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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tele Tappi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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136 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tele Tappi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tappi wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving.
Tappi is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanderson has wrist control.
Tappi is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanderson has wrist control.
Tappi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanderson wants to stand up but Tappi is controlling him.
Tappi throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tappi.
Tappi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tappi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappi stops Sanderson from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tappi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tappi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanderson feints and as Tappi raises his hands in defense, Sanderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tappi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanderson throwing strikes but missing.
Sanderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tappi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tappi tries to get out of the position.
Sanderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tappi has wrist control.
Tappi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanderson.
Sanderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tappi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanderson fails with the takedown
and Tappi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tappi is controlling him.
Tappi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tappi controls the pace.
Tappi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappi throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanderson wants to stand and escape but Tappi is having none of it.
Tappi throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tappi.
Tappi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tappi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sanderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tele Tappi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tappi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanderson is trying to drag Tappi to the mat but Tappi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanderson gets underhooks to prevent Tappi's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tele Tappi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tappi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanderson tries to clinch up
and Tappi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tappi trying to control from Sanderson's half guard. Sanderson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tappi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tappi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tappi wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving.
Sanderson wants to stand and escape but Tappi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappi throws a strike but Sanderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sanderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tappi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanderson, into his guard.
Tappi throws a strike but Sanderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Sanderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tappi dives on top into guard.
Tappi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tappi looking to sit in guard and control but Sanderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tappi wants to stand up but Sanderson is controlling him.
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Tappi blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanderson won't allow Tappi to sweep him here.
Tappi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tappi shoots and misses
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tappi won't be happy with that.
Sanderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tappi, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tappi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanderson but great work by Tappi.
Sanderson parries the strikes from Tappi easily there. Tappi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sanderson to escape.
Tappi trying to control the action but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Tappi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sanderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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 Tele Tappi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Tappi has his takedown stuffed
and Sanderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanderson.
Sanderson throws a strike but Tappi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tappi throws a strike but Sanderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Tappi blocks nicely.
Sanderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson distracts Tappi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanderson is working Tappi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tappi controls Sanderson momentarily but Sanderson frees himself.
Sanderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tappi has wrist control.
Sanderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tappi's head.
Sanderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tappi has wrist control.
Sanderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tappi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Tappi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson Sanderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tappi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tappi looking to sit in guard and control but Sanderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanderson stands up over Tappi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanderson postures up in Tappi's guard and throws a big left but Tappi blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tappi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanderson distracts Tappi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tappi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanderson throws and elbow that misses. Tappi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanderson's guard. Nice move by Tappi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tappi cracks Sanderson with a solid left hand.
Sanderson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sanderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tappi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tappi wants to pass the guard but Sanderson is keeping the position.
Sanderson wants to stand but Tappi is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Sanderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tappi 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tele Tappi!
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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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