PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Tappin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moo Shoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tappin
vs
Shoo

185 cm
22
196 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Tappin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Moo Shoo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappin shoots in but Shoo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tappin dodges the punch combination from Shoo.
Tappin blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappin checks a leg kick.
Tappin dives in and grabs Shoo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shoo pushes down on Tappin's head and hops out.
Shoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappin checks a leg kick.
Tappin shoots for a takedown but Shoo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Tappin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Tappin. Tappin gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Tappin or perhaps it was just good defense by Shoo which made him look bad.
Tappin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tappin is defended easily by Shoo.
Shoo throws out a leg kick but Tappin moves out of range and Shoo only half commits.
Shoo misses with a low kick as Tappin jumps back.
Tappin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shoo misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoo avoids it really well and circles away.
Shoo misses with a low kick.

Tappin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shoo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Tappin drops back looking for a leg! Shoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoo manages to kick Tappin off! Tappin jumps back into Shoo's guard.
Tappin is breathing heavily.
Tappin tries to free his leg and advance position but Shoo is retaining full guard.
Shoo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tappin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Tappin drops back looking for a leg! Shoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoo manages to kick Tappin off! Tappin jumps back into Shoo's guard.
Shoo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Tappin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tappin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tappin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Tappin drops back looking for a leg! Shoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoo manages to kick Tappin off! Tappin jumps back into Shoo's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shoo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappin.
Shoo throws a leg kick but Tappin moved away.
Tappin shoots in and drives through. Shoo sprawls well.
Shoo swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shoo swinging wildly here.
Shoo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tappin is able to avoid easily.
Shoo throws a quick inside leg kick.

Tappin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tappin lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tappin drops back looking for a leg! Shoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoo manages to kick Tappin off! Tappin jumps back into Shoo's guard.

Tappin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tappin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Tappin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A combination from Shoo does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shoo 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 Tappin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tappin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tappin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappin checks a leg kick.
Shoo throws a low kick but Tappin avoids it.
Tappin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tappin shoots in and drives through. Shoo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Tappin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Tappin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shoo sprawls well initially but Tappin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Tappin is trying to work for a kimura but Shoo is defending well.

Tappin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tappin seems to be looking for submissions.

Shoo is defending against the submission attempts here by Tappin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Tappin is working for a submission of some sort.

Tappin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shoo defends it well.

Tappin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shoo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tappin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tappin is working for a submission of some sort.

Tappin is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Tappin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shoo sees it coming and defends easily.

Tappin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tappin is working for a kimura but Shoo is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Tappin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tappin shoots in and drives through. Shoo sprawls well.
Tappin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shoo throws a nice looking combination but Tappin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moo Shoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tappin shoots in and drives through. Shoo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Tappin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappin dodges the punch combination from Shoo.
Tappin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoo avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shoo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tappin somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shoo throws a nice looking combination but Tappin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moo Shoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shoo is fending him off so far but Tappin persists. Nope, Shoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Shoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tappin circles away quickly and effectively.
Tappin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shoo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tappin is out of range.
Shoo looks to land a combination but Tappin avoids it well.
Shoo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tappin checks it well.
Shoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tappin. That did some damage!
Shoo misses with a few strikes there.
Shoo throws a series of punches but Tappin avoids them all with ease.
Shoo misses with a double jab.
Tappin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shoo has eaten all the pies!
Shoo feints and then cracks Tappin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappin down.
Tappin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoo avoids it really well and circles away.
Shoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tappin circles away quickly and effectively.
Moo Shoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shoo throws a series of punches but Tappin moves out of range.
Shoo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shoo misses with a leg kick.
Shoo throws a right hand that Tappin ducks under and follows up with a left that Tappin also avoids with ease.
Tappin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shoo's waist but Shoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tappin off to one side.
Tappin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shoo.
Tappin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shoo as he avoids it easily.

Shoo gets caught flat footed, as Tappin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Tappin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shoo dives on top into guard.

Tappin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Shoo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tappin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shoo has managed to get both his arms back between Tappin's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Shoo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tappin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shoo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tappin pulls down on the head and he's put Shoo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Tappin!