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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Tappanii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Gumbercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Gumbercules will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Tappanii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Homer Gumbercules!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gumbercules tries a low kick but Tappanii avoids it.
Tappanii gets tackled into the cage by Gumbercules. Gumbercules maintains the clinch.
Tappanii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tappanii tries to score a body lock takedown but Gumbercules shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gumbercules pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gumbercules misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Tappanii. No joy for Gumbercules on that attempt.
Gumbercules fails to land the takedown.
Tappanii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gumbercules was covering up waiting for the punch and Tappanii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tappanii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tappanii tries to free his leg and advance position but Gumbercules is retaining full guard.
Tappanii trying to control the position from guard on top but Gumbercules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hannu Tappanii just wasn't active enough.
Gumbercules shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tappanii defends it nicely.
Hannu Tappanii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Gumbercules.
Tappanii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gumbercules shoots in for a double leg but Tappanii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tappanii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gumbercules was covering up waiting for the punch and Tappanii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tappanii looking to pass the guard.
Tappanii trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gumbercules manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumbercules throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tappanii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gumbercules throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumbercules landing with the ground and pound.
Tappanii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tappanii is working hard here to advance position.
Tappanii wants to get back to his feet but Gumbercules is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tappanii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tappanii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gumbercules is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gumbercules throwing strikes but missing.
Gumbercules stopping the sweep attempt from Tappanii.
Gumbercules scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii trying to control the position.
Gumbercules trying to control but Tappanii is working from the bottom.
Gumbercules is looking to work some ground and pound but Tappanii has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gumbercules postures up in Tappanii's guard and throws a big left but Tappanii blocks it.
Tappanii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tappanii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tappanii working for a triangle but Gumbercules defends it easily.
Tappanii keeping moving, preventing Gumbercules from controlling successfully.
Gumbercules sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tappanii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tappanii looking for a sweep. Not yet Tappanii, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tappanii is looking to stand up but Gumbercules isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gumbercules scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappanii misses with a looping right.
Gumbercules throws a looping overhand right but Tappanii ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gumbercules tightens his grip and picks Tappanii up, before dumping him to the ground. Tappanii manages to land in guard.
Gumbercules landing with the ground and pound.
Tappanii is looking to stand up but Gumbercules isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappanii wants to sweep here but Gumbercules controlling him for the moment.
Gumbercules throws a big elbow that misses.
Tappanii looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Gumbercules dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tappanii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gumbercules moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gumbercules looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tappanii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gumbercules to the mat! Gumbercules manages to get full guard.
Tappanii trying to control but Gumbercules is working from the bottom.
Gumbercules trying to control the position here.
Tappanii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gumbercules is keeping the position for now.
Tappanii drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gumbercules looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gumbercules looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gumbercules!
Gumbercules working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappanii is trying to get back to his feet.
Gumbercules creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tappanii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gumbercules working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gumbercules lands a few punches from side control.
Tappanii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Chaos MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gumbercules landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gumbercules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tappanii keeps working.
Gumbercules working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Gumbercules's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tappanii is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gumbercules throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gumbercules connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tappanii some visible discomfort.
Tappanii manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumbercules is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tappanii's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tappanii's back!
Gumbercules tries to keep control of the position but Tappanii is staying busy.
Tappanii wants to escape the position.
Gumbercules is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Tappanii up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii is trying to break free.
Tappanii tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gumbercules unloading with bombs!
Tappanii is in a horrible position here. Gumbercules smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tappanii tries to hold on but Gumbercules pushes him away.
Gumbercules is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tappanii can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gumbercules avoids the attempt from Tappanii to control.
Gumbercules looking to finish Tappanii with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tappanii!
Tappanii can't escape the position.
Gumbercules avoids the attempt from Tappanii to control.
Gumbercules looking to control but Tappanii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gumbercules working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Gumbercules connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gumbercules is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tappanii can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gumbercules keeping moving, preventing Tappanii from controlling successfully.
Tappanii pushing down on Gumbercules's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gumbercules is defending against the submission attempts here by Tappanii.
Tappanii 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.
Tappanii wants to free his trapped foot but Gumbercules is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumbercules is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tappanii 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.
Tappanii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gumbercules knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Gumbercules showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tappanii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gumbercules manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gumbercules looking to control.
Tappanii wants to control from the top but Gumbercules keeps moving.
Tappanii stays in close to Gumbercules's body and controls the position.
Tappanii postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gumbercules is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tappanii, into his guard.
Gumbercules scoring with some ground and pound.
Gumbercules with a nice head shot there.
Tappanii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gumbercules throwing strikes from guard but Tappanii blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumbercules tries to free his leg and advance position but Tappanii is retaining full guard.
Gumbercules trying to control the position from guard on top but Tappanii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tappanii wants to sweep but no luck.
Gumbercules throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tappanii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gumbercules.
Gumbercules postures up.
Tappanii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gumbercules is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gumbercules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tappanii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gumbercules throws a big right hand that misses.
Tappanii is trying to control the position but Gumbercules postures up.
Gumbercules is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Hannu Tappanii wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tappanii shoots and misses
and Gumbercules counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappanii struggling a bit here.
Gumbercules throws an elbow but Tappanii slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tappanii parries the strikes from Gumbercules easily there. Gumbercules is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tappanii to escape.
Tappanii is pushing Gumbercules's head away, looking to escape. Gumbercules manages to hold on to the position though.
Gumbercules working the head with strikes.
Gumbercules connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tappanii some visible discomfort.
Gumbercules trying to control the position but Tappanii is working away.
Tappanii tries to bench press Gumbercules off him but Gumbercules keeps the position.
Tappanii is trying to get back to his feet.
Tappanii keeping his opponent close.
Tappanii taking a bit of punishment here - Gumbercules scoring with strikes.
Gumbercules working the head and body with strikes.
Gumbercules is looking to take a break and control but Tappanii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii is looking for a sweep.
Gumbercules is working Tappanii over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tappanii is looking to reverse the position.
Gumbercules scoring with punches from side control.
Tappanii manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gumbercules scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gumbercules lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tappanii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gumbercules.
Tappanii trying to control but Gumbercules postures up.
Gumbercules throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tappanii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tappanii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tappanii is looking to stand up but Gumbercules isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four 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!
Tappanii wants to sweep but no luck.
Gumbercules stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tappanii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gumbercules postures up in Tappanii's guard and throws a big left but Tappanii blocks it.
Gumbercules postures up and lands a big shot to Tappanii's brow.
Gumbercules wants to control from the top but Tappanii keeps moving.
Tappanii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gumbercules postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tappanii wants to stand up but Gumbercules is controlling him.
Gumbercules is looking to work some ground and pound but Tappanii has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gumbercules postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gumbercules landing with the ground and pound.
Hannu Tappanii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gumbercules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Gumbercules comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gumbercules has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Gumbercules!
Homer Gumbercules managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zombie Nutrition - LOD , into his post fight interview.
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