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AFC 170 Noobs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Elia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MiJym ARNasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Elia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MiJym ARNasty!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ARNasty's guard.
Elia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elia wants to work for an arm triangle but ARNasty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
ARNasty is trying to maintain the position but Elia is very close to passing his half guard.
Elia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Elia passes to side control.
Elia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
ARNasty struggling a bit here.
ARNasty might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Elia kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Elia has an Americana. ARNasty didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Elia is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Elia hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johan Elia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Minotauro Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Mensah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mensah's choice of entrance music: Pour Some Sugar On Me. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Minotauro Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenneth Mensah!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mensah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mensah looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Mensah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mensah shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie looking to control.
Mensah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mensah postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mensah tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Mensah stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Mensah counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Mensah wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mensah's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie pushing down on Mensah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mensah is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Mensah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mensah is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mensah is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mensah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Mensah is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mensah defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mensah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mensah looks gassed!
Gracie rushes Mensah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie has his foot on Mensah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mensah works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mensah has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mensah prevents Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mensah's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Mensah 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.
Mensah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mensah with a hook.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Mensah throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Mensah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mensah misses with a two punch combination.
Mensah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kenneth Mensah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mensah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mensah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie wants to control but Mensah postures up.
Mensah is breathing heavily.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mensah off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mensah is keeping busy.
Mensah showing good submission defense here.
Mensah prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Gracie has the hooks in. Mensah is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie misses with a punch to the head.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Mensah is staying busy.
Gracie is trying to control but Mensah is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gracie tries to control but Mensah wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't let Mensah get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Minotauro Gracie just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mensah is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Mensah circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mensah tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Mensah as Gracie shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minotauro Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mensah but Mensah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mensah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mensah!
Mensah lands a jab-cross combination.
Mensah misses with a few strikes there.
Mensah throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Mensah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Mensah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mensah tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mensah to the ground. Mensah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mensah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mensah misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Mensah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Mensah slips the punch.
Mensah shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie is trying to stand.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Mensah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mensah pulls his head out easily.
Mensah gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mensah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Mensah keeps it at a distance.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mensah's waist but Mensah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Mensah avoids it.
Gracie dives in and grabs Mensah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mensah pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Kenneth Mensah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mensah misses with a two punch combination.
Mensah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mensah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a body kick.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minotauro Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie pushes Mensah up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mensah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mensah blocks it with crossed arms.
Mensah is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mensah down to the mat. Mensah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mensah throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Mensah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mensah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mensah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie tries to clinch but Mensah moves out of range.
Mensah throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Mensah misses with a straight left.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Mensah throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Mensah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Mensah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Mensah.
Gracie fails with the takedown
so Mensah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kenneth Mensah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mensah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Mensah postures up.
Mensah is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Mensah won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie has his foot on Mensah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mensah works his way back into a safe position though.
Minotauro Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mensah slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Mensah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mensah winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Mensah!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Afro Lete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Afro Lete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Shifflett!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifflett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lete stalls.
Shifflett missing with knees to the body.
Shifflett trying to land knees to the body.
Lete is trying to break the clinch but Shifflett has him pressed against the cage.
Shifflett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lete blocks it with crossed arms.
Shifflett turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lete struggling a bit here.
Shifflett is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lete will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lete tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Lete seems a little lost for a moment, as Shifflett dominates the positioning.
Shifflett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shifflett passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lete!
Shifflett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shifflett landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lete really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifflett controlling the position easily from mount.
Lete tries to lock up and control but Shifflett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shifflett cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shifflett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lete is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lete really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shifflett lands a heavy elbow.
Shifflett lands a nice shot to the head.
Lete is rocked!
Shifflett controlling from mount.
Oh Lete is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shifflett drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lete! More shots from Shifflett and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Shifflett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emelio Nenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emelio Nenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willie Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nenko shoots in for a double leg but Mcghee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcghee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcghee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcghee thows a big elbow that misses.
Mcghee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mcghee working away.
Mcghee trying to control the action but Nenko is working from the bottom.
Nenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcghee trying to control the position but Nenko is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mcghee swats away the attempt to clinch by Nenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee gets a takedown into half guard.
Nenko taking some punishment here, with Mcghee in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcghee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nenko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcghee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mcghee working over Nenko with some ground and pound. Nenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcghee passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Mcghee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nenko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mcghee cracks Nenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mcghee unloading with bombs!
Nenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcghee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nenko is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcghee cracks Nenko with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Mcghee!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Rorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuke Dukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull Rorn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bull Rorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuke Dukem!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dukem.
Rorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dukem defends it nicely.
Rorn throws a right and a left that Dukem avoids nicely.
Dukem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rorn's head backwards.
Rorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dukem tries for a takedown but Rorn circles away easily
and Rorn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dukem!
Dukem is looking to get to half guard.
Dukem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dukem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukem is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dukem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dukem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rorn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rorn is desperately trying to improve his position but Dukem has a good base and remains in mount.
Dukem fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Bull Rorn has been cut.
Dukem with good strikes from the mount here!
Dukem landing strikes from the mount and Rorn is in trouble!
Dukem lands a nice shot to the head.
Rorn is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rorn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bull Rorn's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukem lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Rorn! Dukem sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Rorn and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nuke Dukem!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Tappin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moo Shoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Tappin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Moo Shoo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappin shoots in but Shoo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tappin dodges the punch combination from Shoo.
Tappin blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappin checks a leg kick.
Tappin dives in and grabs Shoo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shoo pushes down on Tappin's head and hops out.
Shoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappin checks a leg kick.
Tappin shoots for a takedown but Shoo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Tappin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Tappin. Tappin gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Tappin or perhaps it was just good defense by Shoo which made him look bad.
Tappin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tappin is defended easily by Shoo.
Shoo throws out a leg kick but Tappin moves out of range and Shoo only half commits.
Shoo misses with a low kick as Tappin jumps back.
Tappin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shoo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoo avoids it really well and circles away.
Shoo misses with a low kick.
Tappin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shoo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tappin drops back looking for a leg! Shoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoo manages to kick Tappin off! Tappin jumps back into Shoo's guard.
Tappin is breathing heavily.
Tappin tries to free his leg and advance position but Shoo is retaining full guard.
Shoo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tappin drops back looking for a leg! Shoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoo manages to kick Tappin off! Tappin jumps back into Shoo's guard.
Shoo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tappin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tappin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tappin drops back looking for a leg! Shoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoo manages to kick Tappin off! Tappin jumps back into Shoo's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shoo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappin.
Shoo throws a leg kick but Tappin moved away.
Tappin shoots in and drives through. Shoo sprawls well.
Shoo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shoo swinging wildly here.
Shoo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tappin is able to avoid easily.
Shoo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tappin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tappin lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tappin drops back looking for a leg! Shoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shoo manages to kick Tappin off! Tappin jumps back into Shoo's guard.
Tappin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tappin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 George Tappin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Shoo does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shoo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tappin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tappin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tappin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappin checks a leg kick.
Shoo throws a low kick but Tappin avoids it.
Tappin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tappin shoots in and drives through. Shoo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Tappin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tappin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shoo sprawls well initially but Tappin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tappin is trying to work for a kimura but Shoo is defending well.
Tappin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappin seems to be looking for submissions.
Shoo is defending against the submission attempts here by Tappin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tappin is working for a submission of some sort.
Tappin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shoo defends it well.
Tappin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shoo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tappin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappin is working for a submission of some sort.
Tappin is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tappin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shoo sees it coming and defends easily.
Tappin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tappin is working for a kimura but Shoo is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Tappin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tappin shoots in and drives through. Shoo sprawls well.
Tappin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shoo throws a nice looking combination but Tappin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moo Shoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tappin shoots in and drives through. Shoo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Tappin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappin dodges the punch combination from Shoo.
Tappin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoo avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shoo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tappin somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shoo throws a nice looking combination but Tappin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moo Shoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shoo is fending him off so far but Tappin persists. Nope, Shoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Shoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tappin circles away quickly and effectively.
Tappin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shoo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tappin is out of range.
Shoo looks to land a combination but Tappin avoids it well.
Shoo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tappin checks it well.
Shoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tappin. That did some damage!
Shoo misses with a few strikes there.
Shoo throws a series of punches but Tappin avoids them all with ease.
Shoo misses with a double jab.
Tappin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shoo has eaten all the pies!
Shoo feints and then cracks Tappin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappin down.
Tappin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shoo avoids it really well and circles away.
Shoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tappin circles away quickly and effectively.
Moo Shoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shoo throws a series of punches but Tappin moves out of range.
Shoo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shoo misses with a leg kick.
Shoo throws a right hand that Tappin ducks under and follows up with a left that Tappin also avoids with ease.
Tappin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shoo's waist but Shoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tappin off to one side.
Tappin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shoo.
Tappin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shoo as he avoids it easily.
Shoo gets caught flat footed, as Tappin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tappin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shoo dives on top into guard.
Tappin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shoo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tappin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shoo has managed to get both his arms back between Tappin's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shoo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tappin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shoo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tappin pulls down on the head and he's put Shoo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Tappin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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