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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gab Showman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyrkilla Tapettava will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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173 cm
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165 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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188 cm
24
162 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Showman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tapettava throws a nice inside leg kick. Tapettava scores with a kick to the body.
Tapettava turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Tapettava looks to land a body kick but Showman moved away. Nyrkilla Tapettava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tapettava is looking to land body kicks. Tapettava walks into a left hand. Tapettava lands a leg kick that knocks Showman off balance momentarily. Tapettava scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been informed that Tapettava has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Showman throws a nice looking combination but Tapettava bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tapettava lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A slapping body kick lands there for Tapettava. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tapettava will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tapettava shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Showman pinned against the cage. Showman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Tapettava looks for the body kick but Showman saw that one coming. Showman gets caught napping as Tapettava dives in and scores a takedown. Showman manages to retain guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Tapettava is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tapettava stands up over Showman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Showman looking for a sweep. Not yet Showman, not yet. Tapettava content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Showman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapettava is one step ahead there. Showman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Showman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Tapettava trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tapettava lands a couple of decent looking shots. Tapettava scoring with some ground and pound. Showman wants to stand up but Tapettava is controlling him. Tapettava trying to control but Showman is working from the bottom. Tapettava is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Tapettava is looking to work some ground and pound but Showman has wrist control. Tapettava trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Tapettava is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Showman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. 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! Tapettava working some strikes from top position. Tapettava lands a couple of elbows. Showman keeping moving, preventing Tapettava from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Showman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Showman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tapettava doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tapettava manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Tapettava makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Showman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Showman looking for a guillotine here but Tapettava defends easily.
Tapettava cracks Showman with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tapettava got a little sloppy there for a moment and Showman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tapettava has managed to get both his arms back between Showman's legs - danger averted. Tapettava won't allow Showman to sweep him here. Tapettava controls from within his opponent's guard. Tapettava trying to control but Showman is working from the bottom. Tapettava tries to free his leg and advance position but Showman is retaining full guard. Tapettava distracts Showman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tapettava with a nice head shot there. Tapettava got a little sloppy there for a moment and Showman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tapettava has managed to get both his arms back between Showman's legs - danger averted. Showman pushes a forearm under Tapettava's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tapettava is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gab Showman!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
65% |
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