PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Tappura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namor McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappura comes to the cage accompanied by Ring of fire. McKenzie has chosen Man From Atlantis as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tappura
vs
McKenzie

201 cm
24
255 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

200 cm
29
241 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Tappura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namor McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Tappura.
Tappura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKenzie can pounce on him.
McKenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tappura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKenzie throws a leg kick
and Tappura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Namor McKenzie has been cut.
McKenzie scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenzie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tappura.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappura was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a slapping body shot.
Tappura connects with a leg kick. McKenzie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKenzie tries to land a front kick but Tappura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McKenzie lands a jab to Tappura's midsection.
McKenzie lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKenzie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tappura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappura cracks a nice hook into McKenzie's ribs.
McKenzie catches Tappura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

McKenzie has managed to clinch.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
McKenzie blocking some punches.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
Tappura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKenzie avoids it.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tappura.
McKenzie just leaning against Tappura, taking a breather.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Tappura throws knees to the body.
McKenzie lands an elbow just above Tappura 's eye.
McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappura.
Tappura lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tappura as McKenzie tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappura can't find room to land a body shot as McKenzie controls the action.
McKenzie lands a shot to the body.
Tappura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tappura swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKenzie stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Tappura.
McKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKenzie throws an elbow but it misses.
Tappura is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tappura fails to land.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Tappura.
Tappura tries to break free but McKenzie pushes him back against the cage.
Tappura tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Tappura.
Tappura tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tappura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKenzie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tappura tries to stall but McKenzie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McKenzie trying to land knees to the body.
Tappura pushes McKenzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That has opened up Namor McKenzie's cut even more.
McKenzie avoids a wild elbow strike from Tappura.
McKenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Tappura.
Tappura wants to stall.
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!
Tappura misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for McKenzie to work.

Tappura breaks from the clinch.
Tappura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tappura.
McKenzie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappura just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Tappura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tappura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappura throws out a loose jab but McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McKenzie.
Tappura throws a lazy right hand but McKenzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Taisto Tappura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Namor McKenzie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McKenzie digs a good body shot into Tappura's ribs.
McKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tappura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKenzie on the side of the head.
Tappura tries to move into range but McKenzie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKenzie moves away from the strike by Tappura.
Tappura throws the left hand but McKenzie avoids the punch easily.
Tappura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKenzie is looking to land body kicks.
McKenzie looks to land a body kick but Tappura moved away.
Tappura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKenzie can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKenzie tried to score with a low kick but Tappura checks it.
Tappura thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McKenzie lands a jab to Tappura's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tappura tries to keep at a distance but McKenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
McKenzie scores with a shoulder strike.
Tappura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKenzie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tappura's defenses.

It looks like Taisto Tappura has been cut.
Tappura being controlled against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKenzie tries a body shot but Tappura blocks it.
Tappura pushes McKenzie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tappura is trying to break free.
Tappura tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie blocks a body shot from Tappura.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Tappura.
Taisto Tappura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tappura trying to control the position but instead, McKenzie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tappura into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie is leaning against Tappura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tappura is trying to force a seperation but McKenzie has the dominant position.
Tappura presses McKenzie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McKenzie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKenzie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tappura backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from McKenzie.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKenzie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tappura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenzie's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Tappura.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tappura misses with the head strike.
McKenzie takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tappura lands a good knee to the midsection. McKenzie won't want to take too many of those.
McKenzie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappura digs a right hand into McKenzie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McKenzie's gas tank.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappura.
Tappura lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.

The cut above Namor McKenzie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McKenzie pushes off an throws an elbow but Tappura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McKenzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie prevents Tappura from breaking the clinch.
McKenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKenzie avoiding damage as Tappura throws knees to the body.
Tappura blocking some punches.
Tappura misses with some punches.
McKenzie throws an elbow that misses.
McKenzie stalling in the clinch but Tappura improves position.
McKenzie lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKenzie managing to block the knees to the body from Tappura.
Tappura is trying to maintain a safe position but McKenzie gets an underhook and turns Tappura into the cage.
McKenzie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Namor McKenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tappura swings for the body but McKenzie moves out of range.
McKenzie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tappura misses with a looping right.
Tappura throws a body punch but McKenzie moves out of range.

McKenzie drives through and clinches with Tappura against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappura.
Tappura misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McKenzie lands with a right to the head.
McKenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappura tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Tappura back against the cage.
McKenzie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McKenzie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappura prevents a body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie cracks Tappura with a nice body shot.
McKenzie slows down the pace here.
McKenzie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKenzie lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tappura missing with knees to the body.
McKenzie blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by McKenzie.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKenzie as Tappura tries to tie him up.
Tappura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKenzie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappura can't find room to land a body shot as McKenzie controls the action.
Tappura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappura has McKenzie pressed against the cage.
Tappura lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tappura backwards.
McKenzie lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKenzie.
Tappura is pushing McKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tappura avoiding damage as McKenzie throws knees to the body.
McKenzie trying to control the position but instead, Tappura has worked for underhooks and has pushed McKenzie into the cage.
McKenzie lands a hook to the side of the head.

Tappura is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKenzie is keeping busy.
A short right from McKenzie.
Oh Tappura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tappura is trying to stall.
McKenzie lands a left hand.
McKenzie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tappura.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenzie lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Tappura! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for McKenzie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Namor McKenzie!
Namor McKenzie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.