PBP Commentary

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

Tappin
vs
Maddox

185 cm
23
196 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

220 cm
23
280 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Tappin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diesel Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tappin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maddox to the mat! Maddox manages to get full guard.

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 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddox throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maddox trying to strike off his back.

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! Maddox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maddox manages to kick Tappin off! Tappin jumps back into Maddox's guard.

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.
Maddox trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maddox tries for a takedown but Tappin circles away easily

and Tappin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tappin is breathing heavily.
Maddox is looking for a sweep. Tappin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Tappin is working for a kimura but Maddox is defending it quite comfortably.
Maddox flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maddox throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maddox missing with punches from the bottom.

Tappin seems to be working for a kimura but Maddox defends the submission attempt.
Maddox punching from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maddox shoots and misses

and Tappin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maddox doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Maddox will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Tappin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maddox keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.

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.
Maddox trying to strike off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maddox closes the distance and clinches up with Tappin, looking for a takedown. Maddox pushes Tappin against the cage but Tappin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
George Tappin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Maddox.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Maddox.
Maddox cracks Tappin with a big elbow.
Tappin sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tappin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tappin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maddox pulls his head out easily.
Tappin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maddox.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maddox lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Maddox there.
Maddox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Maddox connects with a nice short shot to Tappin's temple.

Tappin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tappin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maddox working Tappin over with strikes.
Maddox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Tappin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maddox shoots in but no luck this time.
Maddox shoots in for a double leg but Tappin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Maddox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maddox cracks Tappin with a solid left hand.

Tappin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maddox is aware though and is defending well.
Maddox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Tappin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Tappin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maddox with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox postures up in Tappin's guard and throws a big left but Tappin blocks it.
Maddox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Tappin has his feet on Maddox's thighs here. He's pushed Maddox off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Maddox screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Tappin!