PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Tattum (ranked 6240 p4p, 524 weight class) and Dean Fellows (ranked 7175 p4p, 560 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tattum
vs
Fellows

185 cm
31
153 lbs
12 - 17 - 0

180 cm
28
155 lbs
8 - 12 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Tauromorphous Threads ~ 15% Laundry

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 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Tattum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Dean Fellows!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fellows throws a hook but Tattum avoids it easily.
Fellows misses with a hook to the body
and Tattum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tattum moves away from the strike by Fellows.
Tattum shoots in and drives through. Fellows sprawls well.
Tattum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fellows counters with a two punch combo.
Tattum misses with the combination.
Fellows blocks a head kick by Tattum.
Fellows throws out a counter right but Tattum avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Tattum.
Tattum misses with a few strikes there.
Fellows misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows keeps the fight on the outside.
Fellows lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Tattum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fellows lands an elbow inside.
Fellows lands an elbow just above Tattum 's eye.
Fellows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Tattum.
Tattum throws a head punch that misses.
Fellows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fellows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fellows misses with an elbow over the top.
Tattum avoids the elbow strike from Fellows, against the cage.
Tattum avoids a wild elbow strike from Fellows.
Fellows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tattum's defenses.
Fellows misses with a punch to the body.
Fellows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fellows misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fellows struggles to land a body shot inside as Tattum controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fellowss head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fellows misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tattum blocks an elbow strike.
Fellows digs a right hand underneath Tattum's ribcage. Tattum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fellows misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fellows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tattum's brow.
Tattum avoids the elbow strike from Fellows, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tattum.
Tattum avoids a wild elbow strike from Fellows.
Nice body punch from Tattum - that landed with a thud.
Fellows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fellows lands a nice elbow.
Fellows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fellows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fellows can't find room to land a body shot as Tattum controls the action.
Tattum dodges an elbow strike from Fellows.
Nice body punch from Fellows.
Tattum is looking to break free of the clinch but Fellows has double underhooks.

Tattum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dominic Tattum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fellows gets tackled into the cage by Tattum. Tattum maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fellows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tattum's brow.
Tattum blocks the elbow strike.
Tattum blocks an elbow strike from Fellows.

Tattum breaks from the clinch.
Fellows looks to land a right hand but Tattum moved out of range.
Fellows looks to land a combination. Tattum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Fellows was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fellows lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tattum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fellows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Fellows moves out of range easily.

Fellows forces Tattum back against the cage and clinches.
Tattum tries to throw a body punch but Fellows avoids it by throwing Tattum back against the cage.

Tattum breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tattum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fellows throws a series of punches but Tattum avoids them all with ease.
Tattum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fellows throws an overhand right that lands on Tattum's shoulder, as Tattum tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Tattum.
Tattum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Fellows misses.
Tattum thinks about countering with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tattum.
Tattum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fellows misses with a two punch combination.
Tattum misses with a combination
and Fellows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick
and Tattum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Fellows dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fellows throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tattum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Tattum lands but Fellows takes it in his stride.
Tattum looks to clinch
and Fellows counters with a stiff right hand.
Fellows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fellows misses with a few strikes there.
Tattum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fellows.
A punch combination from Tattum misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattum throws a series of punches but Fellows avoids them all with ease.
Tattum lands with a nice combination. Fellows backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fellows throws a lazy right hand but Tattum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Fellows tries to keep at a distance but Tattum has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattum avoids the elbow strike from Fellows, against the cage.
Fellows throws an elbow but it misses.
Tattum dodges an elbow strike from Fellows.
Tattum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fellows digs a right hand underneath Tattum's ribcage. Tattum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tattum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fellows in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fellows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tattum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fellows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tattum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tattum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fellows.
Fellows throws an elbow but it misses.
Fellows misses with an elbow over the top.
Tattum lands with a left to the head.
Tattum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tattum pushes Fellows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tattum misses with a punch to the body.
Fellows will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tattum up against the cage.
Fellows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows gets underhooks to prevent Tattum's takedown attempt.
Fellows will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tattum up against the cage.
Tattum struggles to land a body shot inside as Fellows controls his hands.
Fellows lands an elbow inside that Tattum shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fellows digs a right hand into Tattum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tattum's gas tank.
Tattum wants to get back to striking at distance but Fellows won't allow it.

Tattum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Fellows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fellows throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Tattum lands a takedown into guard.
Fellows is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fellows pulls Tattum in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tattum is looking to work some ground and pound but Fellows has wrist control.
Fellows keeping full guard, as Tattum tries to pass.
Fellows lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fellows decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fellows throws a hook but Tattum blocks it.
Tattum throws a head kick but Fellows moves out of range.
Fellows unleashes a big counter combination but Tattum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tattum is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Fellows on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tattum wants to clinch up but Fellows keeps it at a distance.
Fellows throws a series of punches but Tattum avoids them all with ease.
Dean Fellows seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fellows swats away the attempt to clinch by Tattum.
Tattum checks a low kick from Fellows.
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fellows! But no joy.
Tattum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fellows cracks Tattum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tattum scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Tattum misses
and Fellows counters with a left and a right that stings Tattum.

Tattum is rocked!
Tattum avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dean Fellows will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tattum tries to clinch up.
Fellows swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tattum ducks under a wild hook from Fellows.
Tattum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fellows catches Tattum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tattum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fellows now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tattum with a poor takedown
and Fellows counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Tattum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fellows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tattum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fellows looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tattum throws a right and a left that Fellows avoids nicely.
Fellows looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Tattum misses.

Fellows gets a clinch.
Fellows lands a nice elbow.
Fellows lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fellows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fellows catches Tattum with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Tattum forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dean Fellows!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dean Fellows thanked Tauromorphous Threads ~ 15% Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).