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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tappin Datass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinhard Galt (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?
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276 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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218 cm
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273 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tappin Datass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reinhard Galt!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datass looks to score with a jab to the body but Galt is just out of range.
Datass thuds his right hand into Galt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Galt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Datass dodges the punch combination from Galt.
Galt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datass circles away quickly and effectively.
Galt looks to land a combination but Datass avoids it well.
Datass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galt manages to avoid it.
Datass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galt circles away.
Datass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Datass shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Datass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galt is refusing to be controlled, as Datass sits in half guard.
Galt has his hands clasped together around Datass's back. He's all about the action.
Datass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Galt trying to control but Datass postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datass is trying to work for a kimura but Galt is defending well.
Datass wants to pass the guard but Galt is defending well.
Galt is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galt keeping full guard, as Datass tries to pass.
Datass wants to control from the top but Galt keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt controls Datass momentarily but Datass frees himself.
Datass wants to control from the top but Galt keeps moving.
Galt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Datass throws a strike but Galt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Galt trying to control but Datass is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhard Galt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Galt throws a head kick but Datass moves out of range.
Galt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galt cracks Datass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Datass misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Galt moves in looking to clinch but Datass pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Galt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galt misses with a series of wild punches.
Datass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reinhard Galt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galt throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Galt is predictable there
letting Datass counter with a right hand.
Galt throws a nice looking combination but Datass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Datass throws a right and a left that Galt avoids nicely.
Datass circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Galt.
Galt misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from Galt.
Datass misses with a few strikes there.
Reinhard Galt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Datass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Galt does no damage.
Datass throws a series of punches but Galt moves out of range.
Datass jabs Galt right on the nose. Galt blinks but takes it well.
Galt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Datass is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Galt.
Nice straight punches there by Datass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Datass.
Galt throws a series of punches but Datass moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datass. Galt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datass misses with a hook to the body
and Galt counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galt tries to clinch up
and Datass counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datass's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Datass duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Galt, right into the meat.
Galt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Datass circles away quickly and effectively.
Galt moves out of range of the strikes.
Datass lands a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Galt!
Reinhard Galt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datass throws a looping overhand right but Galt ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Datass throws a body punch but Galt moves out of range.
Galt slips a straight right by Datass.
Datass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galt moves away.
A clash of legs there as Datass blocks the low kick.
Datass throws a body punch but Galt moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Datass is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhard Galt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Galt is looking to chop away at Datass's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galt. Datass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datass misses the shot to the body.
Galt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Datass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Datass lands a glancing blow to the side of Galt's head.
Datass throws a lazy right hand but Galt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galt throws a front kick aimed at Datass's knee but Datass avoids it well.
Galt wants to slow Datass down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass throws a right hand that misses
and Galt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Datass's head.
Datass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galt's head.
Datass scores with the left hand. Galt knows he should have avoided that one.
Datass scores with a sloppy right hand. Galt should have avoided that one.
Galt throws a sloppy head kick and Datass moves out of range easily.
Galt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Datass is trying to drag Galt to the mat but Galt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galt misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datass goes for a takedown attempt but Galt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tappin Datass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datass is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datass.
Datass missing with a left hand there. Galt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Datass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Galt lands a leg kick that knocks Datass off balance momentarily.
Galt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Datass's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Datass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galt throws a nice looking combination but Datass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Galt throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Datass.
Reinhard Galt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Datass tries for a takedown but Galt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tappin Datass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Datass throws a series of punches but Galt moves out of range.
Datass lands with a nice body punch.
Datass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass missing with a left hand there. Galt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Datass works Galt's body with a nice hook.
Galt misses with a few strikes there.
Galt cracks Datass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Galt misses with a body kick.
Galt dodges the punch combination from Datass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galt scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reinhard Galt.
I've got Galt 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhard Galt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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