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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappenahomma comes to the cage accompanied by Tatanka. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 cm
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183 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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176 cm
24
178 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Tappenahomma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Pedro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma backing away here, and Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedro. A momentary lapse in concentration from Tappenahomma enables Pedro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tappenahomma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Tappenahomma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tappenahomma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Pedro throwing strikes from guard but Tappenahomma blocks nicely. Pedro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pedro tries to free his leg and advance position but Tappenahomma is retaining full guard. Pedro works over Tappenahomma with some ground and pound from guard. Pedro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pedro works a leg free and moves into half guard. Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Tappenahomma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pedro not landing any meaningful shots this time. Pedro throws a strike but Tappenahomma avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Pedro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Pedro throws a big elbow that misses. Pedro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pedro trying to control but Tappenahomma is working from the bottom. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Decent striking displayed by Tappenahomma there. Tappenahomma motions for Pedro to come forward. Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pedro feints the counter takedown. Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Tappenahomma off balance momentarily. Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Pedro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Pedro with the ground and pound but Tappenahomma regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Tappenahomma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedro. Nice strikes from Pedro there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pedro is looking to pass Tappenahomma's guard but actually Tappenahomma recovers to full guard. Pedro wants to control from the top but Tappenahomma keeps moving. Pedro looking to pass the guard. Pedro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Pedro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Pedro throws an elbow that misses. Tappenahomma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pedro's guard. Nice move by Tappenahomma!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pedro has Tappenahomma pulled in close to control his posture. Pedro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Tappenahomma tries to free his leg and advance position but Pedro is retaining full guard. Pedro has Tappenahomma pulled in close to control his posture. Pedro 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pedro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Pedro is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro dominated that round. That's time! Tappenahomma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pedro misses with a two punch combination.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Pedro gets a takedown into half guard. Pedro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tappenahomma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Tappenahomma wants to control but Pedro is keeping busy.
Pedro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tappenahomma's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tappenahomma wants to improve his position but Pedro is controlling well.
Tappenahomma is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tappenahomma is staying active underneath Pedro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Pedro thows a huge punch but Tappenahomma dodges it nicely.
Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pedro wants to control but Tappenahomma is keeping him busy. Tappenahomma regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pedro. Tappenahomma keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully. Pedro postures up in Tappenahomma's guard and throws a big left but Tappenahomma blocks it. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tappenahomma holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily. Pedro throws out a leg kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range and Pedro only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma. Pedro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy right hand but Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A swing and a miss from Tappenahomma. A nice leg kick lands there from Tappenahomma. Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. George Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it. Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A big left from Tappenahomma misses. Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tappenahomma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pedro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Tappenahomma appears to be looking for a big counter. Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Tappenahomma manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Pedro looking to score a takedown here. Tappenahomma is defending well but Pedro drives through and ends up in Tappenahomma's guard. George Pedro has got the better of the ground game so far. Tappenahomma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pedro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pedro wants to take a breather but Tappenahomma is having none of it. Pedro wants to free his trapped foot but Tappenahomma is holding on for dear life with his legs. Pedro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Pedro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pedro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tappenahomma works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pedro trying to control but Tappenahomma is working from the bottom. Tappenahomma is trying to keep Pedro in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tappenahomma holds on and takes a little breather. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Pedro throwing strikes from guard but Tappenahomma blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tappenahomma backing away here, and Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses. George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tappenahomma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Pedro.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tappenahomma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Tappenahomma blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A good leg kick by Pedro. Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedro moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tappenahomma fails to land with a series of punches.
Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tappenahomma. Pedro blocks a low kick nicely. Pedro blocks a low kick nicely. Pedro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Pedro shoots in and gets a takedown into Tappenahomma's guard. Tappenahomma looking for a sweep. Not yet Tappenahomma, not yet. Tappenahomma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pedro stands up over Tappenahomma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Tappenahomma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pedro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pedro with a flurry of punches that miss. Pedro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pedro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tappenahomma is keeping the position for now. Pedro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Pedro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tappenahomma tries to avoid it but Pedro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tappenahomma to the ground. Tappenahomma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The crowd cheers as Pedro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tappenahomma doesn't seem phased though. Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tappenahomma. Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked and Tappenahomma counters with a nice leg kick. Pedro is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs. Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Tappenahomma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tappenahomma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily. Pedro misses with a head kick.
Tappenahomma stuns Pedro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Pedro. Pedro throws a leg kick that misses. Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch. Tappenahomma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! Pedro tries for a takedown but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Chief Tappenahomma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro. Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick. Pedro fails to land the takedown. Tappenahomma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pedro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Chief Tappenahomma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A nice inside leg kick there by Tappenahomma. That's going to slow Pedro down. Tappenahomma checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick that misses. Pedro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tappenahomma defends it well. Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
Pedro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pedro clinches up against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Tappenahomma.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Pedro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pedro tries to score a body lock takedown but Tappenahomma shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tappenahomma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pedro blocking some punches.
Pedro avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Tappenahomma lands a hook that snaps the head of Pedro backwards. Pedro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tappenahomma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pedro can turn it around. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow that misses.
Tappenahomma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro. Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tappenahomma misses with a straight right. Pedro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma clinches. Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside. Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedro avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tappenahomma.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pedro blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
Pedro pushes Tappenahomma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro. Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pedro misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Pedro.
Pedro gets through Tappenahomma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pedro misses with a body punch.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pedro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pedro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tappenahomma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tappenahomma lands a lovely overhand right. Pedro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Pedro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pedro trying to mount his opponent but Tappenahomma defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pedro throws a strike but Tappenahomma avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Pedro wants to control from the top but Tappenahomma keeps moving. Pedro sitting in guard here, content to control. Pedro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Pedro throwing strikes but missing. Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range. Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma. Pedro misses with a straight left. Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pedro. Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
Pedro throws a push kick but Tappenahomma slaps the foot to one side. Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tappenahomma. Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tappenahomma tried to counter with a leg kick but Pedro avoided it. Pedro misses with an uppercut. Tappenahomma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Pedro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tappenahomma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Chief Tappenahomma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro. Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedro is just out of range. Nice jab there from Pedro. Pedro throws a lazy head kick and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pedro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Tappenahomma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pedro. Pedro circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Pedro throws a head kick that misses. A head kick by Pedro misses and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tappenahomma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Pedro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Pedro.
Pedro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight left. Tappenahomma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but George Pedro 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pedro misses the jab. Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Tappenahomma throws a leg kick which misses Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as Pedro tries to avoid it. Tappenahomma connects with an inside leg kick. Tappenahomma lands with a nice body kick. Pedro misses with a body shot.
Pedro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A slow jab from Pedro misses its intended target. Pedro defending well as Tappenahomma loads up on a big left hand. Tappenahomma throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappenahomma, right into the meat.
Pedro misses with a takedown attempt - Tappenahomma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Pedro.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch. Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Tappenahomma jabs Pedro to the body, keeping him at a distance. Tappenahomma ducks right into an uppercut from Pedro. A good leg kick by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma lands an overhand right. Pedro throws a series of punches but Tappenahomma moves out of range. Tappenahomma scores with a sloppy right hand. Pedro should have avoided that one. Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice body kick. A low kick from Pedro misses and Tappenahomma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Pedro tries a head kick but it misses.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tappenahomma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook. Pedro ducked under it nicely. Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pedro tries to land a front kick but Tappenahomma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Tappenahomma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedro. Tappenahomma connects with a crisp jab. Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range. Tappenahomma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pedro. Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
Pedro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab. Pedro slips under a jab from Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Pedro's shoulder, as Pedro tries to avoid the shot. Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Pedro's shoulder, as Pedro tries to avoid the shot. Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tappenahomma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pedro on the side of the head. Pedro looks for a takedown but Tappenahomma sprawls well. Chief Tappenahomma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses. Pedro misses with a straight right. Tappenahomma loads up on a big right hand but Pedro slips the punch. Pedro takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses. Pedro lands a high kick!
Pedro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Tappenahomma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tappenahomma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A leg kick checked by Tappenahomma. Pedro throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and checks it nicely. Tappenahomma half committed to a counter leg kick. Jab, jab by Tappenahomma - just one landing. Tappenahomma pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tappenahomma blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pedro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch. Pedro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tappenahomma napping and manages to drive through into side control! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pedro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tappenahomma can't do much from the bottom here. Pedro working the ground and pound but Tappenahomma is defending the strikes. Pedro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. You can see the frustration on Tappenahomma's face as Pedro controls the position. Pedro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tappenahomma works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Pedro is nestled in close to Tappenahomma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight! Chief Tappenahomma showed his dominance in that final round. I think Pedro 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw! Chief Tappenahomma retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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