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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stash Kadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kadowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rammstein - Ohne Dich . The crowd seem to be enjoying Tasapaksu's choice of entrance music: Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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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
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stash Kadowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatti Tasapaksu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasapaksu cracks Kadowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kadowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tasapaksu defending well as Kadowski loads up on a big left hand.
Tasapaksu misses with a low kick.
Kadowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Kadowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kadowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Tasapaksu.
Kadowski instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kadowski misses with a body punch.
Kadowski is trying to drag Tasapaksu to the mat but Tasapaksu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kadowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tasapaksu stalling.
Tasapaksu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu blocking some punches.
Kadowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tasapaksu is keeping busy.
Kadowski tries to work over Tasapaksu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tasapaksu tries to stall but Kadowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadowski lands a left hand.
It looks like Tatti Tasapaksu has been cut.
Tasapaksu working Kadowski over with knees to the body.
Kadowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kadowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tasapaksu backwards.
Kadowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kadowski.
Tasapaksu misses with an elbow over the top.
Kadowski is looking to control Tasapaksu's arms but Tasapaksu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kadowski has his back to the cage.
Tasapaksu blocks an uppercut.
Tasapaksu misses with some punches.
Tasapaksu missing with knees to the body.
Kadowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tasapaksu or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kadowski blocks an elbow strike.
Kadowski lands a right hand.
Tasapaksu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kadowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tasapaksu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tasapaksu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu has Kadowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Tasapaksu working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Tasapaksu.
Kadowski tries to throw a body punch but Tasapaksu avoids it by throwing Kadowski back against the cage.
Tasapaksu lands a damaging elbow.
Kadowski blocks a body shot from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu stalling in the clinch.
Tasapaksu blocks an uppercut.
Tasapaksu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kadowski backwards.
Kadowski throws a head punch that misses.
Kadowski misses with a body punch.
Kadowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tasapaksu's elbow.
Tasapaksu just leaning against Kadowski, taking a breather.
Kadowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Tasapaksu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stash Kadowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kadowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tasapaksu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tasapaksu's elbow.
Kadowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kadowski cracks Tasapaksu with a nice body shot.
Kadowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tasapaksu misses with an elbow over the top.
Kadowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Tasapaksu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kadowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kadowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Tasapaksu misses with an elbow strike.
Tasapaksu blocking some punches.
Tasapaksu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Stash Kadowski has been cut.
Kadowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kadowski has a couple of punches blocked by Tasapaksu.
A nice left hand lands by Kadowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tasapaksu.
Kadowski tries to work over Tasapaksu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kadowski tries a body shot but Tasapaksu blocks it.
Kadowski working aggressively here.
Tasapaksu misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu has Kadowski pushed against the cage.
Kadowski taking a breather.
Kadowski tries a body shot but Tasapaksu blocks it.
Kadowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tasapaksu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tasapaksu.
Kadowski tries to work over Tasapaksu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kadowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tasapaksu's elbow.
Tasapaksu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kadowski controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Kadowski.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside that Kadowski shrugs off.
Tasapaksu tries to work over Kadowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kadowski lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Kadowski throws an elbow but misses.
Tasapaksu digs a right hand into Kadowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kadowski's gas tank.
Tasapaksu lands with a right to the head.
Tasapaksu misses with the head strike.
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 Stash Kadowski will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kadowski connects with a body shot that sends Tasapaksu's belly button to the back.
Tasapaksu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tasapaksu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That kick from Kadowski tenderised Tasapaksu's leg. Tasapaksu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kadowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tasapaksu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tasapaksu staying out of range there.
Kadowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tasapaksu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kadowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kadowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tasapaksus head.
Tasapaksu blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tasapaksu throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Kadowski - that landed with a thud.
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!
Tasapaksu stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kadowski.
Tasapaksu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tasapaksu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kadowski is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Kadowski fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tasapaksu.
Kadowski is working Tasapaksu over against the cage.
Good body shot from Kadowski.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tasapaksu throws an elbow but misses.
Kadowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tasapaksu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kadowski letting Tasapaksu take a breather here.
Kadowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tasapaksu backwards.
Kadowski scores with a shot to the side of Tasapaksu's head.
Tasapaksu scores with a shot to the side of Kadowski's head.
Kadowski tries to throw a body punch but Tasapaksu avoids it by throwing Kadowski back against the cage.
Kadowski misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kadowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kadowski wants a takedown.
Kadowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kadowski misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kadowski's defenses.
Kadowski tries to throw a body punch but Tasapaksu avoids it by throwing Kadowski back against the cage.
Kadowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tasapaksu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kadowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tasapaksu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
Tasapaksu scores a nice knee to the body.
Tasapaksu scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tasapaksu looking to slow down the pace here.
Tasapaksu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kadowski has a couple of punches blocked by Tasapaksu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tasapaksu missing with knees to the body.
Tasapaksu taking a breather.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kadowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kadowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tasapaksu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadowski has a couple of punches blocked by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow that stopped Kadowski in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tasapaksu throws an elbow but misses.
Kadowski blocks the elbow strike.
Kadowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kadowski blocks the elbow strike.
Kadowski blocks an elbow strike.
Tasapaksu misses with some punches.
Tasapaksu lands a left hand.
Tasapaksu blocking some punches.
Kadowski throws a head punch that misses.
Kadowski has a couple of punches blocked by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kadowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kadowski pushes Tasapaksu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tasapaksu blocking some punches.
Tasapaksu lands a right hand.
Kadowski has a couple of punches blocked by Tasapaksu.
Kadowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tasapaksu's elbow.
Kadowski can't find room to land a body shot as Tasapaksu controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kadowski.
Kadowski misses with some punches.
Tasapaksu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kadowski blocks a body shot from Tasapaksu.
Stash Kadowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tasapaksu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kadowski misses with a punch to the body.
Kadowski is stalling here.
Tasapaksu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kadowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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 Stash Kadowski will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick but Kadowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kadowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tasapaksu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kadowski manages to avoid it.
Tasapaksu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kadowski swings for the body but Tasapaksu moves out of range.
Kadowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Tasapaksu throws a chopping leg kick but Kadowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tasapaksu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tasapaksu misses with a wild body shot.
Tasapaksu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kadowski under the eye.
Tasapaksu misses with a low kick as Kadowski jumps back.
Tasapaksu avoids the head kick by Kadowski.
Kadowski ducks right into an uppercut from Tasapaksu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tasapaksu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kadowski checks it well.
Kadowski is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kadowski.
Kadowski throws a wild body kick that Tasapaksu sees coming a mile off.
Kadowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kadowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tasapaksu avoids the head kick by Kadowski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kadowski checks a leg kick.
Tasapaksu throws a front kick aimed at Kadowski's knee but Kadowski avoids it well.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadowski misses with a straight left.
Kadowski connects with a right hand. Tasapaksu shakes it off.
Tasapaksu walks into a straight right hand from Kadowski.
Tasapaksu lands with an uppercut that bounces Kadowski off the cage and back into range.
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!
Tasapaksu checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kadowski is defended easily by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu slips a jab from Kadowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tasapaksu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kadowski.
Tasapaksu misses with a hook. Kadowski ducked under it nicely.
Tasapaksu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kadowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Tasapaksu misses.
Kadowski throws a hook but Tasapaksu blocks it.
Kadowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tasapaksu lands with an overhand left.
Kadowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Tasapaksu as Kadowski shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kadowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tasapaksu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kadowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tasapaksu throws a low kick but Kadowski avoids it.
Tatti Tasapaksu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tasapaksu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tasapaksu stuffs the takedown attempt from Kadowski. Kadowski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stash Kadowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick which misses Kadowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kadowski tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kadowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kadowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tasapaksu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tasapaksu misses with a low kick.
Stash Kadowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tasapaksu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kadowski scores with a leg kick.
Kadowski takes one on the button.
Kadowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tasapaksu tries to keep at a distance but Kadowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tasapaksu blocks a body shot from Kadowski.
Tasapaksu prevents a body shot from Kadowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow that stopped Kadowski in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasapaksu.
Kadowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tasapaksu lands a good knee to the midsection. Kadowski won't want to take too many of those.
Tasapaksu lands a hook that snaps the head of Kadowski backwards.
Kadowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kadowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kadowski throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kadowski being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tasapaksu managing to block the knees to the body from Kadowski.
Kadowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatti Tasapaksu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kadowski 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stash Kadowski!
Stash Kadowski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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