Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AW 31
Date: Mar 01, 2020

#R1#
Tate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Tate Jr clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Tate Jr to work.
Tate Jr stalling the fight. #BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Tate Jr moves into range and clinches up with Tate.
Tate is looking to break free of the clinch but Tate Jr has double underhooks.
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.#BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tate Jr takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tate Jr for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Tate Jr has Tate pressed against the cage. #BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate tries to clinch there but Tate Jr circles away.
Tate wants to clinch.
Tate wants to clinch up but Tate Jr keeps it at a distance.
Tate Jr missing with a left hand there. Tate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Tate Jr clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Tate clinches up against the cage.
Come on Tate Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tate Jr pushes Tate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tate Jr lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Lane Tate has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tate Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tate Jr lands with a left to the head.
Tate Jr prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.
Tate prevents a body shot from Tate Jr. #T3#
Tate Jr stalls.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Tate Jr won't allow it. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate wants to clinch up but Tate Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Tate Jr has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Tate is trying to break free.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Tate Jr clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tate Jr's brow.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tate Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Tate shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Tate Jr drives through and clinches with Tate against the cage.
Tate is trying to break free.
Tate misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate wants to clinch up but Tate Jr keeps it at a distance.
Tate tries to clinch there but Tate Jr circles away.
Tate Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tate manages to circle out of the way.
Tate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tate Jr. Tate Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
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!#KD#
Tate Jr clips Tate with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Tate a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Tate throws a right and a left that Tate Jr avoids nicely.
Tate Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tate. That did some damage!
Tate Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tate tries to clinch there but Tate Jr 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 Lane Tate's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tate Jr looks for the body kick but Tate saw that one coming. #CL#
Tate Jr has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Tate is trying to push Tate Jr away but Tate Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Tate Jr has the dominant position.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tate Jr backing away here, and Tate unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Tate Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Tate throws the kick towards the body but Tate Jr avoids it.#CL#
Tate Jr forces Tate back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break 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 takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Jr throws a head kick that half lands. #T1##CL#
Tate Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate, pushing him back against the cage.
Curtis Tate Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tate wants to break free but Tate Jr has control.
Tate takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Jr throws a leg kick which misses Tate's front leg but catches the back leg as Tate tries to avoid it.
Tate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tate Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Tate throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr looks to land a combination but Tate avoids it well.
Tate Jr thuds a left hand into Tate's body.#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. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Tate Jr clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tate circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Tate Jr forces Tate back against the cage and clinches.
Tate Jr avoiding damage.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tate Jr is struggling to control the position.
Tate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tate has had enough of the clinch but Tate Jr keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Tate's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Tate moves into the clinch successfully.
Tate Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Tate Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tate looking to throw knees to the head but Tate Jr is blocking nicely.
Tate Jr taking a breather.
Tate Jr has Tate pressed against the cage, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tate Jr has Tate pressed against the cage, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Tate Jr. #BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate wants to clinch.#T4#
Tate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tate Jr. Tate Jr obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Tate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tate Jr missing with knees to the body.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tate Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tate backwards. #BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Tate Jr pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Tate content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Tate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Lane Tate's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Tate misses
and Tate Jr counters with a left to the body.
Tate tries to clinch but Tate Jr is having none of it.
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Tate Jr pushes him off.#CL2#
Tate drives through and clinches with Tate Jr against the cage. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD#
Tate Jr closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Tate crashing to the mat! Tate uses the cage to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tate Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tate was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate Jr.#KD#
Tate walks into a big right hand from Tate Jr and goes down! The referee sends Tate Jr to a neutral corner as Tate gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Tate Jr tries to clinch there but Tate circles away.
Tate Jr catches Tate napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Tate goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Curtis Tate Jr!
Curtis Tate Jr retains his heavyweight title!

Event: NEW YEAR
Date: Jan 10, 2020

#R1#
Tate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tate tries to clinch there but Tact circles away.
Tact was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tact could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Tact gets a takedown into half guard.
Tact tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tate controls his leg.
Tact trying to control the action but Tate is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tate is trying to control Tact 's posture. Tact takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Tate! Tact is rotating here... this could be the end... Tate is out! Tact has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricky Tact !

Event: AW 23
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
Tate jabs Tate Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Tate Jr clinches. #TD#
Tate Jr jumps guard and drags Tate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tate Jr trying to control the position.
Tate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tate throwing strikes from guard but Tate Jr blocks nicely.
Tate is looking to stand up but Tate Jr won't let him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tate Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Tate Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Tate Jr, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tate forces Tate Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
Tate Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Tate avoids the damage to the body.
Tate can't break the clinch.
Tate Jr is stalling here. #BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Tate Jr coming out on top.
Tate Jr misses with a takedown
and Tate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
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.#CL#
Tate Jr clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Tate Jr 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 uses from the top position.
Tate Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tate is proving a slippery customer.
Tate throws a strike but Tate Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Tate Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tate Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tate Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the 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.#T3#
Tate Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tate Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tate Jr wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Tate Jr content to stall in guard here.
Tate wants to stand but Tate Jr is controlling the position.
Tate Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now.
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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tate Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tate is looking to land body kicks.
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 is looking to clinch but Tate Jr is avoiding it.
Tate shoots in but Tate Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tate Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good leg kick by Tate Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Tate has Tate Jr up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD#
Tate Jr pulls Tate into guard.
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#
Tate looks for a takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well.
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 ropes. Tate Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tate Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate. Tate gets slowly back to his feet.
Curtis Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lane Tate.#KD#
Tate Jr lands a left and a right that send Tate crashing to the mat, dazed. Tate Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A jab lands there for Tate Jr.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tate Jr has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate taking a breather.
Tate Jr prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Tate Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tate blocks it with crossed arms.
Tate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tate Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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. #CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the ropes.
Tate looking to stall.
Tate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
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 is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tate takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Lane Tate has been cut.
Tate Jr is working for takedown but Tate is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tate Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate prevents it.
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.
Tate Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tate Jr lands with a nice combination. Tate backs away looking to recover.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate Jr circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate.
Tate Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate circles away.
Tate Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Tate Jr has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Tate Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch. #T4#
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 for a takedown but Tate circles away easily
and Tate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Tate Jr has managed to clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate Jr fails to land the takedown.
Tate shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate tries to clinch up.
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 Lane Tate's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
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 ropes. Tate Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tate Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tate prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tate Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Tate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tate Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tate Jr swivels and escapes.
Curtis Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lane Tate.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the ropes.
Tate Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate prevents it. #BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Tate Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tate Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate prevents it.
Tate Jr taking a breather.#TD#
Tate Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Tate wants to control from the top but Tate Jr keeps moving. #T2#
Tate loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tate tries to free his leg and advance position but Tate Jr is retaining full guard.
Tate Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tate is one step ahead there.
Tate has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tate Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Tate Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Tate Jr cracks a nice hook into Tate's ribs.
Tate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate Jr.
Tate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate Jr.
Tate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate Jr.#CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the ropes.
Tate stops a takedown attempt from Tate Jr.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Tate Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Tate Jr is looking to clinch.
Tate Jr fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Tate's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Tate Jr with that takedown attempt.
Tate fails with a takedown attempt.
Tate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Tate as Tate Jr shoots in.
Tate tries to clinch up but Tate Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Lane 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 avoids a punch combination nicely.

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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
Curtis Tate Jr retains his heavyweight title!

Event: AW 20
Date: Oct 18, 2019

#R1#
Young shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate but Tate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Young forces Tate back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Young manages to break the clinch.
Tate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate.
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.#CL2#
Tate rushes Young and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Tate taking a breather.
Tate wants to break free but Young has control.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Young is controlling the position. #T1##BC#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Young pushes him off.
Tate looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Young tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tate is able to avoid easily.
Young will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Young tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Young wants it to stay on the feet.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate.
Tate wants to clinch.
Young is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tate.#T2##TD#
Young feints and as Tate raises his hands in defense, Young changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tate manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Young stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Young wants it to stay on the feet.
Rick Young Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lane Tate.
Tate dives in and grabs Young 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Tate's head and hops out.#TD#
Young shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Tate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Young is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Young 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.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tate misses with a takedown #CL#
and Young counters by moving into the clinch.
Tate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Young goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate prevents it.
Tate is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate is trying to push Young away but Young has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tate jumps guard but Young turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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 Rick Young Young will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tate avoids the head kick by Young .
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 gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Young counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Young gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Young trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Tate is looking to sweep but instead, Young has passed into half guard.
Tate is not content to let Young control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Young is trying to work for a kimura but Tate is defending well.
Young content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Tate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Young is working away from the top position though.
Young not doing much here.
Tate keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Young passes into side control, despite Tate's attempt to control the position.
Tate is working to avoid the ground and pound but Young connects with a decent elbow.
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Young wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tate is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Young wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy. #T3#
Tate trying to remain calm as Young controls from the top position.
Young grinds an elbow into Tate's temple.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Young looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Tate manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Young works his way into full mount!
Young controlling his opponent.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tate for as long as he can get away with.
Tate is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Young Young dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tate tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young tries to bum rush Tate with a series of wild strikes but Tate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tate misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Young is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tate is trying to stall.
Tate looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Young just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tate's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to maintain a safe position but Young gets an underhook and turns Tate into the cage.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Young breaks from the clinch.
Tate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Rick Young Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lane Tate.#T1##TD2#
Tate shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Young napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Young keeping his opponent close.
Young wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Who's going to make the next move?
Tate working away.#T2#
Young is holding Tate down, trying to stall.
Tate is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Young will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Young keeps Tate under control for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Young wants to control but Tate postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Young forces Tate back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Tate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Young gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Young breaks from the clinch.
Tate dives in and grabs Young 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Tate's head and hops out.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Tate. #TD#
Young darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Young works his way into full mount!
Tate really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Young scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tate? #SUB#
Young with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Young raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Young has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tate is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Young Young !

Event: AW 18
Date: Sep 30, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Tate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tate avoiding damage as Young throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young throws a push kick but Tate slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Young fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate, pushing him back against the cage.
Tate working hard to break the clinch.
Young leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Young .
Young continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD2#
Young has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tate is trying to keep an underhook but Young manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tate flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Young is looking for a kimura but Tate is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Young to get the leverage. #T1#
Young is controlling the pace.
Tate is looking to improve his position.
Tate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Young is thwarting Tate's attempts to control the position.
Young with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Young is working away from the top position though.
Young is taking a breather. Tate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Young tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tate. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Tate darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Young counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Young content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Young thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tate's head.
Young is looking to advance position but Tate won't allow it.
Tate trying to control but Young postures up.
Young working Tate over with strikes. #T4#
Young is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tate keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Young trying to control from half guard but Tate is working away.
Tate is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Young Young dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tate wants to clinch.
Tate throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Young counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tate!
Young is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tate's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tate is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tate!
Young tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Young avoids the attempt from Tate to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young trying to control but Tate is having none of it. #T1#
Tate is bucking up trying to escape but Young cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Young tries to control but Tate wriggling away.
Young controlling the pace for now.
Tate can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Young wants to finish this one by submission but Tate is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Young .
A nice elbow there by Young .#T2#
Young lands a heavy elbow.
Young controlling from mount.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Tate is holding on tight.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tate squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tate tries to reverse the position but Young maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tate looks a forlorn figure.
Young raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tate hang on?#T3##SUB2#
Young has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tate is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Young Young !

Event: AW 15
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1#
Tate throws a sloppy head kick and Tact moves out of range easily.
Tact fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tact .
Tact throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
Tact fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tate drives through and clinches with Tact against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Tact .
Tact taking a breather.
Tate has had enough of the clinch but Tact keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tact breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Tact moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Tact escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tact paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tact is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Tact darts in and clinches Tate up against the ropes.#BC2#
Tact escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Tact clinches.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tact looking to stall.
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Tact breaks from the clinch.
Tact misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Tate drives through and clinches with Tact against the ropes.
Tact looking to stall.
Tact misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Tact prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Tact breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tact has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Tact 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tact tries a low kick but Tate avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tact . #CL#
Tact tries to keep at a distance but Tate has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tate's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Tact breaks from the clinch.
Tact misses with the body kick#KD#
and before Tact can reset, Tate rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Tact is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tact misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tate. #CL#
Tate moves into the clinch.
Tate wants to break free but Tact has control. #T3#
Tate wants to stall.
Tact is stalling here.
A short right from Tact on the inside.
Tate manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Tact breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Tate clinches with his opponent.
Tact leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Tact using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Tact is trying to push Tate away but Tate has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Tate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tact lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tact .
Tact tries to land a leg kick but Tate saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Tact pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tact has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tate scores with a hook to the body.
Tate pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Tate tries to circle away but Tact has him pinned against the ropes.
Tate tries a body shot but Tact blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Tate should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tact tries to clinch there but Tate circles away.
Tate misses with a head kick. #CL#
Tate closes the distance and pushes Tact back into the ropes.
Tate slows down the pace here.
Tact avoiding damage as Tate throws knees to the body.
Tact is struggling to control the position.
Tact misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tact breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate tries to clinch but Tact is having none of it.
Lane Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tact throws out a loose jab but Tate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tate moves out of range of the strikes.
Tate is looking to counter the offense by Tact and move into the clinch.#T1##CL#
Tate moves into range and clinches up with Tact .
Tate misses with a knee to the head.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Tact is controlling him.
The referee calls for Tact to work.
Tate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tate avoiding damage as Tact throws knees to the body.
Tate is trying to push Tact away but Tact has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tact tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tate's elbow.
Tact misses with some punches.
Tact misses with a body punch. #T2#
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tact has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Tact breaks from the clinch.
Tate throws a head kick but Tact moves out of range. #CL2#
Tact moves into range and clinches up with Tate.#BC2#
Tact breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tact avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Tate darts in and clinches Tact up against the ropes.#BC2#
Tact manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Tact clinches.
Ricky Tact seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tate.
Tact is trying to stall. #BC2#
Tact manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL#
Tate darts in and clinches Tact up against the ropes.
Tact tries to work over Tate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tact has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate is trying to push Tact away but Tact has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tate stalling in the clinch.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Tact has him pressed against the ropes.
Tate trying to land knees to the body.
Tact looking to slow down the pace here.
Tate is trying to push Tact away but Tact has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tate - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4##BC2#
Tact breaks from the clinch.
Tate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tact .
Tact pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A right-left combo lands from Tate.
Tact takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Tact has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tact is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tact tries to break free but Tate pushes him back against the ropes.
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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lane Tate will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tact swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Tact .
Tate tries to clinch up but Tact circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tact paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate tries to clinch there but Tact circles away.
Tate throws a push kick but Tact slaps the foot to one side.
Tate throws a body punch but Tact moves out of range.
Tate wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate tries to clinch up.
Tate throws a low kick but Tact moves out of range easily. #T1#
Tate lands the left hand.
Tact swinging wildly here.
Tate blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Tact forces Tate back against the ropes and clinches.
Tact misses with the head strike.
Tate taking a breather.
Tate misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tact pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tact slips a jab and a cross from Tate.
Tact tries to counter with a clinch but Tate shakes him off and moves away.
Tate scores with a three punch combo!
Tact throws a head kick that misses
and Tate counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
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!#CL2#
Tact clinches.
Tact wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tact wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tate is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Tact breaks from the clinch.
Tact tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tate has Tact up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tate misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tate as Tact tries to tie him up.
Tate throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tact .
Tate missing with knees to the body.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Tact pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate tests Tact 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Tate moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Tact breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tact . #T4#
Tact tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tate clinches up with Tact and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Tact escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate tries to clinch but Tact is having none of it.
Tate throws a combination. Tact tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Tact swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tact lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tact throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tate rushes Tact and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tact has Tate pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lane Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lane Tate!

Event: AW 13
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Tate moves into range and clinches up with Tate Jr.
Tate Jr slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the 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.
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 digs a right hand underneath Tate's ribcage. Tate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tate Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tate on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tate Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Tate Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Tate Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate Jr, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tate Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Tate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tate Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Tate Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tate Jr as Tate tries to tie him up.
Tate can't break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Tate moves into the clinch.
Tate Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tate Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate Jr tries to throw a body punch but Tate avoids it by throwing Tate Jr back against the ropes. #BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
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.
It looked like Tate Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tate Jr lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Tate Jr.
Tate throws a wild body kick that Tate Jr sees coming a mile off.
Tate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tate Jr. #CL2#
Tate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tate tries to break free but Tate Jr pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate Jr with a knee to the head. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Tate Jr.
Tate is looking for the big counter here.#T4##CL2#
Tate closes the distance and pushes Tate Jr back into the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate tries to clinch but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Tate is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tate Jr has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tate.
Tate Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate Jr circles away.
Tate wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tate misses the target. #CL2#
Tate clinches up with Tate Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Tate Jr misses.
Tate Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Tate counters by moving into the clinch.
Tate avoiding damage as Tate Jr throws knees to the body. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tate Jr darts in and clinches Tate up against the ropes.
Tate Jr has Tate pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Tate 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 is trying to break free.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate misses with a leg kick
and Tate Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Tate takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Tate gets tackled into the ropes by Tate Jr. Tate Jr maintains the clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
Tate tries to clinch but Tate Jr is having none of it.
Tate Jr moves out of range as Tate throws a body kick.
Curtis Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate wants to clinch.#CL#
Tate Jr drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes. #T2#
Tate pushes Tate Jr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tate Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Tate gets tackled into the ropes by Tate Jr. Tate Jr maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tate tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Tate clinches up against the ropes.
Tate is trying to break free.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate throws a series of punches but Tate Jr avoids them all with ease.
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Tate Jr pushes him off.#T3#
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate Jr circles away.
Tate Jr connects with a leg kick. Tate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tate Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate wants to counter the offense by Tate Jr and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Tate Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tate slows down the pace here.
Tate Jr working Tate over with knees to the body.
Tate is breathing heavily.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Tate Jr clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the ropes.#T4##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.#BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate ducks right into an uppercut from Tate Jr. #CL#
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Tate Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tate Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Tate Jr - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Tate won't want to take too many of those.
Tate Jr stalling against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tate Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tate Jr lands with a straight right. Tate didn't see that one coming.
Tate avoids the head kick by Tate Jr.
Curtis Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tate clinches.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Tate Jr closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tate Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Tate Jr is controlling the position.
Tate Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch. #T1#
Tate Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Tate Jr tenderised Tate's leg. Tate is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tate Jr looks to land a left hand but Tate moved out of range nicely.
Tate is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tate Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Tate Jr clinches up against the ropes.
Tate stalling in the clinch but Tate Jr improves position. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tate Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tate Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Tate controls his hands. #BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tate Jr pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate Jr throws a nice looking combination but Tate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Tate Jr lands a head kick that bluckles Tate and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Tate Jr no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Lane Tate has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tate tries a head kick but it misses.
Tate Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Tate Jr clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Tate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tate Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate.
Tate keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate wants to clinch up but Tate Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Tate Jr clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate throws a series of punches but Tate Jr avoids them all with ease.
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 but Tate Jr is avoiding it.
A combination from Tate does no damage. #CL#
Tate Jr gets a clinch.
Tate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tate Jr's elbow.
Tate Jr lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Tate trying to control the position but instead, Tate Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tate into the ropes.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Tate Jr moves into range and clinches up with Tate.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Tate Jr is controlling the position.
Tate struggles to land a body shot inside as Tate Jr controls his hands.
Tate taking a breather. #BC#
Tate Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate Jr connects with a high kick.
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 moves in looking to clinch but Tate pushes him off.
Lane 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 head kick misses from Tate.
Tate Jr is looking to counter the offense by Tate and move into the clinch.

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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Tate Jr!
Curtis Tate Jr retains his heavyweight title!

Event: AW 12
Date: Aug 11, 2019

#R1#
Tate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Tact instigates a clinch.
Tact throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Tact breaks from the clinch.
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Tact pushes him off.
Tact was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Tact has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Tact missing with knees to the body.
Tate letting Tact take a breather here.
Tact misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tact misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tate wants to clinch.#T1#
Tact moves to clinch but Tate breaks away
and Tate counters with a left to the body.
Tact misses the jab.
Tate tries to clinch but Tact moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tact looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tact could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tate is looking to clinch but Tact is avoiding it.
Tact seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tact throws a right and a left that Tate avoids nicely.
Tate is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tact avoids the head kick by Tate.
Tact tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tate manages to circle out of the way.
Tact tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Tate darts in and clinches Tact up against the ropes.
Tate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tact lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Tact has the dominant position.
Tact blocks an elbow strike from Tate. #BC#
Tact escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Tact in a clinch.
Tate blocks a body shot from Tact . #BC#
Tact breaks the clinch.
Tact throws a lazy right hand but Tate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tact throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tact tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tact avoids the head kick by Tate.
Tate looks to land a body kick but Tact moved away.
Tact avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tact throws a big counter combination but Tate scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Tact clinches. #T3#
Tate can't break the clinch.
Tate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tact doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tate is trying to break free.#BC#
Tact breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tact throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range. #CL#
Tact gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tate is looking to control Tact 's arms but Tact gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tate has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Tact breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tact tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tact looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Tact closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Tact .
It appears Tact was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tact swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Tate knocks Tact out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lane Tate!

Event: AW 9
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Tate Jr stuffs the takedown.
It appears Tate Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
No luck for Tate with that takedown attempt.
Tate looks for the body kick but Tate Jr saw that one coming.
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.
Tate tries for a takedown but Tate Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Curtis Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lane Tate.
Tate Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tate wants it to stay on the feet.
Tate is looking for the big counter here.
Tate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Tate Jr has managed to clinch.
Tate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tate Jr prevents it. #T1##TD#
Tate Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Tate postures up. #SUB#
Tate Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tate has passed into half guard!
Tate Jr trying to control here.
Tate blocks the strikes from Tate Jr.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tate Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Tate Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tate is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Tate stands up and waves to Tate Jr to follow him. #CL#
Tate Jr rushes Tate and presses him up against the cage.
Tate Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tate has Tate Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tate Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tate is trying to pull guard but Tate Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tate Jr. #T3#
Good body shot from Tate Jr.
Tate jumps guard but Tate Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tate Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Tate Jr successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Tate gets to his feet. Tate Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Tate Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tate Jr.
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 has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tate Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tate Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Tate Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tate Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Tate Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tate Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tate Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Tate Jr 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Tate Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tate takes a swing at Tate Jr's ribcage but misses.
Tate Jr misses with a wild combination.
Tate doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Tate moves into the clinch.
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.#BC#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tate wants to clinch up but Tate Jr keeps it at a distance.
Tate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tate Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
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##CL#
Tate Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr breaks from the clinch.
Tate Jr stuffs the takedown.
Curtis Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lane Tate.
Tate Jr throws a nice head kick!
Tate looks for a takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well.#CL#
Tate Jr rushes Tate and presses him up against the cage.
Tate missing with knees to the body.
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. #T2#
Tate Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tate up against the cage.#TD#
Tate Jr jumps into guard, dragging Tate to the mat. #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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tate Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tate is controlling him. #T3#
Tate Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tate Jr wants to sweep here but Tate controlling him for the moment.
Tate Jr is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tate Jr moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tate Jr pulls Tate into guard.
Tate Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tate Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Tate Jr pulls Tate in close to prevent any damage.
Tate is looking to work some ground and pound but Tate Jr has wrist control.#SU2#
Tate stands up from Tate Jr's guard - Tate perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Tate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tate Jr is looking to improve his position. #ES#
Tate Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tate is on him like a limpet, forcing 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 second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tate is defended easily by Tate Jr.
Nice sprawl there from Tate as Tate Jr shoots in.
Tate tries to counter with a clinch but Tate Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Tate Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Curtis Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lane Tate.
Tate Jr shoots for a takedown but Tate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr lands a head kick. Tate smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Tate Jr shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Tate stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Tate Jr does no damage.
Good leg kick by Tate Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tate Jr shoots in for a double leg but Tate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tate throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Tate Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
Tate fails to pull guard.
Tate tries to pull guard but Tate Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate trying to stall but Tate Jr improves his position.
Tate Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tate's face. #CUT#
It looks like Lane Tate has been cut.
Tate Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Tate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##TD#
Tate Jr tightens his grip and picks Tate up, before dumping him to the ground. Tate manages to land in guard.
Tate is wriggling around but Tate Jr manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate is not content to let Tate Jr control the position.
Tate Jr is controlling the pace. #SU#
Tate Jr decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tate Jr.
Tate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tate misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Tate Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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.
Tate Jr lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Tate Jr manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Tate Jr shoots in and bounces Tate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tate Jr advances to half guard. #T4#
Tate Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tate Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Tate Jr stands up out of the half guard.
Tate Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Tate sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Tate gets tackled into the cage by Tate Jr. Tate Jr maintains the clinch.
Tate is trying to push Tate Jr away but Tate Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tate Jr tries to pull guard but Tate holds him up against the cage and eventually Tate Jr drops back down to his feet.
Lane 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 effectively controlling the action here.

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 Alan Glass 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!

Event: AW 7
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Tact moves in looking to clinch but Tate pushes him off.
Tate throws a counter combo.
Tact tries to clinch but Tate moves out of range.
Tact could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheers as Tate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tact doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Tate drives through and clinches with Tact against the ropes. #BC#
Tact escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tact fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tact tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tact feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tate's calf.#CL2#
Tate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tact , pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tact pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tact pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Tact pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tate moves into range and clinches up with Tact .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tact misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC#
Tact 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tact misses with a hook. Tate ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Tact pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tate leaning against his opponent.
Tact blocks the elbow strike.
Tate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tate wants to break free but Tact has control.
Tate pushes Tact back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tate misses with a body punch.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Tact won't allow it.
Tate looking to stall.
Tate looking to throw knees to the head but Tact is blocking nicely. #T2#
Good body shot from Tate.
Tact is trying to stall.
Tact is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tate is keeping busy.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Tact manages to break the clinch.
Tact throws a nice looking combination but Tate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Tate has Tact up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Tact breaks from the clinch.
Tate lands a nice looking body shot.
Tate tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tact manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Tact has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tate prevents Tact from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tact manages to break the clinch.
Tact misses with a series of wild punches.
Tact throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Tate holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tact trying to land knees to the body.
Tate tries to land knees in the clinch but Tact avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Tate breaks from the clinch.
Tact moves out of range of the body kick.
Tact circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4##CL2#
Tate moves into range and clinches up with Tact .#BC#
Tact breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tate takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Tact breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate misses with a low kick.
Tact swats away the attempt to clinch by Tate.
Tact throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tact tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tate counters with a right hand to the body.
Tact is breathing heavily.
Tate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Tate dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tact moves out of range of the body kick from Tate.
A combination from Tate does no damage. #CL#
Tact closes the distance and clinches.
Tate managing to block the knees to the body from Tact . #BC#
Tact manages to break the clinch.
Ricky Tact is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Tact gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tact is trying to maintain a safe position but Tate gets an underhook and turns Tact into the ropes.
Tate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tact tries to circle away but Tate has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Tate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tact prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tact escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Tact closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Tact stalling in the clinch but Tate improves position.
Tate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tact is keeping busy.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Tact escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tact doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate circles away. #CL2#
Tact gets tackled into the ropes by Tate. Tate maintains the clinch. #BC#
Tact manages to break the clinch.
Tate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tact is looking to counter the offense by Tate and move into the clinch.
Tact takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Tate rushes Tact and presses him up against the ropes.#T2#
Tact has Tate pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tate prevents a body shot from Tact . #BC#
Tact manages to break the clinch.
Tate throws a leg kick but Tact sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tate.
Tact throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch but Tact swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tact avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tact keeps the fight on the outside.
Tact 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 but Tact moves out of range. #T3#
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Tact was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Tact misses. #CL#
Tact drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Tate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tate is trying to stall.
Tate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tact is defending well for now.
Tate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Tact breaks from the clinch.
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tact throws a right hand that Tate ducks under and follows up with a left that Tate also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Tate forces Tact back against the ropes and clinches.#T4##BC#
Tact escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tact throws a leg kick but Tate sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tact misses with a jab to the body
and Tate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Tact is predictable there
and Tate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Tate instigates a clinch.
Tact avoiding damage as Tate throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tact blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Tact breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tact throws the kick towards the body but Tate avoids it.
Tact tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tact under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Tate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tate throws a sloppy head kick and Tact moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Tate as he connects with a hook.
Tact tries to clinch but Tate moves away #KD2#
and before Tact can reset, Tate rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Tact is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Tact takes a swing at Tate's ribcage but misses.
Tate is looking for the big counter here.
Tact throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range. #CL2#
Tate instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tact 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tact looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Tate gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tact .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tact prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.
Tate tries to circle away but Tact has him pinned against the ropes.#T1#
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tact tries to break free but Tate pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tate tries to break the clinch but Tact is controlling the position. #BC#
Tact escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Tact .
Tact misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Tate has closed the distance and engaged Tact in a clinch.
Tate trying to land knees to the body.
Tact has Tate pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tate is trying to force a seperation but Tact has the dominant position.
Tate looking to slow down the pace here.
Tact slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tact prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.
Tate just leaning against Tact , taking a breather.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T3#
Tact wants to stall.
Tact taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tate can't break the clinch.
Tact wants to break free but Tate has control.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Tact breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Tact misses
and Tate counters with a series of strikes. Tact will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ricky Tact is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tact looks to land a combination but Tate avoids it well.
As Tact backs off Tate throws a huge counter combo but Tact manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Tact has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
Tact tries to break the clinch but Tate is controlling the position. #T4#
Tact keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tate's efforts to push away.
Tact tries to stall but Tate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tate tries to break free but Tact pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tact 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tate clinches up with Tact and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tate can't break the clinch.
Tate wants to stall.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tact is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ricky Tact has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lane Tate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tact is trying to maintain a safe position but Tate gets an underhook and turns Tact into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lane Tate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tate 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lane Tate!

Event: AW 4
Date: Jul 04, 2019

#R1#
Tate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Young tries to avoid it but Tate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Young to the ground. Young escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Young clinches.
Young looks winded!#TD#
Tate pulls guard successfully.
Tate looking for a sweep. Not yet Tate, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Young passes into side control.
Tate tries to buck Young off but Young is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is trying to escape the position but Young is controlling the position.
Tate is looking for a sweep.
Tate takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Young drags him back down.
Tate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Young on the ground.
Tate is looking for a sweep.
Tate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Young takes a little break here. Tate wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tate can't do much from the bottom here.
Young trying to control the position but Tate is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tate, who protects the arm well.
Young tries to move to mount but Tate blocks the move with his legs.
Tate bucks up and tries to throw Young off but instead Young has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is not going to allow Tate to sit and survive in this position.
Tate tries to break free. #T3##SUB2#
Young is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tate is defending well though. Young let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Young is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tate needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Young is not going to allow Tate to sit and survive in this position.
Young thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
Tate tries to escape but Young has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Young gets his hands free as Tate looks to control.
Tate rolls, trying to escape but Young keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Tate defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Young has the hooks in. Tate is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young tries to keep control of the position but Tate is staying busy.
Tate trying to control the hands but Young won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Young Young dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate, before circling back to the center 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.
Lane Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Tate instigates a clinch.
Tate struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands. #BC2#
Young 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Young closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You can see the frustration on Tate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Young postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Young wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Young are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Young wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tate, who protects the arm well.
Tate tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate wants to control but Young postures up.
Tate avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Young .
Tate is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Tate persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Tate tries to sprawl but Young drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tate trying to hold on to Young 's head to control him but Young postures up.
Young passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Young controlling the pace for now.
Young throwing strikes here but Tate is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Young thowing shots but they're missing.
Young looking to control but Tate is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tate wants to control but Young is having none of it.#SU2#
Young stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tate dives in and grabs Young 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Tate's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tate.#TD2#
Young scores with a takedown into Tate's guard.
Tate trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Young Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Tate wants to break free but Young has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Young .
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Tate as Young shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Tate misses with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tate!
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate looks to land a body kick but Young moved away.#T1#
Tate tries to score with a low kick but Young moves his leg out of the way.
Tate shoots in but no luck this time.
Tate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tate tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Young holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Young is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tate can't fight it off and eventually Young manages to take the fight to the floor. Tate looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Young postures up. #T2#
Young passes Tate's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy. #ES#
Tate kicks off Young and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Young shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tate napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tate is looking to get back to his feet here but Young is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tate's back.
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!
Young somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Young is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Tate taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Young .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Young Young !

Event: AW 1
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Tate throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Young moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tate managing to block the knees to the body from Young .
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Young manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Young continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Young Young .
Tate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Young avoids a kick to the body.
Young throws a counter combo.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tate tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Tate scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Young moves into range and clinches up with Tate.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tate gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Young manages to break the clinch.
Tate avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Tate.
Tate misses with a few strikes there.
Tate throws a right and a left that Young avoids nicely. #T2#
Tate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Tate.
Tate misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate thuds a left hand into Young 's body.
Tate tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Young throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tate.
Tate tries a head kick but it misses.
Tate blocks a head kick by Young .
Tate throws a low kick but Young moves out of range easily.
Young wants to counter the offense by Tate and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Young misses. #CL2#
Young clinches. #BC2#
Young escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate wants to clinch.#T3#
Tate fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Young clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Young stalls.
Young blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tate taking a breather.
Young 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.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Young is controlling him.#T4##BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
As Tate backs off Young throws a huge counter combo but Tate manages to avoid it all.
Tate blocks a head kick by Young . #CL2#
Young closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the ropes.
Tate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Young clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Young Young dominated that round.
That's time! Tate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tate scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Young instigates a clinch.
Young avoiding damage as Tate throws knees to the body.
Young with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Young misses with a knee to the head.
Young has Tate pressed against the ropes, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Young manages to break the clinch.
Tate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Young pushes Tate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tate wants to break free but Young has control.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tate.
Young lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Tate wants to break free but Young has control.
Tate tries to circle away but Young has him pinned against the ropes.
Young misses with an elbow strike.
Young keeps control of Tate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tate has had enough of the clinch but Young keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young throws a head kick but Tate moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tate tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Tate tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Young has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Young manages to break the clinch.
Young misses with a two punch combination. #T2##CL2#
Young gets a clinch.
Tate tries to stall but Young uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rick Young Young seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tate has had enough of the clinch but Young keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate is looking to clinch.
Rick Young Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Young .#CL2#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Tate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Young lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Young tries a knee to the head but Tate blocks it.
Young looking to stall.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Young avoiding damage as Tate throws knees to the body.
Tate wants to stall.
Young tries a body shot but Tate blocks it. #BC2#
Young 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Young moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate circles away. #CL#
Tate clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the ropes.#T4#
Tate working hard to break the clinch.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Young won't allow it. #BC2#
Young manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Tate.
Tate letting Young take a breather here.
Tate tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Young Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Young moves into range and clinches up with Tate.#BC2#
Young breaks from the clinch.
Tate throws a head kick that misses.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tate manages to avoid it.#CL#
Tate clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Tate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tate has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tate tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Tate closes the distance looking to clinch
and Young makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Young moves out of range as Tate throws a body kick. #CL2#
Young gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tate is trying to break free.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Young is controlling him.
Tate wants to get back to striking at distance but Young won't allow it. #BC2#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Young tries to get set, Tate tries to push him back and clinch up but Young manages to avoid the attempt.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Young .
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate throws a jab when Young was well out of range.#CL2#
Young clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young misses with a body kick.
Tate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Tate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tate is looking to control Young 's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tate has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Young 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Young moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Young stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2#
Young escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Young clinches up with Tate and pushes him back against the ropes.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tate.
Tate tries to circle away but Young has him pinned against the ropes.
Young prevents Tate from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Young drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes. #BC2#
Young manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young tries to land a front kick but Tate steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young .
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tate misses with the combination.
Young is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Young drives through and clinches with Tate against the ropes.
Tate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tate misses with a knee to the head.
Lane Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Young Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young .

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Young Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Young Young !

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