PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappenahomma's entrance music is Tatanka. A fine choice. Still has chosen Krayzie Bone - Silent Warrior as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tappenahomma
vs
Still

180 cm
23
182 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
183 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Mohito Fightwear

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Tappenahomma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dre Still!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Still stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Still.
Tappenahomma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Still just manages to avoid it.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Still's front leg with a kick but Still checks it.
Still shoots in but Tappenahomma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tappenahomma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Still shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Still showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Still is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still is trying to control. Tappenahomma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tappenahomma.
Still loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Still got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tappenahomma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Still has managed to get both his arms back between Tappenahomma's legs - danger averted.
Still throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Still is looking to work some ground and pound but Tappenahomma has wrist control.
Tappenahomma keeping full guard, as Still tries to pass.
Still throws a big right hand that misses.
Still throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tappenahomma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Still trying to control but Tappenahomma is working from the bottom.
Still working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Still tries to free his leg and advance position but Tappenahomma is retaining full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Still rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma throws a jab when Still was well out of range.
We've been told by Tappenahomma's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Still misses with an uppercut.
Still works the jab nicely.
Still on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Still misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Still manages to avoid it.
Still shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Still throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Still misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Still saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappenahomma, right into the meat.
Tappenahomma moves away from the strike by Still.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma.
Still throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tappenahomma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma prevents the takedown attempt.
Chief Tappenahomma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dre Still.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Still avoids the damage to the body.
Still takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still looks winded!
Tappenahomma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Still's face.

It looks like Dre Still has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma lands a knee to the head.
Tappenahomma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee to the head.
Still can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Still can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Tappenahomma lands a shot to the body.
Still takes an elbow to the temple.
Tappenahomma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Still 's eye.
Still changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tappenahomma fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Tappenahomma cracks Still with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Still looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tappenahomma finish him?

Still is rocked!

Still tries to keep at a distance but Tappenahomma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Tappenahomma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dre Still's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tappenahomma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Still misses with a straight left.
Still tries for a takedown but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Still throws a shot from downtown. Tappenahomma moves away and avoids it.
Still shoots in for a double leg but Tappenahomma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Tappenahomma throws the kick towards the body but Still avoids it.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Still with the counter takedown but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Still stuns Tappenahomma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tappenahomma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Still.
Nice body kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Still is breathing heavily.
Tappenahomma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Still's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Still sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Still takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Still moves out of range of the body kick from Tappenahomma.
Still moves out of range as Tappenahomma throws a body kick.
Tappenahomma feints and then cracks Still's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Still down.
Tappenahomma defending well as Still loads up on a big left hand.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Still moves away.
Still drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tappenahomma defends it well.
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot to the body.
Tappenahomma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tappenahomma with a jab.
Tappenahomma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Still is able to avoid easily.
Chief Tappenahomma is winning the standup battle so far.
Still ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Still's hands.
Tappenahomma slaps away a takedown attempt from Still, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tappenahomma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Still avoids it.
Chief Tappenahomma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dre Still.
Tappenahomma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Still is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tappenahomma throws the kick towards the body but Still avoids it.
Tappenahomma throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still swings widly with a right hand

and Tappenahomma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still is trying to pull guard but Tappenahomma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still managing to block the knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Still prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Still can do to turn this around?
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still tries to pull guard but Tappenahomma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tappenahomma with a knee to the head.
Still fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Still has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Still.
Still tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Still back against the cage.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands with a short shot to the head.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Still.
Still misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tappenahomma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Still.

Tappenahomma drops Still with a big knee straight up the middle! Still is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Still is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
Still thows a left - swing and a miss!
Still seems to have recovered his senses.
Still fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Still is just out of range.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Still.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Still.
Tappenahomma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Still shoots in for a double leg but Tappenahomma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tappenahomma throws a big counter combination but Still scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tappenahomma rushes Still with punches - Still moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Still goes down! Tappenahomma follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
Chief Tappenahomma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.