Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tatum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Tatum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatum's guard.
David Kyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle stalling.
Tatum wants to control but Kyle is keeping busy.
Kyle wants to control but Tatum is keeping him busy.

Tatum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tatum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyle controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Tatum looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Kyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kyle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Kyle!
David Kyle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.