PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Moshterd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tappelija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Moshterd has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Moshterd
vs
Tappelija

225 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

210 cm
28
272 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Moshterd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tappelija!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moshterd rushes Tappelija and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moshterd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tappelija smiles and moves away.
Tappelija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moshterd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moshterd lands with a kick to the temple. Tappelija shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Tauno Tappelija has been cut.
Tappelija looks to land a combination but Moshterd avoids it well.
Tappelija looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tappelija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Moshterd or perhaps it was just good defense by Tappelija which made him look bad.
Tappelija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tappelija throws a series of punches but Moshterd avoids them all with ease.
Tauno Tappelija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappelija swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappelija scores with a jab.
Moshterd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moshterd misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Tappelija finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshterd scores with a head kick.
Moshterd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tappelija as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Moshterd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moshterd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tappelija circles away.
Moshterd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tappelija counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moshterd dives in and grabs Tappelija's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tappelija pushes down on Moshterd's head and hops out.
Moshterd tries to clinch up but Tappelija circles away and keeps his distance.
Tappelija lands a lovely overhand right.

Moshterd is rocked!
Moshterd is breathing heavily.
Tappelija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tappelija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moshterd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tappelija defends it nicely.
No luck for Moshterd with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OH! Moshterd has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Tappelija smells blood and charges in for the finish! Tappelija unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Moshterd sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tauno Tappelija!