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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tatam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayme Thales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Tatam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jayme Thales!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatam fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thales to the ground. Tatam is now in Thales's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tatam wants to pass the guard but Thales is keeping the position.
Tatam advances to half guard.
Tatam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thales is trying to control but can't.
Tatam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tatam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Tatam.
Thales fails with the takedown.
Tatam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thales sprawls well initially but Tatam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tatam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thales trying to control here.
Tatam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thales wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thales is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Tatam wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thales throws the kick towards the body but Tatam avoids it.
Tatam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tatam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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!
Thales tries to kick Tatam off but Tatam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thales is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Thales taking some punishment here, with Tatam in his half guard.
Well, if Tatam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thales looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tatam controlling the action here.
Thales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatam not doing much here.
We're going to have a standup here because Tom Tatam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tatam scores with a takedown into Thales's guard.
Tatam content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tatam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tatam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thales's half guard.
Tatam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tatam working Thales over with strikes.
Tatam trying to control the pace.
Tom Tatam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thales punching from the bottom.
Thales is trying to control but can't.
Tatam stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Tatam just wasn't active enough.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatam looking to score a takedown here. Thales is defending well but Tatam drives through and ends up in Thales's guard.
Tatam stays in close to Thales's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thales wants to stand and escape but Tatam is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tom Tatam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tatam dives in and scores a takedown into Thales's guard.
Thales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatam stays in close to Thales's body and controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatam works over Thales with some ground and pound from guard.
Tatam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tatam is stalling in the full guard.
Tatam landing with the ground and pound.
Tatam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tatam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tatam postures up.
Tatam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tatam lands in his opponent's guard.
Tatam is stalling in the full guard.
Tatam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thales working a defensive guard here.
Tatam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thales's head.
Tatam is stalling in the full guard.
Thales has his foot on Tatam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tatam works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thales controls Tatam momentarily but Tatam frees himself.
Tatam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thales wants to stand up but Tatam is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tatam dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Tatam.
Thales tries to clinch but Tatam is having none of it.
Thales shoots in and drives through. Tatam sprawls well.
Tatam gets the takedown into side control.
Thales is looking to reverse the position.
Tatam landing a few strikes.
Tatam is chipping away with strikes.
Tatam working the head and body with strikes.
Tatam taking a breather here.
Tatam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thales's legs.
You can see the frustration on Thales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tatam scoring with punches from side control.
Tatam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thales can do to turn this around?
Thales is letting Tatam control him for a moment.
Tatam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thales on the ground.
Tom Tatam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thales struggling a bit here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Tatam wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tatam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tatam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tatam controls the position from side control.
Thales is trying to improve his position.
Thales struggling a bit here.
Thales throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
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!
Thales is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam controlling the position from side mount.
Thales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thales takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thales can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatam is staying tight to Thales's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayme Thales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tatam taking a breather here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tatam misses with a hook. Thales ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thales gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tatam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Tatam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatam 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Tatam!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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