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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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148 lbs
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152 lbs
13 - 0 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Konrad Koltun!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatum 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.
Tatum stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
Koltun controlling Tatum's posture.
Tatum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum tries to free his leg and advance position but Koltun is retaining full guard.
Koltun wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tatum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tatum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatum won't allow Koltun to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun is pulling down on Tatum's head to control his posture.
Tatum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tatum.
Tatum trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Tatum has gone for a leg lock! Koltun slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tatum's guard.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koltun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatum working a defensive guard here.
Tatum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tatum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tatum throwing shots but Koltun is blocking nicely.
Tatum throws a strike but Koltun avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koltun keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
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!
Tatum throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum postures up in Koltun's guard and throws a big left but Koltun blocks it.
Tatum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatum preventing the sweep.
Koltun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tatum.
Koltun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatum trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
Koltun trying to keep a closed guard but Tatum is proving a slippery customer.
Tatum trying to control but Koltun is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tatum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koltun. Koltun obviously looking to wear him down.
Koltun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koltun wants it to stay on the feet.
Koltun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tatum is out of range.
Koltun throws a hook but Tatum avoids it easily.
Tatum throws a hook but Koltun blocks it.
Tatum throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun pushes Tatum away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tatum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tatum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tatum misses the jab.
Tatum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Koltun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koltun landing shots from mount.
Tatum sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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!
Tatum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koltun is working away from the top position though.
Tatum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koltun passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum is looking to get to half guard.
Tatum tries to lock up and control but Koltun gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tatum tries to reverse the position but Koltun maintains control.
Koltun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koltun wants to control the pace but Tatum is squirming around nicely.
Tatum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tatum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tatum tries to hold on but Koltun postures up.
Koltun is landing with some decent strikes but Tatum is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Koltun dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun prevents Tatum from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konrad Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Koltun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tatum bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Koltun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but Tatum defending well.
Tatum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koltun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tatum keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Tatum trying to keep a closed guard but Koltun is proving a slippery customer.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun lands a couple of elbows.
Tatum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koltun defends it easily.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatum keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun passes Tatum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun is trying to control. Tatum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tatum is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tatum rushes Koltun and presses him up against the cage.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koltun lands with a light punch inside.
Koltun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum looking for a takedown.
Koltun is struggling to control the position.
Koltun tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Koltun back against the cage.
Koltun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koltun working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Koltun.
A short uppercut from Koltun.
Koltun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatum has Koltun pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tatum pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Koltun tumbling to the mat - Tatum dives into Koltun's guard.
Tatum preventing the sweep.
Tatum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tatum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koltun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatum is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
Tatum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatum advances position into side control!
Koltun dodges the ground and pound from Tatum.
Koltun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tatum wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Tatum.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum tries for a kimura but Koltun is defending well.
Koltun tries to buck Tatum off but Tatum is having none of it.
Koltun parries the strikes from Tatum easily there. Tatum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Koltun to escape.
Tatum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tatum off and has taken his back!
Koltun avoiding Tatum 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Koltun go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tatum is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Koltun is trying to stick to Tatum's back but Tatum is turning into Koltun. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Koltun's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tatum.
Koltun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koltun trying to keep a closed guard but Tatum is proving a slippery customer.
Tatum wants to pass the guard but Koltun is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Koltun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tatum's guard.
Tatum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Koltun!
Tatum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koltun is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tatum tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tatum clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatum throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
Tatum just misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koltun. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Tatum.
Koltun misses with a series of wild punches.
Koltun cracks Tatum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum throws a low kick, looking for Koltun's leg but Koltun calmly moves out of range.
Koltun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tatum.
Tatum avoids a kick to the body.
Koltun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tatum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koltun pinned against the cage. Koltun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koltun sprawls well. Koltun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tatum gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Tatum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun looks to land a right hand but Tatum moved out of range.
Koltun fails to land with a series of punches.
Koltun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatum misses with a kick to the body.
Koltun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koltun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tatum throws a lazy uppercut
and Koltun counters with a good low kick that Tatum was not able to check.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throws a shot to the body.
Koltun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tatum.
Koltun throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun avoids the body shot from Tatum.
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.
Tatum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatum clinches up against the cage.
Tatum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koltun is defending well.
Tatum taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koltun misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Koltun to work.
Tatum's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Koltun content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Koltun's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Koltun dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tatum moves out of range as Koltun strikes.
Koltun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tatum moves away from the strike by Koltun.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown but Koltun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koltun tries to work over Tatum's front leg with a kick but Tatum checks it.
Tatum is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Koltun's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tatum.
Koltun moves into the clinch.
Koltun misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun misses with some punches.
A short left from Koltun.
Koltun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koltun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koltun throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koltun as Tatum tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Koltun fails to land.
Koltun misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is trying to maintain a safe position but Koltun gets an underhook and turns Tatum into the cage.
Koltun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum tries to pull guard but Koltun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Tatum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun misses with some punches.
Koltun is struggling to control the position.
Koltun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Koltun on the inside.
Koltun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koltun misses with a body punch.
Koltun working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koltun avoiding damage.
Koltun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koltun is trying to maintain a safe position but Tatum gets an underhook and turns Koltun into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koltun.
Tatum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koltun just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koltun lands an uppercut.
Tatum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koltun to keep the fight standing.
Koltun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
A short uppercut from Koltun.
Koltun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koltun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koltun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koltun lands a right hand.
Koltun's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Koltun.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum tries for a takedown but Koltun manages to get underhooks.
Koltun stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Koltun avoiding damage as Tatum throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koltun 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Koltun! Konrad Koltun retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Konrad Koltun, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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