PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tank The Razors Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fatts's choice of entrance music: Hit Em Up by Tupac. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

The Razors Edge
vs
Fatts

188 cm
26
195 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

183 cm
27
190 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank The Razors Edge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Fatts!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from The Razors Edge as Fatts shoots in.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Fatts pulls guard successfully.
Fatts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Razors Edge is desperately trying to improve his position but Fatts has a good base and remains in mount.
Fatts throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fatts wants to control the pace but The Razors Edge is squirming around nicely.
Fatts looking to ground and pound but The Razors Edge is blocking nicely.
Fatts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Razors Edge manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Razors Edge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fatts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fatts is looking to take a break and control but The Razors Edge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fatts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fatts drops an elbow to the side of The Razors Edge's head.
The Razors Edge wants to improve his position but Fatts is controlling well.
Fatts is keen to just control but The Razors Edge is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Fatts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Fatts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Razors Edge has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge is trying to get back to full guard.
Fatts wants to take a breather but The Razors Edge is having none of it.
Fatts not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Fatts stands up and beckons The Razors Edge to join him on the feet.
The Razors Edge just misses with a punch to the body.
Fatts looks to clinch
and The Razors Edge makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fatts really felt that one!
Fatts shoots and misses
and Fatts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fatts tries for a takedown but The Razors Edge circles away easily
and Fatts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tank The Razors Edge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Fatts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge moves into range and connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fatts.
The Razors Edge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The Razors Edge throws a left that rocks Fatts and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! The Razors Edge dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Fatts regain composure!

Fatts is rocked!

It looks like Jay Fatts has been cut.
Fatts looks gassed!
The Razors Edge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fatts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Razors Edge trying to control the action but Fatts is working from the bottom.
The Razors Edge working the ground and pound.
The Razors Edge wants to control but Fatts is keeping him busy.
Fatts is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge trying to control the action but Fatts is working from the bottom.
The Razors Edge is working Fatts over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Razors Edge is staying tight to Fatts's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fatts tries to buck The Razors Edge off but The Razors Edge is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Razors Edge controlling from side mount.
The Razors Edge tries to score with some ground and pound. Fatts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank The Razors Edge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Fatts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The Razors Edge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Razors Edge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fatts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fatts is trying to maintain the position but The Razors Edge is very close to passing his half guard.
The Razors Edge prevents Fatts from improving his position.
The Razors Edge wants to control but Fatts is keeping him busy.
The Razors Edge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Razors Edge thows a huge punch but Fatts dodges it nicely.
The Razors Edge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Razors Edge is taking a breather. Fatts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fatts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Razors Edge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

The Razors Edge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fatts to the mat! Fatts manages to get full guard.
The Razors Edge wants to pass the guard but Fatts is keeping the position.
The Razors Edge trying to control but Fatts is working from the bottom.
Fatts trying to keep a closed guard but The Razors Edge is proving a slippery customer.
The Razors Edge is working Fatts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fatts is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The Razors Edge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fatts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fatts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fatts!
The Razors Edge is trying to get back to half guard.
Fatts is looking to take a break and control but The Razors Edge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fatts taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts throws an elbow but The Razors Edge slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fatts wants to control for a moment but The Razors Edge uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The Razors Edge is staying active underneath Fatts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Fatts.
Fatts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Razors Edge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jay Fatts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Razors Edge lands with a hook. Fatts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Razors Edge takes a swing at Fatts's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fatts misses with a takedown
and Fatts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Razors Edge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fatts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fatts defending well as The Razors Edge loads up on a big left hand.
The Razors Edge lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Razors Edge circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Fatts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fatts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Razors Edge, as that shot connected.
Fatts is still on wobbly legs! Can The Razors Edge finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fatts gets a takedown into half guard.
Fatts seems to have recovered his senses.
Fatts is looking to take a break and control but The Razors Edge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank The Razors Edge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Fatts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

The Razors Edge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Razors Edge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fatts misses with a takedown attempt
and The Razors Edge counters with a nice uppercut.
The Razors Edge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fatts on the side of the head.

The Razors Edge has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Razors Edge tries to work over Fatts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Razors Edge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Razors Edge presses Fatts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fatts blocks a body shot from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fatts's elbow.
Fatts goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Razors Edge prevents it.
The Razors Edge has Fatts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fatts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Razors Edge tries to break free but Fatts pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Razors Edge cracks Fatts with a nice body shot.
Fatts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Razors Edge - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Razors Edge is trying to break the clinch but Fatts is controlling him.
Fatts blocks a body shot from The Razors Edge.
Fatts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Razors Edge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tank The Razors Edge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Fatts.
The Razors Edge working hard to break the clinch.
The Razors Edge misses with a body punch.
The Razors Edge misses with a hook from the clinch.

The Razors Edge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatts looks to land a left hand but The Razors Edge moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from The Razors Edge misses the target.
Tank The Razors Edge is winning the standup battle so far.
Fatts dodges the punch combination from The Razors Edge.
A big left from The Razors Edge misses.
The Razors Edge is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Razors Edge as he avoids it easily.
Fatts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Razors Edge scores with a nice strike.
The Razors Edge ducks under a wild hook from Fatts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fatts. The Razors Edge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fatts fails with the takedown
and The Razors Edge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by The Razors Edge - just one landing.
Fatts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Razors Edge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fatts tries to clinch up
enabling The Razors Edge to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts misses with a hook to the body

so The Razors Edge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The Razors Edge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fatts can do to turn this around?
The Razors Edge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Razors Edge lands a couple of elbows.
Tank The Razors Edge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Razors Edge postures up.
The Razors Edge content to stall in guard here.
Fatts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Razors Edge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Razors Edge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Razors Edge trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatts trying to keep a closed guard but The Razors Edge is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Razors Edge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Razors Edge fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatts looks to clinch

and The Razors Edge counters by moving into the clinch.
The Razors Edge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank The Razors Edge clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Fatts's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fatts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The Razors Edge is trying to escape the mount.
Fatts landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fatts lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Razors Edge wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The Razors Edge tries to reverse the position but Fatts maintains control.
The Razors Edge is squirming around, avoiding Fatts's attempts to control the action.
Fatts is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fatts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fatts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fatts looking to control but The Razors Edge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fatts throwing strikes here but The Razors Edge is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fatts lands with some strikes.
The Razors Edge holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fatts tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Fatts looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fatts is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge blocking the ground and pound.
Fatts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The Razors Edge tries to hold on but Fatts pushes him away.
Fatts working The Razors Edge over with strikes here.
Fatts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Razors Edge is looking to escape.
Fatts prevents The Razors Edge from getting the reversal.
The Razors Edge wants to control but Fatts is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts wants to control the action but instead The Razors Edge gets a body lock and reverses into Fatts's guard! Nice work!
The Razors Edge throws a big right hand that misses.
The Razors Edge wants to control from the top but Fatts keeps moving.
The Razors Edge passes Fatts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Razors Edge trying to control the pace.
The Razors Edge is looking to advance position but Fatts won't allow it.

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.
The Razors Edge is looking to take a break and control but Fatts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Razors Edge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fatts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fatts.
The Razors Edge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fatts keeping moving, preventing The Razors Edge from controlling successfully.
The Razors Edge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Fatts dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jay Fatts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.

Fatts tries to clinch up
and The Razors Edge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fatts misses with a takedown attempt

and The Razors Edge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Razors Edge wants to control from the top but Fatts keeps moving.
The Razors Edge throwing strikes but missing.
The Razors Edge throws a strike but Fatts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fatts 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts trying to control but The Razors Edge is working from the bottom.
Fatts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Razors Edge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Razors Edge keeping moving, preventing Fatts from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Fatts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Razors Edge dives on top into guard.
Fatts is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Razors Edge wants to control from the top but Fatts keeps moving.
The Razors Edge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Razors Edge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fatts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fatts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fatts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Razors Edge defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge is trying to stand back up but Fatts is controlling him
The Razors Edge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fatts wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Razors Edge keeps working.
The Razors Edge manages to get to full guard.
Fatts trying to control the position from guard on top but The Razors Edge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The Razors Edge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fatts looks to clinch
and The Razors Edge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fatts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Razors Edge counters with a one-two to the body.
Tank The Razors Edge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Razors Edge leaves Fatts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tank The Razors Edge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Fatts.
The Razors Edge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fatts misses with a takedown

and The Razors Edge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Razors Edge trying to control from half guard but Fatts is working away.
Jay Fatts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Razors Edge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatts defending well though.
Fatts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fatts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank The Razors Edge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Razors Edge 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank The Razors Edge!
Tank The Razors Edge retains his middleweight title!