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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Snegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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153 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Snegov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snegov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Snegov drops his hands momentarily and Tatum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tatum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Snegov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snegov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatum.
Tatum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snegov at a distance.
A slow jab from Tatum misses its intended target.
Tatum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snegovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Snegov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
Snegov swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Snegov cracks Tatum with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
Tatum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snegov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snegov throws a sloppy head kick and Tatum moves out of range easily.
Tatum throws a hook but Snegov avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snegov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snegov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snegov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snegov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tatum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tatum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tatum cracks Snegov with a solid left hand.
Tatum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snegov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Snegov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is looking to work some ground and pound but Snegov has wrist control.
Tatum postures up in Snegov's guard and throws a big left but Snegov blocks it.
Tatum has gone for a leg lock! Snegov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tatum's 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 throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snegov is aware though and is defending well.
Snegov wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Tatum looking for a guillotine here but Snegov defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snegov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snegov wanted to stand there but Tatum had control of the position.
Snegov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tatum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tatum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snegov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snegov controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looking for a guillotine here but Snegov defends easily.
Tatum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snegov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snegov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snegov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snegov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tatum dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Snegov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snegov.
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum connects with a body shot.
Tatum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatum throws a body punch but Snegov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Snegov.
Snegov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tatum in the body.
A shot to the body from Tatum misses
and Snegov counters with a nice leg kick.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Snegov's shoulder, as Snegov tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum has managed to clinch.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum tries to stall but Snegov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tatum jumps guard.
Tatum 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.
Tatum has his feet on Snegov's thighs here. He's pushed Snegov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Snegov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Tatum!
Danny Tatum is the new featherweight champion!
Danny Tatum made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
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