AW 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Tate (ranked 5897 p4p, 479 weight class) and Rick Young Young (ranked 5899 p4p, 478 weight class). Young has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Lane Tate could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rick Young Young 's chin.

Tate
vs
Young Young

180 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lane Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Young Young !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Young tries to avoid it but Tate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Young to the ground. Young escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Young clinches.
Young looks winded!

Tate pulls guard successfully.
Tate looking for a sweep. Not yet Tate, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Young passes into side control.
Tate tries to buck Young off but Young is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to escape the position but Young is controlling the position.
Tate is looking for a sweep.
Tate takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Young drags him back down.
Tate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Tate is looking for a sweep.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Young takes a little break here. Tate wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tate can't do much from the bottom here.
Young trying to control the position but Tate is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tate, who protects the arm well.
Young tries to move to mount but Tate blocks the move with his legs.
Tate bucks up and tries to throw Young off but instead Young has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is not going to allow Tate to sit and survive in this position.
Tate tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Young is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tate is defending well though. Young let's go of the attempt for now.

Young is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tate needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Young is not going to allow Tate to sit and survive in this position.
Young thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries to escape but Young has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Young gets his hands free as Tate looks to control.
Tate rolls, trying to escape but Young keeps control of the position.

Tate defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Young has the hooks in. Tate is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young tries to keep control of the position but Tate is staying busy.
Tate trying to control the hands but Young won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Young Young dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lane Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Tate instigates a clinch.
Tate struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.

Young 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Young closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Tate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Young wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Young are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tate, who protects the arm well.
Tate tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate wants to control but Young postures up.
Tate avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Young .
Tate is trying to get back to half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Tate persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tate tries to sprawl but Young drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tate trying to hold on to Young 's head to control him but Young postures up.
Young passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young controlling the pace for now.
Young throwing strikes here but Tate is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Young thowing shots but they're missing.
Young looking to control but Tate is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tate wants to control but Young is having none of it.

Young stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tate dives in and grabs Young 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Tate's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate.

Young scores with a takedown into Tate's guard.
Tate trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Young Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Young closes the distance and clinches.
Tate wants to break free but Young has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Young .
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Tate as Young shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Tate misses with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tate!
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate tries to score with a low kick but Young moves his leg out of the way.
Tate shoots in but no luck this time.
Tate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tate tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate misses with a takedown

and Young holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Young is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tate can't fight it off and eventually Young manages to take the fight to the floor. Tate looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Young postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young passes Tate's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy.

Tate kicks off Young and gets to his feet.

Young shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tate napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tate is looking to get back to his feet here but Young is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tate's back.
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!
Young somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Young is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Tate taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Young .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Young Young !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helge Fossmo (ranked 7757 p4p, 190 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 5896 p4p, 170 weight class). Fossmo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Helge Fossmo predikar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fossmo
vs
Escobar

203 cm
51
286 lbs
40 - 21 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helge Fossmo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fossmo as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Fossmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fossmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fossmo but Fossmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fossmo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Escobar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Fossmo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fossmo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Fossmo persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar has his takedown stuffed
and Fossmo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar thinking.
Some wild striking there from Escobar .
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.
Fossmo half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fossmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar .
Fossmo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

Escobar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fossmo to the ground. Escobar is now in Fossmo's guard.

Fossmo kicks Escobar off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Escobar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Escobar looks winded!
Fossmo wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Fossmo defends it.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fossmo keeps working.
Fossmo is pressing down on Escobar 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fossmo controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Fossmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fossmo, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fossmo wants to sweep but no luck.

Fossmo looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving.

Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fossmo's guard.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Fossmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Escobar tries for a takedown but Fossmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escobar throws out a leg kick but Fossmo moves out of range and Escobar only half commits.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Fossmo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Fossmo sprawls well.
Fossmo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Fossmo shows good takedown defense.
Fossmo throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar .

Escobar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fossmo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Escobar is in Fossmo's guard.

Fossmo wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobar . Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
Escobar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fossmo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fossmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Escobar blocks it.
Fossmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Escobar tries to sprawl out of it but Fossmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escobar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fossmo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar looks to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar 's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar closes the distance but Fossmo moves to the side
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.

Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fossmo manages to get back to half guard.
Fossmo trying to hold on to Escobar 's head to control him but Escobar postures up.

Fossmo looking for submissions off his back.
Helge Fossmo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fossmo gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fossmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fossmo has his foot on Escobar 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.

Fossmo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fossmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar stops Fossmo from standing up.
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.

Fossmo working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fossmo is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fossmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fossmo can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fossmo wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar trying to control the action but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Fossmo tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helge Fossmo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fossmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fossmo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fossmo keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Fossmo misses the target.
Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fossmo counter with a right hand.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Fossmo sprawls well.
And Fossmo counters with a quick kick to the body but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
Fossmo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Helge Fossmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Fossmo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fossmo defends well and Escobar ends up having to push Fossmo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fossmo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fossmo counters with a left to the body.
Escobar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fossmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Fossmo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Escobar did well to prevent Fossmo getting side control.
Fossmo is trying to control. Escobar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fossmo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fossmo is working away from the top position though.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Fossmo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Fossmo there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fossmo trying to control from half guard but Escobar is working away.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Fossmo is looking for a kimura here.

Escobar is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Fossmo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Fossmo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Escobar is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Fossmo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Helge Fossmo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermann Van Glost (ranked 22945 p4p, 525 weight class) and Corey Mcgraugh (ranked 22165 p4p, 514 weight class). Van Glost comes to the cage accompanied by Rambo Theme Song. Hermann Van Glost could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corey Mcgraugh's chin.

Van Glost
vs
Mcgraugh

190 cm
26
217 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

185 cm
30
185 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hermann Van Glost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Mcgraugh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Glost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgraugh.
Van Glost staying out of range there.
Mcgraugh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Glost needs to keep his hands up - Mcgraugh had a free shot at his head there.
Mcgraugh lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Glost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Glost with a nice cross.
Mcgraugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgraugh misses with a wild body shot.
Van Glost misses with a body kick.
Mcgraugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Glost was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgraugh.
Van Glost staying out of range there.

Mcgraugh clinches up with Van Glost and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgraugh misses with some punches.
Mcgraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Glost is trying to break the clinch but Mcgraugh has him pressed against the cage.
Van Glost blocks an uppercut.
Mcgraugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgraugh breaks the clinch.
Mcgraugh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Glost backs up against the cage.

It looks like Hermann Van Glost has been cut.
Mcgraugh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mcgraugh misses with an uppercut. Van Glost saw that one coming.
Mcgraugh digs a good body shot into Van Glost's ribs.
Van Glost misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mcgraugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgraugh looks to land a right hand but Van Glost moved out of range.
Van Glost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Glost scores with a jab to the head.
Mcgraugh with a nice cross.
A head kick by Van Glost misses
and Mcgraugh counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Van Glost looks to land a right hand but Mcgraugh moved out of range.
Mcgraugh throws a predictable looking body shot

and Van Glost counters with a crisp one two that drops Mcgraugh! Van Glost thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mcgraugh to his feet! Mcgraugh is in big trouble!

Mcgraugh is rocked!
Van Glost steps in with a hook that catches Mcgraugh right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Van Glost follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mcgraugh looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hermann Van Glost!
Hermann Van Glost retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Hermann Van Glost rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Tate Jr (ranked 22857 p4p, 456 weight class) and Ricky Tact (ranked 5895 p4p, 394 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tate Jr
vs
Tact

180 cm
28
215 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

185 cm
19
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Tate Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Tact !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tact , looking for a takedown. Tate Jr pushes Tact against the cage but Tact circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr shoots in but Tact avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tact displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate Jr.
Tact tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tact tries to clinch up but Tate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Tact on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tact tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate Jr defends well and Tact ends up having to push Tate Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tact fails with a takedown attempt.
As Tact looks to move away, Tate Jr throws a big counter combo but Tact just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tact gets tackled into the cage by Tate Jr. Tate Jr maintains the clinch.
Tact tries for a takedown but Tate Jr manages to get underhooks.
Tact has had enough of the clinch but Tate Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Tact fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tact tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate Jr smiles and moves away.

Tate Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Tate Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Tact stops a takedown attempt from Tate Jr.

Tact breaks from the clinch.

Tact closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tate Jr did well to prevent Tact getting side control.
Tact not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tate Jr is trying to control but can't.
Tact has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tate Jr is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Tact from advancing to side control.
Tact thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tate Jr trying to control here.
Tate Jr is staying active underneath Tact , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tate Jr dives in and grabs Tact 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tact pushes down on Tate Jr's head and hops out.

Tact moves into range and clinches up with Tate Jr.
Tact 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tate Jr is trying to drag Tact to the mat but Tact just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tact has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tate Jr regains guard immediately.
Tate Jr striking off his back but it's not causing Tact any problems.
Tate Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tate Jr looking to control but Tact passes into half guard.
Tact wants to pass to mount but Tate Jr is defending the position.
Tact is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tate Jr kicks Tact off and gets back to his feet.

Tate Jr gets caught flat footed, as Tact shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Tate Jr pushes Tact off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tact should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tact looks for a takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well.
Tact looks winded!
Tate Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Tact swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tact misses with a takedown
and Tate Jr counters with a series of strikes. Tact will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tate Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tate Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tact with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tate Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tact has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tate Jr is working away from the top position though.
Tact misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Tate Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tact has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tate Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tact can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tact trying to hold on to Tate Jr's head to control him but Tate Jr postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tate Jr shoots in but Tact avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Tate Jr moves into the clinch.

Tate Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tate Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tate Jr wants to control but Tact passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tact thows a huge punch but Tate Jr dodges it nicely.
Tate Jr tries to get to full guard but Tact has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tact in particular looking to stall.
Tate Jr is holding on to half guard well.
It looks like Tact is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tact missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tate Jr wants to control but Tact is keeping busy.
Tate Jr is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tate Jr shoots in but Tact avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tate Jr takes the fight into the clinch.

Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tact closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate Jr circles away.
Tact closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate Jr circles away.
Tate Jr is looking to counter the offense by Tact and move into the clinch.

Tact shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tact is breathing heavily.
Tate Jr gets full guard.

Tate Jr is looking for a triangle but Tact pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate Jr is pulling down on Tact 's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Tate Jr as Tact shoots in.
Tact tries to clinch but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Tact showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate Jr.
Tact takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tate Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Tact sprawls well. He's pushed Tate Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Tate Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tate Jr wants to control but Tact is keeping him busy.
Curtis Tate Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tact trying to control here.

Tate Jr is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tact is refusing to be controlled, as Tate Jr sits in half guard.
Tate Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tact trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tate Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tact keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Tate Jr moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tact has Tate Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tact pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tate Jr tumbling to the mat - Tact dives into Tate Jr's guard.
Tact trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tact wants to stand and escape but instead Tate Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Tate Jr postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tact preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tact is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tate Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tate Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tact on the ground.
Tact takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tate Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tact to his feet.

Tate Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tact , pushing him back against the cage.

Tate Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tate Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tact prevents Tate Jr from getting back to his feet.
Tact trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
Tate Jr keeping moving, preventing Tact from controlling successfully.
Tate Jr striking off his back but it's not causing Tact any problems.
Tate Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tact has passed into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate Jr 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
Curtis Tate Jr retains his heavyweight title!