PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tappenahomma's choice of entrance music: Tatanka. Chief Tappenahomma has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gustav Ragnarson's chin.

Ragnarson
vs
Tappenahomma

179 cm
29
184 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

180 cm
26
181 lbs
12 - 4 - 2

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu
Bullet Proof System

Hellbent
MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Tappenahomma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tappenahomma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragnarson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Tappenahomma shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tappenahomma sprawls well. Tappenahomma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tappenahomma throws a big counter head kick but Ragnarson avoids it with no problem.
Ragnarson fails with the takedown
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tappenahomma has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ragnarson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Tappenahomma closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson has Tappenahomma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tappenahomma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
Ragnarson is working for takedown but Tappenahomma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ragnarson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tappenahomma walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Ragnarson gets a double leg takedown into Tappenahomma's guard.
Tappenahomma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson throwing strikes from guard but Tappenahomma blocks nicely.
Tappenahomma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ragnarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tappenahomma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ragnarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ragnarson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tappenahomma is pulling down on Ragnarson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragnarson, at least for the moment.
Ragnarson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ragnarson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ragnarson postures up in Tappenahomma's guard and throws a big left but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Ragnarson distracts Tappenahomma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ragnarson landing with the ground and pound.
Ragnarson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tappenahomma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tappenahomma managing to control the position.
Ragnarson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tappenahomma is keeping the position for now.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ragnarson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
Tappenahomma is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tappenahomma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnarson throws an elbow that misses. Tappenahomma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ragnarson's guard. Nice move by Tappenahomma!

Tappenahomma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ragnarson wants to improve his position but instead Tappenahomma has moved into half guard.
Ragnarson keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma is thwarting Ragnarson's attempts to control the position.
Tappenahomma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ragnarson wants to control but Tappenahomma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson tries to get to full guard but Tappenahomma has control of the leg.
Ragnarson wants to control the action here but instead Tappenahomma manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ragnarson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tappenahomma, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Ragnarson.
Tappenahomma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tappenahomma sprawls well. Tappenahomma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ragnarson shoots in and drives through. Tappenahomma sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappenahomma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnarson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Ragnarson with that takedown attempt.
Tappenahomma flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarson steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ragnarson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tappenahomma, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tappenahomma gets caught napping as Ragnarson dives in and scores a takedown. Tappenahomma manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tappenahomma is on top in guard.

Tappenahomma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ragnarson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ragnarson controls Tappenahomma momentarily but Tappenahomma frees himself.
Tappenahomma controlling from the top position.
Tappenahomma trying to control but Ragnarson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson has Tappenahomma pulled in close to control his posture.

Tappenahomma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ragnarson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tappenahomma has managed to get both his arms back between Ragnarson's legs - danger averted.
Ragnarson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tappenahomma controlling from the top position.
Ragnarson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ragnarson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tappenahomma's guard.

Ragnarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tappenahomma has wrist control.
Ragnarson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragnarson throws an elbow that misses. Tappenahomma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ragnarson's guard. Nice move by Tappenahomma!

Ragnarson is adopting a defensive guard.
Tappenahomma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ragnarson is pulling down on Tappenahomma's head to control his posture.

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.
Ragnarson wants to control the position but Tappenahomma says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tappenahomma prevents Ragnarson from improving his position.

Ragnarson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ragnarson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Tappenahomma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tappenahomma closes the distance and clinches.
Tappenahomma lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Tappenahomma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ragnarson's defenses.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ragnarson's defenses.
Knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Ragnarson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tappenahomma after a bit of a struggle.
Tappenahomma lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tappenahomma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarson jumps guard but Tappenahomma stands there with Ragnarson around his waist. Ragnarson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tappenahomma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappenahomma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards.
A short right from Tappenahomma on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand underneath Ragnarson's ribcage. Ragnarson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand into Ragnarson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ragnarson's gas tank.
Tappenahomma pushes Ragnarson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Tappenahomma holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragnarson drops back down to his feet.
Tappenahomma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tappenahomma lands a good knee to the midsection. Ragnarson won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Tappenahomma drops Ragnarson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ragnarson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Ragnarson is rocked!

Gustav Ragnarson's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ragnarson with a big uppercut! Ragnarson tries to clinch up but Tappenahomma pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ragnarson to the mat! Ragnarson covers up and Tappenahomma unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.