PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saul Tigh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tigh
vs
Cerrone

182 cm
26
180 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dominic Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cerrone throws a body shot but no joy.
Tigh has a takedown stuffed.
Cerrone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cerrone lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Tigh shoots in looking for a takedown but Cerrone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tigh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Tigh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tigh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cerrone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Tigh there.
Cerrone wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tigh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cerrone has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cerrone is defending against the submission attempts here by Tigh.
Tigh trying to control the action but Cerrone is working from the bottom.
Tigh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.
Tigh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tigh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cerrone is trying to stand back up but Tigh is controlling him
Cerrone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tigh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tigh thows a huge punch but Cerrone dodges it nicely.
Cerrone wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tigh avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tigh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cerrone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tigh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cerrone won't be happy with that.
Tigh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Tigh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cerrone is being controlled here.
Tigh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cerrone is avoiding damage well.
Cerrone wants to get back to his feet but Tigh is dominant here and he's now got Cerrone's back!
Cerrone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Tigh looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tigh tightening his grip on Cerrone, looking for the choke.
Tigh is punishing Cerrone with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tigh is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cerrone with him. Cerrone is trying to defend but Tigh has an arm under the chin now! Cerrone grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saul Tigh!
An out of breath Saul Tigh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.