PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Taphorn
vs
Lineker

170 cm
23
172 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
163 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

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, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Taphorn misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.

Lineker tries to sprawl but Taphorn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Taphorn sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Lineker is defending against the submission attempts here by Taphorn.
Lineker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taphorn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taphorn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lineker is trying to control but can't.
Taphorn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lineker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Taphorn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lineker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lineker and Taphorn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Taphorn trying to control the position but Lineker is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Taphorn.
Taphorn throws an elbow but Lineker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Taphorn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lineker some visible discomfort.
Lineker parries the strikes from Taphorn easily there. Taphorn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lineker to escape.
Taphorn scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Taphorn swings around for an armbar but Lineker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taphorn's guard.
Lineker trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is trying to control the position but Lineker postures up.
Lineker sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Lineker from controlling successfully.

Taphorn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphorn is trying to keep Lineker in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Lineker.
Lineker is looking to chop away at Taphorn's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn moves out of range of the leg kick from Lineker.
Lineker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lineker throws the kick towards the body but Taphorn avoids it.
Lineker lands a leg kick that knocks Taphorn off balance momentarily.
Taphorn fails to land the takedown.
Taphorn throws a hook but Lineker blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taphorn moves out of range as Lineker throws a body kick.
Lineker cracks the inside of Taphorn's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Taphorn moves out of range of the body kick from Lineker.
Taphorn checks a low kick from Lineker.
Lineker is looking to chop away at Taphorn's legs.
Lineker is looking to score with low kicks.
Lineker throws a head kick that Taphorn semi-blocks.

It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
Lineker stuffs the takedown attempt from Taphorn. Taphorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Taphorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lineker staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taphorn missing with a left hand there. Lineker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Taphorn tries to clinch up but Lineker circles away and keeps his distance.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taphorn misses with a straight left.
Lineker moves out of range of the leg kick from Taphorn.
Nice cross by Taphorn.
A jab from Taphorn misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Taphorn checks it.
Taphorn with a hook.
Lineker looks for the body kick but Taphorn saw that one coming.
Taphorn throws a hook to the side of Lineker's head but Lineker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Lineker scores with a push kick.
Taphorn blocks a leg kick.
Taphorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taphorn blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lineker tries to score with a low kick but Taphorn moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lineker moves away.
Taphorn takes a swing at Lineker's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lineker.
Lineker defending well as Taphorn loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Taphorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Taphorn misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lineker looks for the body kick but Taphorn saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lineker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Good leg kick by Lineker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lineker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lineker keeps the fight on the outside.
Lineker throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
That's time! Taphorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lineker lands a front kick.
Lineker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taphorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lineker tries a head kick but it misses.
Lineker tries to work over Taphorn's front leg with a kick but Taphorn checks it.
Taphorn blocks a head kick by Lineker.
Taphorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lineker can pounce on him.
Lineker throws out a leg kick but Taphorn moves out of range and Lineker only half commits.
Taphorn swings for the body but Lineker moves out of range.
Taphorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker pushes Taphorn away with a front kick.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lineker manages to avoid it.
Taphorn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lineker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lineker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Lineker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Taphorn.
Taphorn tries to clinch but Lineker moves out of range.
Taphorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lineker.
Taphorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Lineker circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
Lineker throws a wild body kick that Taphorn sees coming a mile off.
Taphorn dives in and grabs Lineker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lineker pushes down on Taphorn's head and hops out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lineker.
Lineker scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lineker throws a head kick that Taphorn semi-blocks.
Taphorn misses with a looping right.
Lineker tries to land a front kick but Taphorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lineker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Taphorn drives through and clinches with Lineker against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker tries to throw a body punch but Taphorn avoids it by throwing Lineker back against the cage.
Taphorn missing with knees to the body.
Taphorn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lineker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taphorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taphorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lineker avoids it.
Taphorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lineker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Taphorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lineker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John Lineker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taphorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lineker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peter Taphorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
John Lineker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lineker throws a push kick but Taphorn slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Lineker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Lineker misses

and Taphorn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lineker!
Taphorn takes a little break here. Lineker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Taphorn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lineker is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lineker is trying to control Taphorn's posture but Taphorn avoids it.
Taphorn blocks the strikes from Lineker.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lineker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taphorn 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.