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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Cider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappenahomma comes to the ring accompanied by Tatanka. Cider has chosen The Winner as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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154 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Cider !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider misses with the combination.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tappenahomma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cider closes the distance and clinches.
Tappenahomma avoiding damage as Cider throws knees to the body.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cider tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
I was talking to Tappenahomma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cider takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cider is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tappenahomma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tappenahomma is defending well for now.
Cider tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma tries a knee to the head but Cider blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tappenahomma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Tappenahomma avoiding damage as Cider throws knees to the body.
Cider tries to land knees in the clinch but Tappenahomma avoids the damage to the body.
Cider lands a good knee to the midsection. Tappenahomma won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook to the body.
Cider lands a good knee to the midsection. Tappenahomma won't want to take too many of those.
Cider missing with knees to the body.
Cider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma lands with a short shot to the head.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Tappenahomma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Cider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tappenahomma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cider prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the head.
Cider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cider .
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cider landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cider pushes Tappenahomma back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Cider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cider throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tappenahomma.
Cider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand into Cider 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cider 's gas tank.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma looking to throw knees to the head but Cider is blocking nicely.
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Cider back against the ropes.
Cider lands a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma being controlled against the ropes.
Cider is pushing Tappenahomma up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cider receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider blocks an elbow strike.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Cider controls his hands.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cider avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cider .
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Cider .
A right handed body shot lands from Cider .
Cider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cider lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cider avoids it.
Cider takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tappenahomma avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Cider avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the ropes.
Cider tries a knee to the head but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma lands a hook that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tappenahomma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cider has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by Cider .
Cider missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Cider .
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tappenahomma obliges.
Tappenahomma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cider misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Cider moved out of range nicely.
Cider takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cider momentarily.
Cider misses the shot to the body.
Cider has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tappenahomma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Tappenahomma down.
Nice shot lands for Cider .
Cider throws a head kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tappenahomma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cider has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cider and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider wants to counter with a clinch but Tappenahomma pushes him away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tappenahomma, as that shot connected.
Cider clinches.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Tappenahomma has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tappenahomma can't find room to land a body shot as Cider controls the action.
Cider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cider blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Tappenahomma.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma lands an uppercut.
Tappenahomma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cider missing with knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a body punch.
Tappenahomma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cider takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Tappenahomma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cider takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cider is rocked!
Cider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cider blocks the elbow strike.
Cider tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma avoiding damage as Cider throws knees to the body.
Cider looking to throw knees to the head but Tappenahomma is blocking nicely.
Tappenahomma lands a body shot.
Cider lands a body shot.
Cider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tappenahomma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cider .
Tappenahomma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cider avoids it.
Cider with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Cider working aggressively here.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tappenahomma gets through Cider 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Cider controls his hands.
Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Cider lands an uppercut.
Tappenahomma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tappenahomma has a couple of punches blocked by Cider .
Cider tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma can't find room to land a body shot as Cider controls the action.
Cider works on Tappenahomma's body with a couple of short punches.
Cider tries to land knees in the clinch but Tappenahomma avoids the damage to the body.
Cider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cider taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Cider avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the ropes.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Cider crunches a lovely knee into Tappenahomma's ribcage.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cider digs a right hand into Tappenahomma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tappenahomma's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Cider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cider .
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Cider back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tappenahomma throws an elbow but misses.
Cider crunches a lovely knee into Tappenahomma's ribcage.
Cider lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Cider misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Cider 's eye.
Tappenahomma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tappenahomma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tappenahomma is looking to slow Cider down with leg kicks.
Tappenahomma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cider at a distance.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappenahomma cracks the inside of Cider 's front leg.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Cider .
Cider ducks right into an uppercut from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Cider appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma scores with a sloppy right hand. Cider should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Tappenahomma down.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cider .
Tappenahomma digs a good hook to Cider 's body.
Cider takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tappenahomma looks to clinch
and Cider counters with a thumping low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tappenahomma.
Cider takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Tappenahomma misses
and Cider holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cider missing with knees to the body.
Cider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tappenahomma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tappenahomma avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Cider avoids the damage to the body.
Cider is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cider landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cider unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tappenahomma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Cider .
Tappenahomma takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cider landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cider lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tappenahomma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Tappenahomma pushes Cider back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cider misses with a knee strike.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cider avoids it.
Tappenahomma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider cracks Tappenahomma with a nice body shot.
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Cider back against the ropes.
Cider dodges an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Cider missing with knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Cider .
Cider tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cider on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cider utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Cider trying to control the position but instead, Tappenahomma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cider into the ropes.
Cider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider works on Tappenahomma's body with a couple of short punches.
Tappenahomma managing to block the knees to the body from Cider .
Tappenahomma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cider missing with knees to the body.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Cider using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cider .
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!
Cider lands a shot to the body.
Cider missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cider .
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Cider avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the ropes.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Cider .
Cider tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cider really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tappenahomma looks to land a combination but Cider avoids it well.
Cider is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
Tappenahomma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cider throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
A solid body kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses the jab.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Cider with a jab.
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tappenahomma misses.
Cider tries to counter with a clinch but Tappenahomma shakes him off and moves away.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma obviously looking to wear him down.
Cider swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cider checks a leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cider is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tappenahomma rather than just go for the knockout.
Cider darts in and clinches Tappenahomma up against the ropes.
Tappenahomma misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cider obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tappenahomma managing to block the knees to the body from Cider .
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Cider .
Cider pressing his opponent against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tappenahomma throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider avoids the elbow strike from Tappenahomma, against the ropes.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tappenahomma fails to land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tappenahomma throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tappenahomma.
Cider scores with a shot to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider working Tappenahomma over with knees to the body.
Tappenahomma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tappenahomma is defending well for now.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tappenahomma.
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Cider back against the ropes.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Tappenahomma.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider tries to stall but Tappenahomma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cider .
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Nice body punch from Cider .
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Cider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cider trying to land knees to the body.
Cider tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Cider back against the ropes.
Cider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cider dodges an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Cider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cider takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma looking to throw knees to the head but Cider is blocking nicely.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma tries a knee to the head but Cider blocks it.
A short left from Cider .
Cider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tappenahomma avoids it.
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the head.
Tappenahomma can't find room to land a body shot as Cider controls the action.
Cider lands a nice knee to the body.
Tappenahomma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cider lands a body punch.
Cider lands a shot to the body.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Justin Cider will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tappenahomma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tappenahomma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cider clinches up with Tappenahomma and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cider tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Cider presses Tappenahomma against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tappenahomma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cider missing with knees to the body.
Cider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cider trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cider tries to land a knee to the head but Tappenahomma blocks with his arms.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cider trying to land knees to the body.
Cider tries a knee to the head but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Cider missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tappenahomma is defending well for now.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Cider shrugs off.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Justin Cider has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma looking to throw knees to the head but Cider is blocking nicely.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Cider .
Cider tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Cider is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cider has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Cider avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tappenahomma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tappenahomma has a couple of punches blocked by Cider .
Cider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma throws a head punch that misses.
Tappenahomma working aggressively here.
Cider avoids a wild elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cider blocks an elbow strike.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow over the top.
Tappenahomma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Cider controls his hands.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cider blocks an uppercut.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cider is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Cider .
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Cider blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Cider 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cider avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Tappenahomma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cider has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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pop
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RATING
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