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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Redfield might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Believers . Tasapaksu has chosen Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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22 - 12 - 0 |
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatti Tasapaksu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasapaksu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redfield's hands.
Redfield throws a hook but Tasapaksu blocks it.
Tasapaksu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redfield misses with a two punch combination.
Redfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield connects with a body shot that sends Tasapaksu's belly button to the back.
Redfield throws a right and a left that Tasapaksu avoids nicely.
Redfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu dodges the punch combination from Redfield.
Tasapaksu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redfield throws a right hand that Tasapaksu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tasapaksu also avoids with ease.
Redfield misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Redfield - just one landing.
It looks like Tatti Tasapaksu has been cut.
Redfield misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tasapaksu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tasapaksu moves forwards but Redfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Tasapaksu thumps Redfield with a low kick.
Redfield avoids the body shot from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu misses with a double jab
and Redfield counters with a series of strikes that sends Tasapaksu to the canvas! Redfield follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Tasapaksu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tasapaksu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redfield.
Redfield throwing strikes from guard but Tasapaksu blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tasapaksu keeping moving, preventing Redfield from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tasapaksu dodges the punch combination from Redfield.
Tasapaksu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tasapaksu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tasapaksu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Tasapaksu. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tasapaksu connects with a leg kick. Redfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tasapaksu takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Redfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tasapaksu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tasapaksu lands a jab to the head.
Tasapaksu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Tasapaksu throws a jab but it's blocked by Redfield.
Redfield misses with a hook to the body
and Tasapaksu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Tasapaksu.
Redfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tasapaksu throws out the jab.
Redfield swings for the body but Tasapaksu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tasapaksu.
Redfield staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu lands with an overhand left.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redfield blocks a head kick by Tasapaksu.
Redfield is looking to counter punch.
Tasapaksu takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tasapaksu is struggling to control the position.
Redfield dodges an elbow strike from Tasapaksu.
Redfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tasapaksu crunches a lovely knee into Redfield's ribcage.
Redfield has had enough of the clinch but Tasapaksu keeps him there for the moment.
Tasapaksu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatti Tasapaksu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Redfield fails with the takedown
and Tasapaksu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redfield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Tasapaksu finds it's way through Redfield's defenses.
Tasapaksu is looking to slow Redfield down with leg kicks.
Redfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tasapaksu stuffs the takedown attempt from Redfield. Redfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Redfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tasapaksu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasapaksu misses with a body shot.
Redfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Redfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tasapaksu lands a leg kick that knocks Redfield off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu misses with a low kick.
Redfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tasapaksu defends well and Redfield ends up having to push Tasapaksu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tasapaksu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redfield.
Tasapaksu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Tasapaksu scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Chris Redfield has been cut.
Tasapaksu throws a solid leg kick but Redfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tasapaksu.
A bone on bone clash there as Redfield blocks the leg kick.
Redfield lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Tasapaksu misses.
Redfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tasapaksu is looking to score with low kicks.
Redfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Redfield throws a hook but Tasapaksu blocks it.
Redfield throws a lazy right hand but Tasapaksu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tasapaksu, right into the meat.
Redfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu checks a leg kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redfield.
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!
Tasapaksu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Redfield walks into a straight right hand from Tasapaksu.
A telegraphed right hand from Redfield misses the target.
Redfield shoots for a takedown but Tasapaksu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tasapaksu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Redfield's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tasapaksu, right into the meat.
Tasapaksu cracks Redfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tasapaksu dodges the punch combination from Redfield.
Tasapaksu with a hook.
Redfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redfield misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Redfield misses its target.
Redfield tries to score with a low kick but Tasapaksu moves his leg out of the way.
Redfield misses with a head kick.
Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tasapaksu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Redfield.
Redfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasapaksu is just out of range.
Redfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tasapaksu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redfield misses with a left hand
enabling Tasapaksu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tasapaksu wants to clinch.
Redfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tasapaksu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tasapaksu connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redfield misses with a kick to the body.
Tasapaksu throws a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Tasapaksu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Redfield walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tasapaksu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redfield in his tracks.
Tasapaksu connects with a high kick.
Redfield works Tasapaksu's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu lands the left hand.
Tasapaksu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tasapaksu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tasapaksu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tasapaksu connects with a solid leg kick.
Redfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tasapaksu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tasapaksu tries to bum rush Redfield with a series of wild strikes but Redfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redfield misses with an uppercut. Tasapaksu saw that one coming.
Redfield misses with an uppercut.
Redfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Redfield blocks a leg kick.
Redfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Redfield misses
and Tasapaksu counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield throws a jab when Tasapaksu was well out of range.
Redfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Redfield counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Redfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu throws a right hand that Redfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Redfield also avoids with ease.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tasapaksu.
A combination from Tasapaksu does no damage.
Tasapaksu lunges at Redfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redfield's hand.
Redfield walks into a jab.
Redfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick but Redfield checks it.
Redfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Redfield. Those never looked like landing.
Tasapaksu throws a combination. Redfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tasapaksu stuns Redfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tasapaksu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tasapaksu throws out a counter right but Redfield avoids it with no problem.
Redfield looks to land a right hand but Tasapaksu moved out of range.
Tasapaksu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tasapaksu throws a front kick aimed at Redfield's knee but Redfield avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Redfield misses.
Tasapaksu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Redfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tasapaksu is looking to clinch.
Redfield feints a jab promting Tasapaksu to slip. Redfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tasapaksu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Redfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu takes a swing at Redfield's ribcage but misses.
Redfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tasapaksu finds it's way round the side to connect with Redfield's head.
A good leg kick by Tasapaksu.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu slips a jab and a cross from Redfield.
An inside leg kick from Tasapaksu misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu throws a body punch but Redfield moves out of range.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick but Redfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tasapaksu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfield. Tasapaksu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tasapaksu clobbers Redfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Redfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redfield misses with a hook
and Tasapaksu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Redfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Redfield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield connects with the punch.
Redfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redfield misses with a hook.
Tasapaksu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tatti Tasapaksu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redfield's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tasapaksu with a hook.
Tasapaksu misses with a head kick.
Tasapaksu throws a low kick but Redfield avoids it.
Redfield misses with a wild combination.
Tasapaksu blocks a jab.
Tasapaksu clinches with his opponent.
Redfield manages to break the clinch.
Tasapaksu misses with a body shot.
Chris Redfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tasapaksu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatti Tasapaksu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tasapaksu 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatti Tasapaksu!
Tatti Tasapaksu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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