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Event:
Syn 534 - Vespertine
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Tappenahomma can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Tappenahomma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Mateus Gracie has been cut.
Tappenahomma cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tappenahomma fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside.
Gracie pushes Tappenahomma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tappenahomma after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow. #TD2#
Gracie decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tappenahomma is aware though and is defending well.
Tappenahomma stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tappenahomma has passed into half guard!
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Tappenahomma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Tappenahomma has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T3#
Tappenahomma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tappenahomma defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie has his feet on Tappenahomma's thighs here. He's pushed Tappenahomma off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tappenahomma screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateus Gracie! Mateus Gracie retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Mateus Gracie said 'Put that shit in one of your damn forum threads!! Gracie drops the mic and walks out of the cage....'.
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Event:
Syn 530 - Fusion
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Man throws a hook but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Man has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappenahomma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Tappenahomma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tappenahomma throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Man.
Tappenahomma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Tappenahomma misses its intended target. #T1#
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing.
Tappenahomma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Tappenahomma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tappenahomma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tappenahomma sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Man tenderised Tappenahomma's leg. Tappenahomma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man throws a head kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Man feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down. #T2#
Man ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Nice uppercut lands for Tappenahomma. That snapped Man's head back.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tappenahomma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man lands a head shot.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Tappenahomma thuds a left hand into Man's body.
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A leg kick checked by Tappenahomma.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tappenahomma just misses with a punch to the body.
Man 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.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Tappenahomma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Man throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Tappenahomma blocks a head kick by Man.
Man sizes up Tappenahomma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Man stalks Tappenahomma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tappenahomma's face. Tappenahomma staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappenahomma defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Man misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tappenahomma in his tracks.
Man lands a jab to the head.
Man has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tappenahomma.
Man takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Man sizes up Tappenahomma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma misses the jab.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tappenahomma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Man lands a jab to the head.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tappenahomma has time to react.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Tappenahomma misses
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fook Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Man connects with a looping right hand.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Tappenahomma counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
Tappenahomma has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
#BC2#
Man manages to break the clinch.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Tappenahomma moves into the clinch.
Man tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
#BC2#
Man breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Tappenahomma moves away and avoids it.
Man 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 avoids the body shot from Man.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Tappenahomma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Man. Tappenahomma shrugs it off though.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Man.
The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Man looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Tappenahomma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tappenahomma cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Man backs away, Tappenahomma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man misses with a looping left.
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Tappenahomma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Man connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Man throws a low kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Tappenahomma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Man cracks Tappenahomma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Tappenahomma drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Man tries to break free but Tappenahomma pushes him back against the cage.
Tappenahomma can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Man lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Man.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man wants to stall.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tappenahomma avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage.
Man blocks an elbow strike.
Man wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma cracks Man with a nice body shot.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man wants to stall.
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Tappenahomma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man is breathing heavily.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
A shot in the inside from Tappenahomma.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Tappenahomma lands a nice knee to the body.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Fook Man has been cut.
Tappenahomma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma scores with a shoulder strike.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man is trying to break free.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man looking to slow down the pace here.
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.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Tappenahomma has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
#BC2#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tappenahomma thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Man tries to keep at a distance but Tappenahomma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man pushes off an throws an elbow but Tappenahomma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Tappenahomma misses with the head strike.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tappenahomma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tappenahomma throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tappenahomma throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tappenahomma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappenahomma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Tappenahomma lands an overhand right.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Fook Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tappenahomma misses the jab.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Tappenahomma.
Man throws a jab when Tappenahomma was well out of range.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Man.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Tappenahomma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappenahomma throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Man connects with a right hand. Tappenahomma shakes it off.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the head.
Man wants to slow Tappenahomma down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chief Tappenahomma did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Tappenahomma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Man just manages to avoid it.
Tappenahomma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Man finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Man.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Man misses with a looping right.
Tappenahomma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tappenahomma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tappenahomma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man cracks Tappenahomma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.#CL#
Tappenahomma has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.#T1#
Man misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Tappenahomma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tappenahomma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma is working Man over against the cage.
Man is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC2#
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it well.
Man misses with a hook.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tappenahomma finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tappenahomma.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tappenahomma.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Tappenahomma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Tappenahomma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tappenahomma lands a slapping body shot.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Tappenahomma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tappenahomma pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Tappenahomma clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Tappenahomma.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.#T3#
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Man breaks the clinch.
Man misses the jab.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Tappenahomma off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Tappenahomma.#CL#
Tappenahomma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tappenahomma is keeping busy.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Man in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Man is trying to break the clinch but Tappenahomma has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tappenahomma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappenahomma moves away from the strike by Man.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man.
Tappenahomma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tappenahomma can pounce on him.
Tappenahomma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma had his way with Fook Man in that round.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight right.
Man looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Tappenahomma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tappenahomma.
A good leg kick by Man.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Man.
Tappenahomma scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man misses the jab.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Man.#T1#
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
Tappenahomma fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Man releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A leg kick checked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma blocks a low kick nicely.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by clinching up but Man breaks away and moves out of range.
Man motions for Tappenahomma to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
Man takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man misses with a head kick.
Tappenahomma lands with a right hand.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man works the jab nicely.
Tappenahomma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fook Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man misses the jab.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man misses with a looping right.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Tappenahomma. That snapped Man's head back.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Tappenahomma lands.
A left lands for Tappenahomma.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
Tappenahomma throws out a powerful jab.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch.#CL#
Tappenahomma clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Tappenahomma prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
A short right from Man on the inside. #T4#
Man lands a body shot.
Tappenahomma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Man tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow that misses.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man tries to circle away but Tappenahomma has him pinned against the cage.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Man effectively controlling the action here.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fook Man.
I think Tappenahomma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Syn 528 - Cataclysmic
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wein there.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Wein moves out of range as Tappenahomma throws a body kick.
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein with a jab.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tappenahomma.
Wein dodges the punch combination from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wein if he has to take too many more of those.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
Wein slips under a jab.#T1#
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein throws a wild body kick that Tappenahomma sees coming a mile off.
Tappenahomma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Wein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy body kick from Wein
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tappenahomma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Wein cracks Tappenahomma with an open hand slap.
Tappenahomma lands a jab to the nose.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch but Wein is avoiding it.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tappenahomma throws a big shot that misses.
Wein throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein fakes the leg kick and cracks Tappenahomma in the body.
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid body kick from Tappenahomma.
Wein looks to land a combination but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Wein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Wein throws out a leg kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range and Wein only half commits.
Tappenahomma missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Wein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma obviously looking to wear him down.
Tappenahomma misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein counters with a nice body kick.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein defending well as Tappenahomma loads up on a big left hand.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wein there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight right.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
It looked like Tappenahomma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wein throws a lazy body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a low kick, right behind Wein 's knee.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.#T4#
Wein blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tappenahomma there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Tappenahomma sizes up Wein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein needs to keep his hands up - Tappenahomma had a free shot at his head there.
Tappenahomma misses with a right hand
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tappenahomma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein 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.
#R2#
Wein throws a wild body kick that Tappenahomma sees coming a mile off.
Wein throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Tappenahomma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tappenahomma's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wein.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappenahomma backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tappenahomma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
Tappenahomma swings widly with a right hand
and Wein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Wein.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Tappenahomma moves away and avoids it.
Wein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Tappenahomma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tappenahomma lands a body shot.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Tappenahomma misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Tappenahomma blocks the leg kick.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wein counters with a body kick.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tappenahomma's sensitive parts.
Wein blocks a leg kick.
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Tappenahomma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma connects with a jab.
Tappenahomma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wein throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tappenahomma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wein lands a jab to Tappenahomma's midsection.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tappenahomma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!#CL#
Wein gets tackled into the cage by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma maintains the clinch.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
Tappenahomma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tappenahomma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tappenahomma.
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma saw it coming and moves away.
Wein connects with a crisp jab.
Wein dips to his left and cracks Tappenahomma with an uppercut!
Tappenahomma scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein 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!
#R3#
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight left.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Wein tries to work over Tappenahomma's front leg with a kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Tappenahomma misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
Wein slips a straight right by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma stuns Wein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wein swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein tries a quick counter leg kick but Tappenahomma is wise to it.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Tappenahomma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tappenahomma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
It looked like Tappenahomma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tappenahomma jabs Wein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tappenahomma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wein swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Tappenahomma - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappenahomma tried to counter with a leg kick but Wein avoided it.
Tappenahomma tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tappenahomma backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Wein's side.
Tappenahomma throws a front kick that sends Wein stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Tappenahomma blocks the low kick.
Wein works the jab nicely.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tappenahomma doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
#T3#
Tappenahomma thuds a left hand into Wein's body.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Wein lands with an uppercut that bounces Tappenahomma off the cage and back into range.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Tappenahomma darts in trying to clinch
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.#T4#
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tappenahomma tries a head kick but it misses.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Wein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tappenahomma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it well.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Tappenahomma throws a big shot that misses.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Wilder Wein just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wein punishes Tappenahomma's body with a nice straight punch.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Wein misses the jab.
Tappenahomma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Tappenahomma misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma tries to move into range but Wein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tappenahomma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wein 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 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Tappenahomma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wein. Wein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Wein avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tappenahomma.
A bone on bone clash there as Wein blocks the leg kick.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Wein checks it.
Tappenahomma misses with a kick to the body.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein throws out a counter right but Tappenahomma avoids it with no problem.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tappenahomma on the side of the head. #CL#
Tappenahomma instigates a clinch.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
#T2#
Wein misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wein pushes Tappenahomma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wein is defending well for now.
Tappenahomma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee strike.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein lands a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Wein.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Tappenahomma.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wein lands with a short shot to the head.
Wein lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Wein - that landed with a thud.
Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wein presses Tappenahomma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tappenahomma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wein's face.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Wein tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Wein lands a body shot.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the head.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but Wein blocks with his arms.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma. #CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the body.
Wein tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Wein.
Tappenahomma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wein takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Wein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wein lands a front kick.
Wein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Tappenahomma blocks a low kick nicely.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tappenahomma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wein scrambles back to his feet.
Wein throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Tappenahomma's leg but Tappenahomma calmly moves out of range.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Tappenahomma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wein tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
#T1#
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Wein takes an elbow to the temple.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Wein lands a left hand.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Wein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tappenahomma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Wein misses with a hook. Tappenahomma ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wein 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.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Nice body kick from Tappenahomma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tappenahomma.
A jab from Wein misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Wein does it's job there.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wein connects with a body shot that sends Tappenahomma's belly button to the back.
Tappenahomma misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein misses with a hook.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein digs a good hook to Tappenahomma's body.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Wein.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tappenahomma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wein lands a jab to the nose.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Wein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Tappenahomma misses
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tappenahomma's knee momentarily.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it misses.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wein's defenses.
Wein blocking some punches.
A short right from Tappenahomma on the inside.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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EVO 05102017
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Tappenahomma throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Tappenahomma closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Lester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tappenahomma doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely.
Tappenahomma scores with a spinning back kick!
Lester keeps the fight on the outside.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
Tappenahomma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Tappenahomma lands a nice hook to Lester's body. Lester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tappenahomma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lester takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Lester checks it.
Lester misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Tappenahomma instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
Lester avoids the elbow strike from Tappenahomma, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Lester.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Tappenahomma has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lester avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tappenahomma obliges.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch to the body.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Lester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Lester cracks Tappenahomma with a nice body shot.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lester is defending well for now.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Lester blocks the elbow strike.
Lester 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 Lester can turn it around.
Tappenahomma lands a left hand.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.#T3##BC2#
Lester breaks the clinch.
Lester takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
Lester moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
Lester misses with a straight left.
It looked like Tappenahomma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lester.
Tappenahomma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma. #CL#
Tappenahomma instigates a clinch.
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lester is defending well for now.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Lester.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Lester 's eye.
Lester wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tappenahomma has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Lester avoids the elbow strike from Tappenahomma, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tappenahomma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
Lester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Lester lands with a good body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Lester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lester. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lester lands a high kick!
Tappenahomma tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Lester jabs Tappenahomma right on the nose. Tappenahomma blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester throws the left hand but Tappenahomma avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Tappenahomma blocks the low kick.
Tappenahomma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Tappenahomma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head but Tappenahomma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Tappenahomma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Lester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Lester.
Lester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it well.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lester manages to circle out of the way.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tappenahomma momentarily.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Lester.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
A big right from Lester misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lester slips a jab from Tappenahomma.
Lester feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down.
Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Lester.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Lester throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester clobbers Tappenahomma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Tappenahomma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lester misses with a looping left.
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tappenahomma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lester slips under a jab from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking body kick.
Tappenahomma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Tappenahomma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Tappenahomma.
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!
Tappenahomma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Tappenahomma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! Tappenahomma slams his shin into Lester's torso.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head but Tappenahomma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tappenahomma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Lester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tappenahomma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy.
Tappenahomma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tappenahomma lands a lovely overhand right.
Lester misses with a body kick.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a body shot.
Lester lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Lester throws a hook but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma lands a head shot.
Tappenahomma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lester, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Tappenahomma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lester.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tappenahomma throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Lester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Lester misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lester.
Tappenahomma moves away from the strike by Lester.
Tappenahomma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lester lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tappenahomma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lester blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Lester tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Lester lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Lester scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lester.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Lester tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Lester lands a right hand.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Lester.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
Tappenahomma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lester breaks from the clinch.
Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Lester.#T4#
Lester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lester misses the jab.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester lands a high kick!
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
Lester misses with a hook.
Lester throws a hook but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
Lester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tappenahomma thumps Lester with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Tappenahomma lands a jab.
Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tappenahomma.
Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lester lands a right hook to the body.
Tappenahomma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Lester misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Lester misses.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by clinching up but Lester breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Lester is having none of it.
Lester walks into a left hand.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lester missing with a left hand there. Tappenahomma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Lester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by clinching up but Lester breaks away and moves out of range.
Lester blocks a jab.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Lester feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Lester keeps it at a distance.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. #CL#
Tappenahomma drives through and clinches with Lester against the cage.
Lester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Moe Lester's cut even more.
Lester lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Lester.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester blocks an elbow strike.
Tappenahomma lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Moe Lester's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with the head strike.
Lester dodges an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow strike.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Lester digs a right hand into Tappenahomma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tappenahomma's gas tank.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lester's face.
#T3#
Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tappenahomma can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Tappenahomma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Lester.
Tappenahomma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook to the body.
Moe Lester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Tappenahomma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a hook that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Lester is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Tappenahomma misses with a punch to the body.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma tries a knee to the head but Lester blocks it.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lester lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow over the top.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the body.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lester.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lester avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tappenahomma.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Lester throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Lester.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lester.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Lester throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma moved away.#T1#
Lester tried to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Tappenahomma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Lester.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and clinches.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tappenahomma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Lester breaks the clinch.
Lester misses with a body punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tappenahomma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Lester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.#T3#
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Lester is having none of it.
Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
Lester misses with a body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Lester.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range.
As Lester tries to get set, Tappenahomma tries to push him back and clinch up but Lester manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Jab by Tappenahomma.#CUT#
Moe Lester's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head kick misses from Tappenahomma. #T4#
Tappenahomma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tappenahomma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moe Lester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Chief Tappenahomma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Syn 523 - Recovery
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Perälä on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perälä misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perälä.
Perälä throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Tappenahomma rushes Perälä and presses him up against the cage.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
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.
Perälä tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tappenahomma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tappenahomma presses Perälä against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Perälä.
Perälä tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Perälä lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perälä misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand.
Tappenahomma gets underhooks to prevent Perälä's takedown attempt.
Perälä lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Perälä wants to get back to striking at distance but Tappenahomma won't allow it.
Perälä is trying to stall.
#T1#
Perälä tries to pull guard but Tappenahomma won't allow it.
Chief Tappenahomma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taisto Perälä.
Perälä misses with a body punch.
A short left from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
Perälä lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Tappenahomma.
Perälä gets through Tappenahomma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perälä takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Taisto Perälä has been cut.
Perälä takes an elbow to the temple.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Perälä struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Perälä avoids the elbow strike from Tappenahomma, against the cage.
Perälä misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perälä misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perälä takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Taisto Perälä's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perälä is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tappenahomma is keeping busy.
Perälä throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perälä 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 Perälä can turn it around.
Tappenahomma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perälä tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tappenahomma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perälä tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perälä working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Perälä tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Perälä controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tappenahomma.
Perälä tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Taisto Perälä's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Perälä's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma looking to throw knees to the head but Perälä is blocking nicely.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow that misses.
Perälä working aggressively here.
Perälä blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Perälä takes an elbow to the temple.
Tappenahomma lands an uppercut.#CUT#
Taisto Perälä's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands a good knee to the midsection. Perälä won't want to take too many of those.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taisto Perälä's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Taisto Perälä was interviewed post fight and said 'Great to try fight, when you are rottening more than 39 yo Renato.'.
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Event:
EVO 310: Bashorov vs Orion
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Diggs avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
Diggs lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Tappenahomma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diggs doesn't seem phased though.
Tappenahomma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diggs misses with a right hand
and Tappenahomma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Diggs.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tappenahomma.
Diggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tappenahomma scores with a spinning back kick!
Diggs throws a combination. Tappenahomma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab lands there for Diggs.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Tappenahomma misses its target.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs throws a push kick but Tappenahomma slaps the foot to one side.
Tappenahomma wants to land a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Tappenahomma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
Diggs moves forwards but Tappenahomma connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Diggs throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Diggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Tappenahomma moves into the clinch.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Tappenahomma connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Tappenahomma throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tappenahomma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Tappenahomma won't allow it.
#T2#
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand into Diggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diggs's gas tank.
Tappenahomma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Tappenahomma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much 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!
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Diggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but Tappenahomma has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tappenahomma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tappenahomma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma throws a good cross that connects.
Tappenahomma with a nice cross.
Diggs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tappenahomma will feel that in the morning.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Orlando Diggs's cut even more.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Tappenahomma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tappenahomma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Tappenahomma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tappenahomma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Tappenahomma misses. #T4#
A right-left combo lands from Tappenahomma.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diggs 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.
Nice straight punches there by Tappenahomma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Diggs throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Diggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Diggs.
Tappenahomma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
The cut above Orlando Diggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diggs blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs misses the jab.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
It looked like Tappenahomma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tappenahomma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diggs momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diggs throws a push kick but Tappenahomma slaps the foot to one side.
Diggs tries to land a body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
Tappenahomma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Tappenahomma finds it's way through Diggs's defenses.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappenahomma lands a jab to the nose.
Tappenahomma with a hook.
Tappenahomma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggs can do to turn this around?
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs misses with a low kick as Tappenahomma jumps back.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs 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.#T1#
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Diggs swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Diggs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight left.
Diggs stuns Tappenahomma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tappenahomma thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab from Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a body punch 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 Diggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diggs throws a low kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range easily. #T2#
Diggs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Tappenahomma tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diggs checks a low kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs slips a jab and a cross from Tappenahomma.
Diggs blocks a leg kick.
Orlando Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diggs misses with a low kick as Tappenahomma jumps back.
Tappenahomma misses the jab.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diggs.
Diggs throws a good cross that connects.
Diggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tappenahomma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappenahomma.#T3#
Diggs throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diggs.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs lands with a right hand.
Tappenahomma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a good low kick that Tappenahomma was not able to check.
Diggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tappenahomma fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Diggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tappenahomma blocks a leg kick.
As Diggs backs away, Tappenahomma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggs.
Tappenahomma defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Diggs misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs with a hook.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs misses with a double jab.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diggs manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Tappenahomma walks into a straight right hand from Diggs.
A good leg kick by Tappenahomma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diggs 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 lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws out a counter right but Tappenahomma avoids it with no problem.
Tappenahomma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma throws a good cross that connects.
Tappenahomma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggs's sensitive parts.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.
Tappenahomma keeps Diggs at a distance using the push kick.
Diggs motions for Tappenahomma to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diggs manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orlando Diggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Tappenahomma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Tappenahomma misses with a body kick.
Diggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma throws a big counter combination but Diggs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diggs avoids a kick to the body.
Diggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tappenahomma throwing a counter right hand but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs throws a leg kick which misses Tappenahomma's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappenahomma tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Tappenahomma does no damage.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
Diggs throws a right and a left that Tappenahomma avoids nicely.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.#CL#
Tappenahomma takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Diggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tappenahomma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diggs counters with a solid body kick.
Diggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Diggs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diggs throws a right and a left that Tappenahomma avoids nicely.
Tappenahomma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tappenahomma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tappenahomma. That did some damage!
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Tappenahomma.#T2#
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tappenahomma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggs's calf.
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Diggs.
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
Tappenahomma looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range. #T3#
Diggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tappenahomma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tappenahomma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a good, hard body kick but Tappenahomma shrugs it off.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tappenahomma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Diggs throws a leg kick which misses Tappenahomma's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappenahomma tries to avoid it.
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tappenahomma takes one to the chin there.
Diggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tappenahomma on the side of the head.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs throws the kick towards the body but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Diggs takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diggs tries to land a body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Tappenahomma should have avoided that one.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tappenahomma. That's going to slow Diggs down.
Diggs cracks Tappenahomma with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tappenahomma fakes the leg kick and cracks Diggs in the body.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Tappenahomma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Diggs tries to keep at a distance but Tappenahomma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tappenahomma throws an elbow but misses.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
#T1#
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow strike.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands an uppercut.
Tappenahomma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tappenahomma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tappenahomma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Tappenahomma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappenahomma.
Diggs blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Diggs breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tappenahomma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Tappenahomma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Tappenahomma.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head but Tappenahomma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Diggs checks a low kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tappenahomma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tappenahomma misses with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.#CL#
Tappenahomma clinches up with Diggs and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diggs avoids it.#T4#
Diggs blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
#BC2#
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Tappenahomma misses.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs cracks Tappenahomma with a good jab.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Diggs throws a chopping leg kick but Tappenahomma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice body kick.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs motions for Tappenahomma to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook
and Tappenahomma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma had his way with Orlando Diggs in that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's time! Tappenahomma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Diggs misses with a kick to the body.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diggs takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Diggs misses the jab.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diggs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tappenahomma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tappenahomma.
Diggs swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Tappenahomma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tappenahomma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Tappenahomma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs can't break the clinch.
Diggs takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Tappenahomma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diggs drops his hands momentarily and Tappenahomma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice strike.
Tappenahomma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tappenahomma misses the body punch
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma throws a good cross that connects.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Crunch! Tappenahomma slams his shin into Diggs's torso.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Tappenahomma's leg but Tappenahomma calmly moves out of range.
It appears Tappenahomma was looking to counter with a kick there.
A shot to the liver by Tappenahomma. Beautiful body shot.
Tappenahomma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot that snaps Diggs's head back.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Tappenahomma 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 telegraphed right hand from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Diggs moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.#T3#
Diggs lands with an overhand left.
Diggs tries to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma saw it coming and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diggs.
Tappenahomma lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Diggs cracks Tappenahomma with an open hand slap.
Tappenahomma throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tappenahomma swinging wildly here.
Tappenahomma backing away here, and Diggs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Tappenahomma has Diggs up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Diggs. #T4#
Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it misses.
Diggs takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Tappenahomma. #CUT#
Orlando Diggs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Diggs avoids the elbow strike from Tappenahomma, against the cage.
#BC2#
Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chief Tappenahomma.
I think Tappenahomma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
Chief Tappenahomma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EVO Mega BDAY BASH
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Sackett thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Sackett swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Sackett misses #CL#
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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.
Tappenahomma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Tappenahomma is working Sackett over against the cage.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett wants to get back to striking at distance but Tappenahomma won't allow it.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tappenahomma or not.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
Tappenahomma lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett can't break the clinch.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett 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 Sackett can turn it around.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett controlling the action here for a moment.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow over the top.
Sackett tries to break the clinch but Tappenahomma is controlling the position.
Tappenahomma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Tappenahomma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Sackett blocks the elbow strike.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the head.
A short right from Sackett.
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tappenahomma as Sackett tries to tie him up. #T3#
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Sackett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Sackett shrugs off.
A short right from Sackett.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tappenahomma obliges.
Sackett tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sackett.
#T4#
Tappenahomma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett has had enough of the clinch but Tappenahomma keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackett is working Tappenahomma over against the cage.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee strike.
Sackett trying to stall but Tappenahomma improves his position.
#BC2#
Sackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Sackett pushes Tappenahomma away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Tappenahomma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sackett at a distance.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tappenahommas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Tappenahomma misses with the body kick
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sackett slips a jab from Tappenahomma.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tappenahomma's corner calls for a 1-2. Tappenahomma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tappenahomma.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Tappenahomma needs to keep his hands up - Sackett had a free shot at his head there.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Tappenahomma off balance momentarily.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett with a hook.
Tappenahomma punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Tappenahomma misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a body kick.
Sackett lands a jab.
Sackett misses with the body kick
and Tappenahomma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Sackett lands a jab to Tappenahomma's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Tappenahomma throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett connects with a body shot.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tappenahomma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Tappenahomma jumps back.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Sackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.#T4#
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!
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Tappenahomma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Tappenahomma knows he should have avoided that one.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking body kick.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking body shot.
Tappenahomma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
Tappenahomma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tappenahomma punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett sizes up Tappenahomma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Tappenahomma misses.
A shot to the liver by Tappenahomma. Beautiful body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses.
Sackett works Tappenahomma's body with a nice hook.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.#T2#
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma walks into a straight right hand from Sackett.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tappenahomma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Tappenahomma seems unphased.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
A telegraphed right hand from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Sackett swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Sackett works Tappenahomma's body with a nice hook.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tappenahomma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett flicks out a counter leg kick but Tappenahomma steps away.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Tappenahomma's shoulder, as Tappenahomma tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Tappenahomma takes the fight into the clinch.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.#T4#
Sackett slips a jab and a cross from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Tappenahomma's leg. Tappenahomma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett moves away from the strike by Tappenahomma.
Sackett walks into a left hand.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tappenahomma.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Tappenahomma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sackett wants to break free but Tappenahomma has control.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mordecai Sackett just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A cross from Sackett lands.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy body kick
and Sackett counters with a nice body shot.
Tappenahomma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Tappenahomma.#T1#
Tappenahomma defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Sackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tappenahomma will feel that in the morning.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Tappenahomma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the cage.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma presses Sackett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Tappenahomma working Sackett over with knees to the body.
Sackett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is working Sackett over against the cage.
Tappenahomma lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tappenahomma.
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!
Tappenahomma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tappenahomma lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Sackett is rocked!
Sackett can't break the clinch.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
Tappenahomma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett cracks Tappenahomma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Tappenahomma.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Sackett's side.
Tappenahomma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the head.
Tappenahomma lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett throws a jab when Tappenahomma was well out of range.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Sackett's side.#CL#
Tappenahomma darts in and clinches Sackett up against the cage.
Tappenahomma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Tappenahomma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
Tappenahomma misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow strike.
#T4#
Sackett is trying to force a seperation but Tappenahomma has the dominant position.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tappenahomma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sackett's face.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Sackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappenahomma.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sackett takes an elbow to the temple.
Sackett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow that stopped Sackett in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma had his way with Mordecai Sackett in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
Sackett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Tappenahomma blocks the low kick.
Tappenahomma throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
Tappenahomma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sackett sprawling to the canvas! Sackett rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tappenahomma finish him?!
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Tappenahomma cracks Sackett with a hook to the temple - Sackett is on wobbly legs here! Tappenahomma swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sackett falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tappenahomma wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
Chief Tappenahomma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
EVO 300
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Marshal misses with a leg kick
letting Tappenahomma counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Aleksei Marshal has been cut.
Marshal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marshal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marshal connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Chief Tappenahomma has been cut.#CL#
Tappenahomma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshal, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marshal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshal is looking to control Tappenahomma's arms but Tappenahomma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshal has his back to the cage.
Marshal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marshal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma gets through Marshal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marshal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Marshal.
Marshal is looking to break free of the clinch but Tappenahomma has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Tappenahomma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshal lands with a left to the head.
Marshal lands a left hand.
Marshal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Marshal fails to land.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marshal tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marshal tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tappenahomma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshal trying to stall but Tappenahomma improves his position.
#T2#
Marshal looking to stall.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marshal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marshal slowing the pace effectively.
Marshal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marshal's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marshal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marshal 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 Marshal can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Marshal.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Marshal avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Marshal takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Marshal.
#BC2#
Marshal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.#T3#
Tappenahomma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshal connects with a body shot that sends Tappenahomma's belly button to the back.
Tappenahomma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshal misses with a straight right.
Tappenahomma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marshal misses with a leg kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a good, hard body kick but Marshal shrugs it off.
Marshal misses with an uppercut.
Marshal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Marshal manages to break the clinch.
Marshal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tappenahomma is able to avoid easily.
Marshal thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marshal's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Aleksei Marshal's cut even more.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma works on Marshal's body with a couple of short punches.
Marshal swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma looking to throw knees to the head but Marshal is blocking nicely.
Marshal is looking to control Tappenahomma's arms but Tappenahomma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshal has his back to the cage.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Marshal.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand.
Marshal blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marshal's defenses.
Marshal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marshal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tappenahomma as Marshal tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Marshal.
Aleksei Marshal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marshal looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Tappenahomma throws out a leg kick but Marshal moves out of range and Tappenahomma only half commits.
Marshal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tappenahomma.
Marshal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marshal wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Marshal is rocked!
Marshal throws a lazy body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshal is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
Marshal misses with a left hand
and Tappenahomma rattles Marshal with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Marshal tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tappenahomma dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Marshal stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
Chief Tappenahomma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EVO 294
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Tappenahomma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett slips under a jab from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
Tappenahomma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett keeps Tappenahomma at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming. #T1#
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tappenahomma's hands.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
A big left from Sackett misses.
No joy there for Tappenahomma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tappenahomma throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett lunges at Tappenahomma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tappenahomma's hand.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett sizes up Tappenahomma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
and Tappenahomma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sackett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tappenahomma - the referee stops the clock and Sackett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tappenahomma. Sackett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Tappenahomma misses its target.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Tappenahomma's head back.
Tappenahomma cracks Sackett with a good jab.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Tappenahomma.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tries to work over Tappenahomma's front leg with a kick but Tappenahomma checks it. #T3#
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tappenahomma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch but Sackett slips to the side
and Sackett counters with an outside leg kick.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett with a hook.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Sackett with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tappenahomma.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Sackett with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a hook but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Tappenahomma missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tappenahomma lands a lovely overhand right.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Sackett #CL#
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma is working Sackett over against the cage.
Sackett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett jabs at Tappenahomma's body.
Sackett punishes Tappenahomma's body with a nice straight punch.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by clinching up but Sackett breaks away and moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a hook
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett 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.
Sackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.#T1#
Tappenahomma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett cracks Tappenahomma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tappenahomma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Sackett.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett slips a straight right by Tappenahomma.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tappenahomma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Sackett 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett gets through Tappenahomma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow over the top.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tappenahomma on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Sackett avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Sackett digs a right hand into Tappenahomma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tappenahomma's gas tank.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tappenahomma scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head. #T3#
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sackett's brow.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett wants to break free but Tappenahomma has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sackett 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 Sackett can turn it around.
Tappenahomma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4##BC2#
Sackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Tappenahomma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the cage.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage. #BC2#
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tappenahomma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Tappenahomma instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Sackett scores with a hook.#CL#
Tappenahomma clinches up with Sackett and pushes him back against the cage.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tappenahomma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Tappenahomma shrugs it off though. #T1#
Tappenahomma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Sackett as he connects with a hook.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tappenahomma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Sackett keeps it at a distance.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Tappenahomma's ribs.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Tappenahomma moves into the clinch.#T2#
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett tries to circle away but Tappenahomma has him pinned against the cage.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Sackett is looking to control Tappenahomma's arms but Tappenahomma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sackett has his back to the cage.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett blocking some punches.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow that stopped Sackett in his tracks for a moment.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mordecai Sackett has been cut.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sackett's defenses.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett wants to break free but Tappenahomma has control.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Sackett is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tappenahomma.
Sackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. #T4#
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sackett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Sackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#KD#
Tappenahomma drops Sackett onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sackett is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sackett is pressed against the cage. Tappenahomma pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Sackett! Two more big strikes from Tappenahomma and Sackett crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Chief Tappenahomma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Duggan is just out of range.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Tappenahomma.
Duggan tests Tappenahomma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tappenahomma throws an off balance right hand
and Tappenahomma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duggan moves forwards but Tappenahomma connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Duggan has been cut.
Tappenahomma tries to land a body kick
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duggan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Duggan's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Duggan tries a head kick but it misses.
Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Duggan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma is looking to chop away at Duggan's legs.
Duggan throws a head kick that half lands.
Duggan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tappenahomma jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Duggan's shoulder, as Duggan tries to avoid the shot.
Duggan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Tappenahomma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duggan.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tappenahomma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duggan blocks the body kick.
Tappenahomma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Duggan.
Duggan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot.
Duggan lands a jab to Tappenahomma's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duggan throws a leg kick which misses Tappenahomma's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappenahomma tries to avoid it.
Duggan throws the left hand but Tappenahomma avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duggan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch.
Duggan throws a push kick but Tappenahomma slaps the foot to one side.
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappenahomma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duggan looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Tappenahomma throws the kick towards the body but Duggan avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Duggan as he connects with a hook.
Duggan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma.
Duggan connects with the punch.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Duggan's head but Duggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tappenahomma.
A left lands for Duggan.#T3#
Duggan misses the shot to the body.
Duggan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duggan misses with a kick to the body.
A cross from Duggan lands.
Tappenahomma takes one to the chin there.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duggan connects with a body shot that sends Tappenahomma's belly button to the back.
Tappenahomma wants to slow Duggan down by chopping away at his legs.
Duggan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tappenahomma keeps the fight on the outside.
Duggan misses with a body kick.
Duggan throws a leg kick that misses.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duggan.
Duggan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tappenahomma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tappenahomma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it. #T4##CL2#
Tappenahomma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it misses.
Duggan avoids a wild elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan avoids the elbow strike from Tappenahomma, against the cage.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Duggan.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it misses.
Duggan lands a right hand.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
A shot in the inside from Duggan.
Duggan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tappenahomma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
A short right from Duggan on the inside.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duggan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Duggan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Duggan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook. Duggan ducked under it nicely.
Duggan scores with a head kick.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Duggan moves out of range. #CL#
Duggan has Tappenahomma up against the cage in a clinch.
Tappenahomma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Duggan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tappenahomma can turn it around.
Duggan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tappenahomma can do to turn this around?
Tappenahomma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duggan avoids it.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duggan.
Duggan 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 lands a hook that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma keeps control of Duggan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand into Duggan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duggan's gas tank. #T1#
Duggan managing to block the knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Duggan tries to score a body lock takedown but Tappenahomma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Duggan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Tappenahomma has Duggan pressed against the cage, preventing Duggan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Duggan.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Duggan tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan misses with some punches.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma throws a head punch that misses.
Duggan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duggan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duggan avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duggan blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Tappenahomma lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tappenahomma has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duggan.
Tappenahomma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Duggan misses with some punches.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duggan.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duggan is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Dean Duggan's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Duggan goes for a takedown attempt but Tappenahomma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duggan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duggan.
The fighters circling - Duggan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tappenahomma fails to land with a series of punches.
Tappenahomma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tappenahomma misses with a lunging right hand
and Duggan counters with a thumping low kick.
Tappenahomma throws a series of punches but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan throws an overhand right that lands on Tappenahomma's shoulder, as Tappenahomma tries to avoid the shot.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duggan.
Duggan throws a shot from downtown. Tappenahomma moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Duggan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duggan misses with a straight right.
Duggan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duggan.
Tappenahomma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Duggan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook. Duggan ducked under it nicely.
Tappenahomma jabs Duggan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Tappenahomma. That snapped Duggan's head back.
Duggan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.
Duggan is looking to counter punch.
Tappenahomma throws a series of punches but Duggan moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot to the body.
Dean Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Duggan misses with a looping left.
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 cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Duggan scores with a one two! Tappenahomma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tappenahomma stuns Duggan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tappenahomma thows a leg kick but Duggan checks it
and Duggan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tappenahomma walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries to land a body kick
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duggan 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 Tappenahomma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tappenahomma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
A big right from Tappenahomma misses.
Tappenahomma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma feints and then cracks Duggan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duggan down.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan throws the left hand but Tappenahomma avoids the punch easily.
Tappenahomma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1##CL#
Duggan rushes Tappenahomma and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Duggan breaks from the clinch.
Tappenahomma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tappenahomma throws a good cross that connects.
Duggan keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Duggan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma blocks a head kick by Duggan.
Tappenahomma throws a head kick that misses
and Duggan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tappenahomma's knee momentarily.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duggan.
Good leg kick by Tappenahomma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duggan throws a big shot that misses.
Duggan throws a leg kick
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma cracks the inside of Duggan's front leg.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Duggan 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. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Duggan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tappenahomma doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Duggan misses with a straight right.
Duggan motions for Tappenahomma to come forward. Duggan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Duggan's head but Duggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duggan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duggan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Duggan. #CL2#
Tappenahomma moves into range and clinches up with Duggan.#TD#
Duggan has hold of one of Tappenahomma's legs. Tappenahomma is fighting the takedown attempt but Duggan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tappenahomma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tappenahomma looking for a sweep. Not yet Tappenahomma, not yet. #T3#
Duggan wants to control from the top but Tappenahomma keeps moving.
Tappenahomma wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Duggan is now in half guard.
Duggan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duggan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tappenahomma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!#T4#
Tappenahomma controls the action.
Duggan surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Duggan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tappenahomma controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dean Duggan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Duggan misses with a head kick.
Duggan scores with a punch to the head.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tappenahomma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Tappenahomma blocks the low kick.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Duggan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Duggan misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Tappenahomma counters by moving into the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Duggan avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tappenahomma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duggan prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duggan.
Duggan avoids a wild elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tappenahomma has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan wants to break free but Tappenahomma has control.
Duggan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook to the body.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Tappenahomma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tappenahomma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan is working for takedown but Tappenahomma is calmly controlling the position for now.
Duggan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tappenahomma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land.
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Dean Duggan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duggan avoids it.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duggan.
#T3#
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Duggan - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappenahomma.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappenahomma.
Duggan blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tappenahomma.
Duggan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duggan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Jeez, Dean Duggan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tappenahomma lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dean Duggan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Tappenahomma!
A very excited looking Chief Tappenahomma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Mara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tappenahomma cracks the inside of Mara's front leg.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch
and Mara counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the liver by Mara. Beautiful body shot.
Tappenahomma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight left.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tappenahomma scores with a push kick.
Tappenahomma works Mara's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma pushes Mara away with a front kick.
Tappenahomma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mara if he has to take too many more of those.
Mara scores with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Mara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mara has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Mara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Mara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tappenahomma. That did some damage!
Tappenahomma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mara. Mara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara is just out of range.
Mara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mara works the jab nicely.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Tappenahomma with a nice cross.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Mara blocks it.
Tappenahomma blocks the body kick.
Mara throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Mara moved out of range nicely.
Mara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Mara tenderised Tappenahomma's leg. Tappenahomma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Tappenahomma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mara moves forwards but Tappenahomma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tappenahomma.
Mara wants to slow Tappenahomma down by chopping away at his legs.
Mara ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Mara throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara misses with a wild body shot.
Mara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Tappenahomma misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Tappenahomma as he connects with a hook.
Tappenahomma misses with a kick to the body.
Mara defending well as Tappenahomma loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Tappenahomma catches Mara right on the button with a cross.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Mara.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Mara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara.
Tappenahomma throws a push kick but Mara slaps the foot to one side.
Mara feints a counter leg kick.
Mara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looks like Tappenahomma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Mara moves out of range.
Mara throws out a counter right but Tappenahomma avoids it with no problem.
Mara throws a leg kick which misses Tappenahomma's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappenahomma tries to avoid it.
Tappenahomma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tappenahomma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mara in his tracks. #T4#
Tappenahomma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mara.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch.
Mara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Tappenahomma misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
A big right from Tappenahomma misses.
Tappenahomma walks into a jab.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Mara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mara lands with a hook. Tappenahomma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Mara avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma cracks Mara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mara throws an overhand right that lands on Tappenahomma's shoulder, as Tappenahomma tries to avoid the shot.
Tappenahomma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tappenahomma scrambles back to his feet.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara.
Mara moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
Tappenahomma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Mara moves out of range.
A left and a right from Mara both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Chief Tappenahomma has been cut.
Tappenahomma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mara staying out of range there.
Mara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara throws a push kick but Tappenahomma slaps the foot to one side.
Mara misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Tappenahomma throws an off balance right hand
and Mara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma throws a jab when Mara was well out of range.#T1#
A big left from Mara misses.
Chief Tappenahomma is winning the standup battle so far.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab.
Mara scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Mara 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.
Mara works Tappenahomma's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Mara misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Mara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.
Mara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara! But no joy.
Tappenahomma 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.
Mara lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma tries to score with a low kick but Mara moves his leg out of the way.
Mara replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tappenahomma blocks it well.#T2#
Tappenahomma lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara.
Mara slips a straight right by Tappenahomma.
A low kick from Mara is predictable there
and Tappenahomma counters with a good low kick that Mara was not able to check.
Tappenahomma looks to throw a body kick
and Mara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tappenahomma is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mara throws a wild body kick that Tappenahomma sees coming a mile off.
Mara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Mara's head but Mara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tappenahomma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mara's sensitive parts.
Mara slips under a jab.
Mara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Mara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mara avoids a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick. #T3#
Mara with a jab.
Tappenahomma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Mara.
Tappenahomma throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Mara misses with a wild body shot.
Mara keeps Tappenahomma at a distance using the push kick.
Mara 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.
Tappenahomma looks to land a body kick but Mara moved away.
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tappenahomma throws a jab when Mara was well out of range.
A nice side step and Mara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tappenahomma connects with a nice looking jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mara - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Mara swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
As Mara looks to move away, Tappenahomma throws a big counter combo but Mara just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Mara is predictable there
and Tappenahomma counters with an inside leg kick.
Mara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tappenahomma. That did some damage!
Mara lands a jab.
Tappenahomma lands a really nice looking cross but Mara seems unphased.
Mara throws a body kick that misses.
Mara lands an overhand right.
Tappenahomma throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara counters with a straight right hand.
Mara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mara misses with a body kick.
Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Mara.
Mara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mara walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salosen Mara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chief Tappenahomma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Mara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mara lands a right hook to the body.
Mara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mara misses with an uppercut. Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Tappenahomma misses.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Mara moves out of range.
Mara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It appears Tappenahomma was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tappenahomma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Tappenahomma.
Mara keeps the fight on the outside.
Mara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Mara tries to get set, Tappenahomma tries to push him back and clinch up but Mara manages to avoid the attempt.
Tappenahomma cracks Mara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Mara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tappenahomma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight left.
Mara tries a low kick but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara cracks Tappenahomma with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Mara blocks the low kick.
Mara takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Mara walks into a straight right hand from Tappenahomma.
Mara throws a head kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Mara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Tappenahomma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Tappenahomma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Tappenahomma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara with a jab.
A big right from Mara misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Mara throws a wild body kick that Tappenahomma sees coming a mile off.
Tappenahomma lands with a good body shot.
Mara avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mara scores with a jab.
Mara looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
Mara scores with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with low kicks.
Good leg kick by Mara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Mara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mara is looking to slow Tappenahomma down with leg kicks.
Mara misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mara.
Mara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tappenahomma.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mara.
Mara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tappenahomma counters with an outside leg kick.
Mara takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Mara.
Mara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tappenahomma's calf.
Tappenahomma lands a lovely overhand right.
Mara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Mara swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Tappenahomma misses.
Mara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Tappenahomma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mara blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Mara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mara is trying to pull guard but Tappenahomma has him pressed against the cage.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Mara.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Mara wants to get back to striking at distance but Tappenahomma won't allow it.
Tappenahomma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara backwards.
Mara takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Salosen Mara just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Chief Tappenahomma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Mara staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara! But no joy.#CUT#
It looks like Salosen Mara has been cut.
Tappenahomma misses with a leg kick
and Mara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara is just out of range.#CL#
Tappenahomma clinches up with Mara and pushes him back against the cage.
Mara tries to break the clinch but Tappenahomma is controlling the position.
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Mara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mara scores with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mara backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Mara avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Mara blocks an uppercut.
Mara has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
#BC2#
Mara manages to break the clinch.
Mara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tappenahomma misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Tappenahomma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mara at a distance.
Tappenahomma lands with a nice body punch.
Tappenahomma thumps Mara with a low kick.
Mara scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mara 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 walks into a left hand.
Tappenahomma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mara was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Mara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tappenahomma with a body shot.
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Mara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mara is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
And Tappenahomma counters with a quick kick to the body but Mara blocks it.
Tappenahomma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tappenahomma.
Mara misses with a looping left.
Mara missing with a left hand there. Tappenahomma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappenahomma, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mara, right into the meat.
Tappenahomma lands an overhand right.
Tappenahomma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Mara moves out of range.
Mara pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Mara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma 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.
Mara swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Mara misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a head kick. That will keep Mara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tappenahomma is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara.
A left lands for Mara.
Tappenahomma misses with a head kick.
Tappenahomma cracks Mara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Mara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot
and Mara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara flicks out a counter leg kick but Tappenahomma steps away.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Mara's head but Mara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mara scores with a leg kick.
Mara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tappenahomma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tappenahomma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mara if he has to take too many more of those.
Tappenahomma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Tappenahomma has managed to clinch.
Mara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Mara breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Mara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Salosen Mara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tappenahomma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tappenahomma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mara counters with a thumping low kick.
Mara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mara misses the jab.
Tappenahomma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tappenahomma cracks Mara with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma sizes up Mara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tappenahomma defending well as Mara loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Tappenahomma. Beautiful body shot.
Mara scores with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Tappenahomma
and Tappenahomma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mara misses with a kick to the body.
Mara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tappenahomma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mara checks a low kick from Tappenahomma.
Mara with a jab.
A solid body kick from Mara.
Mara scores with a jab.
Mara throws a leg kick which misses Tappenahomma's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappenahomma tries to avoid it.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Mara's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Mara misses.
Mara throws a poor cross that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tappenahomma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mara missing with a left hand there. Tappenahomma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tappenahomma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tappenahomma will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara swats away the attempt to clinch by Tappenahomma.
Mara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
Mara misses with a body punch
and Mara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tappenahomma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tappenahomma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mara throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Mara.
Mara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Mara is looking to slow Tappenahomma down with leg kicks.
Mara keeps Tappenahomma at a distance using the push kick.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mara throws a leg kick which misses Tappenahomma's front leg but catches the back leg as Tappenahomma tries to avoid it.
Mara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mara scores with a nice right hand.
Mara scores with a jab.
Mara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mara throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Mara moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range. #T4#
Mara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tappenahomma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Mara's front leg with a kick but Mara checks it.
Mara counters with a body kick.
Mara looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range.
Mara misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma tried to score with a low kick but Mara checks it.
Tappenahomma scores with a leg kick.
Mara blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma tries to land a leg kick but Mara saw it coming and moves away.
Mara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salosen Mara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mara 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salosen Mara!
A victorious Salosen Mara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Ascension 1126
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Tappenahomma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templeton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Templeton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a one-two to the body.
Templeton misses with a hook
and Tappenahomma counters with a good low kick that Templeton was not able to check.
Tappenahomma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Templeton swings widly with a right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 connects with a nice looking jab.
Templeton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Templeton looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Templeton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Templeton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Templeton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Templeton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton thuds a left hand into Tappenahomma's body.
Decent striking displayed by Templeton there.
Templeton throws a shot from downtown. Tappenahomma moves away and avoids it.
Templeton misses with a straight right. #T1#
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Templeton moved out of range.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Templeton saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Templeton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Templeton moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Templeton scores with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma motions for Templeton to come forward. Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Templeton.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Templeton.
Tappenahomma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Templeton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tappenahomma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma wants to counter with a clinch but Templeton pushes him away.
Nice uppercut there from Tappenahomma.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton misses with a straight right.
Templeton takes one to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lands a lovely overhand right.
Tappenahomma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Templeton. Templeton obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Tappenahomma tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma misses with a right hand
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Templeton loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Tappenahomma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Templeton.
Templeton lands a slapping body shot.
Templeton throws a big shot that misses.
Templeton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Templeton moves away from the strike by Tappenahomma. #T3#
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
Templeton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
Templeton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Templeton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappenahomma, right into the meat.
Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Templeton.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick nicely.
Templeton slips a straight right by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Templeton saw that one coming.
As Tappenahomma looks to move away, Templeton throws a big counter combo but Tappenahomma just gets out of the way.
Templeton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tappenahomma at a distance.
Templeton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.
A swing and a miss from Tappenahomma.
Templeton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Templeton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Templeton throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tappenahomma connects with a body shot that sends Templeton's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton jabs Tappenahomma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Templeton throws a poor cross that misses
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma cracks a nice hook into Templeton's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma dominated that round.
That's time! Templeton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Templeton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tappenahomma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Templeton lands with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Templeton.
Tappenahomma blocks the body kick.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Templeton throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Templeton misses with a hook. Tappenahomma ducked under it nicely.
Templeton misses with a hook. Tappenahomma ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Templeton throws the left hand but Tappenahomma avoids the punch easily.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Templeton.
Tappenahomma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Templeton under the eye.#CL2#
Tappenahomma has managed to clinch.
Templeton is trying to pull guard but Tappenahomma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Templeton avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Templeton's brow.
Tappenahomma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Templeton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Templeton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Templeton avoids a wild elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a head punch that misses.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
A short right from Tappenahomma on the inside. #T2#
Tappenahomma scores a nice knee to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Templeton blocks the elbow strike.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee strike.
Templeton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Templeton avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tappenahomma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Templeton backwards. #T3#
Templeton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Templeton.
Templeton takes an elbow to the temple.
Templeton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton working aggressively here.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Templeton backwards. #BC#
Templeton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Templeton takes a step back to recover.
Templeton takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Templeton moves away and avoids it.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Templeton's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tappenahomma misses with a left hand
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Templeton moves out of range as Tappenahomma throws a body kick.
Templeton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Templeton scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tappenahomma - that will leave a mark!
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Templeton is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
Templeton scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
Templeton lands a nice hook to Tappenahomma's body. Tappenahomma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Tappenahomma does it's job there.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Templeton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Tappenahomma looks to land a body kick but Templeton moved away.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Templeton's shoulder, as Templeton tries to avoid the shot.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tappenahomma scores with a leg kick.
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Templeton.
Templeton blocks the body kick.
Tappenahomma looks to land a body kick but Templeton moved away.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Tappenahomma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma connects with a body shot.
Tappenahomma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Templeton counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Templeton throws a low kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tappenahomma connects with the punch.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Templeton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Templeton misses with a shot to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Tappenahomma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Templeton with a body shot.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Templeton.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma avoids a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton. #T2#
Templeton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is looking to slow Templeton down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Tappenahomma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Tappenahomma throws an off balance right hand
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Tappenahomma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Templeton. Beautiful body shot.
Templeton lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Templeton looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Templeton tries to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma moves his leg out of the way.
Tappenahomma throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma cracks Templeton with a good jab.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Templeton scores with a jab.
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton backing away here, and Tappenahomma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Tappenahomma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tappenahomma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab. Templeton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Templeton moves away and avoids it.
Templeton throws a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head but Tappenahomma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy body kick
and Templeton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Templeton slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Templeton misses its target.
Templeton jabs at Tappenahomma's body.
Templeton throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Templeton throws the left hand but Tappenahomma avoids the punch easily.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Templeton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Templeton has time to react.
Templeton moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Templeton scores with a shot to the body.
Templeton staying out of range there.
Templeton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Templeton takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Templeton's head backwards.
Templeton throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Templeton throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Tappenahomma.
Templeton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a low kick, right behind Templeton 's knee.
Templeton misses with a jab to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Templeton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Templeton, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Templeton.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Templeton tried to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Tappenahomma tests Templeton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tappenahomma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Templeton takes one on the button.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Templeton is having none of it.
Tappenahomma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Templeton tries to land a front kick but Tappenahomma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crunch! Tappenahomma slams his shin into Templeton's torso.
Templeton is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
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.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Templeton.
It seemed like Tappenahomma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
A little jabbing left from Tappenahomma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Templeton.
Templeton connects with a leg kick. Tappenahomma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tappenahomma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.
Templeton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Templeton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tappenahomma.#T4#
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Templeton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Templeton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Templeton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma tries to counter with a clinch but Templeton shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Templeton's side.
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Templeton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tappenahomma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses.
Templeton looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Templeton loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Templeton punishes Tappenahomma's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Templeton misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a body kick that stops Templeton in his tracks momentarily.
A big left from Tappenahomma misses.
Templeton throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Tappenahomma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Templeton at a distance.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tappenahomma thinking.
Templeton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Templeton misses with a right hand
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Templeton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Templeton's side.
Templeton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tappenahomma.
A head kick misses from Tappenahomma.
A good leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tappenahomma punishes Templeton's body with a nice straight punch.
Templeton digs a good hook to Tappenahomma's body.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a right hand that misses
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Lance Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappenahomma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Templeton.
Tappenahomma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Templeton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tappenahomma misses with a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a solid body kick.
Templeton blocks a leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range.
Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Templeton.
Templeton jabs at Tappenahomma's body.
Templeton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Templeton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Templeton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappenahomma, right into the meat.
Tappenahomma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templeton.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the head.
Tappenahomma lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Tappenahomma.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Templeton scores with a decent looking hook.
Templeton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
Tappenahomma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a wild body kick that Templeton sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Tappenahomma. That snapped Templeton's head back.
Tappenahomma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick from Templeton lands but Tappenahomma takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Chief Tappenahomma has been cut.
Templeton throws a push kick but Tappenahomma slaps the foot to one side.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice right hand.
Tappenahomma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Templetons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Tappenahomma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tappenahomma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Tappenahomma!
After winning the bout, Chief Tappenahomma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EVO 271: Kakoullis vs Seia 2
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Tappenahomma throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Alvado has been cut.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado misses with a jab to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alvado throws a poor cross that misses
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Jab from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma jabs Alvado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tappenahomma cracks Alvado with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Tappenahomma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tappenahomma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tappenahomma cracks a nice hook into Alvado's ribs.
Tappenahomma closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tappenahomma loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Tappenahomma misses with a body kick.
Alvado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alvado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvado is out of range and Tappenahomma settles back down.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tappenahomma.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tappenahomma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tappenahomma just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Tappenahomma lands with a nice body kick.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvado pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Tappenahomma pushes Alvado up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tappenahomma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma prevents Alvado from breaking the clinch.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvado is defending well for now.
Tappenahomma working Alvado over with knees to the body.
Tappenahomma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvado avoids it.
Alvado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvado blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alvado or not.
Alvado gets through Tappenahomma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado wants to break free but Tappenahomma has control.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow strike.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
Alvado lands with a light punch inside.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado dodges an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Alvado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Alvado.
Tappenahomma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice straight punches there by Tappenahomma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tappenahomma.
Alvado misses with an uppercut.
Tappenahomma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Tappenahomma.
Alvado scores with a jab to the head.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvado's head.
Tappenahomma has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tappenahomma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tappenahomma throws a front kick that sends Alvado stumbling back into the cage.
Alvado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tappenahomma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alvado's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for Tappenahomma.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Alvado slips under a jab from Tappenahomma.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Alvado misses with a shot to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tappenahomma cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
Tappenahomma throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Tappenahomma throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tappenahomma.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the body.
Tappenahomma connects with a crisp jab.
Alvado tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma digs a good hook to Alvado's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice strike.
Tappenahomma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Alvado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tappenahomma cracks Alvado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Tappenahomma tenderised Alvado's leg. Alvado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Tappenahomma looks to throw a body kick
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tappenahomma thinking.
Alvado lands the left hand.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvado has time to react.
Tappenahomma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvado scores with a hook.
Tappenahomma connects with a single shot there.
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tappenahomma. That's going to slow Alvado down.
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
Pablo Alvado's cut is getting worse.
Alvado keeps Tappenahomma at a distance using the push kick.
Alvado walks into a stiff left hand from Tappenahomma.
Alvado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvado.#CL2#
Tappenahomma instigates a clinch.
Alvado blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tappenahomma throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Alvado manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Tappenahomma moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Alvado manages to break the clinch.
Tappenahomma throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a right hand to the body.
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 cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Alvado moves away from the strike by Tappenahomma.
Alvado takes one to the chin there.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Alvado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tappenahomma.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Tappenahomma's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tappenahomma. That's going to slow Alvado down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Tappenahomma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvado.
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.#T1#
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma connects with the punch.
Alvado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvado.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tappenahomma! But no joy.
Tappenahomma loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma misses with a kick to the body
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tappenahomma.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Tappenahomma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Tappenahomma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Alvado staying out of range there.#CL2#
Tappenahomma instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado can't break the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a knee to the body.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside.
Tappenahomma missing with knees to the body.
Alvado lands a right hand.
Tappenahomma pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvado leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Alvado.
#BC#
Alvado breaks the clinch.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Tappenahomma.#T3#
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Tappenahomma moves in looking to clinch but Alvado pushes him off.
Alvado thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it
and Tappenahomma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy uppercut
and Tappenahomma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Tappenahomma swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvado swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma lands with a nice body punch.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses the jab.#T4#
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tappenahomma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Alvado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tappenahomma looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado misses with a right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tappenahomma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tappenahomma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvado misses the target.
Tappenahomma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado moves forwards but Tappenahomma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A leg kick checked by Alvado.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Tappenahomma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tappenahomma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tappenahomma thinking.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Alvado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Tappenahomma lands a jab to the nose.
Alvado misses with a left hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a low kick, right behind Alvado 's knee.
Tappenahomma tries to land a front kick but Alvado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Tappenahomma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses.
Alvado works Tappenahomma's body with a nice hook.
Tappenahomma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tappenahomma scores with a body shot.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tappenahomma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tappenahomma momentarily.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tappenahomma.#T2#
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Alvado strikes.
Alvado throws a poor cross that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook.
Tappenahomma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tappenahomma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvado on the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvado circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch lands to the side of Alvado 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to land a front kick but Alvado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tappenahomma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tappenahomma.
Alvado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tappenahomma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvado appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tappenahomma tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tappenahomma if he has to take too many more of those.
Tappenahomma is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Tappenahomma looks to clinch
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tappenahomma at a distance.
Tappenahomma jabs Alvado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado throws a head kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alvado blocks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alvado connects with a crisp jab.
Alvado throws a series of punches but Tappenahomma avoids them all with ease.
Tappenahomma is looking to land body kicks.
Tappenahomma connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tappenahomma looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
Alvado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Tappenahomma misses
and Alvado counters with a right hand to the body.
Tappenahomma scores with a body shot.
Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Alvado.
Alvado with a nice cross.
Tappenahomma avoids a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma scoring well with a low kick there.
Tappenahomma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Alvado misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Alvado slips under a jab.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alvado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvado slips a jab from Tappenahomma.
Alvado tries to work over Tappenahomma's front leg with a kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Alvado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado needs to keep his hands up - Tappenahomma had a free shot at his head there.
Pablo Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tappenahomma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tappenahomma avoids a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappenahomma throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Tappenahomma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvado throws a poor cross that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvado's knee momentarily.
Alvado scores with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.#T3#
Tappenahomma lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Tappenahomma stuns Alvado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Tappenahomma there.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Alvado throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Alvado takes one on the button.
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot that snaps Alvado's head back.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alvado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a combination that misses
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Chief Tappenahomma has been cut.
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!
Tappenahomma throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tappenahomma.
Alvado walks into a left hand.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Tappenahomma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tappenahomma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Chief Tappenahomma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
T160 Hoshino vs McKane
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Tappenahomma looks to land a body kick but Centurion moved away.
Centurion throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Jab from Centurion.
Centurion throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Centurion.
Tappenahomma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Centurion avoids it.
Centurion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Centurion misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Centurion.
A lazy left from Centurion finds it's target.
Centurion throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Centurion.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Tappenahomma connects with a leg kick. Centurion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Centurion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tappenahomma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Centurion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centurion scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Centurion.
Centurion throws an off balance right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Centurion checks a low kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Tappenahomma misses with a two punch combination.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Centurion was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappenahomma.
Centurion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Centurion is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Tappenahomma misses.
Tappenahomma defending well as Centurion loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Centurion blocks the leg kick.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma throwing a counter right hand but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Centurion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Centurion lands a lovely overhand right.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Centurion.
Tappenahomma moves away from the strike by Centurion.
Centurion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tappenahomma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Centurion.
Nice defenses there by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Centurion just manages to avoid it.
Centurion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Centurion blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centurion looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Centurion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Centurion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Centurion throws a low kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Centurion misses with a right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a good low kick that Centurion was not able to check.
Nice jab there from Tappenahomma. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Centurion has been cut.
Centurion looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.#T3#
Centurion misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Centurion misses.
Tappenahomma lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Centurion is looking to close the distance but Tappenahomma sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Centurion crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Centurion is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Chief Tappenahomma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
T154 Chief vs Rocker
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Rocker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocker moves out of range as Tappenahomma throws a body kick.
Rocker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tappenahomma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tappenahomma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocker connects with the punch.
Rocker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rocker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Tappenahomma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Rocker strikes.
Rocker misses with a kick to the body.
Rocker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Tappenahomma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chief Tappenahomma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Rocker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tappenahomma doesn't seem phased though.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Rocker wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Rocker throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter the offense by Rocker and move into the clinch.
No luck for Rocker with that takedown attempt.
Tappenahomma takes one to the chin there.
A low kick from Tappenahomma misses #TD2#
and Rocker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tappenahomma's guard.
Rocker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tappenahomma pulls Rocker in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Rocker wants to control from the top but Tappenahomma keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocker content to stall in guard here.
Rocker trying to control but Tappenahomma is working from the bottom.
Tappenahomma pulls Rocker in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rocker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rocker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rocker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tappenahomma is keeping the position for now.
Rocker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tappenahomma keeping moving, preventing Rocker from controlling successfully.
Rocker throws a strike but Tappenahomma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rocker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rocker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Rocker looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocker, not yet. #SUB2#
Rocker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tappenahomma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tappenahomma has passed into side control.
Rocker is trying to get back to half guard.
Rocker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rocker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rocker duly obliges.
Tappenahomma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rocker connects with a jab.
Rocker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rocker connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma tries to bum rush Rocker with a series of wild strikes but Rocker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocker. Rocker obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Rocker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rocker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Rocker lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Good work by Tappenahomma as he checks the leg kick.
Tappenahomma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
letting Tappenahomma counter with a right hand.
Rocker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rocker throws a combination. Tappenahomma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tappenahomma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocker. Rocker obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocker misses with a leg kick
and Tappenahomma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rocker really felt that one!
Rocker connects with an inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Ricky Rocker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma ducks right into an uppercut from Rocker.
Tappenahomma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rocker lands a slapping body shot.
Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Rocker thuds a left hand into Tappenahomma's body.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
Rocker tried to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Tappenahomma loads up on a big right hand but Rocker slips the punch.
Rocker looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Rocker misses.
Rocker swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Rocker misses.
A quick step to the side and Tappenahomma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rocker.
Tappenahomma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rocker counter with a right hand.
Rocker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tappenahomma in his tracks.
A slow jab from Rocker misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocker throws a leg kick
letting Tappenahomma counter with a right hand.
Tappenahomma avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Tappenahomma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
#T4#
Rocker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tappenahomma's calf.
Rocker cracks Tappenahomma with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocker, as that shot connected.
Rocker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tappenahomma avoids a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a counter high kick but Rocker was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Tappenahomma digs a good body shot into Rocker's ribs.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch
and Rocker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Tappenahomma blocks the leg kick.
Rocker defending well as Tappenahomma loads up on a big left hand.
Rocker throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Tappenahomma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tappenahomma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Rocker throws a series of punches but Tappenahomma avoids them all with ease.
Rocker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tappenahomma's sensitive parts.
Rocker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tappenahomma on the side of the head.
Tappenahomma ducks right into an uppercut from Rocker.
Rocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Rocker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tappenahomma to the mat! Tappenahomma manages to get full guard.
Tappenahomma keeping moving, preventing Rocker from controlling successfully.
Rocker throws an elbow that misses. Tappenahomma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rocker's guard. Nice move by Tappenahomma!#REVR##SUB2#
Rocker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tappenahomma is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Rocker wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tappenahomma tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocker is retaining full guard.
Tappenahomma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tappenahomma wants to control from the top but Rocker keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocker being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Rocker is looking for a triangle here but Tappenahomma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rocker tries to bench press Tappenahomma off him but Tappenahomma keeps the position.
Rocker is trying to work for a sweep but Tappenahomma has mounted him!#T3#
Rocker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rocker is in bad spot here.
Rocker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tappenahomma keeps control of the position as Rocker tries to break free.
Ricky Rocker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Tappenahomma is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rocker tries to escape but Tappenahomma has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rocker turns into Tappenahomma and is now in his guard.
Tappenahomma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocker looking to sit in guard and control but Tappenahomma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rocker looking for a triangle here. Tappenahomma is fighting it but it looks tight! Rocker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tappenahomma is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricky Rocker!
Ricky Rocker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
T151 - Chief vs Centurion
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion throws a body kick.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Centurion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Centurion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tappenahomma has time to react.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Centurion cracks Tappenahomma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Centurion misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Centurion has been cut.
Centurion lands a jab to the head.
Centurion thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Tappenahomma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Centurion does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centurion throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by clinching up but Centurion breaks away and moves out of range.
Centurion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tappenahomma if he has to take too many more of those.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Centurion.
Centurion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
Centurion scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma punishes Centurion's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tappenahomma.
Centurion counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Centurion.
Tappenahomma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Centurion takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Centurion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tappenahomma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Centurion.
Centurion lands the left hand.
Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Centurion.
Tappenahomma tried to counter with a leg kick but Centurion avoided it.
Centurion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tappenahomma. That did some damage!
Centurion scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Jab, jab by Centurion - just one landing. #T2#
Centurion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma obviously looking to wear him down.
Centurion lands a glancing blow to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
Centurion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Centurion scores with a decent looking hook.
Centurion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tappenahomma throws the kick towards the body but Centurion avoids it.
Tappenahomma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Centurion.
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.
Centurion thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Tappenahomma misses.
Centurion misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Tappenahomma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Centurion.
Centurion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tappenahomma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Centurion tries a low kick but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Centurion avoids it.#T3#
Centurion throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Centurion!
Centurion looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range.
Centurion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Centurion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tappenahomma needs to keep his hands up - Centurion had a free shot at his head there.
Centurion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice uppercut.
Centurion misses with a leg kick.
Centurion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Centurion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Centurion thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centurion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Centurion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Centurion.
Tappenahomma throws a counter high kick but Centurion was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Centurion.
Centurion moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Centurion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tappenahomma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Centurion throws a body shot but no joy.
Centurion looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Centurion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Centurion tries to land a front kick but Tappenahomma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Tappenahomma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Centurion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Centurion just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Centurion just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Centurion, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Centurion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Centurion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a low kick, right behind Centurion 's knee.
Centurion looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Centurion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Centurion.
Tappenahomma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Centurion.
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Centurion's cut even more.
Centurion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Centurion's knee momentarily.
Good work by Tappenahomma as he checks the leg kick.
Centurion moves out of range of the body kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Centurion scores with a sloppy right hand. Tappenahomma should have avoided that one.
Centurion throws a lazy uppercut
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Centurion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick from Centurion.
Tappenahomma thumps Centurion with a low kick.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Centurion tenderised Tappenahomma's leg. Tappenahomma is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Centurion.
Centurion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Centurion finds it's way through Tappenahomma's defenses.
Centurion is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
It looks like Tappenahomma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Centurion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Centurion throws an overhand right that lands on Tappenahomma's shoulder, as Tappenahomma tries to avoid the shot.
Carlos Centurion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Centurion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Centurion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Centurion misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Centurion.
Tappenahomma throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Centurion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Centurion just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tappenahomma punishes Centurion's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma throws a shot to the body.
Centurion thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it
and Tappenahomma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Centurion really felt that one!
Centurion is breathing heavily.
Centurion gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Tappenahomma counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Centurion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands a body punch.
Centurion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma avoids a wild elbow strike from Centurion.
Tappenahomma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma blocks an elbow strike from Centurion.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Centurion shrugs off. #CUT#
The cut above Carlos Centurion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Centurion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tappenahomma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Centurion throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma pushes Centurion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Centurion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Centurion takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tappenahomma lands a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Centurion.
Tappenahomma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
Carlos Centurion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tappenahomma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Centurion throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
Tappenahomma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Centurion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
Chief Tappenahomma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MFN 325: Mamba vs. Linhares II
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Mara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara misses with a body kick.
Tappenahomma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mara on the side of the head.
Mara throws a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head but Tappenahomma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tappenahomma lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Mara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara counters with a solid body kick.
A clash of legs there as Tappenahomma blocks the low kick.
Mara sets himself, and Tappenahomma steps forward looking for the clinch! Mara avoids it this time.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mara thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it #CL2#
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Salosen Mara has been cut.
Mara blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Mara manages to break the clinch.
Mara looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Mara throws a low kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range easily. #T1#
Mara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Mara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mara wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mara.
Mara misses with a body kick.
Mara thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mara connects with a nice looking jab.
Mara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tappenahomma is able to avoid easily.
Tappenahomma wants to counter with a clinch but Mara pushes him away.
Mara takes one to the chin there.
Mara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Mara.
Mara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Mara's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Tappenahomma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mara.
Mara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Tappenahomma misses its intended target.
Mara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tappenahomma just manages to avoid it.
Tappenahomma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mara misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara is just out of range.
Tappenahomma thuds a left hand into Mara's body.
Mara takes one to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Mara.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut
and Mara counters with an inside leg kick.
Mara misses with a straight left.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara throws a lazy body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara.
Tappenahomma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot
and Mara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mara.
Mara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range and Mara settles back down.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Mara looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mara to score with a decent uppercut.
Tappenahomma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappenahomma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara.#CL2#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Mara takes an elbow to the temple.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Mara blocks it.
Mara managing to block the knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
#BC#
Mara manages to break the clinch.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook
and Mara counters with a right hand to the body.
Tappenahomma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tappenahomma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tappenahomma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Mara checks it.
Crunch! Mara slams his shin into Tappenahomma's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma throws a big shot that misses.
Mara throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara.
Tappenahomma throws a series of punches but Mara moves out of range.
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 cut man is working on Salosen Mara's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot
and Mara counters with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tappenahomma under the eye.
Mara scores with a nice right hand.
Mara moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mara.
Nice straight punches there by Tappenahomma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tappenahomma.
Mara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Tappenahomma.
The fighters circling - Mara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara connects with a leg kick. Tappenahomma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma takes one to the chin there.
Mara loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Tappenahomma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara.#T1#
Tappenahomma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mara's head.
Mara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Mara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mara moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tappenahomma.
Mara just misses with a punch to the body.
Salosen Mara is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mara slips under a jab.
Mara wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Mara backing away here, and Tappenahomma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mara throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Mara wants to slow Tappenahomma down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the liver by Tappenahomma. Beautiful body shot.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tappenahomma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara moves out of range of the strikes.
Mara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mara.
Mara avoids a kick to the body.
Mara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tappenahomma blocks a low kick nicely.
Mara throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Tappenahomma counters by moving into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Tappenahomma tries to work over Mara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Mara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tappenahomma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mara swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Mara avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Mara misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Mara avoids the damage to the body.
Tappenahomma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara's elbow.
Mara tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Mara back against the cage.
Mara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow that misses.
Mara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mara.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Mara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Tappenahomma can't find room to land a body shot as Mara controls the action.
Mara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mara avoids a wild elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Mara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mara misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Mara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mara scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Tappenahomma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mara.
Mara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma obviously looking to wear him down.
Tappenahomma connects with a high kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tappenahomma connects with a leg kick. Mara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salosen Mara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Salosen Mara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Mara throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Tappenahomma misses the body punch
and Mara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma blocks a low kick nicely.
Tappenahomma throws a jab but it's blocked by Mara.
An attempted straight right counter from Mara misses the target.
Mara tries to land a front kick but Tappenahomma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tappenahomma steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mara just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma dips to his left and cracks Mara with an uppercut!
A big left from Mara misses.
Tappenahomma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Mara moves out of range easily.
Mara is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mara throws a low kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Tappenahomma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mara misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Mara moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Mara throws a low kick but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Mara.
Mara misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mara wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Mara slips under a jab from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mara. That's going to slow Tappenahomma down.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Tappenahomma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Mara.
Mara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tappenahomma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Tappenahomma jabs at Mara's body.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Mara moved away.
Mara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mara thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara misses with a looping right.
Mara throws a shot to the body.
Mara just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Tappenahomma darts in and clinches Mara up against the cage.
Mara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Tappenahomma on the inside.
Mara gets through Tappenahomma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mara.
#T3#
Mara jumps guard but Tappenahomma stands there with Mara around his waist. Mara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tappenahomma throws a head punch that misses.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Mara avoids the damage to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a body shot.
Mara looking to stall.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tappenahomma.
Mara takes a shot to the head.
Mara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tappenahomma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tappenahomma can turn it around.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mara.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mara's defenses.
Mara looking to stall.
Mara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Mara working aggressively here.
Mara tries to pull guard but Tappenahomma won't allow it.
Mara swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tappenahomma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mara lands a shoulder strike.
Tappenahomma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mara throws a sloppy body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salosen Mara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Mara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tappenahomma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Tappenahomma takes the fight into the clinch.
Mara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tappenahommas head.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Mara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mara throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara cracks Tappenahomma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Mara keeps it at a distance.
Mara thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice uppercut.
Mara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tappenahomma. That did some damage!
Tappenahomma slips a straight right by Mara.#T1#
Mara connects with a jab.
Mara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Mara misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick from Mara.
Mara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara is just out of range.
Mara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tappenahomma.
Mara misses with a looping left.
Mara is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
Tappenahomma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Mara does no damage. #T2#
Tappenahomma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Mara connects with a body shot.
Tappenahomma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy uppercut
and Mara counters with a nice body kick.
Mara tries to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma moves his leg out of the way.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tappenahomma.
Mara scores with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Mara throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Mara throws a chopping leg kick but Tappenahomma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tappenahomma works the jab nicely.
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Mara moved out of range nicely.
Mara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Mara moved out of range.
Mara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Mara.
Tappenahomma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mara throws a head kick that misses.
Tappenahomma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tappenahomma scrambles back to his feet.
Tappenahomma lands with an uppercut that bounces Mara off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Mara slips under a jab from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.
Mara checks a low kick from Tappenahomma.
Mara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Tappenahomma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mara moves away from the strike by Tappenahomma.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappenahomma, right into the meat.
Mara misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma clobbers Mara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Salosen Mara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Tappenahomma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mara takes a step back to recover.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Mara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tappenahomma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Mara throws a big counter combination but Tappenahomma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara manages to avoid it.
Mara avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
Mara throws a series of punches but Tappenahomma avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mara lands with an uppercut that bounces Tappenahomma off the cage and back into range.
Tappenahomma fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Tappenahomma just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma cracks Mara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mara loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Mara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Mara.
Mara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mara looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Mara misses its intended target.
Mara looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Mara throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Mara moved out of range.
Mara throws a right and a left that Tappenahomma avoids nicely.
Tappenahomma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tappenahomma jabs at Mara's body.
Salosen Mara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tappenahomma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mara. Mara obviously looking to wear him down.
Mara lands the left hand.
Nice body kick from Mara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Mara.
Tappenahomma throws out a loose jab but Mara uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Mara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mara looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Mara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.
Mara throws a shot to the body.
Mara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tappenahomma's sensitive parts. #T3#
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch.
Tappenahomma throws out a powerful jab.
Tappenahomma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Mara.
Tappenahomma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mara. That did some damage!
Mara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tappenahomma's head backwards.
Tappenahomma blocks a low kick nicely.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tappenahomma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tappenahomma delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Mara tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mara breaks from the clinch.
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 clinch but Mara moves out of range.
Tappenahomma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mara throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mara.
Mara lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Chief Tappenahomma has been cut.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Mara moves out of range.
Mara misses with a wild body shot.
Mara 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.
Tappenahomma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tappenahomma throws a chopping leg kick but Mara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tappenahomma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mara throws a leg kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Salosen Mara.
I think Tappenahomma 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Tappenahomma!
A victorious Chief Tappenahomma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tappenahomma tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tappenahomma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov defending well as Tappenahomma loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tappenahomma to score with a decent uppercut.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tappenahomma is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Tappenahomma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Tappenahomma. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Tappenahomma's side.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Tappenahomma counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Tappenahomma misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tappenahomma's sensitive parts.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Tappenahomma's leg but Tappenahomma calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Tappenahomma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tappenahomma lands with a nice body punch.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Tappenahomma throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tappenahomma can pounce on him.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Tappenahomma fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tappenahomma.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tappenahomma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Tappenahomma flicks out a counter leg kick but Kersikov steps away.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Tappenahomma blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kersikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Tappenahomma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Tappenahomma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Tappenahomma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tappenahomma scores with a spinning back kick!
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tappenahomma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tappenahomma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tappenahomma.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Tappenahomma.#CL2#
Tappenahomma clinches up against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Tappenahomma's ribcage. Tappenahomma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tappenahomma scores a nice knee to the body.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kersikov.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Kersikov.
Tappenahomma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kersikov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tappenahomma can turn it around.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rustam Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
#T2#
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Tappenahomma as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Kersikov just leaning against Tappenahomma, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Tappenahomma pushes off an throws an elbow but Kersikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Tappenahomma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Kersikov 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 takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Tappenahomma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tappenahomma lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Tappenahomma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tappenahomma throws a head punch that misses.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Tappenahomma has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Tappenahomma missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chief Tappenahomma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Tappenahomma's leg. Tappenahomma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tappenahomma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma moves his leg out of the way.
Tappenahomma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tappenahomma scoring well with a low kick there.
Tappenahomma catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kersikov.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tappenahomma.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Tappenahomma.
That kick from Tappenahomma tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tappenahomma's sensitive parts.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a good cross that connects.
Tappenahomma with a nice cross.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Tappenahomma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kersikov with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
Tappenahomma lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
Kersikov avoids the elbow strike from Tappenahomma, against the cage.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.#T3#
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Kersikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Kersikov shrugs off.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tappenahomma works on Kersikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov looking to stall.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tappenahomma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov tests Tappenahomma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tappenahomma digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Tappenahomma throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
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.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Tappenahomma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Tappenahomma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tappenahomma avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut there from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma avoids a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Tappenahomma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Tappenahomma checks the leg kick.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Kersikov.
It seemed like Tappenahomma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov misses with a hook.#CL2#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov trying to stall but Tappenahomma improves his position.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with the head strike.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tappenahomma gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov taking a breather.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
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!
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tappenahommas head.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Tappenahomma is leaning against Kersikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov cracks Tappenahomma with a nice body shot.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Tappenahomma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tappenahomma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tappenahomma!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Tappenahomma down.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Tappenahomma.
A lazy left from Tappenahomma finds it's target.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tappenahomma as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Tappenahomma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Tappenahomma looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Kersikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
#T3#
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Kersikov dodges an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand underneath Kersikov's ribcage. Kersikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tappenahomma lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Kersikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
A short left from Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Tappenahomma pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Rustam Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rustam Kersikov.
Well Tappenahomma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Chief Tappenahomma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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T142 - LA Massacre
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Lamare on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma throws the left hand but Lamare avoids the punch easily.
Lamare throws a low kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Lamare tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tappenahomma is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Lamare forces Tappenahomma back against the cage and clinches.
Lamare avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Tappenahomma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tappenahomma dodges an elbow strike from Lamare.
Lamare using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tappenahomma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamare tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lamare lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Lamare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Lamare misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Tappenahomma misses.
A low kick from Lamare misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice body kick.
Lamare moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
Tappenahomma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lamare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Lamare does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lamare throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lamare scores with a head kick. Tappenahomma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tappenahomma scores with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamare momentarily.
Tappenahomma connects with a body shot.
Tappenahomma's corner calls for a 1-2. Tappenahomma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tappenahomma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Tappenahomma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamare throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamare scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamare chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma throws the left hand but Lamare avoids the punch easily.
Tappenahomma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Lamare connects with a high kick.
Tappenahomma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamare was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Lamare moves out of range.
Lamare delivers a nice body kick.
Lamare throws a series of punches but Tappenahomma avoids them all with ease.
As Lamare looks to move away, Tappenahomma throws a big counter combo but Lamare just gets out of the way.
Lamare takes one to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lamare scoring well with a low kick there.
Tappenahomma punishes Lamare's body with a nice straight punch.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lamare.
Lamare throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lamare throws a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head but Tappenahomma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lamare checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Tappenahomma backs off Lamare throws a huge counter combo but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it all.
Tappenahomma is looking to wear down Lamare with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Lamare moves out of range. #T3#
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lamare misses the body punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lamare tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tappenahomma is able to avoid easily.
Tappenahomma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lamare looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Lamare blocks it.
Tappenahomma sets himself, and Lamare steps forward looking for the clinch! Tappenahomma avoids it this time.
Lamare scoring well with a low kick there.
Tappenahomma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tappenahomma tries to land a front kick but Lamare steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Tappenahomma moves into the clinch.
Tappenahomma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tappenahomma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappenahomma pushes Lamare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tappenahomma cracks Lamare with a nice body shot.#T4#
Tappenahomma misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma digs a right hand underneath Lamare's ribcage. Lamare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tappenahomma working Lamare over with knees to the body.
Tappenahomma avoiding damage as Lamare throws knees to the body.
Lamare 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 Lamare can turn it around.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but Lamare blocks with his arms.
Lamare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lamare blocks an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamare controls his hands.
Lamare trying to land knees to the body.
Lamare trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tappenahomma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Tappenahomma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamare lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamare avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lamare pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range and Lamare settles back down.
Lamare connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
A cross from Tappenahomma lands.
Lamare walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tappenahomma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Tappenahomma closes the distance and clinches.
Lamare trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamare throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Our sources have told us that Tappenahomma has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lamare struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Lamare prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tappenahomma. #BC2#
Lamare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamare misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Lamare blocks a leg kick.
Lamare on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lamare.
Lamare lands a jab to Tappenahomma's midsection.
Tappenahomma scores with a decent looking hook.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Lamare lands a right hook to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lamare.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lamare scoring well with a low kick there.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Lamare.
Tappenahomma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lamare buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses the jab.#T2#
Tappenahomma misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lamare lands a high kick!
Lamare just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamare throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Tappenahomma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamare.
Tappenahomma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lamare - that will leave a mark!
Lamare checks the leg kick.
Lamare only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lamare fails to land with a series of punches.
Tappenahomma drops his hands momentarily and Lamare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tappenahomma tried to score with a low kick but Lamare checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Lamare. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Tappenahomma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamare misses with a few strikes there.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Lamare throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Tappenahomma quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Lamare lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chief Tappenahomma is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamare looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Tappenahomma.#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tappenahomma gets tackled into the cage by Lamare. Lamare maintains the clinch.
Lamare has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamare.
A right handed body shot lands from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma scores with a shoulder strike.
Tappenahomma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamare blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Lamare is trying to force a seperation but Tappenahomma has the dominant position.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tappenahomma avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamare.#T4#
Tappenahomma lands a knee to the head.
Tappenahomma dodges an elbow strike from Lamare.
Lamare misses with a knee to the head.
Tappenahomma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tappenahomma has Lamare pressed against the cage, preventing Lamare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lamare throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tappenahomma blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Lamare 's eye.
Tappenahomma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lamare lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lamare missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lamare.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Tappenahomma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tappenahomma throws a counter high kick but Lamare was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tappenahomma thows a body kick. Lamare tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking body kick.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lamare steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tappenahomma. That one must have hurt.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Lamare tries to counter with a clinch but Tappenahomma shakes him off and moves away.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tappenahomma jabs Lamare right on the nose. Lamare blinks but takes it well.
Tappenahomma tries to score with a low kick but Lamare moves his leg out of the way.
Lamare slips a straight right by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid body kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lamare steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tappenahomma.
Some bone on bone action there as Tappenahomma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter punch.
Lamare has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tappenahomma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Lamare.
Tappenahomma tried to counter with a leg kick but Lamare avoided it.
A punch combination from Lamare misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tappenahomma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lamare will feel that in the morning.
Lamare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tappenahomma.#T1#
Lamare misses with a straight left.
Lamare connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tappenahomma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamare was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappenahomma.
Lamare throws a combination that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a right hand to the body.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamare manages to avoid it.
Tappenahomma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tappenahomma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma cracks Lamare with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lamare lands with a slapping head kick.
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lamare lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tappenahomma backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma lands with a straight right. Lamare didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Lamare is rocked!#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Lamare is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
Nice body kick there by Tappenahomma.
A bone on bone clash there as Tappenahomma blocks the leg kick.
Lamare seems to have recovered his senses.
Tappenahomma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamare can do to turn this around?
Lamare loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Tappenahomma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tappenahomma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chet Lamare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tappenahomma throws a head kick but Lamare moves out of range.
Tappenahomma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lamare stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lamare gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Lamare moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Lamare
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamare throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Lamare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lamare looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma cracks Lamare with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lamare dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tappenahomma. That did some damage!
Lamare misses with a double jab
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Tappenahomma lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamare off the cage and back into range.
Lamare gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tappenahomma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamare tries to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Tappenahomma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chet Lamare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamare tries to clinch but Tappenahomma moves away
and Tappenahomma counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappenahomma blocks the body kick.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Lamare takes the fight into the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Lamare shrugs off.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tappenahomma.
Lamare pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow. #KD#
Tappenahomma drops Lamare onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lamare is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamare creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tappenahomma creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lamare's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lamare drops to his knees and Tappenahomma pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Tappenahomma!
Our winner, Chief Tappenahomma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Chet Lamare had this to say: 'I'm not sure where to go from here? Do I keep fighting?'.
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T138 - Pain Redefined
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tappenahomma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Tappenahomma fails to land.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Tappenahomma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tappenahomma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tappenahomma. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock pushes off an throws an elbow but Tappenahomma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Tappenahomma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Shamrock gets through Tappenahomma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tappenahomma fails to land.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma lands with a short shot to the head.
Tappenahomma looking to throw knees to the head but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Tappenahomma is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow that misses.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a right hand.
Tappenahomma blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Tappenahomma works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Tappenahomma crunches a lovely knee into Shamrock's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Tappenahomma.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tappenahomma throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Shamrock 's eye.
Shamrock throws an elbow that misses.
Tappenahomma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma lands a nice knee to the body.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
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!
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tappenahomma blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tappenahomma cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tappenahomma.
Shamrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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 cut man is working on Bobby Shamrock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Tappenahomma.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Tappenahomma avoids nicely.
Tappenahomma throws a fast counter high kick but Shamrock manages to duck under it in time.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Tappenahomma circles away.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tappenahomma can pounce on him.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tappenahomma looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Tappenahomma swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Shamrock forces Tappenahomma back against the cage and clinches.
Tappenahomma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tappenahomma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tappenahomma's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shamrock's face.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Tappenahomma avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shamrock's brow.
Tappenahomma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
Shamrock dodges an elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Shamrock avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock avoiding damage as Tappenahomma throws knees to the body.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Tappenahomma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma pushes off an throws an elbow but Shamrock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tappenahomma.#T3#
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow just above Shamrock 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tappenahomma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock 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.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Tappenahomma tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Tappenahomma pushes off an throws an elbow but Shamrock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Shamrock.
Tappenahomma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Tappenahomma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tappenahomma trying to land knees to the body.
Tappenahomma scores a nice knee to the body.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tappenahomma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tappenahomma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
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 cut man is working on Bobby Shamrock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Tappenahomma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock backing away here, and Tappenahomma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Shamrock clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tappenahomma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Nice body punch from Tappenahomma - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Shamrock shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
Tappenahomma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tappenahomma throws an elbow but misses.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it misses.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tappenahomma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right handed body shot lands from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tappenahomma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bobby Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tappenahomma pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Shamrock shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tappenahomma.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tappenahomma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
Tappenahomma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tappenahomma can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Tappenahomma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tappenahomma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tappenahomma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Tappenahomma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Shamrock.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma.
A short right from Tappenahomma.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Tappenahomma works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
#T4#
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike.
Tappenahomma lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Tappenahomma controls the action.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tappenahomma lands with a light punch inside.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Tappenahomma.
Shamrock takes an elbow to the temple.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Shamrock is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Tappenahomma lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Tappenahomma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tappenahomma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.
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Event:
*T135* - Malicious Intent
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Centurion misses with a leg kick.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Centurion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Tappenahomma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Centurion.
Centurion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Centurion throws a hook but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Centurion moves out of range of the body kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Centurion in his tracks.
Centurion throws the kick towards the body but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma throws a front kick that sends Centurion stumbling back into the cage.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Centurion's shoulder, as Centurion tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Centurion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tappenahomma is able to avoid easily.
Tappenahomma jabs at Centurion's body.
Tappenahomma moves forwards but Centurion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion is looking to score with low kicks.
Centurion blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Centurion misses with a straight left.
A jab from Tappenahomma does it's job there.
Centurion misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion throws a body kick.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
A good leg kick by Centurion.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
A low kick from Centurion misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice kick to the body.
Centurion looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Centurion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Centurion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tappenahomma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma punishes Centurion's body with a nice straight punch.
Tappenahomma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Centurion cracks Tappenahomma with a good jab.
Tappenahomma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Centurion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tappenahomma momentarily.
#T2#
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Centurion! But no joy.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Centurion's head but Centurion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Centurion as he checks the leg kick.
Centurion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Centurion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Centurion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tappenahomma.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Centurion.
Centurion misses with a body shot.
Centurion tries to move into range but Tappenahomma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Centurion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Centurion's head but Centurion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Centurion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Centurion's front leg with a kick but Centurion checks it.
Centurion misses with a straight right.
Tappenahomma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Centurion.
Centurion looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Centurion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Centurion moves out of range.
Donk. Centurion catches Tappenahomma right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Tappenahomma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Centurion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centurion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tappenahomma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Centurion backs away, Tappenahomma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion throws a body kick.
A jab from Tappenahomma finds it's way through Centurion's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Centurion has been cut.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Centurion is looking to land body kicks.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Centurion lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Centurion.
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Centurion scores with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Centurion throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tappenahomma misses its intended target.
Centurion lands a nice looking body shot.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Centurion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Tappenahomma thumps Centurion with a low kick.
Centurion misses with the body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice leg kick.
Centurion misses with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Centurion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tappenahomma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tappenahomma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tappenahomma misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Centurion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Centurion slips a jab from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tappenahomma is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Centurion throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
Centurion looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Centurion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Centurion misses the jab.
Centurion tests Tappenahomma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tappenahomma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Centurion tries a head kick but it misses.
Centurion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tappenahomma misses with a leg kick
and Centurion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tappenahomma really felt that one!
Tappenahomma throws a low kick, looking for Centurion's leg but Centurion calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Centurion.
Tappenahomma clobbers Centurion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Centurion throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Centurion throws a good cross that connects.
Centurion thuds his shin into the meat of Tappenahomma's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Centurion.#T1#
Tappenahomma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch but Centurion is avoiding it.
Tappenahomma scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Centurion misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tappenahomma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Centurion under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Centurion.
It looked like Tappenahomma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Centurion.
Centurion misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
Tappenahomma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Centurion.
Centurion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tappenahomma throws a sloppy head kick and Centurion moves out of range easily.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Centurion ducks down to avoid it.
Centurion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Centurion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Centurion blocks it.
And Centurion responds with a good body kick, but Tappenahomma manages to step out the way in time.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Centurion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Centurion.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Centurion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Centurion throws a low kick but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Centurion. That one must have hurt.
Centurion avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma connects with a body shot.
Centurion misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Centurion.
An inside leg kick lands from Centurion.
Tappenahomma misses with a body kick.
Centurion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
A jab from Tappenahomma does it's job there.
Centurion throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Carlos Centurion seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tappenahomma misses with a looping left.
Tappenahomma defending well as Centurion loads up on a big left hand.
Centurion throws an off balance right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a good low kick that Centurion was not able to check.
Tappenahomma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Centurion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Centurion.
Centurion thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Centurion throws a low kick, looking for Tappenahomma's leg but Tappenahomma calmly moves out of range.
Tappenahomma lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Centurion.
Centurion scores with a spinning back kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tappenahomma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Centurion keeps it at a distance.
Centurion loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Centurion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Tappenahomma misses.
Tappenahomma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Centurion throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tappenahomma lands a slapping body shot.
Centurion lands a really nice looking cross but Tappenahomma seems unphased.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
Centurion scores with a jab to the head.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Centurion throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
Centurion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Centurion cracks the inside of Tappenahomma's front leg.
Good work by Tappenahomma as he checks the leg kick.
Centurion looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
That kick from Tappenahomma tenderised Centurion's leg. Centurion is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tappenahomma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Centurion 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.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Centurion misses with an uppercut. Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Centurion checks the leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Centurion lands with a straight right. Tappenahomma didn't see that one coming.
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 moves away from the strike by Centurion.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Centurion checks a low kick from Tappenahomma.
That kick from Centurion tenderised Tappenahomma's leg. Tappenahomma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tappenahomma swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Centurion. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centurion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma throws a jab but it's blocked by Centurion.
Centurion looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma blocks the body kick.
Centurion loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Tappenahomma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tappenahomma misses with a body kick. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Tappenahomma.
Centurion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good work by Tappenahomma as he checks the leg kick.
Centurion throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Centurion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tappenahomma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Centurion tries to work over Tappenahomma's front leg with a kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
A big left from Centurion misses.
Centurion throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Centurion moved out of range nicely.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Centurion.
Tappenahomma moves away from the strike by Centurion.
Centurion throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Centurion blocks the leg kick.
Centurion throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Centurion avoids it.
Centurion throws out a counter right but Tappenahomma avoids it with no problem.
Centurion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Centurion as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Centurion throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Centurion's knee momentarily.
Centurion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Centurion throws a low kick but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook to the body. Centurion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Centurion lands a glancing blow to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
Centurion throws a body kick that misses.
As Centurion backs away, Tappenahomma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Centurion throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tappenahomma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Centurion.
Tappenahomma looks to clinch
and Centurion counters with a thumping low kick.
Tappenahomma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Centurion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Tappenahomma lands with a right hand.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. Tappenahomma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Centurion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it well.
Tappenahomma connects with a right hand. Centurion shakes it off.
A big right from Tappenahomma misses.
Centurion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tappenahomma connects with an inside leg kick.
Centurion lands with a right hand.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Centurion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tappenahomma doesn't seem phased though.
Centurion missing with a left hand there. Tappenahomma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Centurion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Centurion.
Tappenahomma jabs Centurion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Centurion misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a low kick, right behind Centurion 's knee.
Centurion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma throws out a loose jab but Centurion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
And Tappenahomma counters with a quick kick to the body but Centurion blocks it.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Tappenahomma throws a head kick but Centurion moves out of range.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma throws a jab when Centurion was well out of range.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch
and Centurion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Centurion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlos Centurion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Centurion avoids the head kick by Tappenahomma.
Centurion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tappenahomma's calf.
Centurion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tappenahomma walks into a straight right hand from Centurion.
Centurion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Centurion throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma scores with a sloppy right hand. Centurion should have avoided that one. #CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Centurion's cut even more.
Tappenahomma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Centurion is rocked!
Tappenahomma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Centurion. That one must have hurt.
Centurion is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma motions for Centurion to come forward. Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chief Tappenahomma.
Well Centurion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Centurion!
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