Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 101: Perry vs Wieland
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Tatum keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Vogels moves into the clinch.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vogels.
Vogels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum taking a breather.
Vogels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Vogels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vogels misses with some punches.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Vogels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vogels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vogels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogels misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum. #T1#
Vogels pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum has a couple of punches blocked by Vogels.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Tatum.
Vogels lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vogels.
Vogels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vogels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vogels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vogels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vogels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tatum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogels scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Vogels.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Vogels.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Vogels misses with some punches.
Vogels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum struggles to land a body shot inside as Vogels controls his hands.
Tatum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vogels's elbow.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Vogels uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Vogels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vogels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Tatum pushes Vogels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vogels misses with a punch on the inside.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vogels misses with a punch on the inside.
Vogels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vogels.
Vogels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vogels working aggressively here.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Tatum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Vogels lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Vogels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vogels lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vogels scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vogels blocking some punches.
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!
Vogels lands a nice uppercut.
Vogels lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Vogels lands with a left to the head.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vogels working aggressively here.
Vogels blocking some punches.
Vogels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vogels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tatum has a couple of punches blocked by Vogels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
Vogels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Vogels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum pushes Vogels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vogels backwards.
Vogels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Vogels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Vogels dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Vogels takes the fight into the clinch.
Tatum struggles to land a body shot inside as Vogels controls his hands.
Vogels gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vogels lands an uppercut.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
Vogels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vogels takes a shot to the head.
Vogels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vogels misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Tatum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum lands a nice shot to the body.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vogels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tatum lands a nice uppercut.
Tatum is trying to maintain a safe position but Vogels gets an underhook and turns Tatum into the cage.
Vogels misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vogels.
Vogels working aggressively here. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vogels.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Vogels.
A short left from Vogels.
Tatum stalling in the clinch but Vogels improves position.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Vogels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogels blocks an uppercut.
Vogels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
Vogels misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Vogels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vogels. #T3#
Vogels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
Vogels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Tatum.
Vogels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Vogels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogels misses with a punch on the inside.
Vogels lands a left hand.
Tatum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vogels backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vogels.
Vogels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatum can't find room to land a body shot as Vogels controls the action.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Vogels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Vogels misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Tatum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Vogels lands an uppercut.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vogels misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vogels.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
Vogels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vogels misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vogels.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vogels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oscar Vogels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Vogels dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vogels tries to clinch up
and Vogels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vogels is looking to clinch.
Vogels moves to clinch but Tatum breaks away
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Vogels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vogels working aggressively here.
Vogels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vogels blocks an uppercut.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
Vogels misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Tatum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vogels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Vogels. #T1#
A short right from Vogels.
Tatum tries to work over Vogels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tatum taking a breather.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Vogels has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Vogels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vogels misses with some punches.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Vogels has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vogels.
Vogels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
Jayson Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vogels working aggressively here.
Vogels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vogels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vogels misses with some punches.
Vogels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum struggles to land a body shot inside as Vogels controls his hands.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Vogels avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Vogels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Vogels avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Vogels avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Tatum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
A hook to the body from Tatum.
Vogels has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Tatum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tatum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Tatum trying to stall but Vogels improves his position.
Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
Vogels lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Vogels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vogels prevents a body shot from Tatum.
Tatum is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Tatum looking to stall.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vogels backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vogels.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Vogels uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tatum scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogels gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vogels working aggressively here.
Vogels scores with a shoulder strike.
Vogels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogels misses with some punches.
Vogels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vogels has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum has a couple of punches blocked by Vogels.
Oscar Vogels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Vogels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vogels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Vogels!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Vogels thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum walks into a jab.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a good low kick that Tatum was not able to check.
Dandrakulo throws an off balance right hand
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo feints and then cracks Tatum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tatum down.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dandrakulo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dandrakulo throws a combination that misses
and Tatum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Dandrakulo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatum throws a counter combo.
Tatum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dandrakulo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Dandrakulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping right.
Tatum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum slips a straight right by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dandrakulo scores with a decent looking hook.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dandrakulo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dandrakulo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Dandrakulo avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dandrakulo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tatum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tatum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2##CL2#
Tatum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dandrakulo lands an uppercut.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dandrakulo. #BC#
Dandrakulo manages to break the clinch.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but Dandrakulo pushes him off.
Dandrakulo lands a jab.
Dandrakulo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dandrakulo scores with a nice head shot.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Dandrakulo tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dandrakulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dandrakulo cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tatum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tatum has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Tatum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dandrakulo swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dandrakulo misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Dandrakulo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Tatum counters by clinching up.
Dandrakulo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dandrakulo's elbow.
Tatum can't find room to land a body shot as Dandrakulo controls the action.
Tatum avoids the elbow strike from Dandrakulo, against the cage.
Dandrakulo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dandrakulo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dandrakulo on the inside.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dandrakulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dandrakulo throws an elbow that misses.
Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo lands an uppercut.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dandrakulo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dandrakulo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dandrakulo throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dandrakulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
Dandrakulo tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dandrakulo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dandrakulo throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo cracks Tatum with an open hand slap.
Tatum tries to bum rush Dandrakulo with a series of wild strikes but Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
Tatum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Tatum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a one two combo.
Dandrakulo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.
Tatum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tatum wants to clinch up but Dandrakulo keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatum doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo scores with a hook.
Dandrakulo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.#T2#
Dandrakulo scores with the left hand. Tatum knows he should have avoided that one.
Dandrakulo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatum's head.
Dandrakulo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum unleashes a big counter combination but Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tatum misses with a jab to the body
and Dandrakulo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab from Tatum.
Dandrakulo lands a jab to the head.
Dandrakulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum misses with an uppercut.
Tatum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo misses with the combination.
Samson Dandrakulo is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Dandrakulo misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dandrakulo as he connects with a hook.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tatum swinging wildly here.
Tatum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tatum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Dandrakulo tenderised Tatum's leg. Tatum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dandrakulo manages to avoid it.
Dandrakulo throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
Tatum avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Dandrakulo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo loads up on a big right hand but Tatum slips the punch.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Tatum sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tatum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dandrakulo can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Tatum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Tatum unleashes a big counter combination but Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tatum checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tatum lands with a shot to the body.
Tatum walks into a stiff left hand from Dandrakulo.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dandrakulo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatum in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Dandrakulo as he connects with a hook.
Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dandrakulo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dandrakulo slips a jab from Tatum.
Dandrakulo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dandrakulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatum on the side of the head.
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dandrakulo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Tatum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tatum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a good cross that connects.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dandrakulo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dandrakulo looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range.
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a straight right hand.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut.
Tatum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jayson Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tatum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dandrakulo thuds his right hand into Tatum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatum walks into a straight right hand from Dandrakulo.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Dandrakulo scores with a leg kick.
Samson Dandrakulo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Tatum throws a right hand that Dandrakulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dandrakulo also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Dandrakulo misses the target.
Tatum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dandrakulo, as that shot connected.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Tatum's front leg but catches the back leg as Tatum tries to avoid it.
Tatum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tatum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tatum might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatum doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dandrakulo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dandrakulo lands with a straight right. Tatum didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Dandrakulo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dandrakulo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tatum's sensitive parts.
Dandrakulo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Dandrakulo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dandrakulo 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Dandrakulo!
During a confident post fight interview, Samson Dandrakulo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF Fight Night 50
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Garami uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Garami bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tatum's head backwards.#TD2#
Garami darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tatum wants to control but Garami is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garami thows a huge punch but Tatum dodges it nicely.
Garami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tatum is trying to control but can't.
Tatum looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Garami prevents Tatum from improving his position.
Tatum trying to control but Garami postures up.
Tatum tries to roll over but Garami keeps him under control.
Tatum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Garami is looking to advance position but Tatum won't allow it.
Tatum moves into full guard.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Garami from controlling successfully.
Garami is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garami wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.
Garami wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tatum lands a body shot.
Garami fails to land the takedown.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Garami avoids them all with ease.
Tatum looks to throw the jab but Garami is out of range.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garami. #T3#
Garami looks for a takedown but Tatum sprawls well.
Garami cracks Tatum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garami ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
Tatum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tatum connects with a right hand. Garami shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Ashi Garami has been cut.
Garami tries for a takedown but Tatum circles away easily
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jayson Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashi Garami.
Tatum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garami wants to clinch
and Tatum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Garami misses with a straight right.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garami manages to avoid it.
Garami gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Tatum.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing.
Garami with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garami swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Ashi Garami's cut even more.
Garami tries for a takedown but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garami misses with an uppercut. Tatum saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashi Garami's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Garami scores with a hook to the body. Tatum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ashi Garami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Garami throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatum throws a combination. Garami tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Garami throws a poor cross that misses
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garami misses with a body punch
and Garami takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#The cut above Ashi Garami's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice sprawl there from Tatum as Garami shoots in.
Garami throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Garami is rocked!
and Tatum counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Garami! He's just covering up as Tatum starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Tatum!
A very excited looking Jayson Tatum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYF 89: Zigaro vs Georgijevic
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Dean throws a hook but Tatum avoids it easily.
Tatum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
Dean takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Tatum throws a jab when Dean was well out of range.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
Dean swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Dean misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Randall Dean has been cut.
Tatum is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Tatum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Dean badly! He tries to strike back but Tatum puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Dean out cold! Oh man, Dean will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jayson Tatum!
After winning the bout, Jayson Tatum thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but Tatum shows good takedown defense.
A right-left combo lands from Tatum.
Tatum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tatum throws the left hand but Dupree Holton avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Dupree Holton drives through with a takedown into Tatum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tatum pulls Dupree Holton in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree Holton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tatum wants to stand but Dupree Holton is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum keeping full guard, as Dupree Holton tries to pass.
Dupree Holton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tatum managing to control the position. #T1#
Tatum is looking to stand up but Dupree Holton isn't so interested in that idea.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dupree Holton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tatum wants to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tatum is looking to improve his position.
Dupree Holton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking to secure an arm triangle but Tatum defends it well.
Dupree Holton trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Dupree Holton controlling his opponent.
Dupree Holton looking to control but Tatum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tatum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dupree Holton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tatum to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tatum shrugs it off.
Dupree Holton controlling from mount. #SUB#
Dupree Holton jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tatum manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton staying calm.#SUB#
Dupree Holton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tatum wants to control but Dupree Holton postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tatum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dupree Holton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatum is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tatum struggling a bit here.
Tatum tries to buck Dupree Holton off but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Dupree Holton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tatum will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tatum tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working.
What's Tatum going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupree Holton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dupree Holton slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tatum misses the jab.
Dupree Holton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dupree Holton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupree Holton is defended easily by Tatum.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tatum instigates a clinch.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Dupree Holton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tatum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tatum lands a body punch.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Tatum prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Dupree Holton has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tatum clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dupree Holton doesn't have the hooks in and Tatum manages to turn into his guard.
Tatum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tatum is continuing to stall.
Dupree Holton keeping full guard, as Tatum tries to pass.
Dupree Holton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatum controls the pace.#T2#
Dupree Holton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dupree Holton keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dupree Holton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tatum doesn't defend quickly enough and Dupree Holton has managed to lock this one up! Can Tatum escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dupree Holton on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
After winning the bout, DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 85: Traumen vs Garcia II
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Vice moves in looking to clinch but Tatum pushes him off.
Tatum takes a swing at Vice's ribcage but misses.
And Vice tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tatum seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Vice feints the counter takedown.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Martin Vice has been cut.
Vice looks for a takedown but Tatum sprawls well.#TD2#
Tatum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vice to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Tatum kicks Vice off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Vice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tatum swivels and escapes.
Jayson Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Vice.
Tatum jabs Vice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tatum avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Tatum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vice doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Tatum is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Vice flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vice is out cold! Tatum holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayson Tatum!
Our winner, Jayson Tatum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF Fight Night 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024

#R1#
Nice jab there from Griffin.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Tatum moves out of range easily.
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffin.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tatum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffin in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
A head kick by Griffin misses
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Tatum circles away.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Tatum has knocked Griffin down with a huge combo! Tatum steps away and waves a wobbly Griffin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Tatum counters with a crisp right hand that drops Griffin! Tatum lets Griffin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Griffin is rocked!
Tatum seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin dives in for a single leg takedown but Tatum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tatum is looking to counter the offense by Griffin and move into the clinch.
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffin. That snapped Tatum's head back.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Matthew Griffin's cut even more.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum lands with a nice body punch.
Tatum throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Tatum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tatum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land. #TD2#
Griffin pulls guard effortlessly.
Tatum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Tatum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatum is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatum controls the pace.
Griffin striking off his back but it's not causing Tatum any problems.
Tatum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Griffin's guard.
Tatum content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin gets full guard.
Griffin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Tatum content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Griffin has his foot on Tatum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tatum works his way back into a safe position though.
Tatum looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Tatum stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatum avoids the head kick by Griffin.
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Griffin lands but Tatum takes it in his stride. #T4##CL2#
Griffin instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#The cut above Matthew Griffin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Griffin misses with a combination #KD#
and Tatum counters with a crisp right hand that drops Griffin! Tatum lets Griffin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin with a hook.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Tatum lands a big right hand that sends Griffin crashing to the mat! Tatum stays standing though and waves Griffin back to his feet!
Tatum thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
Tatum measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Griffin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jayson Tatum!
A very excited looking Jayson Tatum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYF 78: White vs Carter
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Von Lewinksi misses with a takedown
and Tatum counters with a left to the body.
Von Lewinksi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Tatum there.#CUT#It looks like Erich Von Lewinksi has been cut.
Von Lewinksi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Lewinksi shoots and misses
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jayson Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erich Von Lewinksi.#CL#
Tatum forces Von Lewinksi back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tatum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Tatum - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Lewinksi looks winded!
Von Lewinksi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Lewinksi is working for takedown but Tatum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatum pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Tatum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Lewinksi wants a takedown but no success here.
Von Lewinksi looking for a takedown.
Tatum lands with a right to the head.
Tatum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Lewinksi.
Stalling in the clinch from Tatum.
A short right from Tatum on the inside.
Tatum gets underhooks to prevent Von Lewinksi's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Tatum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Lewinksi has Tatum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tatum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tatum lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Lewinksi backwards.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lewinksis head.
Tatum lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lewinksi.
Tatum lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Tatum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Lewinksi backwards.
Tatum pushes Von Lewinksi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tatum.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tatum.
Tatum scores with a shoulder strike.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Tatum.
Tatum has Von Lewinksi pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Tatum.
Tatum digs a right hand into Von Lewinksi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Lewinksi's gas tank.
Tatum cracks Von Lewinksi with a nice body shot.
Tatum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tatum pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tatum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Von Lewinksi wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatum lands a shot to the body.
Tatum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Tatum - that landed with a thud.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lewinksis head.
Tatum lands with a light punch inside.
Tatum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Lewinksi backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatum is leaning against Von Lewinksi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tatum effectively controlling the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum gets through Von Lewinksi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Tatum.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Von Lewinksi's head. #T4#
Von Lewinksi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tatum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Tatum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lewinksi.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum lands a right hand.
Tatum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Von Lewinksi is rocked!
Tatum cracks Von Lewinksi with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Lewinksi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
A right hand to the body from Tatum.
Von Lewinksi seems to have recovered his senses.
Tatum cracks Von Lewinksi with a nice body shot.
Tatum lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tatum.
Tatum pushes Von Lewinksi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum is pushing Von Lewinksi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Von Lewinksi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Lewinksi backwards.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erich Von Lewinksi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Von Lewinksi shoots and misses #KD#
and Tatum counters with a nice right hand that sends Von Lewinksi toppling to the canvas! Von Lewinksi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tatum finish him?!
Tatum grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Von Lewinksi takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Tatum cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 70: Crusher vs Makoba II
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Mallin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mallin connects with a body shot.
Mallin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mallin misses with a hook to the body
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Dexter Mallin has been cut.
Mallin throws a sloppy head kick
and Mallin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mallin throws a lazy body kick
and Tatum counters with a right hand to the body.
Tatum slips a jab from Mallin.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dexter Mallin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallin delivers a nice body kick.
Tatum blocks a head kick by Mallin.
Tatum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Mallin coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mallin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Mallin throws a sloppy head kick
and Tatum counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mallin tries a quick counter leg kick but Tatum is wise to it.#T1#
Tatum connects with a nice looking jab.
Crunch! Mallin slams his shin into Tatum's torso.
Tatum blocks a head kick by Mallin.
Tatum blocks the body kick.
Tatum with a nice cross.
Mallin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Mallin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tatum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mallin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mallin. #T2#
Mallin lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mallin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tatum counters with a huge left! Mallin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tatum isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mallin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tatum!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 67: Crusher vs Hogg
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1##CL#
Tatum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramsey lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ramsey as the two fighters clinch.
Ramsey tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Ramsey back against the cage.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramsey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramsey is working Tatum over against the cage.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramsey gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramsey blocking some punches.
Ramsey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land.
Ramsey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Ramsey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramsey. #T1#
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Ramsey digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramsey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramsey misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatum working aggressively here.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramsey obliges.
Ramsey working Tatum over with knees to the body.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
A body shot lands from Ramsey.
Tatum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ramsey. #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!
Ramsey pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramsey.
Ramsey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramsey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramsey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ramsey lands a shoulder strike.
Ramsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A body shot lands from Ramsey.
Ramsey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramsey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ramsey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ramsey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Ramsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Ramsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramsey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramsey blocking some punches.
Ramsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramsey scores with a hook to the body.
Ramsey lands an uppercut.
Ramsey lands an elbow inside that Tatum shrugs off.
Ramsey works on Tatum's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Nice elbow from Ramsey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramsey lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Ramsey. #ROC2#Tatum is rocked!
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ramsey - that landed with a thud.
Ramsey pushes Tatum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ramsey with a knee to the head.
Oh Tatum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jayson Tatum's cut is getting worse.
Ramsey takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Tatum is off balance and as he stumbles, Ramsey throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Tatum's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bernard Ramsey!
Our winner, Bernard Ramsey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Tatum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordeau raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick from Gordeau misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordeau throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Tatum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tatum gets through Gordeau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Tatum.
Still in the clinch, Tatum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordeaus head.
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tatum lands a shot to the body.
Gordeau looks winded!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tatum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#It looks like Gerald Gordeau has been cut.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordeau backwards. #ROC#Gordeau is rocked!#T1#
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Gordeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Tatum is working Gordeau over against the cage.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Gordeau pressed against the cage. Tatum frees himself up and cracks Gordeau with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Gordeau crumples to the floor, out cold! Tatum jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayson Tatum!
After winning the bout, Jayson Tatum thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Frieberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frieberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatum tries to sprawl out of it but Frieberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Frieberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Frieberg from controlling successfully.
Tatum wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frieberg passes into half guard.
Tatum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frieberg on the ground.
Frieberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Tatum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Frieberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tatum wants to control but Frieberg is keeping busy. #T1#
Frieberg thows a huge punch but Tatum dodges it nicely.
Tatum is trying to maintain the position but Frieberg is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Frieberg is working for a kimura but Tatum is defending it quite comfortably.
Frieberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tatum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frieberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frieberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frieberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frieberg passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Frieberg has hold of Tatum's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tatum manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Frieberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tatum avoids a series of strikes thrown by Frieberg.
Frieberg landing punches. #SUB2#
Frieberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Tatum frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frieberg lands a couple of good shots and Tatum has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Frieberg scores with strikes from the back.
Frieberg lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Frieberg scores with punches and elbows.
Frieberg misses with a punch to the head.
Frieberg missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Frieberg working for a choke but Tatum is defending well. #T3#
Frieberg misses with a punch to the head.
Frieberg gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Frieberg throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Frieberg doesn't have the hooks in and Tatum manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Frieberg looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tatum is defending well. Frieberg quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tatum has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Frieberg celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Frieberg!
After winning the bout, Gregor Frieberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Jaxon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Jaxon shoots in and bounces Tatum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaxon throwing strikes from guard but Tatum blocks nicely.
Jaxon wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Jaxon controlling from the top position.
Tatum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaxon on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum has Jaxon pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Tatum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jaxon distracts Tatum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jaxon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaxon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaxon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jaxon stopping the sweep attempt from Tatum.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaxon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatum has Jaxon pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaxon shoots in and drives through. Tatum sprawls well.
Jaxon misses with a takedown attempt - Tatum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tatum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jaxon shoots in but Tatum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tatum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jayson Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Jaxon.#T3#
Tatum wants to clinch.
Jaxon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Frank Jaxon has been cut.
Tatum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaxon on the side of the head.
Jayson Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum tries to bum rush Jaxon with a series of wild strikes but Jaxon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaxon tries to counter with a clinch but Tatum shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Tatum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Tatum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatum scores with a hook to the body. Jaxon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tatum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaxon.
Tatum goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tatum goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Jaxon stumbles back but Tatum runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Jaxon to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Jaxon will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Dupree Holton tries for a takedown but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tatum misses with a hook. Dupree Holton ducked under it nicely.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dupree Holton.
Tatum misses with a looping left.
Dupree Holton attempts a counter takedown but Tatum avoids it well and moves away.
Tatum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dupree Holton.
Tatum swings for the body but Dupree Holton moves out of range. #TD#
Dupree Holton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tatum sprawls well initially but Dupree Holton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Tatum manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tatum lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tatum as he avoids it easily.
Tatum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatum circles away.
Tatum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Dupree Holton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatum wants to control but Dupree Holton postures up.
Dupree Holton controlling the position from side mount.
Tatum is looking to reverse the position.
Tatum is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Tatum struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dupree Holton slows the pace down.
Dupree Holton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dupree Holton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatum is looking to regain half guard here but Dupree Holton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dupree Holton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3##SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tatum is trying to improve his position.
Tatum wants to control but Dupree Holton postures up.
Tatum tries to buck Dupree Holton off but Dupree Holton is having none of it.
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Dupree Holton controlling the position from side mount.
Tatum is looking to regain half guard here but Dupree Holton keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Tatum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupree Holton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tatum is being controlled here.
Dupree Holton trying to control the position but Tatum is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum is letting Dupree Holton control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dupree Holton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tatum avoids it really well and circles away.
Tatum throws a hook to the side of Dupree Holton's head but Dupree Holton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dupree Holton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tatum sprawls and moves away.
Dupree Holton closes the distance and clinches up with Tatum, looking for a takedown. Dupree Holton pushes Tatum against the cage but Tatum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Dupree Holton dives in and scores a takedown into Tatum's guard.
Tatum controlling Dupree Holton's posture.
Dupree Holton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum is trying to control the position but Dupree Holton postures up.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.#T1#
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Dupree Holton from controlling successfully.
Dupree Holton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dupree Holton wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.
Tatum working a defensive guard here.
Dupree Holton slips nicely into half guard.
Tatum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dupree Holton won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
Dupree Holton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dupree Holton advances position into side control!#SUB#
Dupree Holton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working. #T2#
Dupree Holton working away.
Dupree Holton controls the position from side control.
Tatum manages to get back to half guard.
Tatum looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Dupree Holton seems content to control.
Tatum wants to get back to full guard.
Dupree Holton tries to pass to full mount but Tatum defends it.
Dupree Holton uses his free foot to push down on Tatum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tatum.
Tatum is looking to improve his position but Dupree Holton isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Tatum wants to control but Dupree Holton is having none of it.#SUB#
Dupree Holton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tatum has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatum is looking to escape.
Tatum gets back to half guard.
Tatum won't allow Dupree Holton to pass to mount.
Dupree Holton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #ES2#
Tatum kicks off Dupree Holton and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dupree Holton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupree Holton moves away.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatum defends it nicely.
Tatum swings for the body but Dupree Holton moves out of range.
Tatum stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Tatum tries to sprawl but Dupree Holton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that DeShaun Dupree Holton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dupree Holton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dupree Holton takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tatum is trying to defend but Dupree Holton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tatum won't allow Dupree Holton to pass to mount.
Tatum is staying active underneath Dupree Holton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dupree Holton prevents Tatum from improving his position.
Tatum moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dupree Holton passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dupree Holton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tatum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tatum is trying to control Dupree Holton's posture but Dupree Holton avoids it.
Tatum tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton just content to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Dupree Holton stalls from top position.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatum has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Tatum is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tatum can't do much from the bottom here.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Dupree Holton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Dupree Holton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dupree Holton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dupree Holton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatum keeps working.
Tatum is trying to control Dupree Holton's posture but Dupree Holton avoids it. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tatum is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dupree Holton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShaun Dupree Holton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dupree Holton 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Jansen connects with a right hand. Tatum shakes it off.
Jansen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tatum on the side of the head.
Jansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tatum has knocked Jansen down with a huge combo! Tatum steps away and waves a wobbly Jansen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Marco Jansen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jansen misses with a body shot.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jansen misses with a hook to the body
and Tatum counters with a big right hand! Oh Jansen is in trouble here! Tatum follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 50: Makoba vs Simons III
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Jones misses with a head kick.
Tatum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tatum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Tatum's head.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Tatum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones lands an elbow just above Tatum 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.#T1#
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Tatum digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Tatum lands a left hand.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tatum lands a body punch.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Tatum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Tatum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Jones.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
Tatum effectively controlling the action here.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatum lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tatum digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Tatum. #T3#
Jones lands a body shot.
Tatum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries a body shot but Tatum blocks it.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Tatum gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Tatum 's eye.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tatum gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Tatum.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Tatum tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands an elbow just above Tatum 's eye.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tatum blocking some punches.
Tatum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Tatum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tatum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tatum wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatum manages to avoid it.
Tatum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatum scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatum misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Tatum lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Tatum waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Tatum has cracked Jones with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Tatum lands another huge swinging hook and Jones tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jones, before Tatum can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jayson Tatum!
After winning the bout, Jayson Tatum thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 14
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1##TD#
De Lima scores with a takedown into Tatum's guard.
Tatum wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tatum is trying to control the position but De Lima postures up.
De Lima won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
Tatum keeps trying to improve his position.
De Lima throwing strikes from guard but Tatum blocks nicely.
Tatum looking to control. #SUB#
De Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Lima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatum has wrist control.
De Lima throwing strikes from guard but Tatum blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatum has wrist control.#T1#
Tatum keeping moving, preventing De Lima from controlling successfully.
De Lima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Lima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Lima scoring with some ground and pound.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatum has De Lima pulled in close to control his posture.
De Lima with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tatum's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Lima's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tatum has momentary wrist control but De Lima slips an elbow through the middle.
De Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Lima scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tatum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Tatum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatum seems keen to control De Lima's posture.
De Lima wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Lima's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tatum keeping moving, preventing De Lima from controlling successfully.
De Lima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Lima postures up.
De Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Tatum.
De Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
Tatum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Lima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Lima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
De Lima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Lima trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Lima works over Tatum with some ground and pound from guard.
De Lima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Lima chips away with some ground and pound.
Tatum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
De Lima trying to control from the bottom.
De Lima is looking for a sweep. Tatum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatum is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
De Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
De Lima wants to get back to full guard but Tatum has passed into side control.
De Lima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Lima tries to get out of the position.#T4#
De Lima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tatum off and has taken his back!
Tatum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tatum covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tatum trying to control but not successfully.
De Lima is hanging on to Tatum's back as he tries to escape.
De Lima lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Lima throwing sloppy strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tatum covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De Lima's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tatum is in bad spot here.
Tatum trying to control the position but De Lima manages to sink in the hooks.
Tatum manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Lima's guard. Nice work there by Tatum.
De Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helio De Lima dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
De Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tatum counters with a nice body shot.
De Lima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
De Lima drives through with a takedown into Tatum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Tatum is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short left from Tatum.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tatum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Tatum lands a right hand.
De Lima goes for a takedown attempt but Tatum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio De Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
De Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tatum counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
De Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Tatum is defending against the submission attempts here by De Lima.
Tatum trying to control from the bottom.
De Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatum wants to improve his position but De Lima is controlling well.
De Lima lands strikes from half guard.
Tatum is trying to get back to full guard.
De Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Lima connects with a nice short shot to Tatum's temple.
Tatum trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
De Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatum defending well though.
De Lima prevents Tatum from standing back up.
De Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatum's head. #SUB#
Tatum is defending against the submission attempts here by De Lima.
De Lima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatum's head. #SUB#
De Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Tatum defends the submission attempt.
De Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tatum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Lima lands a nice short elbow.
De Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tatum wants to get back to his feet.
De Lima thows a huge punch but Tatum dodges it nicely. #T3#
De Lima winds up and cracks Tatum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tatum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tatum is trying is best to control the position here.
Helio De Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
De Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
De Lima is thwarting Tatum's attempts to control the position.
De Lima takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tatum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatum wants to control but De Lima is keeping busy.
De Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatum defending well though.
De Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Lima lands a nice short elbow.
De Lima working the head and body with strikes.
De Lima trying to pass the guard but Tatum defending well. #T4#
De Lima looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tatum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tatum wants to get back to his feet.
Tatum is trying to control but can't.
De Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatum is staying active underneath De Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Lima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tatum is refusing to be controlled, as De Lima sits in half guard.
Tatum is looking to escape.
Tatum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Lima. #SUB#
De Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tatum defends it well.
De Lima working over Tatum with some ground and pound. Tatum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
De Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Helio De Lima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
De Lima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tatum avoids it really well and circles away.
De Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tatum defends it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Tatum. Beautiful body shot.
De Lima fails with the takedown.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio De Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Tatum.
Tatum lands an overhand right.
De Lima shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatum tries to sprawl out of it but De Lima keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
De Lima has his takedown stuffed
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helio De Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatum lands a nice hook to De Lima's body. De Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Lima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#De Lima is rocked!
Tatum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tatum lands a right hook to the body.
Tatum jabs at De Lima's body.
BAM! Tatum delivers a spinning backfist that drops De Lima like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AVKT 22: The End is Near…
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Querril lands with a kick to the temple. Tatum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tatum lands a head shot.
Tatum lands a slapping body shot.
Tatum looks to land a combination but Querril avoids it well. #CL2#
Tatum clinches up against the cage.
Tatum lands a body punch.
Tatum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Querril wants to get back to striking at distance but Tatum won't allow it.
Tatum prevents Querril from breaking the clinch.
Tatum lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Tatum scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Dudechamp Querril has been cut.
Tatum lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Querril backwards. #ROC2#Querril is rocked!
Tatum working aggressively here.
Querril effectively controlling the action here.
Tatum lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Querril has had enough of the clinch but Tatum keeps him there for the moment.
Tatum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Querril tries for a takedown but Tatum manages to get underhooks.
Tatum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Querril or not.
Querril is breathing heavily.
Tatum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tatum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Querrils head.
Tatum cracks Querril with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Querril's head.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Querril is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Tatum.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum digs a right hand underneath Querril's ribcage. Querril let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Tatum lands a left hand.
Tatum dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tatum lands a body shot.
Querril seems to have got his legs back now.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Querril backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
Querril takes a shot to the head.
Tatum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Querril backwards.
Querril takes a shot to the head.
Tatum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
Tatum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
Tatum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Querril or not. #T3#
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tatum pushes Querril against the cage. Tatum is working some dirty boxing. Tatum pushes off with a quick right hook! Querril goes down! Querril tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tatum moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Tatum!
A very excited looking Jayson Tatum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AVKT 16: Don't Get Fooled
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Schrek throws a head kick that misses.
Schrek looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tatum has knocked Schrek down with a huge combo! Tatum steps away and waves a wobbly Schrek back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Schrek is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dyragonal Schrek has been cut.
Schrek walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Tatum! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayson Tatum!
Our winner, Jayson Tatum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Dyragonal Schrek spoke after the fight, saying 'They paid me to fall. . . uh, to fall in love. With MMA. Thanks for the show money-- I'm not accusing anyone of anything! Thanks. I hate losing.'.

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