PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Charco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Charco
vs
Tappenahomma

175 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Charco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charco throws a head kick that misses.
Charco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Charco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charco misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Tappenahomma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tappenahomma.

Charco jumps guard.
Charco keeping full guard, as Tappenahomma tries to pass.

Charco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Charco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tappenahomma has passed into half guard!
Charco is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma not doing much here.
Tappenahomma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Charco wants to get back to full guard.
Tappenahomma sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Charco wants to control but Tappenahomma is keeping busy.
Tappenahomma trying to control the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Charco is looking to improve his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Tappenahomma.
Charco throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Some wild striking there from Tappenahomma.
Charco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Charco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charco tries to work over Tappenahomma's front leg with a kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Tappenahomma. Those never looked like landing.
Charco throws a head kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma lands with a cross.
Tappenahomma pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Charco back to the cage. Tappenahomma follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tappenahomma takes one to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Charco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charco misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tappenahomma wants it to stay on the feet.
Charco throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Charco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tappenahomma avoids it really well and circles away.
Tappenahomma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Charco with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Charco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tappenahomma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Tappenahomma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Charco throws a sloppy head kick

and Tappenahomma counters by clinching up.
Tappenahomma throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tappenahomma.
Charco jumps guard but Tappenahomma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Tappenahomma.
Charco takes a shot to the head.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Charco's defenses.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tappenahomma pushes Charco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Charco tries to break free but Tappenahomma pushes him back against the cage.
Tappenahomma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Charco's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charco has had enough of the clinch but Tappenahomma keeps him there for the moment.
Tappenahomma lands a body shot.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Tappenahomma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma lands a good knee to the midsection. Charco won't want to take too many of those.
Charco tries to pull guard but Tappenahomma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tappenahomma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Charco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Charco takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Johnny Charco has been cut.
Charco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tappenahomma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Charco 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Charco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tappenahomma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Tappenahomma cracks Charco with a nice body shot.
Tappenahomma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tappenahomma pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Charco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappenahomma stuns Charco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tappenahomma cracks Charco with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tappenahomma has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Charco to stand back up!

Charco is rocked!
Tappenahomma throws a monster overhand right that drops Charco! Tappenahomma follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Tappenahomma!
After winning the bout, Chief Tappenahomma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.