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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tappin Datass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Yermolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yermolai has chosen Hollywood Undead: UNDEAD as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
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269 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tappin Datass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Yermolai !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yermolai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Datass sprawls well. Datass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yermolai gets slowly back to his feet.
Tappin Datass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datass connects with a nice looking jab.
Datass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Datass cracks a nice hook into Yermolai 's ribs.
Datass slips under a jab.
Yermolai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Datass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Datass!
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!
Datass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Datass lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yermolai misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yermolai misses with a takedown attempt
and Datass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yermolai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tappin Datass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Yermolai .
Yermolai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yermolai misses with an uppercut. Datass saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Datass.
Datass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Datass misses the target.
Datass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Datass lands a really nice looking cross but Yermolai seems unphased.
Datass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Datass connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Yermolai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yermolai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datass.
Yermolai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Datass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown by Yermolai or perhaps it was just good defense by Datass which made him look bad.
Datass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Datass wants it to stay on the feet.
Datass lands the left hand.
Yermolai is trying desperately to land a takedown but Datass is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yermolai .
Datass misses with a combination
enabling Yermolai to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yermolai manages to avoid it.
Yermolai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Datass quickly recovers to half guard.
Yermolai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Datass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Datass wants to improve his position but Yermolai is controlling well.
Yermolai wants to work for an arm triangle but Datass is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yermolai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Datass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Datass is trying to get back to full guard.
Yermolai is working for a kimura here but Datass manages to reverse the position and he's now in Yermolai 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yermolai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Datass has managed to get both his arms back between Yermolai 's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Datass defends it easily.
Yermolai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yermolai wants to improve his position but instead Datass has moved into half guard.
Datass is keen to just control but Yermolai is a slippery customer.
Yermolai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Datass looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Datass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datass throwing shots but Yermolai is blocking nicely.
Yermolai is refusing to be controlled, as Datass sits in half guard.
Yermolai tries to get to full guard but Datass has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tappin Datass dominated that round.
That's time! Datass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Datass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yermolai circles away quickly and effectively.
Datass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yermolai .
The crowd cheers as Datass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yermolai doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Yermolai misses.
Datass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Datass misses with an uppercut
and Yermolai counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Datass misses.
Datass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yermolai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yermolai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yermolai .
Datass throws a shot to the body.
Datass is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Datass stuffs the takedown attempt from Yermolai . Yermolai gets slowly back to his feet.
Tappin Datass is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Datass.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Datass.
Datass thuds a left hand into Yermolai 's body.
Datass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yermolai .
Tappin Datass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Yermolai .
Datass closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yermolai 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datass trying to control but Yermolai is working from the bottom.
Datass in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yermolai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Datass defends well.
Yermolai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yermolai has control of Datass's left arm, preventing Datass from doing any damage.
Yermolai is looking for a triangle but Datass pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Datass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai trying to keep a closed guard but Datass is proving a slippery customer.
Datass works over Yermolai with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yermolai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Datass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yermolai is trying to control the position but Datass postures up.
Yermolai is breathing heavily.
Datass stands up over Yermolai , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yermolai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Datass trying to control the position from guard on top but Yermolai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Datass is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yermolai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yermolai is trying to keep Datass in close.
Yermolai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass looking to pass the guard.
Yermolai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Datass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yermolai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Datass has gone for a leg lock! Yermolai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Datass's guard.
Yermolai throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yermolai postures up in Datass's guard and throws a big left but Datass blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tappin Datass dominated that second round.
That's time! Datass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good shot there by Datass.
Datass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Datass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yermolai misses with a takedown attempt - Datass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yermolai misses with a takedown
and Datass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yermolai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Datass.
Datass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yermolai 's head.
Datass thows a body shot but no joy.
Yermolai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Datass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tappin Datass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Yermolai .
Datass thuds his right hand into Yermolai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yermolai under the eye.
Datass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab lands there for Datass.
Yermolai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yermolai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Datass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yermolai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yermolai throws a lazy right hand but Datass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Datass misses with a wild body shot.
Yermolai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Datass avoids it really well and circles away.
Datass throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yermolai misses with a hook.
Datass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yermolai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yermolai fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datass lands a right hook to the body.
Datass tries to clinch up.
Datass shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yermolai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Datass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai working for a triangle but Datass defends it easily.
Yermolai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Datass escapes and throws Yermolai 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Datass trying to control the position but Yermolai is working away.
Datass lands a few punches from side control.
Yermolai is not content to let Datass control the position.
Yermolai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aleksandr Yermolai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass looks up at the clock and then as Yermolai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Datass smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Datass trying to control the action but Yermolai is working from the bottom.
Yermolai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tappin Datass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yermolai won't allow Datass to pass to mount.
Yermolai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Datass is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yermolai reverses the position - he's now on top in Datass's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yermolai postures up in Datass's guard and throws a big left but Datass blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tappin Datass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Datass has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tappin Datass!
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hype
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