PBP Commentary

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

Magri
vs
Tatum

175 cm
32
140 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

165 cm
36
148 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Namunamu Clothing

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 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Magri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.

Tatum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tatum slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tatum postures up in Magri's guard and throws a big left but Magri blocks it.
Tatum tries to free his leg and advance position but Magri is retaining full guard.
Tatum looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tatum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatum throws a big right hand that misses.
Magri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tatum.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum trying to control but Magri is working from the bottom.
Tatum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tatum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magri is adopting a defensive guard.
Tatum won't allow Magri to get back to his feet.
Tatum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magri controls Tatum momentarily but Tatum frees himself.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Magri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Charlie Magri.
Magri misses with a series of wild punches.
Magri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
Magri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Magri finds it's target.
Tatum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Magri's head coaches at gym closing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charlie Magri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magri tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Magri misses.
Magri lands with an overhand left.
Magri lands a glancing blow to the side of Tatum's head.
Tatum fails with the takedown.
Magri with a jab.
Magri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magri lands with a nice body punch.

Tatum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tatum fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Who's going to make the next move?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tatum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magri, who protects the arm well.
Tatum lands a nice forearm strike.
Tatum tries to score with some ground and pound. Magri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tatum.
Tatum in side control, throwing shots but Magri defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Tatum dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Magri throws a good cross that connects.

Tatum has closed the distance and engaged Magri in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tatum - that landed with a thud.

Tatum decides to pull guard.
Magri wants to get up but he can't break Tatum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magri wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Magri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tatum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Magri!
Danny Tatum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magri holds on to Tatum as tight as he can, avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magri taking shots to the head.
Magri tries to reverse the position but Tatum maintains control.
Tatum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Magri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tatum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tatum is keen to just control but Magri is a slippery customer.

Tatum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tatum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Magri is defending against the submission attempts here by Tatum.
Magri is doing well to control the position and prevent Tatum from advancing to side control.
Tatum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magri wants to control but Tatum is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatum working Magri over with strikes.
Tatum thows a huge punch but Magri dodges it nicely.
Magri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tatum.
Magri wants to control but Tatum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tatum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tatum trying to mount his opponent but Magri defends it.
Tatum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tatum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magri defends it well.
Magri is trying to stand back up but Tatum is controlling him
Magri tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.
Tatum is pressing down on Magri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magri is holding on for now.

Magri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tatum is on him like a limpet, forcing Magri back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magri misses with a short punch on the inside.

Tatum breaks the clinch.
Charlie Magri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magri takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tatum scores with a sloppy right hand. Magri should have avoided that one.
Tatum darts in trying to clinch
and Magri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tatum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tatum is looking to clinch but Magri is avoiding it.
Magri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magri misses with a wild body shot.
Magri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magri wants it to stay on the feet.
Magri avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Magri scores with a jab. Tatum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tatum slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum shoots in and drives through. Magri sprawls well.
Magri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magri works the jab nicely.
Tatum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charlie Magri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Tatum.
Magri tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Magri lands with a nice body punch.
Magri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magri.
Magri throws a poor cross that misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum throws a body punch but Magri moves out of range.
Tatum shoots in but no luck this time.
Magri scores with a body shot.
Magri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magri connects with a nice looking jab.
Magri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magri misses the shot to the body.
Magri lands a jab to the nose.
Tatum takes one to the side of the head.
Magri swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum shoots in and drives through. Magri sprawls well.
Magri jabs Tatum to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magri lands a head shot.
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt - Magri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Danny Tatum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Magri catches Tatum right on the button with a cross.
Tatum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Charlie Magri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Magri lands.
Magri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Magri.
Magri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tatum throws a hook but Magri blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum swings for the body but Magri moves out of range.
Tatum takes one to the side of the head.
Tatum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magri scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magri misses with a body punch
and Tatum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Magri.

Tatum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magri did well to prevent Tatum getting side control.
Tatum controlling the action here.
Tatum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Magri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tatum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Tatum!
Danny Tatum took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Merciless Gladiators for their support in the buildup to the fight.