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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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141 lbs
30 - 19 - 0 |
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143 lbs
31 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, William Sims!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum digs a good hook to Sims's body.
Sims throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatum counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sims is looking to control Tatum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sims avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tatum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sims with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sims is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatum thows a huge punch but Sims dodges it nicely.
Sims is looking to control Tatum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sims avoid being mounted?
Sims is pressing down on Tatum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tatum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tatum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sims works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatum postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sims throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sims preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims trying to keep a closed guard but Tatum is proving a slippery customer.
Sims keeping full guard, as Tatum tries to pass.
Sims trying to strike off his back.
Sims trying to strike off his back.
Tatum postures up and lands a big shot to Sims's brow.
Sims striking off his back but it's not causing Tatum any problems.
Tatum pushing down on Sims's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sims felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sims has hold of Tatum's hands but Tatum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tatum looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Tatum.
Tatum drops an elbow to the side of Sims's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tatum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sims does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tatum is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tatum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sims's head.
Tatum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sims defending well though.
Tatum drops an elbow to the side of Sims's head.
Sims missing with punches from the bottom.
Sims preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sims misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tatum seems to be looking for submissions.
Sims is looking to control Tatum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sims avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tatum lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sims flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sims is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tatum's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tatum's back!
You can see the frustration on Tatum's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sims lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Tatum is in bad spot here.
Sims lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sims wants to control but Tatum is keeping busy.
Sims slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tatum wants to escape the position.
Sims has Tatum flattened out and is raining down punches.
Will Sims go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sims.
Tatum tries to escape but Sims has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum is working hard here to advance position.
Sims is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tatum. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Tatum just trying to survive but Sims is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sims is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sims has the hooks in. Tatum is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sims is punishing Tatum with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sims. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Tatum takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Sims trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Tatum will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Sims misses.
Tatum throws a hook to the side of Sims's head but Sims sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sims moves out of range of the strikes.
Sims throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Tatum takes a swing at Sims's ribcage but misses.
Sims uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Tatum rushes Sims and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sims creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
Sims throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Sims can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Sims misses with an elbow over the top.
Tatum trying to control the position but instead, Sims has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tatum into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims is looking to control Tatum's arms but Tatum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sims has his back to the ropes.
Sims is leaning against Tatum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sims misses with an elbow strike.
Tatum lands a nice uppercut.
Sims looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sims is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sims can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Tatum jumps guard but Sims stands there with Tatum around his waist. Tatum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tatum is trying to pull guard but Sims has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Sims.
Tatum goes for a takedown attempt but Sims pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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.
Sims works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tatum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sims defends well and Tatum ends up having to push Sims into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
Sims tries to land a knee to the head but Tatum blocks with his arms.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Sims struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Sims is looking to control Tatum's arms but Tatum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sims has his back to the ropes.
Sims blocks a body shot from Tatum.
Tatum is trying to pull guard but Sims has him pressed against the ropes.
Tatum is trying to pull guard but Sims has him pressed against the ropes.
Come on Sims - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tatum looking for a takedown.
Tatum fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sims tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatum avoids it.
Sims lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sims is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sims.
Sims is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatum is defending well for now.
Tatum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatum taking a breather.
Sims throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Sims has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sims lands a knee to the body.
Sims landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sims lands an elbow just above Tatum 's eye.
Sims is looking to control Tatum's arms but Tatum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sims has his back to the ropes.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum successfully pulls guard.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sims controlling from the top position.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatum wants to sweep here but Sims controlling him for the moment.
Tatum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sims defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Sims showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tatum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sims lands with a good body shot.
Sims sizes up Tatum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tatum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sims is trying to maintain a safe position but Tatum gets an underhook and turns Sims into the ropes.
Tatum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sims smiles and moves away.
Tatum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sims.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims scores with a jab. Tatum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tatum works Sims's body with a nice hook.
Sims lands with a hook. Tatum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tatum fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims closes the distance and clinches.
Tatum is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sims gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Tatum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum tries to pull guard but Sims forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Sims blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sims fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tatum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sims walks away with a smile on his face. Tatum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sims throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
William Sims is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sims throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sims misses with a hook
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sims manages to avoid it.
Sims throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Sims.
Sims tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatum avoids it.
Tatum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sims is keeping busy.
Tatum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sims to keep the fight standing.
Sims looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sims tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sims working Tatum over with knees to the body.
Tatum holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sims is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatum is defending well for now.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Sims avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims tries a body shot but Tatum blocks it.
Sims is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tatum is keeping busy.
Tatum has Sims pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tatum pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Sims tumbling to the mat - Tatum dives into Sims's guard.
Tatum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tatum throws a big elbow that misses.
Sims working a defensive guard here.
Sims throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sims looking to control.
Tatum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sims's head.
Sims trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sims looking to control.
Tatum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tatum trying to control but Sims is working from the bottom.
Tatum slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sims.
Sims misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sims is looking to improve his position.
Tatum blocks the strikes from Sims.
Sims lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Sims is trying to control but can't.
Sims gets full guard.
Tatum works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Sims.
I think Sims 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... William Sims!
William Sims decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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