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Event:
May Day
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tate Jr as he avoids it easily.
Tate Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tate swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Tate .
Tate Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tate Jr sprawls well. Tate Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tate gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Tate Jr gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr pushes Tate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tate Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tate is defending well.
Tate Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tate pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate Jr goes for a double leg but Tate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tate continues to drive forward.#T1#
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tate Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Tate Jr is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Tate Jr darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Tate Jr wants a takedown.
Tate Jr leaning against his opponent.
Tate jumps guard but Tate Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Tate Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tate Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tate Jr looking to control.
Tate Jr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tate Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tate Jr is looking to stand up but Tate isn't so interested in that idea. #T2##ES#
Tate Jr wriggles free and stands up.
Tate Jr tries to bum rush Tate with a series of wild strikes but Tate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Tate Jr darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Tate Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tate Jr gets control of Tate 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tate Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tate Jr managing to control the position. #SUB#
Tate Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Tate Jr has his foot on Tate 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tate works his way back into a safe position though.
Tate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tate Jr keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate Jr trying to strike off his back.
Tate Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tate Jr looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tate Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Tate gets double underhooks and turns Tate Jr into the cage.
Tate tries to clinch up but Tate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Tate Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate , pushing him back against the cage.
Tate is stalling here.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tate Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tate in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tate Jr is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate Jr is trying to pull guard but Tate has him pressed against the cage.
Tate Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate smiles and moves away.
Tate Jr avoids the head kick by Tate .
Tate Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Tate Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tate Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Tate shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tate Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate pinned against the cage. Tate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tate throws a counter combo.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tate , looking for a takedown. Tate Jr pushes Tate against the cage but Tate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Tate Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Tate gets double underhooks and turns Tate Jr into the cage.
And Tate tries to counter it with a takedown but Tate Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown but Tate shows good takedown defense.
Tate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tate or perhaps it was just good defense by Tate Jr, which made it look bad.
Tate Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Tate Jr rushes Tate and presses him up against the cage.
Tate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tate is looking to control Tate Jr's arms but Tate Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tate has his back to the cage. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown. Tate Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Tate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tate Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tate Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tate tries to clinch up but Tate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tate .
Tate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tate steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tate Jr.#T2#
Tate Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tate counters with a series of strikes. Tate Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate Jr.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt.
Tate punishes Tate Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Tate Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tate throws a right hand that Tate Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Tate Jr also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate Jr circles away.
#T3#
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate Jr circles away.
Tate Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tate Jr slips under a jab from Tate .
Tate fails with the takedown#CL#
and Tate Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tate trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Tate Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tate keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate Jr sets himself, and Tate steps forward looking for the clinch! Tate Jr avoids it this time.
Tate Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Tate Jr darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Tate Jr has double underhooks. #T4#
The referee calls for Tate Jr to work.
Curtis Tate Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tate Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tate tries to pull guard but Tate Jr won't allow it.
Tate Jr tries to pull guard but Tate won't allow it.
Tate Jr stalls.
Tate gets underhooks to prevent Tate Jr's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tommy Tate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Tate Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Tate Jr with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tate Jr tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Tate 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Tate Jr clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tate gets control of Tate Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tate will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Tate Jr from controlling successfully.
Tate Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tate Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Tate Jr stands up.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate but Tate pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Tate Jr misses with a takedown
and Tate counters with a one-two to the body.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Tate Jr shows good takedown defense.
Tate Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tate Jr!
Tate shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Tate Jr forces Tate back against the cage and clinches.
Tate misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Tate Jr tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate .
Curtis Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tate .
Tate Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate .
Tate wants to clinch up but Tate Jr keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Tate Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Tate Jr is dominant here and he's now got Tate 's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tate Jr.
Tate wants to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Tate Jr looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Tate Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tate Jr wants to control but Tate is keeping busy.
Tate Jr throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Tate Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tate trying to control the position but Tate Jr manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Tate defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tate Jr's arms. #T4#
Tate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate Jr throwing sloppy strikes.
Tate tries to break free.
#SUB#
Tate Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tate Jr controlling the position well here. Tate rolled but Tate Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate Jr 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
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Event:
BGKT 11
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Tate Jr misses with the combination.
#CL#
Tate Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate , pushing him back against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tate Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tate Jr crunches a lovely knee into Tate 's ribcage.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Tate Jr has managed to clinch.
Tate Jr is pushing Tate up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr stalling.
Tate Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Tate won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#T1#
Tate misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Tate Jr has Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Tate rushes Tate Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tate throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Tate Jr counters by clinching up.
Tate Jr has Tate pushed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tate Jr. #T2#
Tate Jr has Tate pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tate takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate throws a push kick but Tate Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Tate looks to land a combination but Tate Jr avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Tate Jr. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the ropes.
Tate Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Tate Jr digs a right hand into Tate 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tate 's gas tank.
Tate tries to circle away but Tate Jr has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tate Jr has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Tate tries a knee to the head but Tate Jr blocks it.
#BC2#
Tate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Tate Jr takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tate . Those never looked like landing.
Tate jabs at Tate Jr's body.
Tate Jr scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Tate rushes Tate Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tate in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tate Jr taking a breather.
Tate Jr stalling against the ropes.
Tate is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tate Jr stalling the fight.
#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate Jr throws a body punch but Tate moves out of range.
Tate misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr scores with a head kick. Tate tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Tate Jr clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tate is trying to break free.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate tries to clinch up but Tate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate Jr is looking to counter the offense by Tate and move into the clinch.
Tate tries a head kick but it misses.
Tate Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tate Jr pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Tate Jr is controlling the position.
Tate Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Tate .
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Tate instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Tate Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate Jr is looking to clinch.
Tate Jr backing away here, and Tate unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Tate avoided it.
Tate Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tate Jr misses its target.
Tate sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate throws a hook to the side of Tate Jr's head but Tate Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tate Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tate manages to circle out of the way.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Tate Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
Tate keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate throws a counter combo.#T3##CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tate Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tate Jr slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate throws a series of punches but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Tate Jr feints and then cracks Tate 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tate down. #CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Tate is trying to stall.
Tate Jr lands an elbow just above Tate 's eye.
Tate is looking to control Tate Jr's arms but Tate Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tate has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate Jr connects with a high kick.
Tate Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Tate counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tate Jr can pounce on him.
Tate Jr tries to clinch up.
Tate Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
That's time! Tate Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tate keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tate Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Tate . #CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Tate Jr both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tate 's cut even more.#CL#
Tate Jr rushes Tate and presses him up against the ropes.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Tate Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Tate Jr is controlling the position. #T1#
Tate Jr lands an elbow inside.
Tate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tate Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Tate Jr forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.
Tate takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
The cut above Tommy Tate 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tate Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tate up against the ropes.
Tate throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2##BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr misses with a wild combination.
Tate Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Tate moves out of range easily.
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!
Tate Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tate moves away and avoids it.
Tate Jr wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.
Tate throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Tate Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tate .
Tate Jr tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range.
Tate Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3##CL#
Tate Jr rushes Tate and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate tries to land a knee to the head but Tate Jr blocks with his arms.
Tate Jr lands an elbow inside that Tate shrugs off.
Tate trying to stall but Tate Jr improves his position.
#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Tate Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tate takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
Tommy Tate 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Tate 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tate Jr is working Tate over against the ropes.
Tate Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Tate Jr is controlling the position.
Curtis Tate Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Tate Jr prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.
Tate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A hook to the body from Tate Jr.
A bit of stalling here from Tate Jr.
#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate Jr throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
Tate Jr tries to clinch there but Tate circles away.
Tate tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate Jr throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Tate holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Tate Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate Jr 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
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Event:
BGKT 10
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Tate Jr has managed to clinch.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tate Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate throws a leg kick but Tate Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tate wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tate Jr pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tate Jr.
Tate tries to clinch up but Tate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL2#
Tate Jr moves into range and clinches up with Tate .#BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Tate Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Tate Jr lands an elbow just above Tate 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Tate Jr gets a clinch.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tate Jr takes a swing at Tate 's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Tate Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Tate Jr has Tate pressed against the ropes.
Tate taking a breather.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Tate Jr is controlling him.
Tate Jr keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Tate Jr clinches.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Tate Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Tate Jr stalling in the clinch.
Tate blocks an elbow strike.#T3##BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Tate Jr moves into range and clinches up with Tate .
Tate Jr lands a left hand.
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tate Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate tries a knee to the head but Tate Jr blocks it.
Tate Jr leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Tate Jr is controlling the position.
Tate tries to stall but Tate Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate Jr jabs Tate to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Tate tries to clinch but Tate Jr moves out of range. #CL#
Tate moves into the clinch successfully.
Tate being controlled against the ropes.
Tate Jr lands a right hand. #BC2#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate throws a low kick but Tate Jr moves out of range easily.
Tate Jr throws a shot to the body.
Tate Jr throws a body punch but Tate moves out of range. #CL2#
Tate gets tackled into the ropes by Tate Jr. Tate Jr maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
Tate is looking to clinch but Tate Jr is avoiding it.
Tate Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tate Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Tate Jr throws a body punch but Tate moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Tate Jr scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Tate Jr clinches up against the ropes.
Tate Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tate tries to land knees in the clinch but Tate Jr avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tate 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Tate Jr moves into range and clinches up with Tate .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Tate is looking to control Tate Jr's arms but Tate Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tate has his back to the ropes.
Tate is stalling here.
#BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Tate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate Jr.
#CL2#
Tate gets tackled into the ropes by Tate Jr. Tate Jr maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tate takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tate Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Tate takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tate Jr tries to stall but Tate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tate Jr checks it well.
Tate Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Tate counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate Jr. Tate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Tate Jr pushes him off.#CL#
Tate clinches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Curtis Tate Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tate . #BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate slips a jab and a cross from Tate Jr.
Tate wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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!
Tate Jr throws a front kick that sends Tate stumbling back into the ropes.
Tate Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Tate takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2#
Tate Jr moves into range and clinches up with Tate .
Tate controlling the action here for a moment.
Tate Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Tate controls the action.
#BC2#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
Tommy Tate 's cut is getting worse.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tate Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Tate tries to stall but Tate Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tate Jr stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tate Jr.
Tate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tate Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tate tries to clinch up but Tate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate Jr avoids the head kick by Tate .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr throws a right hand that Tate ducks under and follows up with a left that Tate also avoids with ease.
Tate is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tate keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tate wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Tate Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tate can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tate Jr forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Tate avoids them all with ease. #T1#
A head kick misses from Tate .
Tate misses with a body kick.
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that Tate avoids nicely.
Tate Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tate Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Tate moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Tate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tate Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Tate being controlled against the ropes.#BC2#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Tate Jr in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Tate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tate is looking to clinch but Tate Jr is avoiding it.
Tate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tate Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Tate Jr forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate tries to clinch there but Tate Jr circles away.
A nice side step and Tate Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tate is looking to clinch but Tate Jr is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Tate Jr has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
#T3#
Tate takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Tate 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tate rather than just go for the knockout.
Tate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Tate Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tate 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate wants to clinch.
Tate Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Tate Jr thumps Tate with a low kick.
Tate slips a jab and a cross from Tate Jr.
#CL2#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Tate Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate Jr tries to stall but Tate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Tate Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tate Jr prevents a body shot from Tate .
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tate Jr 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
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Event:
BGKT 9
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Miranda.
Miranda misses with a few strikes there.
Miranda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tate tries to bum rush Miranda with a series of wild strikes but Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tate walks into a stiff left hand from Miranda.
Miranda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tate slips a jab and a cross from Miranda.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miranda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miranda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate tries to clinch but Miranda moves out of range.
Tate lands a right and a left and another right! Miranda goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Tate !
A determined Tommy Tate didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
BGKT 8
Date: Feb 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Tate Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate Jr lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Tate Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate , pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr misses with a head kick.
Tate tries to counter with a clinch but Tate Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Tate looks to land a body kick but Tate Jr moved away.
Tate Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tate manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Tate rushes Tate Jr and presses him up against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tate Jr.
Tate Jr stalling the fight.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tate misses with a head kick.
Tate Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Tate throws a jab but it's blocked by Tate Jr. #CL#
Tate Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Tate Jr has double underhooks.
Tate Jr is looking to control Tate 's arms but Tate gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tate Jr has his back to the ropes.
Tate Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Tate gets an underhook and turns Tate Jr into the ropes.
Tate Jr seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Tate is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tate Jr pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Tate Jr seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tate Jr is pushing Tate up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Curtis Tate Jr.
Tate Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tate .
Tate looks to land a combination but Tate Jr avoids it well. #T2##CL#
Tate Jr darts in and clinches Tate up against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate throws a front kick aimed at Tate Jr's knee but Tate Jr avoids it well.
Tate Jr throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
A jab from Tate Jr does it's job there.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tate .
Tate Jr throws a jab when Tate was well out of range.
Tate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tate Jr.
Tate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tate scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Tate Jr gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Tate Jr darts in and clinches Tate up against the ropes.#T3##BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tate Jr instigates a clinch.
Tate being controlled against the ropes.
Tate wants to stall.
Tate wants to stall.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Tate Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tate Jr stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tate tries to circle away but Tate Jr has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Tate Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Tate Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tate Jr rushes Tate and presses him up against the ropes.
Tate has had enough of the clinch but Tate Jr keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Tate Jr gets a clinch.
Tate Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Tate Jr clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate Jr taking a breather.
Tate Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tate blocks it with crossed arms.
Tate takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tate Jr is keeping busy.
Tate Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Tate Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
Curtis Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tate Jr instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T1#
Tate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tate Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate , pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Jr is looking to clinch but Tate is avoiding it.
Tate throws a sloppy head kick and Tate Jr moves out of range easily.
Tate Jr wants to clinch.#T2#
Tate Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate Jr throws the kick towards the body but Tate avoids it.
Tate tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr is looking to clinch.
Tate Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tate Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate throws out a counter right but Tate Jr avoids it with no problem.
Tate Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Curtis Tate Jr has been cut.
A head kick by Tate misses
and Tate Jr counters with a big head kick but Tate shrugs it off.
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!#CL#
Tate gets tackled into the ropes by Tate Jr. Tate Jr maintains the clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Tate Jr in a clinch.
Tate Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3##BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Tate Jr clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate swinging wildly here.
Tate Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Tate Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Tate Jr looking to stall.
Tate Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tate letting Tate Jr take a breather here.
Tate Jr working Tate over with knees to the body.#BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tate keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tate counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Tate moves into the clinch.
Curtis Tate Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Tate Jr is controlling him.
Tate Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tate can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Tate Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate throws a series of punches but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Tate misses with a series of wild punches.
Tate Jr wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.
Tate Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tate tries to counter with a clinch but Tate Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate misses with the combination.
#CL#
Tate Jr moves into range and clinches up with Tate .
Tate Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2##BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate Jr tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range.
A left and a right from Tate Jr both land. Nice combination.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate Jr avoids the body shot from Tate .
Tate Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate unleashes a big counter combination but Tate Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Tate Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate , pushing him back against the ropes.
Tate tries to break free but Tate Jr pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Jr scores with a push kick.
Tate slips a jab from Tate Jr.#T3#
Tate Jr throws a nice head kick!
Tate Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tate Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tate 's hands.
Tate tries to clinch but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Tate Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tate misses with a body kick.
Tate Jr feints and then cracks Tate 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tate down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Tate Jr lands a high kick!
Tate Jr scores with a head kick. Tate tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tate 's cut even more.#CL#
Tate Jr has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate Jr misses with a body punch.
Tate letting Tate Jr take a breather here.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr scores with a head kick.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Tate Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Tate does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate Jr 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
Curtis Tate Jr retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
BGKT 6
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick and Tate moves out of range easily.
Tate now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from Biernat does no damage.
Biernat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Biernat connects with a high kick.
Biernat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate .#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Biernat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tate tries to counter by closing the distance.
Biernat throws a right hand that Tate ducks under and follows up with a left that Tate also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Biernat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tate crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Biernat - the referee stops the clock and Tate gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Biernat. Tate manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Biernat. That snapped Tate 's head back.
A combination from Biernat does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Biernat.
Biernat works Tate 's body with a nice hook.
Biernat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tate 's head.#KD#
Biernat scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Tate to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Biernat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tate walks straight into a solid jab from Biernat. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Biernat follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Tate out cold! Tate toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mateusz Biernat!
Post fight, an emotional Mateusz Biernat said 'Randell Miranda, if you have balls you have to fight with me. Let me feel your fists! Let's go!'.
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Event:
CT 20
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tate Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Tate .
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
And Tate tries to counter it with a takedown but Tate Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tate Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
As Tate looks to move away, Tate Jr throws a big counter combo but Tate just gets out of the way.
A punch combination from Tate Jr misses.
Tate Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tate tries to clinch up but Tate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Tate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Tate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tate Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate pinned against the cage. Tate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tate Jr fails to land the takedown.
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .
Tate Jr lands a high kick!
#CL#
Tate Jr has Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Tate Jr misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Tate Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tate stops a takedown attempt from Tate Jr.
Tate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate Jr smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Tate closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Tate Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tate Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate Jr managing to control the position.
Tate with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Tate Jr is trying to control the position but Tate postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Tate Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tate Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Tate wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Tate Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tate Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Tate is blocking nicely.
Tate Jr is trying to drag Tate to the mat but Tate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tate Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate looking for a takedown.
Tate Jr tries to throw a body punch but Tate avoids it by throwing Tate Jr back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
That's time! Tate Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Tate Jr gets control of Tate 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tate Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tate postures up.
#SU2#
Tate gets to his feet - Tate Jr follows without any prompting.
Tate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate Jr defends well and Tate ends up having to push Tate Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tate Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Tate Jr connects with the punch.
Tate Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tate Jr throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
Tate tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tate wants to clinch.
Tate Jr throws a big counter combination but Tate scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tate was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate Jr.
Tate steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate defends well and Tate Jr ends up having to push Tate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tate with the counter takedown but Tate Jr avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Tate Jr. No joy for Tate on that attempt.
Tate Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tate throws a sloppy head kick and Tate Jr moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Tate closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tate lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tate Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tate Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate Jr keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tate Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Tate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tate Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tate Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Curtis Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tate .
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tate , looking for a takedown. Tate Jr pushes Tate against the cage but Tate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tate as he avoids it easily.
Tate tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Tate Jr pushes him off.
Tate Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tate Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Tate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate Jr but Tate Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tate fails to land the takedown.
Tate Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate dives in for a single leg takedown but Tate Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tate misses with the body kick
and Tate Jr counters with a series of strikes. Tate will be more careful next time no doubt.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tate Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tate counters with a left and a right that stings Tate Jr.
Tate Jr scores with a head kick.
Tate Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tate Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Tate is breathing heavily.#T4#
Tate Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate pinned against the cage. Tate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate Jr.
Tate wants to counter with a clinch but Tate Jr pushes him away.
Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate shoots for a takedown but Tate Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate Jr as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
That's time! Tate Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate Jr shoots for a takedown but Tate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tate Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tate tries to clinch there but Tate Jr circles away.
Tate Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr wants to clinch.
Tate tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1##CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the cage.
Tate Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Tate Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tate punishes Tate Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tate Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tate Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tate is defended easily by Tate Jr.#T2#
Tate shoots for a double leg takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Tate 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate Jr. #CL#
Tate Jr clinches. #BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate Jr defends well and Tate ends up having to push Tate Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tate misses with a kick to the body.
Tate Jr tries for a takedown but Tate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tate , looking for a takedown. Tate Jr pushes Tate against the cage but Tate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL#
Tate Jr rushes Tate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate Jr circles away.
Tate Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tate Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tate sprawls well. Tate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tate Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Tate Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Tate clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Tate Jr is stalling here.
Tate working aggressively here.
Tate prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate Jr is pressed up against the cage. Tate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tate Jr down to the mat. Tate Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate Jr circles away.
Tate Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tate Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Tate , which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tate throws a big counter head kick but Tate Jr avoids it with no problem.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Tate Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tate , looking for a takedown. Tate Jr pushes Tate against the cage but Tate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Tate .
Well Tate Jr 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
Curtis Tate Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
BGKT 4
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tate rushes McGregor and presses him up against the ropes.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tate prevents a body shot from McGregor.
Tate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tate letting McGregor take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate 's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tate as McGregor tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tate tries to break free but McGregor pushes him back against the ropes.
McGregor keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Tate tries to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling the position.
Tate is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tate has his back to the ropes.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor taking a breather.
McGregor trying to control the position but instead, Tate has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGregor into the ropes.
Tate throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor stalling in the clinch but Tate improves position.
McGregor looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ricco McGregor.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor clobbers Tate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tate tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
Tate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
McGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor scores with a big combo that sends Tate crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Tate flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! McGregor jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricco McGregor!
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Event:
CT 18
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from BangYou.#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate doesn't succeed with the takedown
and BangYou counters with a nice uppercut.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but BangYou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate fails with the takedown
and BangYou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
BangYou scores with a three punch combo!
#KD2#
BangYou lands a big right hand that sends Tate crashing to the mat! BangYou stays standing though and waves Tate back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tate is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BangYou weaves into range and cracks Tate right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Tate goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! BangYou is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiu BangYou!
Aiu BangYou is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
CT 17
Date: Nov 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Tate Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tate swivels and escapes.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tate tries for a takedown but Tate Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate .#TD2#
Tate Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tate is trying to defend but Tate Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tate Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tate Jr. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tate Jr in particular looking to stall.
Tate Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tate Jr is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate Jr. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Tate appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tate Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tate swivels and escapes.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Tate Jr.
Tate Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tate is fending him off so far but Tate Jr persists. Nope, Tate circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Tate was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr blocks a head kick by Tate .
Tate Jr feints the counter takedown.
Tate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate tries a head kick but it misses.
Tate Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tate Jr misses with a head kick.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Tate Jr shows good takedown defense.
Tate stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate Jr. Tate Jr gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Tate Jr has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Tate tries to break the clinch but Tate Jr is controlling the position.
Tate Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tate walks away with a smile on his face. Tate Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Tate gets tackled into the cage by Tate Jr. Tate Jr maintains the clinch.
Tate Jr tries to pull guard but Tate won't allow it.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Tate Jr is controlling the position.
Tate Jr misses with some punches.
Tate fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Tate Jr pulls guard successfully.
Tate looking to pass the guard.
Tate Jr keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Tate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tate Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tate won't allow Tate Jr to sweep him here.
Tate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Tate Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tate Jr looking for subs off his back but Tate has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tate Jr defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr 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#
Tate Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Tate Jr pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Tate Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tate Jr has Tate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tate jumps guard but Tate Jr stands there with Tate around his waist. Tate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tate Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Tate Jr has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr has Tate pressed against the cage.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Tate Jr has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Tate Jr jumps into guard, dragging Tate to the mat.
Tate Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tate 's guard. #REVB##T1##SU2#
Tate Jr gets to his feet - Tate follows without any prompting.
Tate Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate pinned against the cage. Tate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Tate Jr.
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Tate moves out of range.
Tate throws a sloppy head kick
and Tate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tate Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Tate was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tate lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Curtis Tate Jr has been cut.#CL2#
Tate Jr moves into range and clinches up with Tate .
Tate tries to pull guard but Tate Jr won't allow it.
#T2##TD#
Tate ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tate no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Tate Jr from controlling successfully.
Tate Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tate Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Tate Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tate Jr is defended easily by Tate .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Tate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Tate Jr tries to get set, Tate tries to push him back and clinch up but Tate Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Tate Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Tate sprawls well. He's pushed Tate Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Tate wants to clinch.
Tate Jr throws a counter combo.
Tommy Tate is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Tate Jr in a clinch.
Tate has had enough of the clinch but Tate Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Tate Jr jumps guard but Tate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tate Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tate after a bit of a struggle.
Tate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Tate Jr pulls guard successfully.
Tate Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Tate Jr controlling the position.
Curtis Tate Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tate Jr keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Tate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tate Jr wants to sweep here but Tate controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Tate Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate Jr working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Curtis Tate Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tate Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tate !
No luck for Tate Jr with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Tate Jr tries to keep at a distance but Tate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to pull guard but Tate Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Tate Jr has double underhooks. #TD2#
Tate Jr pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Tate is fighting to break Tate Jr's control of his arms but Tate Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tate preventing the sweep.
Tate postures up.
Tate Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Tate Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tate wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving.
Tate Jr throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tate Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tate Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tate circles away quickly and effectively.
Tate Jr shoots for a takedown but Tate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tate Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Tate Jr.
Tate Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tate lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tate Jr backs up against the cage.
Tate Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Tate Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tate counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Tate wants to clinch.
Tate Jr tries to clinch there but Tate circles away.
#KD#
Tate drops Tate Jr with a beautiful combination! Tate Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tate is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Tate Jr is rocked!#CL#
Tate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tate Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Tate finish him?
A bit of stalling here from Tate .
Tate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Tate Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Tate tries to pull guard but Tate Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Tate drops back down to his feet.
Tate Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tate walks away with a smile on his face. Tate Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate .
Nice sprawl there from Tate Jr as Tate shoots in.
Tate connects with a right that clearly hurt Tate Jr. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Tate proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Tate Jr collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Tate !
Tommy Tate is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tommy Tate decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
Rowdy 1
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Tate Jr has Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tate Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tate tries to throw a body punch but Tate Jr avoids it by throwing Tate back against the ropes. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate tries to clinch up but Tate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Tate Jr closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Tate crashing to the mat! Tate uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
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!
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Tate Jr tenderised Tate 's leg. Tate is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Tate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tate Jr blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Tate Jr blocking some punches.
#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr throws a body punch but Tate moves out of range. #CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tate Jr rushes Tate and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate swings wildly with an uppercut but Tate Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tate Jr clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Tate Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Tate moves into the clinch.
Tate swings wildly with an uppercut but Tate Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Tate Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tate 's defenses. #BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate Jr pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Tate Jr pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tate up against the ropes.
Tate Jr stalls. #T3#
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Tate Jr won't allow it.
Tate Jr is pushing Tate up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tate Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tate Jr has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Tate Jr in a clinch.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
Tate Jr tries to clinch but Tate is having none of it.
Tate dodges the punch combination from Tate Jr.
#T4##CL2#
Tate rushes Tate Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
Tate keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tate Jr forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tate drives through and clinches with Tate Jr against the ropes.
#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Tate Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate , pushing him back against the ropes.#T5##BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Tate Jr won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tate .#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate Jr circles away.
It looked like Tate Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate Jr.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tate Jr.#T6##CL#
Tate Jr has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tate Jr.
#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .
Tate avoids the head kick by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .#CL2#
Tate clinches up with Tate Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate can't break the clinch.
Tate Jr'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.
Tate Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tate avoids it.#T7#
Tate Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tate Jr is looking to control Tate 's arms but Tate gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tate Jr has his back to the ropes.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tate Jr leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Tate Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T8#
A combination from Tate Jr does no damage.
Tate Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tate Jr.
#CL#
Tate Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Tate Jr forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.
Tate Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Tate gets an underhook and turns Tate Jr into the ropes.
Tate Jr stalling.
Tate Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate 's efforts to push away.
Tate Jr digs a right hand underneath Tate 's ribcage. Tate let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T9#
Tate Jr lands a right hand.
Tate Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tate backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tate 's cut even more.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tate Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate Jr misses with a head kick.
Tate Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tate Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Tate 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tate Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Tate Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tate Jr is looking to clinch but Tate is avoiding it.
#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tate Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate Jr.
Tate tests Tate Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr tries to clinch up.
Tate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Tate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tate .
Tate looks to land a body kick but Tate Jr moved away.#T1#
Tate Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tate 's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate Jr tries to clinch there but Tate circles away.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate Jr.#CL#
Tate Jr drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Tate Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate Jr lands a left hand.
#CUT#
The cut above Tommy Tate 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tate Jr is looking to control Tate 's arms but Tate gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tate Jr has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tate Jr working Tate over with knees to the body.
Tate Jr stalling in the clinch.
Tate Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tate Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Tate wants to break free but Tate Jr has control.
Tate prevents a body shot from Tate Jr.
Tate working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tate Jr clinches with his opponent.
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!
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3##BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Tate Jr looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tate Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Tate tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tate Jr moves away.
Tate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate Jr moves in looking to clinch but Tate pushes him off.
Tate Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tate is looking to clinch.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Tate Jr. #T4##CL#
Tate Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tate Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Tate Jr has double underhooks.
Tate Jr lands a nice elbow.
Tate Jr tries to stall but Tate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tate Jr.
Tate content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tate managing to block the knees to the body from Tate Jr.
Tate wants to stall.
Tate stalling in the clinch but Tate Jr improves position. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
#T5##CL2#
Tate takes the fight into the clinch.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Tate Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tate Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Tate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Tate .#CL#
Tate gets tackled into the ropes by Tate Jr. Tate Jr maintains the clinch. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tate as Tate Jr tries to tie him up.
Tate Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Tate won't want to take too many of those.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Tate Jr won't allow it.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Tate moves out of range.
Tate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tate tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tate clinches up with Tate Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
Tate misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Tate Jr tries to keep at a distance but Tate has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
#T7#
Tate wants to slow Tate Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Tate Jr tries to clinch up but Tate circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tate has had enough of the clinch but Tate Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Tate Jr lands a right hand.
Tate Jr prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.
Tate Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
Tate Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate tries to clinch up.
Tate Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Tate Jr avoids the head kick by Tate .
#T8#
Tate Jr scores with a one two! Tate had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tate Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tate .
Tate Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate tries to clinch there but Tate Jr circles away.
As Tate backs away, Tate Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Curtis Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate Jr lands a head kick!
#CUT#
Tommy Tate 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tate circles away quickly and effectively.
Tate Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Tate 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Curtis Tate Jr!
Curtis Tate Jr retains his super heavyweight title!
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Event:
CT 15
Date: Oct 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Tate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Tate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tate misses with the combination.
Tate Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate but Tate pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.
Tate Jr stalling.
Tate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tate Jr to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tate Jr pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Tate Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tate Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Tate Jr as Tate shoots in.#T1##CL#
Tate gets tackled into the cage by Tate Jr. Tate Jr maintains the clinch.
Tate taking a breather.
Tate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tate Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tate Jr has Tate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tate Jr slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr is trying to drag Tate to the mat but Tate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tate tries to pull guard but Tate Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Tate drops back down to his feet.
Come on Tate Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Tate Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate prevents it.
Tate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tate Jr to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Tate Jr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tate regains guard.
Tate Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tate Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Tate Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Tate Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Tate Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Tate Jr managing to control the position. #SUB#
Tate Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tate Jr keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tate Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tate uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate Jr is pushing Tate 's head away, looking to escape. Tate manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Tate politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tate prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Tate Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate Jr keeps working.
Tate Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tate tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tate has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tate Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate Jr.#CL#
Tate Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tate is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tate Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tate to the mat. Tate regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tate Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tate Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tate Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tate 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr controlling the action here.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tate 's head. #T1#
Tate Jr content to control rather than advance.
Tate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tate is looking for a sweep. Tate Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tate Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Tate Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Tate is defending well.
Tate Jr throwing shots but Tate is blocking nicely. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate Jr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tate Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tate Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tate Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tate Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Tate dives in for a single leg takedown but Tate Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Tate . No joy for Tate Jr on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate Jr defends well and Tate ends up having to push Tate Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr shoots for a takedown but Tate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tate doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown. Tate Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Tate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tate Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tate misses with a takedown
and Tate Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4##CL#
Tate Jr clinches with his opponent.
Tate Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Tate Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Tate Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tate Jr lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Tate Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tate Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate Jr has Tate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tate Jr gets underhooks to prevent Tate 's takedown attempt.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Tate Jr pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB#
Tate Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tate controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tate Jr pulls Tate in close to his closed guard and prevents Tate from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tate Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Tate Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tate Jr trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tate Jr is controlling Tate 's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick by Tate Jr misses #CL2#
and Tate moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tate Jr.
#TD2#
Tate pulls guard effortlessly.
Tate Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Tate Jr looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate Jr wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Tate Jr controlling from the top position.
Tate Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Tate has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tate Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tate Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Tate Jr. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tate Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate Jr is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tate Jr has managed to clinch.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Tate Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate Jr scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate Jr 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
Curtis Tate Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Clash Bash
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tate tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Tate .
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate .#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate wants to clinch.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Tate is trying to maintain a safe position but Thomas gets an underhook and turns Tate into the ropes.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tate 's defenses. #T1##BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Tate misses with a low kick.
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes.
#BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas. Tate shrugs it off though.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thomas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas letting Tate take a breather here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tate .
#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Tate 's side.#CL#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tate stalling.
A short left from Thomas. #T3##BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Thomas rushes Tate and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate is looking to clinch.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Thomas clinches.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Tate .
Thomas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Tate controls his hands.
We've been informed that Tate has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee calls for Thomas to work.
#T4##BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tate tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Tate sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Tate circles away.
As Thomas backs off Tate throws a huge counter combo but Thomas manages to avoid it all.
Tate throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Tate takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tate counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Tate to acknowledge the strikes.
Will Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas connects with a high kick.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Tate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate misses with a body kick.#CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
Come on Thomas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Tate wants to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Thomas forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tate .
Thomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tate 's cut even more.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate .
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tate throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
#CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes.
#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Tate is breathing heavily.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Tate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Tate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Tate throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas with a hook.#CL#
Thomas gets a clinch. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Thomas pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Tate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Tate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Tate .
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Tate down. #T4#
Nice body kick from Thomas.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .#CL#
Thomas darts in and clinches Tate up against the ropes.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Tate throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tate replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thomas blocks it well.#CL2#
Tate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
Will Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Thomas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tate .#CL2#
Tate moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thomas throws a front kick that sends Tate stumbling back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Thomas has Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the ropes.#T1##BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Tate 's ribs.
Tate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Tate tries to clinch
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate circles away.
Tate has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tate ! But no joy.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes.
#T2##BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tate .
#CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate taking a breather. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Tate counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Tate circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas wants to clinch but Tate slips to the side
and Tate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking. #T3#
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate circles away.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
#CL2#
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Tate tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the ropes.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Come on Thomas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tate is defending well for now.#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Thomas clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Tate 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tate tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Thomas!
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Event:
CT 13
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Tate slips a jab and a cross from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr shoots and misses
and Tate counters with a left and a right that stings Tate Jr. #CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tate Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tate Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Tate Jr pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate trying to control but Tate Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tate Jr is looking to stand up but Tate won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Tate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tate Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Tate Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Tate Jr stands up from Tate 's guard - Tate Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tate Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate defends well and Tate Jr ends up having to push Tate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tate unleashes a big counter combination but Tate Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate Jr.
Tate throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Tate Jr counters by clinching up. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate Jr.#CL#
Tate Jr rushes Tate and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Tate Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tate up against the cage.
Tate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tate Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tate Jr gets underhooks to prevent Tate 's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Tate Jr gets control of Tate 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tate Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tate preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Tate Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tate passes into half guard.
Tate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB#
Tate Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tate Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tate Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Tate blocks the strikes from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Tate Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Tate Jr wants to control but Tate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tate Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tate is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tate Jr's waist but Tate Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tate off to one side.
Tate Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tate is fending him off so far but Tate Jr persists. Nope, Tate circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate shoots in but Tate Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tate Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Tate gets double underhooks and turns Tate Jr into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Tate moves into the clinch.
Tate Jr fails to pull guard.
Tate gets underhooks to prevent Tate Jr's takedown attempt.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tate Jr stalling.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate Jr as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Tate being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Tate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate Jr has Tate pushed against the cage.#TD#
Tate Jr jumps into guard, dragging Tate to the mat.
Tate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tate trying to control but Tate Jr is working from the bottom.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but Tate Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tate Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tate Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tate Jr keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
Tate wanted to stand there but Tate Jr had control of the position.
Tate Jr keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tate shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tate Jr is trying to escape back to his feet but Tate uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3#
Tate Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Tate Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Tate Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tate asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU2#
Tate stands up. #T4#
Tate Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tate Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Tate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tate stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate Jr defends well and Tate ends up having to push Tate Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tate Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tate shoots for a double leg takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Tate 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate leaves Tate Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tate misses with a body kick.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown. Tate Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Tate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tate Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Tate with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tate Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tommy Tate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tate Jr throws a head kick that Tate semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tate is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr looks to land a right hand but Tate moved out of range.
Tate throws a counter combo.
Tate Jr tries to clinch up but Tate circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Tate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tate Jr.
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tate Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Tate tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate Jr circles away.
Tate Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tate is quick to defend against it.
Curtis Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tate .#CL#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Tate Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tate Jr stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tate sprawls well. Tate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tate Jr gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Tate Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Tate gets double underhooks and turns Tate Jr into the cage.
Tate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tate Jr is looking to counter the offense by Tate and move into the clinch.
Tate Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Tate Jr backs off Tate throws a huge counter combo but Tate Jr manages to avoid it all.
Tate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tate Jr defends it nicely.
Tate Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate .#T3#
Tate Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate Jr dives in and grabs Tate 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tate pushes down on Tate Jr's head and hops out.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Tate Jr with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Tate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Tate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tate Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4##TD#
Tate Jr pulls Tate into guard.
Tate Jr wants to control but Tate passes easily into half guard.
Tate tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tate Jr.
Tate Jr is looking for a sweep. Tate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate Jr has his hands clasped together around Tate 's back. He's all about the action.
Tate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tate Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tate Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
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Event:
CT 12
Date: Sep 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Tate leaves Grundmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Grundmann gets caught napping as Tate dives in and scores a takedown. Grundmann manages to retain guard.
Tate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tate preventing the sweep.
Grundmann controlling the position.
Tate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundmann holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Grundmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundmann trying to control the position.
Tate throws an elbow that misses. Grundmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tate 's guard. Nice move by Grundmann!#REVR#
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Grundmann advances position into side control!
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grundmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grundmann is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Grundmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Grundmann has hold of Tate 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tate tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Grundmann cranks the arm and Tate screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tate , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Grundmann!
Michael Grundmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CT 10
Date: Sep 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Grundmann fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Grundmann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tate wants to get back to full guard.
Grundmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Tate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Grundmann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grundmann is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grundmann is looking for a kimura here.
Tate is not content to let Grundmann control the position.#T1#
Tate wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Grundmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Grundmann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tate sees it coming and defends easily.
Tate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundmann is pressing down on Tate 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tate is holding on for now. #SUB#
Grundmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grundmann. #SUB#
Grundmann is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grundmann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.#SUB#
Grundmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tate defends it well. #SUB2#
Tate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grundmann pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grundmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Grundmann wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy.
Tate is trying to stand up here but Grundmann is controlling him well. #SUB#
Grundmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grundmann wants to take a breather but Tate is having none of it.
Well, if Grundmann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grundmann is pressing down on Tate 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tate is holding on for now.
Grundmann is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Grundmann is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Grundmann is working for a kimura but Tate is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Grundmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Grundmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tate has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Grundmann dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grundmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Grundmann attempts a counter takedown but Tate avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Grundmann moves into the clinch.
Grundmann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tate fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Grundmann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grundmann trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Grundmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tate wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundmann passes into half guard.
Tate is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Grundmann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Grundmann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grundmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Grundmann trying to work for an americana but Tate has managed to regain full guard.
Grundmann slips nicely into half guard.
Grundmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tate is refusing to be controlled, as Grundmann sits in half guard. #SUB#
Grundmann is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tate is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Grundmann!
An out of breath Michael Grundmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CT KILLZONE 8
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Tate Jr clinches up against the ropes.
Tate Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Tate Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tate to the mat! Tate manages to get full guard.
Tate Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tate can't keep his opponent in guard - Tate Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to get back to full guard.
Tate Jr wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Tate uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T1#
Tate Jr trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Tate Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tate Jr won't allow Tate to sweep him here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tate Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Tate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate Jr defends well and Tate ends up having to push Tate Jr into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tate Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tate tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tate Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate avoids the head kick by Tate Jr.
Despite the aggression on Tate 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate Jr as he jumps to the side.
Tate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .#T3#
Tate walks into a stiff left hand from Tate Jr.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tate 's waist but Tate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tate Jr off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tate darts in looking for a takedown but Tate Jr gets double underhooks and turns Tate into the ropes.
Tate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .
Tate Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tate is quick to defend against it.
Tate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tate wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Tate Jr gets a clinch.
Tate Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tate Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate 's efforts to push away.#T4#
Tate Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Tate Jr has the dominant position.
Tate Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tate just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Tate prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Tate gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tate Jr has one foot on Tate 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tate Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tate eats them both and turns towards Tate Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tate goes for a double leg but Tate Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Tate Jr continues to drive forward.
Tate Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Tate breaks away and moves out of range.
Tate Jr shoots for a takedown but Tate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tate doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Tate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Tate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr wants to clinch
and Tate counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tate Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate but Tate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tate shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tate throws a front kick aimed at Tate Jr's knee but Tate Jr avoids it well.
As Tate tries to get set, Tate Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Tate manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Tate misses with a low kick.
Tate Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate Jr. Tate does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tate Jr is trying to pull guard but Tate turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tate looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Tate has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tate Jr uses from the top position.
Tate Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tate Jr wants to pass the guard but Tate is keeping the position.
Tate Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tate looking for a sweep. Not yet Tate , not yet. #T2#
Tate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tate Jr controls the pace.#SU#
Tate Jr gets to his feet - Tate follows without any prompting. #CL#
Tate Jr forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.
Tate can't get the takedown.
Tate Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3##BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate Jr avoids the head kick by Tate .
Tate Jr throws a big counter combination but Tate scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tate takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tate Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Tate Jr pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate Jr smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Tate Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tate is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tate Jr.
Tate Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate pinned against the ropes. Tate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tate Jr tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range. #T4#
Tate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Tate Jr instigates a clinch.
Tate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate Jr smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Tate Jr clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Tate Jr is trying to pull guard but Tate has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tate Jr clinches.
Tate is trying to pull guard but Tate Jr turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
That's time! Tate Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tate throws a body kick that misses.
Tate Jr takes a swing at Tate 's ribcage but misses.
Tate Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tate Jr wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Tate gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tate Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Tate .
Tate wants to stand but Tate Jr is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr wants to pass the guard but Tate is keeping the position.
Tate Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tate 's guard.#T1#
Tate Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tate Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tate Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Tate , which made it look bad. #CL2#
Tate closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Tate Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tate Jr controlling well, preventing Tate from escaping the position.
#T2#
Tate keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Tate is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tate Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tate is really stuck here.
Tate prevents Tate Jr from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Tate Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Tate is defending it well.
#T3#
Tate can't escape the position.
Tate is keeping busy.
Tate tries to escape but Tate Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tate Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Tate Jr is looking for a choke. Tate gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Tate manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #T4#
Tate Jr is controlling Tate 's posture.
Tate won't allow Tate Jr to sweep him here.
Tate Jr looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate Jr is really struggling to control Tate but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Tate Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Curtis Tate Jr.
Well Tate Jr 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
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Event:
CT KILLZONE 7
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown but Tate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Tate closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Tate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Tate Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Tate Jr both land. Nice combination.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tate 's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tate 's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Tate .
#CUT2#
It looks like Curtis Tate Jr has been cut.#CL#
Tate Jr clinches up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tate Jr has Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Tate Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Tate is looking to clinch but Tate Jr is avoiding it.
Tate Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate tries to clinch up but Tate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tate Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Tate Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tate Jr is working for takedown but Tate is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tate Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate 's efforts to push away.
Tate Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Tate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tate Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tate keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate misses with a few strikes there.
Tate tries to bum rush Tate Jr with a series of wild strikes but Tate Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .
Tate shoots in and drives through. Tate Jr sprawls well.
Tate Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Tate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tate .
Tate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tate Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Tate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tate Jr is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate Jr.#T3#
Tate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate Jr defends well and Tate ends up having to push Tate Jr into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Tate pushes Tate Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Tate drags the fight down to the ground.
Tate trying to keep a closed guard but Tate Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Tate Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tate is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Tate looking to control.
Tate Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tate Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt.
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Tate Jr swinging wildly here.
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 Curtis Tate Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate as he jumps to the side.
Tate Jr blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Tate Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Tate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tate jumps guard but Tate Jr stands there with Tate around his waist. Tate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tate takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Tate shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Tate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tate Jr.
Curtis Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tate Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tate Jr decides to pull guard.
Tate won't allow Tate Jr to get back to his feet.
Tate wants to stand but Tate Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tate wants to pass the guard but Tate Jr is keeping the position.
Tate Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Tate trying to control but Tate Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tate Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate Jr has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tate to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tate Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate .#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Tate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tate Jr looking for a takedown. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Tate Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Tate Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tate avoids it really well and circles away.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt - Tate Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tate Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Tate Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown but Tate shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate .#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curtis Tate Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Tate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tate Jr tries to avoid it but Tate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tate Jr to the ground. Tate Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tate shoots and misses #CL#
and Tate Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tate jumps guard but Tate Jr turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Tate Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tate dives in and grabs Tate Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tate Jr pushes down on Tate 's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate Jr. #CL#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Tate Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tate jumps guard but Tate Jr turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Tate Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate has Tate Jr pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Tate Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Tate .
Tate stalls.
Tate tries to score a body lock takedown but Tate Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Tate Jr looking for a takedown.
Tate is trying to pull guard but Tate Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tate Jr jumps guard but Tate stands there with Tate Jr around his waist. Tate Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Tate Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Tate Jr is trying to keep Tate in close.
Tate Jr keeping full guard, as Tate tries to pass.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Tate Jr wants to stand up but Tate is controlling him.
Tate Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tate is proving a slippery customer.
Tate Jr is really struggling to control Tate but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tate trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tate Jr's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tate wants to clinch but Tate Jr slips to the side
and Tate Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tate Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##TD#
Tate Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tate !
Tate Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Tate Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tate 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Tate Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Tate Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate .
Tate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Tate Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tate Jr after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Tate shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tate Jr moves in looking to clinch but Tate pushes him off.
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tate Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate leaves Tate Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Tate Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate Jr avoids the head kick by Tate .
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Tate Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tate Jr 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
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Event:
CT KILLZONE 6
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Mcgraugh finds it's way through Tate 's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tate 's cut even more.
Tate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcgraugh misses with a straight right.
Mcgraugh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tate 's head.#CL#
Mcgraugh pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mcgraugh lands a body shot.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Mcgraugh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.
Mcgraugh stalling against the ropes.
Mcgraugh stops a takedown attempt from Tate .
Nice elbow from Mcgraugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgraugh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tate backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Tommy Tate 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mcgraugh pushes Tate back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mcgraugh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mcgraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tate looks winded!
A hook to the body from Mcgraugh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgraugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tate s head.
A short left from Mcgraugh. #T1#
Mcgraugh scores with a shot to the side of Tate 's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgraugh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcgraugh pushes Tate back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgraugh lands an uppercut.#CUT#
Tommy Tate 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mcgraugh lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Mcgraugh. #ROC#
Tate is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Tate 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Corey Mcgraugh!
Corey Mcgraugh retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Tate throws a leg kick #TD#
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tate is looking to improve his position.
Stone trying to pass the guard but Tate defending well.
Tate taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Tate wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stone working Tate over with strikes here.
Tate is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
The referee warns Tate that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Stone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tate in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tate 's cut even more.
Stone is landing with some decent strikes but Tate is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tate wants to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Tate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone landing punches.
Stone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT#
The cut above Tommy Tate 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stone unloading with bombs!#CUT#
Tommy Tate 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Tate 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Stone!
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Event:
CT KILLZONE 4
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Mcgraugh throws a series of strikes that have Tate backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.#CL2#
Tate drives through and clinches with Mcgraugh against the cage.
Mcgraugh controlling the action here for a moment.
Mcgraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgraugh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tate taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcgraugh lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgraugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcgraugh digs a right hand underneath Tate 's ribcage. Tate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tate looks winded!#BC#
Mcgraugh breaks the clinch.
Mcgraugh lands a glancing blow to the side of Tate 's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgraugh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tate . Tate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mcgraugh connects with a leg kick. Tate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mcgraugh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tate s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Tate is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tate 's cut even more.#T1#
Mcgraugh jabs Tate to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcgraugh stuns Tate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mcgraugh lands an overhand right.
OH! Tate has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Mcgraugh smells blood and charges in for the finish! Mcgraugh unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Tate sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Mcgraugh!
Corey Mcgraugh retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
CT KILLZONE 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.#CL#
Tate darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tate pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.#CL#
Tate has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate tries to pull guard but Thomas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Tate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Tate , which made it look bad.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Tate is just out of range.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Tate moves away and avoids it.
Tate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Will Thomas has been cut.
Tate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tate misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Tate .
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2##CL#
Tate closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Tate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas is trying to drag Tate to the mat but Tate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tate prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Tate 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas jumps guard but Tate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tate lands a body punch.
Tate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Thomas has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate prevents it.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas wants to stall.
#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Tate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Tate rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tate is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Tate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Tate 's takedown attempt.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Tate improves position.
Thomas has Tate pressed against the cage, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Tate 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Thomas's cut.
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#
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate .
Tate misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch.
Tate tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tate . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tate .
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Tate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Tate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Thomas darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tommy Tate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tate to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tate as Thomas tries to tie him up.
Tate is trying to break free.
Tate stalling.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Tate blocks with his arms.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tate after a bit of a struggle.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Tate pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
Tate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThomas.#CL2#
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas wants to get back to striking at distance but Tate won't allow it.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
#T3#
Tate has Thomas pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tate after a bit of a struggle.
Tate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Tate closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Tate is trying to pull guard but Thomas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Thomas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Tate manages to stand up with Thomas still on his back. Eventually Thomas drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Tate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tate continues to drive forward.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Tate takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate tries to pull guard but Thomas won't allow it.
#TD#
Tate has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Thomas'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Thomas has Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Tate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tommy Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Tate . No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Tate is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
Will Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Tate .
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate slips under a jab from Thomas.
Tate seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Tate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Tate sprawls well.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tate tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tate to the ground. Tate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Tate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Tate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tate scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate .
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tate defends it well.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate .
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Tate gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate fails to land the takedown.
Thomas throws a right hand that Tate ducks under and follows up with a left that Tate also avoids with ease.
Tate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tate tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tate defends it well.
Tate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tate shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas dives in and grabs Tate 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tate pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.#T4#
Thomas leaves Tate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Tate stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Tate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Tate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Will Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Tate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Tate !
Tommy Tate took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
CT KILLZONE
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Tate misses with a takedown
enabling Fossmo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tate throws a head kick that misses.
Tate looks to land a combination but Fossmo avoids it well.
Fossmo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Tate misses
and Fossmo counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Tate tries to sprawl but Fossmo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tate looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fossmo lands with a punch from half guard.
Fossmo controlling the action here.
Tate taking some punishment here, with Fossmo in his half guard. #T1#
Fossmo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tate wants to control but Fossmo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tate trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fossmo manages to pass to mount!
Fossmo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tate looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Tate looks winded!
Fossmo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Fossmo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Fossmo extends the arm and Tate is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Helge Fossmo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CT 1
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Tate jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
#SUB#
Tate working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to get up but he can't break Tate 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thomas is looking to pass into half guard but Tate pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tate is in guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tate wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas striking off his back but it's not causing Tate any problems.
Tate postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tate sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tate stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate .
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tate sprawls well. Tate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely. #T3#
Tate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas unleashes a big counter combination but Tate bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.#CL2#
Thomas clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tate prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Tate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Tate is breathing heavily.#T4#
Tate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomas defends well and Tate ends up having to push Thomas into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Tate went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas feints and then cracks Tate 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tate down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Tate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas cracks Tate with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tate counters with a nice uppercut.
Tate works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate tries to counter by clinching up but Thomas breaks away and moves out of range.
Tate tries to clinch up.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tate is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Tate circles away and we're back to standing.
Tommy Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range. #CL#
Tate moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Thomas jumps guard but Tate turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Tate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tate is trying to pull guard but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate .#T2#
Tate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Tate is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Tate throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Tate instigates a clinch. #T3#
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Tate turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tate lands an uppercut.
Tate tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the ropes.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tate pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Thomas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tate is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Tate has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Tate is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas won't allow Tate to sweep him here.
Tate trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Tate moves out of range of the body kick.
Tate shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Tate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tate 's half guard.#ES#
Tate manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thomas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tate . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tate defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Tate into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Tate persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Thomas forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Thomas pulls Tate into guard.
#T2#
Tate stays in close to Thomas's body and controls the position.
Tate trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas wants to hit a switch here but Tate passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thomas there!
Thomas can't escape the position.
#T3#
Thomas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thomas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tate 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tate 's back!#SUB2#
Thomas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tate has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Tate 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tate is keeping busy.
Tate trying to control the action but Thomas just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Thomas is looking to control Tate but Tate is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tate is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Thomas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tate tries to escape but Thomas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tate showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Thomas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Tate tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tate .
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tate . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Tate .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.#T1#
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate .
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate . Tate gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Tate . No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Tate gets tackled into the ropes by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Tate forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Tate turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tate is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.#T3#
Thomas is trying to drag Tate to the mat but Tate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate smiles and moves away.
Tate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Tate persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tate .
Tate looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with a solid body kick.
A left and a right from Tate both land. Nice combination.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Tate and move into the clinch position.#T4##CL2#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tate gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Tate jumps guard.
Tate wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Thomas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate '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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Tate sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tate takes the fight into the clinch.
Tate tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tate is pressed up against the ropes. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tate down to the mat. Tate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tommy Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Tate was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tate is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Tate pushes Thomas against the ropes but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Tate and move into the clinch position.
Tate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate .
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tate trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
Will Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tate looking to slow down the pace here.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Thomas.
#T3#
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tate '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.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate prevents it.
Tate is trying to break free.
Tate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A frustrated look appears on Tate 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tate pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tate misses with a head kick.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Tate sprawls well.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Tommy Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
letting Tate counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Will Thomas!
Will Thomas is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Driskill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Driskill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tate tries to clinch there but Driskill circles away.
Driskill swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate .#TD#
Driskill scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tate tries to buck Driskill off but Driskill is having none of it.
Driskill takes a little break here. Tate wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tate tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driskill tries to stand but Tate is controlling his head. #T1#
Driskill looks up at the clock and then as Tate takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Driskill smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Driskill in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Driskill tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Driskill cracks Tate with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tate is trying to get back to half guard.
Driskill is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tate will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Driskill scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Driskill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tate is trying to control Driskill's posture but Driskill avoids it.
Driskill in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tate struggling a bit here.
Driskill works to advance to full mount. Tate defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Driskill controlling from mount.
Tate is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tate bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Driskill trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Tate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tate being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Driskill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Driskill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tate tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Driskill is in Tate 's guard.
Driskill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Driskill cracks Tate with a solid left hand.
Driskill pushing down on Tate 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Driskill is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Driskill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Driskill controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Driskill manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Driskill controlling the position easily from mount.
Tate is desperately trying to improve his position but Driskill has a good base and remains in mount.
Driskill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Driskill postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tate looks a forlorn figure.
Driskill controlling the pace for now.
Driskill landing shots from mount. #T3#
Driskill postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tate looks a forlorn figure.
Driskill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Driskill connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Driskill landing punches. #SUB#
Driskill has hold of Tate 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tate manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Driskill with the ground and pound from mount.
Tyler Driskill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Driskill is landing with some decent strikes but Tate is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
The referee warns Tate that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT#
The cut above Tommy Tate 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tate is breathing heavily.
Driskill controlling from the full mount.
Driskill scoring with strikes but Tate is staying in there.
Driskill controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Driskill looking to secure an arm triangle but Tate defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Driskill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Tate 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tate or perhaps it was just good defense by Driskill, which made it look bad. #TD#
Driskill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Driskill lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Tate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driskill is aware though and is defending well.
Driskill wanted to stand there but Tate had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Driskill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Driskill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Driskill stays in close to Tate 's body and controls the position.
Driskill passes Tate 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Driskill drops an elbow to the side of Tate 's head.
Driskill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Driskill stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tate tries to clinch up but Driskill circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Driskill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Driskill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Driskill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Driskill pulls guard successfully.
Driskill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Driskill pushes down on Tate 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Driskill in particular looking to stall.
Driskill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Driskill controlling the action here. #ES2#
Tate kicks Driskill off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Driskill shoots in and bounces Tate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tate being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Tate has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Driskill is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tate .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driskill wants to stand but Tate is controlling his arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Driskill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Driskill 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Driskill!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Tate 's temple.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Tate dodges it nicely.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tate makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tate .
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Tate has been cut.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Tommy Tate 's cut even more.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tate 's head.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Tate has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Tommy Tate 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#
Tommy Tate 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Tate 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Jackson!
Shawn Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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