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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 58
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Penn misses with a left hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Tatum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tatum. Tatum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn misses with a body punch
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Penn finds it's way through Tatum's defenses. #CL#
Penn drives through and clinches with Tatum against the cage.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Penn.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum working hard to break the clinch.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tatum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Tatum tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatum wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Penn keeps control of Tatum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tatum tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Tatum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Penn misses with some punches.
Tatum letting Penn take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Penn working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Penn.
Penn stalls.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn pushes Tatum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Penn taking a breather.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control.
#T3#
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tatum working hard to break the clinch.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn lands an uppercut.
A short left from Penn.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
A short left from Penn.
Tatum wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn'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.
Penn taking a breather.#T4#
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tatum wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tatum being controlled against the cage.
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn is stalling here.
Tatum is trying to break free.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Penn misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Tatum breaks the clinch.
Penn staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reco Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
Penn lands with a straight right. Tatum didn't see that one coming.
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Penn throws a hook but Tatum avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tatum misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Penn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penn looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range. #T1#
A big left from Penn misses.
Tatum staying out of range there.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penn throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Penn clinches up with Tatum and pushes him back against the cage.
Penn misses with some punches.
Tatum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Penn effectively controlling the action here.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatum tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Tatum has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Penn tries a body shot but Tatum blocks it.
Tatum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum is trying to break free.
Tatum letting Penn take a breather here.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Reco Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tatum tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn prevents Tatum from breaking the clinch.
Tatum is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Penn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Penn. #T3#
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Penn.
A short right from Penn.
Tatum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Penn is leaning against Tatum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Penn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control.
Tatum tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Penn has Tatum pushed against the cage.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Penn to work.
#T4#
Tatum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Penn works on Tatum's body with a couple of short punches.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Penn lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Tatum is rocked!
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tatum is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn has Tatum pressed against the cage.
Tatum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reco Penn dominated that second round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tatum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn blocks a jab.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Penn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tatum.#CL#
Penn has Tatum up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Tatum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control.
Penn is leaning against Tatum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Penn.
A frustrated look appears on Tatum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Penn lands a body shot.
Tatum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn pushes Tatum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Penn effectively controlling the action here.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn is working Tatum over against the cage.
Tatum is trying to break free.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Tatum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Penn is stalling here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
Penn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Tatum is trying to break free.
Tatum can't break the clinch.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tatum's efforts to push away.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drederik Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Penn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tatum working hard to break the clinch.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatum wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn just leaning against Tatum, taking a breather.
Penn has Tatum pressed against the cage.
Penn lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn is stalling here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatum is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Tatum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reco Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 52
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Tatum misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Mfer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mfer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mfer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tatum's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Mfer lands a right hand.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Mfer is pushing Tatum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tatum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Tatum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tatum's efforts to push away.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tatum up against the cage.
Tatum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum tries to circle away but Mfer has him pinned against the cage.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Mfer has double underhooks.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Mfer has double underhooks.
Mfer prevents Tatum from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch but Mfer keeps him there for the moment.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer leaning against his opponent.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mfer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tatum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tatum is working for takedown but Mfer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch but Mfer keeps him there for the moment.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Mfer has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tatum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mfer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tatum's efforts to push away.#T3#
Tatum has had enough of the clinch but Mfer keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch but Mfer keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tatum blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mfer prevents Tatum from breaking the clinch.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum wants to break free but Mfer has control.
Mfer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mfer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tatum's efforts to push away.
Mfer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tatum's efforts to push away.
Mfer's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mfer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Tatum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mfer darts in and clinches Tatum up against the cage.
Mfer pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Tatum manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Mfer.
Tatum walks into a jab.
Mfer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tatum throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Tatum avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Mfer 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.
#R2#
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Tatum misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Mfer as he connects with a hook.
Mfer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatum throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer scores with a jab. Tatum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tatum misses with an uppercut.
Mfer lands a really nice looking cross but Tatum seems unphased.
Jones Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tatum misses the target.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Tatum does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Mfer clobbers Tatum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
Tatum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer cracks Tatum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatum throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Tatum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Tatum saw that one coming.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatum moves out of range as Mfer strikes.
Tatum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Mfer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
Tatum walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Tatum misses the target.
Mfer misses with a looping left.#T3#
Tatum throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Tatum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.
Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Tatum misses the target.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Tatum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Mfer pushes Tatum up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Mfer.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Tatum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer avoiding damage.
Tatum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer prevents Tatum from breaking the clinch.
Tatum is trying to break free.
Mfer has Tatum pressed against the cage, preventing Tatum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Mfer has the dominant position.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Mfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tatum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer scores with a nice strike.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatum throws out the jab. #CL2#
Mfer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Mfer has Tatum pressed against the cage, preventing Tatum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch but Mfer keeps him there for the moment.
Mfer taking a breather.
Tatum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Tatum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tatum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mfer pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer lands a really nice looking cross but Tatum seems unphased.
Mfer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatum in his tracks.
Tatum moves away from the strike by Mfer. #T2#
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Mfer does it's job there.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mfer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatum throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tatum misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mfer moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mfer misses with a body punch
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Mfer lands a glancing blow to the side of Tatum's head.
Mfer scores with a spinning back kick!
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow Tatum down.
Mfer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drederik Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tatum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tatum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tatum throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces Tatum off the cage and back into range.
Mfer connects with a single shot there.
Tatum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range.
Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Mfer drops his hands momentarily and Tatum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mfer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mfer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Mfer tenderised Tatum's leg. Tatum is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Mfer takes the fight into the clinch.
Tatum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Mfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mfer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Mfer!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 47
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Vardy throws a hook but Tatum blocks it.
Vardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatum throwing a counter right hand but Vardy manages to avoid it.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
Jamie Vardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vardy misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Vardy.
Vardy tries to clinch there but Tatum circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vardy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vardy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vardy misses with an uppercut.
Vardy throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Drederik Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tatum lands with a cross.
Vardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Vardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tatum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vardy throws a looping overhand right but Tatum ducks down to avoid it.
Vardy misses with a hook to the body
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Vardy connects with a right hand. Tatum shakes it off.
A head kick by Vardy misses
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Vardy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vardy wants to clinch but Tatum slips to the side
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Vardy moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vardy looks winded!#T2#
Nice shot lands for Tatum.
Tatum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tatum looks to land a right hand but Vardy moved out of range.
Vardy slips under a jab.
Tatum with a hook.
Vardy misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tatum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vardy defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vardy throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Jab by Tatum.
Vardy staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Tatum.
Vardy misses with a left hand
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Vardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vardy tries to clinch up
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Vardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tatum lands a head shot.
Tatum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vardy.
Vardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tatum.
Vardy throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tatum looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Vardy slips a jab from Tatum.
Tatum cracks Vardy with an open hand slap.
Vardy misses with a combination
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Tatum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatum thuds his right hand into Vardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tatum slips under a jab from Vardy.
Tatum throwing a counter right hand but Vardy manages to avoid it.
Tatum clobbers Vardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Vardy misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vardy misses with a hook to the body
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatum connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederik Tatum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vardy misses with a left hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Jamie Vardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vardy throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Vardy.
Tatum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Vardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vardy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Drederik Tatum is winning the standup battle so far.
Vardy throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vardy can do to turn this around?
Vardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tatum connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vardy slips a jab from Tatum.
Vardy throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Vardy misses.
Vardy misses with a wild combination.
Vardy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vardy misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vardy misses with a body punch
and Vardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Vardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tatum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tatum scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Vardy.
Tatum cracks Vardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tatum connects with a jab.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Tatum as he connects with a hook.
Tatum misses with an uppercut. Vardy saw that one coming.
Vardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vardy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Vardy misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Tatum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Tatum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vardy doesn't seem phased though.
Vardy throws an overhand right that lands on Tatum's shoulder, as Tatum tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Tatum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Vardy is predictable there
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum throws out a loose jab but Vardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum cracks Vardy with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Vardy is rocked!
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vardy. #T3#
Tatum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Tatum misses with a hook. Vardy ducked under it nicely.
Vardy seems to have recovered his senses.
Vardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatum throws out the jab.
Vardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatum lands with an uppercut that bounces Vardy off the cage and back into range.
Vardy with a poor takedown
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatum drops Vardy with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vardy! Tatum dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederik Tatum!
Drederik Tatum got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
SVR 5 - Night Of Champions
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A swing and a miss from Tatum.
We've been hearing reports that Dimotroglu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dimotroglu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Dimotroglu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tatum sprawls and moves away.
Dimotroglu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatum's waist but Tatum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimotroglu off to one side.
Tatum throws a shot from downtown. Dimotroglu moves away and avoids it.
Dimotroglu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dimotroglu with a poor takedown
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimotroglu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dimotroglu or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatum, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldur Dimotroglu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dimotroglu slips under a jab from Tatum.
No luck for Dimotroglu with that takedown attempt.
Dimotroglu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tatum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimotroglu scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dimotroglu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dimotroglu somewhat.#TD#
Dimotroglu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tatum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dimotroglu. #T3#
Dimotroglu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Dimotroglu there.
Dimotroglu working the head and body with strikes.
Dimotroglu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dimotroglu lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dimotroglu lands a nice short elbow.
Dimotroglu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Tatum is rocked!
Dimotroglu lands a big elbow - Tatum is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dimotroglu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnoldur Dimotroglu!
Arnoldur Dimotroglu is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
SVR 4
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Struve misses with a takedown
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Struve doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Struve tries for a takedown but Tatum circles away easily
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Struve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struve with a lazy takedown attempt
and Struve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatum throws out a powerful jab.
Struve doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Struve fails with the takedown
and Struve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stefan Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struve has his takedown stuffed
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Struve tries for a takedown but Tatum circles away easily
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Struve is breathing heavily.
Struve with a poor takedown
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#KD2#
Tatum lands a big uppercut and Struve crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Struve looks OK. Tatum waves Struve back to his feet!#ROC2#
Struve is rocked!
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 with a jab.
Oh Struve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Struve circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Tatum. Struve falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Tatum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drederik Tatum!
A pretty intense looking Drederik Tatum took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
SVR 3
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Dean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tatum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tatum.
Dean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dean misses with a left hand
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dean tries for a takedown but Tatum circles away easily
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Tatum lands a really nice looking cross but Dean seems unphased.
Tatum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dean.#ROC#
Dean is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dean right on the button. Dean goes down! Tatum follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tatum gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederik Tatum!
Drederik Tatum opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
SVR 1
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Dean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean throws a combination that misses
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Dean throws a series of punches but Tatum avoids them all with ease.
Dean shoots and misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dean throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dean has his takedown stuffed
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Dean is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BOOM! Tatum lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dean. Dean tries to recover but Tatum is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dean lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederik Tatum!
Drederik Tatum took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Koreshkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koreshkov wants to counter the offense by Tatum and move into the clinch position.
Tatum connects with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tatum checks a leg kick.
Koreshkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tatum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tatum lands with a nice combination. Koreshkov backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Andrey Koreshkov has been cut.
Tatum swats away the attempt to clinch by Koreshkov.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
Drederik Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum blocks a head kick by Koreshkov.
Tatum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koreshkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tatum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Tatum pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koreshkov back to the cage. Tatum follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tatum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Koreshkov.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Koreshkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tatum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koreshkov scrambles back to his feet.
Koreshkov is looking to chop away at Tatum's legs.
Tatum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tatum checks a leg kick.
Tatum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tatum wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tatum!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koreshkov unleashes a big counter combination but Tatum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Tatum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tatum lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koreshkov wants to counter with a clinch but Tatum pushes him away.
Tatum misses with a hook.
Koreshkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koreshkov moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Koreshkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tatum.
Tatum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koreshkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tatum.
Koreshkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum misses with a double jab
and Koreshkov counters with a body kick. #T3#
Koreshkov misses with a kick to the body.
Tatum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tatum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koreshkov.
Tatum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tatum works over Koreshkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Drederik Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tatum backing away here, and Koreshkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koreshkov looks to land a combination but Tatum avoids it well. #T4#
Tatum pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koreshkov back to the cage. Tatum follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum throws a hook but Koreshkov avoids it easily.
Tatum slips a straight right by Koreshkov.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatum sets himself, and Koreshkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Tatum avoids it this time.
Tatum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koreshkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tatum to score with a decent uppercut.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koreshkov staying out of range there.
Koreshkov looks for a takedown but Tatum sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederik Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tatum pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koreshkov back to the cage. Tatum follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tatum throws a jab when Koreshkov was well out of range.
Koreshkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tatum.
Koreshkov thumps Tatum with a low kick.
Tatum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tatum misses with a double jab.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Koreshkov moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatum swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Tatum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Tatum misses.
Koreshkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tatum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koreshkov throws a chopping leg kick but Tatum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tatum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good leg kick by Koreshkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tatum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koreshkov defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Koreshkov wants to counter the offense by Tatum and move into the clinch position.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Tatum keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Tatum misses.
Tatum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tatum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koreshkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Tatum.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum misses with a double jab.
A combination from Tatum does no damage.
Koreshkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Tatum as he connects with a hook.
Tatum lands with an overhand left.
Tatum misses with a straight left.
Drederik Tatum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Tatum.
Drederik Tatum is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing.
Tatum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koreshkov's head backwards.
Tatum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatum misses with a hook.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up.
Koreshkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Tatum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatum throws a right and a left that Koreshkov avoids nicely.
Tatum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Koreshkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Tatum is wise to it.
Koreshkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatum ducks right into an uppercut from Koreshkov.
Tatum misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Koreshkov counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederik Tatum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum throws a hook but Koreshkov avoids it easily.
Koreshkov tries to counter with a clinch but Tatum shakes him off and moves away.
Tatum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tatum lands with a cross.
Tatum scores with a nice head shot.
Tatum throws a one two combo.
Tatum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Koreshkov clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Koreshkov breaks from the clinch.
Koreshkov is looking to clinch.
Tatum feints a jab promting Koreshkov to slip. Tatum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koreshkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Tatum throws a nice looking combination but Koreshkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koreshkov tries to counter with a clinch but Tatum shakes him off and moves away.
Koreshkov moves in looking to clinch but Tatum pushes him off.
Tatum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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.
Some wild striking there from Tatum.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Koreshkov moved out of range nicely.
Koreshkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tatum.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Koreshkov wants to counter with a clinch but Tatum pushes him away.
Koreshkov wants to clinch.#T2#
Koreshkov slips a jab and a cross from Tatum.
Koreshkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Andrey Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatum swinging wildly here.
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koreshkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Koreshkov pushes Tatum up against the cage in a clinch.
Tatum scores with a shoulder strike.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!#TD2#
Koreshkov has clasped his hands together around Tatum's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Koreshkov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Koreshkov prevents Tatum from escaping the position.#T3#
Koreshkov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tatum's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tatum is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Koreshkov is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here as Koreshkov stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tatum dips to his left and cracks Koreshkov with an uppercut!
Koreshkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Tatum throws a right hand that Koreshkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koreshkov also avoids with ease.
Koreshkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drederik Tatum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tatum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drederik Tatum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tatum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Tatum - just one landing.
Tatum cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
White is rocked!
Tatum lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens White up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Tatum from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw White's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drederik Tatum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Tatum misses with an uppercut. Toole Jr saw that one coming.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toole Jr is looking to clinch.
Tatum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toole Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Toole Jr drives through and clinches with Tatum against the cage.
Toole Jr pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toole Jr scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head.
Toole Jr misses with some punches.
Tatum is trying to drag Toole Jr to the mat but Toole Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toole Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toole Jr is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drederik Tatum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum looking for a takedown.
Toole Jr gets underhooks to prevent Tatum's takedown attempt.
Tatum can't get the takedown.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toole Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
A short right from Toole Jr on the inside.
Toole Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toole Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Toole Jr tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Toole Jr fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr.
Toole Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr.
Toole Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Toole Jr scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head. #T2#
Toole Jr misses with a body punch.
Toole Jr misses with the head strike.
Toole Jr tries a body shot but Tatum blocks it.
Tatum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toole Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Toole Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Toole Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Toole Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toole Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Tatum wants a takedown.
Toole Jr presses Tatum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tatum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toole Jr is defending well.
Tatum is breathing heavily.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Tatum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toole Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toole Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toole Jr.
Toole Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Toole Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
A head punch on the inside from Toole Jr fails to land.
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
Toole Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Toole Jr.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Toole Jr has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Toole Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr.
Toole Jr scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head.
Toole Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Toole Jr.
Tatum tries to score a body lock takedown but Toole Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toole Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toole Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Toole Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toole Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toole Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toole Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tatum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tatum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing.
Tatum sets himself, and Toole Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Tatum avoids it this time.
Toole Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatum misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Toole Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toole Jr.
Ottis Toole Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
A nice left hand lands by Toole Jr.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Toole Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Toole Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toole Jr defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Toole Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Toole Jr. #T1#
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toole Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toole Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toole Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Toole Jr misses with some punches.
Toole Jr pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toole Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr.
Toole Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Toole Jr misses with some punches.
Toole Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Tatum can't get the takedown.
A short right from Toole Jr on the inside.
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toole Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Toole Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Toole Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toole Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toole Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Tatum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toole Jr.
Toole Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
#T3#
Toole Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Toole Jr on the inside.
Toole Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toole Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toole Jr.
Toole Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Toole Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatum or not.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Tatum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drederik Tatum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr.
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
Toole Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Toole Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Tatum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Toole Jr lands an uppercut.
Tatum goes for a takedown attempt but Toole Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Toole Jr has Tatum up against the cage in a clinch.
Tatum looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tatum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatum throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Toole Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toole Jr.
Toole Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Toole Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toole Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Tatum blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toole Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Toole Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toole Jr. #T1#
Tatum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toole Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Toole Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toole Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Tatum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Toole Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Toole Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Toole Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Tatum tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drederik Tatum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr.
Tatum is looking for a takedown.
Toole Jr gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toole Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Toole Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Toole Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toole Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toole Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toole Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toole Jr lands a right hand.
Toole Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toole Jr lands a left hand.
Tatum looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Toole Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Toole Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Toole Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Toole Jr cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
Toole Jr lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Toole Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toole Jr.
Drederik Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
Ottis Toole Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toole Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tatum.
Tatum wants to get back to striking at distance but Toole Jr won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr.
Toole Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Toole Jr has double underhooks.
Tatum is looking for a takedown.
Toole Jr stops a takedown attempt from Tatum.
Toole Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
Toole Jr working aggressively here.
Toole Jr keeps control of Tatum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottis Toole Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toole Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ottis Toole Jr!
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