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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1796 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Tapaus (ranked 2954 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mother. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Keijo Tapaus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tapaus rushes Vicini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vicini has hold of one of Tapaus's legs. Tapaus is fighting the takedown attempt but Vicini gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Tapaus
Tapaus trying to control the position.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tapaus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Tapaus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vicini has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Tapaus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (0) Tapaus
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vicini controlling the positon.
Vicini working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tapaus fending off the submission attempt from Vicini.
I really don't envy Tapaus right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus showing good submission defense here.
Vicini is hanging on to Tapaus's back as he tries to escape.
Vicini tries to get the hooks in deep but Tapaus pushed the leg off.
Tapaus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus is in bad spot here.
Vicini is looking to control Tapaus but Tapaus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tapaus staying busy and making it hard for Vicini to control.
Tapaus showing good submission defense here.
Vicini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tapaus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus wants to escape the position.
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Will Vicini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tapaus turns into Vicini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (8) vs (2) Tapaus
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Tapaus is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tapaus trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Tapaus won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Tapaus trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Tapaus stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Tapaus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tapaus has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
Tapaus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (5) Tapaus
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Tapaus tries for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Tapaus tries for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapaus wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini tries to roll over but Tapaus keeps him under control.
Tapaus is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Tapaus controlling him for the moment.
Vicini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tapaus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tapaus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Vicini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tapaus has picked Vicini up and slammed him! Vicini can't keep hold of the triangle and Tapaus manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (8) Tapaus
Vicini can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus trying to control the position but Vicini is working away.
Vicini tries to buck Tapaus off but Tapaus is having none of it.
Tapaus trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Tapaus looking to control but instead Vicini has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Tapaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapaus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Tapaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini wants to control but Tapaus passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (11) Tapaus
Vicini tries to bench press Tapaus off him but Tapaus keeps the position.
Tapaus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tapaus is trying to get an arm triangle but Vicini is defending well.
Tapaus wants to take a breather but Vicini manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tapaus.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus looking to pass the guard.
Tapaus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tapaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Tapaus controlling him for the moment.
Tapaus passes into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to control Tapaus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
Tapaus trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Tapaus is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vicini as he works his way to full guard.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tapaus trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Tapaus controlling him for the moment.
Tapaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapaus looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (10) vs (11) Tapaus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (11) Tapaus
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CEC 662
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Tapaus misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Tapaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapaus cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Tapaus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tapaus tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapaus sneaks back into half guard.
Tapaus is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount! #T1#
Tapaus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tapaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Tapaus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tapaus is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Jackson trying to control but Tapaus is working from the bottom.
Jackson pushing down on Tapaus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tapaus tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tapaus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Tapaus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tapaus is looking to improve his position.
Tapaus wants to control the action here but instead Jackson manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson looking to control but Tapaus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tapaus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tapaus trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Tapaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tapaus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tapaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Tapaus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tapaus keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tapaus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tapaus's head.
Tapaus keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Tapaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapaus lands with a nice body punch.
Tapaus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tapaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Tapaus.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tapaus with a hook.
Tapaus scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapaus misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tapaus misses with a hook.#T1#
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapaus throws a one two combo.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tapaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tapaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapaus throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tapaus thinking.
Tapaus throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Tapaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapaus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tapaus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Tapaus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapaus misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tapaus throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tapaus misses the target.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Tapaus lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tapaus did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Tapaus won't allow it.
Tapaus trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!#T3#
Tapaus takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jackson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Jackson!
Mikael Jackson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 659
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Tapaus throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost lands an overhand right.
Tapaus walks into a left hand.
Tapaus misses the shot to the body.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
A little feinted left hand from Tapaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tapaus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frost wants to land a leg kick but Tapaus is out of range.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost is looking to clinch but Tapaus is avoiding it.
Frost slips under a jab from Tapaus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost flicks out a counter leg kick but Tapaus steps away.
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Tapaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Frost defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tapaus's waist but Tapaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side. #CL2#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tapaus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tapaus.
Frost cracks Tapaus with a nice body shot.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Tapaus working aggressively here.
Tapaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
I was talking to Tapaus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tapaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost lands with a short head shot 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tapaus.
Tapaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tapaus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Tapaus tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Tapaus back against the cage.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost pushes Tapaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus blocking some punches.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tapaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tapaus, as that shot connected.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Tapaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tapaus sprawls well. Tapaus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Keijo Tapaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Frost.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a looping left.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut.
Tapaus misses with a looping left.
Tapaus throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.#T4#
Tapaus misses with a hook
and Frost counters with an outside leg kick.
Tapaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
Frost with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapaus's corner calls for a 1-2. Tapaus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapaus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tapaus misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost misses with some punches.
Tapaus lands a nice uppercut.
Tapaus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tapaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tapaus blocks a body shot from Frost.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tapaus.
Tapaus blocks an uppercut.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Frost looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frost controlling the action here.
Tapaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Tapaus wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tapaus keeps working.
Frost sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Tapaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Tapaus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
Tapaus has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Tapaus working for the choke.
Frost is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Tapaus landing with strikes.
Frost trying to control the hands but Tapaus won't let him.
Tapaus controlling from the back.
Frost trying to get back to his feet but Tapaus is in full control for now.
Tapaus lands shots from the back. #T3#
Tapaus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Frost.#SUB#
Tapaus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Frost knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Frost for a finish. #SUB#
Frost defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tapaus's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapaus is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tapaus gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Tapaus gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tapaus apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Tapaus is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost throws a series of strikes that have Tapaus backpedaling.
Frost defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Frost unleashes a big counter combination but Tapaus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keijo Tapaus is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tapaus finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head.
Tapaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Frost scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapaus. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Frost looks for the body kick but Tapaus saw that one coming.
Tapaus keeps the fight on the outside.
Tapaus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Frost both land. Nice combination.
Tapaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tapaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapaus.
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 Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tapaus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Tapaus misses the target.
Frost throws a right and a left that Tapaus avoids nicely.
Tapaus misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tapaus.
Tapaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tapaus misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Frost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tapaus.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Tapaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost lands a nice hook to Tapaus's body. Tapaus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tapaus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost. #TD2#
Frost darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tapaus tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Tapaus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!#T2##SUB#
Tapaus is looking for the choke from the back position but Frost is controlling his hands well.
Tapaus keeps control of the position easily here as Frost tries to buck him off.
Frost is really stuck here.
Will Tapaus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Frost up.
Tapaus has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Frost. #SUB#
Tapaus working for the choke.
Tapaus trying to control.#T3#
Frost takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Frost is trying to get back to his feet but Tapaus has full control of the position and if anything, Frost has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tapaus tries to keep control of the position but Frost is staying busy.
Frost breaks Tapaus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tapaus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Tapaus is working an open guard so Frost takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Olaf Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tapaus connects with a nice looking jab.
Frost shoots in but Tapaus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Tapaus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Frost takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost misses with a body punch
and Tapaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tapaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tapaus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tapaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though.
Tapaus throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost.
Frost throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Tapaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tapaus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Tapaus!
During a confident post fight interview, Keijo Tapaus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 657
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee takes one on the button.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Tapaus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tapaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapaus.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee staying out of range there.
A jab from Lee misses.
Tapaus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Tapaus drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Tapaus.
Tapaus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Tapaus in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Tapaus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Tapaus misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee tries to bum rush Tapaus with a series of wild strikes but Tapaus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapaus blocks a head kick by Lee.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Tapaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee is looking to slow Tapaus down with leg kicks.
Tapaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Tapaus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tapaus throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Tapaus darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2##TD#
Lee drives through with a takedown into Tapaus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lee passes Tapaus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Tapaus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tapaus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Tapaus keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tapaus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee trying to control but Tapaus is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tapaus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving.
Lee postures up.
#SUB#
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tapaus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard. #REVB#
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tapaus has passed into side control.
#T4#
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Tapaus wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Tapaus grinds an elbow into Lee's temple. #SUB2#
Tapaus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Tapaus trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Tapaus is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tapaus jabs at Lee's body.
Tapaus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Tapaus ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Tapaus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapaus works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Tapaus manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tapaus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tapaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.#ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapaus misses the shot to the body.
Tapaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tapaus's jaw. Tapaus's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Lee does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nazz Lee!
An out of breath Nazz Lee 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:
PSE 18
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Packer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tapaus lands a slapping body shot.
Tapaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
Tapaus throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Packer lands a front kick.
A punch lands to the side of Packer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Packer missing with a left hand there. Tapaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Packer should have avoided that one.
Tapaus swinging wildly here.
Tapaus avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Tapaus moves away from the strike by Packer.
Packer slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Packer is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Packer tries to clinch up.
Tapaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tapaus keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Tapaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Packer has time to react.
Tapaus 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.
Packer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Tapaus lands the left hand.
Packer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tapaus but Tapaus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Tapaus throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Packer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right 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!
Packer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Tapaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tapaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Packer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Packer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tapaus doesn't seem bothered though.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Tapaus misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Tapaus catches Packer right on the button with a cross.
Keijo Tapaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer's corner calls for a 1-2. Packer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Tapaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Packer in his tracks.
Packer loads up on a big right hand but Tapaus slips the punch.
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Packer scores with a head kick.
Tapaus throws out a powerful jab.
Packer with a nice cross.
Packer lands a jab to Tapaus's midsection.
Packer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tapaus in his tracks. #T3#
Tapaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Packer moves away from the strike by Tapaus.
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tapaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Packer closes the distance but Tapaus moves to the side
and Tapaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Tapaus does no damage.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Packer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Packer is defended easily by Tapaus.
Tapaus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Packer.#T4#
Packer misses with a double jab.
Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 swing and a miss from Packer.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tapaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Packer.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer is looking to clinch but Tapaus is avoiding it.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Tapaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tapaus.
Tapaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapaus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tapaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer staying out of range there.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Packer defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Packer defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tapaus takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Packer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Packer shoots in looking for a takedown. Tapaus tries to sprawl out of it but Packer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tapaus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Tapaus avoids it.
Packer throws a low kick but Tapaus avoids it.
Tapaus misses with a right hand
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tapaus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut
and Packer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus misses with a double jab.
Tapaus lands with a straight right. Packer didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tapaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tapaus misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapaus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Packer 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.
Tapaus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tapaus connects with a crisp jab.
Tapaus throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Packer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tapaus circles away.
Packer tries to clinch but Tapaus is having none of it.
Packer wants to clinch.
Tapaus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Packer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range. #T2#
Tapaus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tapaus backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Tapaus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Packer doesn't seem phased though.
Packer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tapaus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Packer with a body shot.
Packer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tapaus.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer throws a front kick that sends Tapaus stumbling back into the cage.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer throws a nice looking combination but Tapaus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Packer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Tapaus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Packer counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Tapaus misses.
Packer tries to clinch up.#T3#
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Packer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Packer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Tapaus sees coming a mile off.
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tapaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Packer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tapaus cracks Packer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus looks to land a combination but Packer avoids it well.
Tapaus misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Tapaus.
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer lands a front kick.
Tapaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Packer.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Tapaus avoids it.
Tapaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Tapaus finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Tapaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tapaus throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Tapaus throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Tapaus swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Tapaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Packer at a distance.
Tapaus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tapaus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Tapaus moves out of range easily.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Packer.#CL#
Packer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tapaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tapaus thuds a left hand into Packer's body.
Packer lands an overhand right.
Packer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Packer backs off Tapaus throws a huge counter combo but Packer manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tapaus avoids it really well and circles away.
Tapaus moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
#CL#
Packer pushes Tapaus up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Tapaus in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Tapaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Packer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tapaus dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Tapaus lands a nice uppercut.
Packer misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Tapaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tapaus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer is looking to clinch but Tapaus is avoiding it.
Tapaus connects with a jab.
Packer scores with a jab.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer tries to counter with a takedown but Tapaus is quick to defend against it.
Packer connects with a crisp jab.
Packer looks to throw the jab but Tapaus is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Packer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapaus. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Tapaus scores with a body shot.
Tapaus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Packer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tapaus cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Tapaus avoids the head kick by Packer.
Tapaus misses with a straight left.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Tapaus pushes him off.
Tapaus tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Packer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Packer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Packer looks to land a combination. Tapaus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tapaus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Packer counters with a series of strikes. Tapaus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tapaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.#T3#
A big left from Tapaus misses.
Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
Packer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer scores with a head kick. Tapaus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Tapaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
As Tapaus backs away, Packer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tapaus misses with a straight right.
Packer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Packer throws a leg kick but Tapaus checks it.
Packer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapaus misses with a combination
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
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 head kick misses from Packer.
Packer scores with a kick to the body.
Tapaus avoids a kick to the body.
Tapaus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Tapaus finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer slips under a jab.
As Tapaus backs away, Packer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Packer misses with a straight right.
Packer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keijo Tapaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Packer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Tapaus.
I've got Tapaus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Tapaus!
Keijo Tapaus 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:
PSE 14
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapaus avoids the body shot from Pendragon.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
A jab from Pendragon does it's job there.
Tapaus cracks Pendragon with an open hand slap.
Tapaus slips a jab from Pendragon.
It looked like Tapaus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
A nice side step and Pendragon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
Pendragon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tapaus has time to react.
Tapaus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pendragon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tapaus scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon walks into a stiff left hand from Tapaus.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Pendragon throws a jab when Tapaus was well out of range.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapaus scores with the left hand. Pendragon knows he should have avoided that one.
Tapaus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pendragon.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Tapaus's shoulder, as Tapaus tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the body
and Tapaus counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapaus. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapaus is just out of range.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Tapaus ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Tapaus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tapaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
A big left from Tapaus misses.
Tapaus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Tapaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tapaus.
Pendragon walks into a left hand.
Tapaus lands with a hook. Pendragon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tapaus lands a jab to the nose.
Tapaus avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Tapaus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pendragon misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tapaus lands with a shot to the body.
Pendragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tapaus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tapaus throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Tapaus looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
A big left from Tapaus misses.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
Pendragon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Tapaus misses. #T2#
Tapaus misses with a looping left.
Pendragon takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon connects with a body shot that sends Tapaus's belly button to the back.
Pendragon avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tapaus.
Pendragon slips a straight right by Tapaus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapaus. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Tapaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tapaus to score with a decent uppercut.
Pendragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon throws a right and a left that Tapaus avoids nicely.
Pendragon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tapaus misses with a hook
and Pendragon counters with an outside leg kick.
Tapaus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Pendragon throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Pendragon avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
A nice side step and Pendragon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pendragon throws a poor cross that misses
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Tapaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Tapaus moved out of range.
Pendragon scores with a nice head shot.
Tapaus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pendragon on the side of the head.
Pendragon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Pendragon connects with a body shot.
Pendragon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapaus is just out of range.
Pendragon misses the jab.
Tapaus avoids the body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tapaus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Tapaus's head but Tapaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tapaus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Pendragon lands a right hook to the body.
Tapaus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Pendragon catches Tapaus right on the button with a cross.
Tapaus throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Tapaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapaus.
Pendragon takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Pendragon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tapaus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Pendragon as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Tapaus is rocked!
Pendragon steps in with a hook that catches Tapaus right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pendragon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tapaus looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Pendragon!
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Event:
DARE 74
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Puller swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Puller slips a jab and a cross from Tapaus.
Puller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
Puller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tapaus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tapaus throws a lazy right hand but Puller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puller swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapaus moves away.
Tapaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puller throws out the jab.
Puller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tapaus on the side of the head.
Tapaus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puller's head.
Puller misses with a straight left.
Tapaus throws a good cross that connects.
Tapaus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapaus manages to avoid it.
Tapaus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puller. Puller obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapaus misses with a body shot
and Puller counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Tapaus.
Puller tries to clinch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Tapaus.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapaus moves away.#T1#
Tapaus misses with an uppercut. Puller saw that one coming.
Puller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tapaus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puller.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapaus misses with a hook. Puller ducked under it nicely.
Puller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tapaus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puller throws out a loose jab but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tapaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puller doesn't seem bothered though.
Puller slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puller 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.
Tapaus takes one on the button.
Puller wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapaus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Tapaus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tapaus scores with a punch to the head.
Puller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Tapaus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puller.
Tapaus throws a hook but Puller avoids it easily.
Puller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Puller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puller moves away.
Puller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puller throws a looping overhand right but Tapaus ducks down to avoid it.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller throws a wild body kick that Tapaus sees coming a mile off.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapaus throws out a loose jab but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range.
Tapaus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puller can pounce on him.
Puller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Puller. #T3#
Puller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Puller.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Puller's shoulder, as Puller tries to avoid the shot.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Puller manages to avoid it.
Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Puller tests Tapaus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puller moves forwards but Tapaus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puller cracks the inside of Tapaus's front leg.
Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller.
Puller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tapaus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller.
Puller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Jab by Puller.
Tapaus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapaus connects with a crisp jab.
Tapaus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puller misses with a looping left.
Puller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Tapaus misses its intended target.
Puller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puller thows a leg kick but Tapaus checks it
and Tapaus counters with a straight right hand.
Puller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tapaus ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapaus manages to avoid it.
Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller.
Puller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tapaus rather than just go for the knockout.
Puller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tapaus on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapaus moves away from the strike by Puller.
Puller slips a jab from Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puller.
Puller lands with a hook. Tapaus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Puller 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#
Tapaus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puller.
A cross from Puller lands.
Tapaus misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy.
Tapaus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Tapaus.
Tapaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Tapaus.
Tapaus slips under a jab from Puller.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Puller.
Tapaus misses with a hook
enabling Puller to counter with a crisp jab.
Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Puller should have avoided that one.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Puller.
Puller slips a jab from Tapaus.
Puller slips a jab from Tapaus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
John Puller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tapaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puller misses with a body kick.
Puller throws a wild body kick that Tapaus sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Puller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Puller connects with an inside leg kick.
Puller swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Tapaus defending well as Puller loads up on a big left hand.
Puller punishes Tapaus's body with a nice straight punch.
Puller misses with a kick to the body.
Puller moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tapaus in his tracks.
Puller throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Puller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
Tapaus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puller.
Tapaus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tapaus misses with a straight right.
Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Puller slips the punch.
Tapaus moves forwards but Puller connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Puller slips the punch.
Tapaus misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Puller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puller.
Puller throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Puller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puller throws a predictable looking body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Puller scores with a nice head shot.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Tapaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puller manages to avoid it.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely.
Puller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tapaus misses the jab.
Tapaus staying out of range there.
Puller lands with a hook. Tapaus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tapaus throws a big shot that misses.
Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapaus is just out of range.#T3#
Puller throws a hook to the side of Tapaus's head but Tapaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puller is looking to land body kicks.
Tapaus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Puller's shoulder, as Puller tries to avoid the shot.
Puller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
Puller misses with a right hand
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Tapaus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Tapaus.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tapaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puller slips under a jab from Tapaus.
It seemed like Puller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tapaus lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Puller.
Tapaus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puller has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tapaus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tapaus throws a hook but Puller blocks it.
Puller misses with a lunging right hand
and Tapaus counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Tapaus 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 defenses there by Tapaus.
Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
Puller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a wild combination.
Tapaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puller.
Nice uppercut there from Puller.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Puller.
Tapaus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tapaus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puller's hands.
Tapaus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puller slips a jab from Tapaus.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus misses the jab.
Puller throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Puller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Puller misses.
Puller misses with a straight left.
Tapaus connects with a right hand. Puller shakes it off.
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapaus misses the target.
Puller connects with a leg kick. Tapaus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Puller with a hook.
Tapaus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tapaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puller in his tracks.
Tapaus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Tapaus.
Puller thuds his shin into the meat of Tapaus's side.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puller throws out a loose jab but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller staying out of range there.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
Puller slips a jab from Tapaus.#T1#
Good exchange - Tapaus coming out on top.
Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Puller should have avoided that one.
Tapaus avoids a kick to the body.
Puller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tapaus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puller misses with a body shot.
Tapaus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Puller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puller connects with a leg kick. Tapaus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Puller.
Puller lands a nice hook to Tapaus's body. Tapaus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Puller misses its intended target.
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus moves out of range of the body kick from Puller.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Puller finds it's way through Tapaus's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Tapaus misses with a hook
and Puller counters with a body kick that stops Tapaus in his tracks momentarily.
Tapaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Puller manages to avoid it.
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller.
Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy.
Puller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tapaus counters with a left to the body.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses.
Tapaus scores with a jab.
Puller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
Puller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Puller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Puller moves away and avoids it.#T3#
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Puller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puller moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Puller.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tapaus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puller misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a straight right.
Puller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Tapaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puller manages to avoid it.
Puller throws out a counter right but Tapaus avoids it with no problem.
Tapaus staying out of range there.
Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Puller.
Tapaus takes a swing at Puller's ribcage but misses.
Tapaus moves away from the strike by Puller.
Tapaus takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Puller misses with a jab to the body
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Puller slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Puller throws a leg kick but Tapaus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puller wants to clinch.
Tapaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puller.
Puller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Tapaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller.
Tapaus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Tapaus tries to keep at a distance but Puller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puller prevents a body shot from Tapaus.
A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Puller.
Well Puller 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Puller!
John Puller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DARE 67
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Tapaus missing with a left hand there. Wesson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Wesson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tapaus lands with a shot to the body.
Tapaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Tapaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Wesson darts in and clinches Tapaus up against the cage.
Tapaus throws a head punch that misses.
Tapaus working aggressively here.
Tapaus pushes Wesson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus blocks an uppercut.
Wesson tries a body shot but Tapaus blocks it.
Tapaus is working Wesson over against the cage.
Tapaus misses with some punches.
Tapaus misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Wesson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Wesson lands a body punch. #T1#
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wesson lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Tapaus.
Wesson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tapaus or not.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tapaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wesson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson.
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tapaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wesson's elbow.
Wesson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tapaus has a couple of punches blocked by Wesson.
Tapaus misses with a punch to the body.
Tapaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson works on Tapaus's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Tapaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wesson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tapaus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson lands a nice uppercut.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Tapaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wesson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tapaus backwards.
Tapaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wesson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wesson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tapaus.
Tapaus looks winded!
Wesson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wesson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wesson throws a head punch that misses.
Wesson working aggressively here.
Tapaus lands with a right to the head.
Wesson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wesson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wesson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!#T3#
Wesson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tapaus to his knees! Wesson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Wesson!
An out of breath Dean Wesson 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:
DARE 61
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Tapaus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Justesen avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Tapaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Justesen in his tracks.
Tapaus lands a right hook to the body.
Tapaus ducks under a wild hook from Justesen.
Justesen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Justesen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Justesen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Tapaus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Justesen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Justesen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tapaus misses with a body shot.
Justesen motions for Tapaus to come forward. Justesen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tapaus misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tapaus misses the target. #T1#
Justesen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Justesen should have avoided that one.
Tapaus misses with a straight right.
Justesen misses with a takedown
and Tapaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapaus misses with a hook. Justesen ducked under it nicely.
Tapaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tapaus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Tapaus misses with a looping left.
Tapaus lands with a good body shot.
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Justesen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Justesen slips under a jab.
Justesen with the counter takedown but Tapaus avoids it easily.
Tapaus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Justesen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Justesen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Tapaus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Justesen sprawls well initially but Tapaus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justesen gets full guard.
Tapaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tapaus is looking to work some ground and pound but Justesen has wrist control.
Justesen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Justesen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tapaus's guard. #REVB#
Tapaus wants to sweep here but Justesen controlling him for the moment.
Tapaus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Justesen's guard. #REVR#
Tapaus throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Justesen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Justesen is continuing to stall.
Tapaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justesen is keeping the position for now.
Tapaus lands a couple of digs.
Justesen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tapaus stopping the sweep attempt from Justesen.
Justesen pulls Tapaus in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tapaus landing with the ground and pound.
Tapaus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tapaus cracks Justesen with a solid left hand.
Justesen is pulling down on Tapaus's head. It's preventing any offense from Tapaus, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tapaus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tapaus stopping the sweep attempt from Justesen.
Tapaus trying to control but Justesen is working from the bottom.
Tapaus postures up and lands a big shot to Justesen's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tapaus scores with a punch to the head.
Justesen slips under a jab.
Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Justesen misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.#TD#
Tapaus shoots in and gets a takedown into Justesen's guard.
Justesen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tapaus's guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Justesen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Justesen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Tapaus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Justesen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tapaus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Justesen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Tapaus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Justesen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keijo Tapaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Justesen with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justesen throwing strikes from guard but Tapaus blocks nicely.
Justesen landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Tapaus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justesen defends well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Justesen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tapaus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justesen is one step ahead there.
Tapaus trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapaus looking for a sweep. Not yet Tapaus, not yet. #T3#
Justesen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tapaus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tapaus lands with a straight right. Justesen didn't see that one coming.
Justesen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tapaus or perhaps it was just good defense by Justesen, which made it look bad.
Tapaus lands a jab to the nose.
Tapaus throws a series of punches but Justesen moves out of range.
Tapaus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Justesen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tapaus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Justesens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tapaus scores with the left hand. Justesen knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justesen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tapaus misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Justesen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tapaus manages to get to full guard.
Justesen trying to control but Tapaus is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Justesen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Keijo Tapaus is winning the standup battle so far.
Justesen misses with a takedown
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Tapaus throws a jab when Justesen was well out of range.#KD2#
Justesen cracks Tapaus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tapaus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Justesen finish him?
#ROC2#
Tapaus is rocked!
Tapaus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Justesen throws an uppercut from hell that sends Tapaus clean off his feet! He's out cold! Justesen stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Justesen!
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Event:
DARE 57: Williams vs. Volkov 5
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
Nice uppercut there from Tapaus.
Tapaus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pyke.
A big left from Pyke misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tapaus! But no joy.
Tapaus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tapaus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapaus works Pyke's body with a nice hook.
Pyke scores with a decent looking hook.
Tapaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pyke wants to land a leg kick but Tapaus is out of range.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapaus dips to his left and cracks Pyke with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyke slips a jab from Tapaus.
As Tapaus backs away, Pyke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pyke throws an overhand right that lands on Tapaus's shoulder, as Tapaus tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Tapaus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pyke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Pyke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tapaus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pyke momentarily.
#T1#
Tapaus lands with a shot to the body.
Pyke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
A big right from Tapaus misses.
Nice straight punches there by Tapaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tapaus.
Pyke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Pyke moves out of range.
Tapaus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tapaus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tapaus throws a good cross that connects.
Pyke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Pyke is rocked!
Pyke drops his hands momentarily. Tapaus doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Pyke staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Pyke doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Tapaus!
Our winner, Keijo Tapaus, 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:
PFC 44 Sanchez vs Winston
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Santos takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Tapaus misses. #TD#
Santos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Santos is pulling down on Tapaus's head. It's preventing any offense from Tapaus, at least for the moment.
Tapaus stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Tapaus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looking to control.
Tapaus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Santos is controlling Tapaus's posture.
Tapaus scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tapaus trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Tapaus landing with the ground and pound.
Tapaus looking to pass the guard.
Tapaus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Tapaus is proving a slippery customer.
Tapaus postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Tapaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos has Tapaus pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tapaus blocks it well.
Tapaus misses with a jab to the body
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Tapaus missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tapaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tapaus's knee momentarily.#T3#
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Tapaus throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Santos scores with a takedown into Tapaus's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santos trying to control but Tapaus is working from the bottom.
Santos preventing the sweep.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Tapaus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tapaus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Tapaus landing with the ground and pound.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tapaus is one step ahead there.
Santos has Tapaus pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Santos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tapaus to the mat! Tapaus manages to get full guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving.
Tapaus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keijo Tapaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tapaus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tapaus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Tapaus is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santos is continuing to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Santos scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tapaus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tapaus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tapaus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santos tries to score with a low kick but Tapaus moves his leg out of the way.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Tapaus lands a lovely overhand right.
Santos throws a hook but Tapaus avoids it easily.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Tapaus misses the target.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Tapaus scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tapaus moves out of range as Santos throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapaus misses the target.
Tapaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santos takes one on the button.
A jab from Santos misses. #T4#
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tapaus.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Tapaus sprawls well.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos lands a jab-cross combination.
Tapaus blocks a jab.
Santos moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Santos throws a wild body kick that Tapaus sees coming a mile off.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tapaus with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Keijo Tapaus is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
No joy there for Tapaus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Tapaus misses.
Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapaus.
Santos defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.
Tapaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tapaus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tapaus is looking to counter punch.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tapaus lands a leg kick that knocks Santos off balance momentarily.#T1#
Tapaus lands a glancing blow to the side of Santos's head.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tapaus at a distance.
Tapaus throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tapaus misses the shot to the body.
Tapaus slips a straight right by Santos.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tapaus.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tapaus finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
Tapaus throws a solid leg kick but Santos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tapaus.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Tapaus does it's job there.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tapaus misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Tapaus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Tapaus ducks down to avoid it.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Tapaus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos moves away from the strike by Tapaus.
Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tapaus defends it well.
Tapaus avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Santos lands.
Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Santos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Tapaus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tapaus throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Santos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tapaus.
Tapaus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tapaus.
Tapaus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD#
Tapaus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tapaus lands strikes from half guard.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Santos working for a triangle but Tapaus defends it easily.
#T4#
Santos keeping full guard, as Tapaus tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santos holds on and takes a little breather.
Tapaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jorge Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapaus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keijo Tapaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Tapaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tapaus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Tapaus!
Keijo Tapaus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 40 Asskicken vs Brophy
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Tapaus misses.
Tapaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tapaus keeps the fight on the outside.
Chonan avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Chonan wants to clinch up but Tapaus keeps it at a distance.
Tapaus slips under a jab from Chonan.
Chonan swings widly with a right hand
and Tapaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chonan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tapaus.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tapaus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Tapaus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tapaus winds up and cracks Chonan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tapaus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chonan wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tapaus lands a nice short elbow.
Tapaus working over Chonan with some ground and pound. Chonan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tapaus trying to control from half guard but Chonan is working away.
Tapaus thows a huge punch but Chonan dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Tapaus trying to control from half guard but Chonan is working away.
Tapaus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chonan is looking to get back to is feet but Tapaus passes into side control.
Tapaus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tapaus cracks Chonan with a big elbow.
Tapaus is putting a hurting on Chonan here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Tapaus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chonan is trying to get back to his feet.
Tapaus in side control, throwing shots but Chonan defends.
Tapaus cracks Chonan with a big elbow.
Tapaus landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.#T2#
An elbow from Tapaus crashes against the mat.
Tapaus is chipping away with strikes.
Chonan tries to escape but Tapaus is in control. #ES#
Chonan sneaks out the side door and pushes Tapaus away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus throws a nice looking combination but Chonan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chonan is looking to clinch.
Tapaus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chonan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Chonan moves into the clinch.
Tapaus stalls.
Tapaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
Tapaus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chonan lands an elbow inside that Tapaus shrugs off. #T3#
Tapaus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tapaus's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chonan.
Tapaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chonan lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tapaus tries to work over Chonan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chonan misses with a body punch.
Chonan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tapaus looking to slow down the pace here.
Tapaus can't find room to land a body shot as Chonan controls the action.
Chonan tries a body shot but Tapaus blocks it.
Tapaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chonan.
Chonan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tapaus. #T4#
Chonan throws a head punch that misses.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chonan stalls.
A short right from Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with some punches.
Tapaus scores with a shoulder strike.
Tapaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tapaus misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Chonan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tapaus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan. #TD2#
Tapaus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chonan regains guard.
Tapaus distracts Chonan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tapaus throwing strikes from guard but Chonan blocks nicely.
Tapaus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tapaus throwing strikes from guard but Chonan blocks nicely.
Tapaus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan'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.
#R2#
Tapaus misses with a hook. Chonan ducked under it nicely.
Chonan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tapaus gets tackled into the cage by Chonan. Chonan maintains the clinch.
Tapaus misses with a body punch.
Chonan scores with a shot to the side of Tapaus's head.
Tapaus tries to work over Chonan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tapaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tapaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tapaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tapaus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chonan lands a damaging elbow.
Tapaus is trying to break the clinch but Chonan has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tapaus.
Tapaus wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Chonan lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Tapaus - that landed with a thud.
Piranha Chonan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Chonan.
Tapaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tapaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Chonan pushes Tapaus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tapaus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tapaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan is stalling here.
Chonan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tapaus lands with a light punch inside.
Tapaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Chonan has a couple of punches blocked by Tapaus.
Chonan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chonan effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Chonan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tapaus.#T2#
Chonan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chonan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tapaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tapauss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapaus looking to slow down the pace here.
Tapaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chonan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Tapaus has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan.
Chonan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tapaus working aggressively here.
Chonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chonan misses with an elbow strike.
Tapaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tapaus.
Tapaus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Chonan misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chonan.#TD2#
Tapaus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chonan wants to get back to his feet but Tapaus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tapaus looking to sit in guard and control but Chonan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Chonan stands up and waves to Tapaus to follow him. #CL#
Chonan rushes Tapaus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tapaus working aggressively here.
Chonan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tapaus.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Tapaus pushes Chonan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan lands with a left 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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tapaus.
Chonan has a couple of punches blocked by Tapaus.
Chonan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tapaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tapaus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Tapaus has Chonan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tapaus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chonan tumbling to the mat - Tapaus dives into Chonan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapaus prevents Chonan from getting back to his feet.
Tapaus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chonan can't keep his opponent in guard - Tapaus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES#
Chonan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tapaus is on him like a limpet, forcing Chonan back against the cage.
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 Piranha Chonan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tapaus keeps the fight on the outside.
Tapaus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Chonan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tapaus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tapaus throws out a counter right but Chonan avoids it with no problem.
Chonan throws a big shot that misses.
Chonan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chonan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chonan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Chonan tries to clinch up but Tapaus circles away and keeps his distance.
Tapaus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chonan tries to clinch but Tapaus is having none of it.
Chonan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tapaus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chonan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chonan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tapaus.
Chonan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tapaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Chonan is just out of range.#T1#
Tapaus throws a nice looking combination but Chonan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chonan tries to clinch up.
Piranha Chonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tapaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chonan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chonan 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.
Chonan is looking to clinch.
Tapaus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chonan slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Tapaus with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Tapaus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chonan is trying to defend but Tapaus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tapaus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chonan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chonan is trying to escape back to his feet but Tapaus uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Chonan wants to get back to his feet.
Chonan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chonan regains half guard, as Tapaus was trying to land strikes.
Tapaus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tapaus with good strikes from the mount here!
Tapaus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chonan?
Tapaus working Chonan over with strikes here.
Tapaus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tapaus with a couple of short strikes.
Chonan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chonan wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Tapaus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chonan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tapaus landing strikes from the mount.
Chonan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chonan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Tapaus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chonan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chonan and Tapaus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chonan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tapaus grinds an elbow into Chonan's temple.
Chonan is pushing Tapaus's head away, looking to escape. Tapaus manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Tapaus cracks Chonan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tapaus prevents Chonan from escaping the position.
Tapaus working the ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Tapaus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tapaus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tapaus lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Tapaus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tapaus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here.
Tapaus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chonan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Tapaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tapaus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Tapaus!
A victorious Keijo Tapaus 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:
PFC 35 Antonio vs Cranial
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Tetsuo throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Tetsuo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut.
Tetsuo throws a jab when Tapaus was well out of range.
Tapaus cracks Tetsuo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Tapaus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tapaus wants to pass the guard but Tetsuo is keeping the position.
Tapaus distracts Tetsuo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tetsuo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tapaus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tetsuo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tapaus.
Tapaus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tetsuo pulls Tapaus in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Tapaus looking to sit in guard and control but Tetsuo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tapaus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tapaus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tetsuo defends well.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully.
Tetsuo cracks Tapaus with a solid left hand.
Tetsuo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tapaus's head.#T2#
Tetsuo with a nice head shot there.
Tetsuo is in close to Tapaus's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Tetsuo stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Tapaus throws up his legs and catches Tetsuo in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Tetsuo tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Tapaus! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keijo Tapaus!
During a confident post fight interview, Keijo Tapaus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 25 Yamaguchi vs Rock
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Tapaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf counters with a nice leg kick.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
Tapaus sizes up Wolf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Wolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tapaus misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
Tapaus misses with a head kick.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Tapaus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Wolf misses #TD#
and Tapaus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wolf has his hands on Tapaus's head, controlling the position.
Tapaus is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.#T1#
Tapaus wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tapaus trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf pulls Tapaus in to control the position.
Wolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tapaus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolf has Tapaus pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
Wolf lands a jab to Tapaus's midsection.
Wolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tapaus.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf.
Tapaus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tapaus tries to land a leg kick but Wolf saw it coming and moves away.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Tapaus.
Wolf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tapaus ducks right into an uppercut from Wolf.
Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolf staying out of range there.
Tapaus scores with a punch to the head.
Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolf should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Tapaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
Tapaus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wolf sprawls and moves away.
Tapaus tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Tapaus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Tapaus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wolf up against the cage.
Tapaus working aggressively here.
Tapaus lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Tapaus misses with the combination.
Wolf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wolf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tapaus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Wolf connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tapaus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf is trying to counter with his kicks.
Adrian Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf.
Wolf keeps the fight on the outside.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wolf lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tapaus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wolf walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tapaus lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf off balance momentarily.
Tapaus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tapaus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Tapaus misses with a hook
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tapaus cracks Wolf with a good jab.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Wolf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wolf checks a low kick from Tapaus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Tapaus throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Wolf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tapaus will feel that in the morning.
Wolf throws a body kick that misses.
Tapaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tapaus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Tapaus feints and as Wolf raises his hands in defense, Tapaus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tapaus wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Tapaus connects with a couple of short punches.
Tapaus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wolf controls Tapaus momentarily but Tapaus frees himself.
Tapaus looking to pass the guard.
Tapaus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Wolf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tapaus controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolf holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolf is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wolf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tapaus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wolf counters with a one-two to the body.
Keijo Tapaus is winning the standup battle so far.
Tapaus takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Wolf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Wolf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf lands the left hand.
Tapaus wants to land a leg kick but Wolf is out of range. #T3##TD#
Tapaus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wolf on his heels. He'll look to pass Wolf's guard now, I'm sure.
Tapaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf is pulling down on Tapaus's head to control his posture.
Wolf is looking to stand up but Tapaus isn't so interested in that idea.
Wolf is adopting a defensive guard.
Tapaus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Keijo Tapaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Tapaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf is keeping the position for now.
Tapaus postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tapaus lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Tapaus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Wolf throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A good leg kick by Wolf.
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 Keijo Tapaus 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Tapaus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wolf was covering up waiting for the punch and Tapaus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wolf has Tapaus pulled in close to control his posture.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Wolf gets to his feet. Tapaus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Tapaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wolf sprawls and moves away.
Tapaus lands with an overhand left.
Tapaus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolf.
#CL#
Tapaus clinches up with Wolf and pushes him back against the cage.
Tapaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Wolf tries to break the clinch but Tapaus is controlling the position.
Wolf wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Wolf.
Tapaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Wolf's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Wolf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tapaus stalling the fight.
Tapaus blocking some punches.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tapaus slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Wolf.
Tapaus is pushing Wolf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tapaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Wolf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tapaus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Wolf misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapaus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolf's head backwards.
Tapaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolf! But no joy.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Wolf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tapaus doesn't seem phased though.
Tapaus throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Tapaus is rocked!
Tapaus throws a lazy right hand but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Tapaus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolf slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Tapaus throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Wolf!
After the fight, Adrian Wolf was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
*PPV: imPULSE
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Tapaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Browne doesn't seem bothered though.
Browne throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Tapaus scores with a takedown into Browne's guard.#ES#
Browne is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Browne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tapaus backwards.
Browne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tapaus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Tapaus fails to land.
Browne lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Browne.
Browne scores with a shot to the side of Tapaus's head.
Browne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Browne misses with a punch to the body.
Tapaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Browne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Browne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Browne misses with a punch on the inside.
Browne blocking some punches.
#T1#
Browne works on Tapaus's body with a couple of short punches.
Tapaus is looking to control Browne's arms but Browne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tapaus has his back to the cage.
Tapaus tries to break free but Browne pushes him back against the cage.
Tapaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Browne throws a punch but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tapaus misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Tapaus manages to break the clinch.
Tapaus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Browne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Browne is looking for a counter combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Browne, right into the meat.
Tapaus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Browne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tapaus in his tracks.
We've been told by Browne's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tapaus swinging wildly here.
Tapaus 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.
Browne throws a lazy uppercut
and Tapaus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tapaus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
A slow jab from Tapaus misses its intended target.
Browne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Browne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
Tapaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Browne with a jab.#CL2#
Tapaus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tapaus.
Browne blocking some punches.
Browne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tapaus backwards. #ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!
Browne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tapaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Browne finish him?
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Browne pushes Tapaus against the cage. Browne is working some dirty boxing. Browne pushes off with a quick right hook! Tapaus goes down! Tapaus tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Browne moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Browne!
A very excited looking Liam Browne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Gladiators 72 Petrovs v Mirage
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Tapaus throws a leg kick but Salieri checks it.
Salieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tapaus. That did some damage!#TD2#
Salieri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tapaus quickly recovers to half guard.
Salieri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Salieri prevents Tapaus from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri thows a huge punch but Tapaus dodges it nicely.
Tapaus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salieri is working away from the top position though.
Salieri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Salieri is thwarting Tapaus's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapaus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Salieri slips a nice elbow through Tapaus's hands, connecting with Tapaus's forehead.
Tapaus wants to get back to full guard.
Salieri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tapaus's head.
Salieri is keen to just control but Tapaus is a slippery customer.
Salieri wants to pass to mount but Tapaus is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tapaus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Tapaus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tapaus looking to control.
#T2#
Salieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salieri tries to free his leg and advance position but Tapaus is retaining full guard.
Tapaus is trying to keep Salieri in close.
Salieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tapaus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salieri scoring with some ground and pound.
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salieri works over Tapaus with some ground and pound from guard.
Salieri sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tapaus holds on and takes a little breather.
Salieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salieri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salieri wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving. #T3#
Tapaus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tapaus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Salieri wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving.
Salieri stopping the sweep attempt from Tapaus.
Salieri cracks Tapaus with a solid left hand.
Tapaus looking to control but Salieri passes into half guard.
Tapaus is looking to improve his position.
Salieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Salieri working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tapaus wants to control but Salieri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tapaus is not content to let Salieri control the position.#T4#
Salieri prevents Tapaus from improving his position.
Salieri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Salieri working over Tapaus with some ground and pound. Tapaus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tapaus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Salieri is trying to control. Tapaus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salieri lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapaus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salieri is working away from the top position though.
Salieri throwing shots but Tapaus is blocking nicely.
Salieri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri 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#
Tapaus moves out of range of the leg kick from Salieri.
Tapaus lands a slapping body shot.
Tapaus cracks Salieri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salieri keeps Tapaus at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Salieri.
Salieri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salieri stuffs the takedown.
Salieri misses with a hook to the body
and Tapaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Salieri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tapaus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Salieri trying to control but Tapaus is working from the bottom.
Tapaus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salieri.
Salieri tries to free his leg and advance position but Tapaus is retaining full guard.
Tapaus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB#
Tapaus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salieri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
Salieri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tapaus trying to keep a closed guard but Salieri is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Tapaus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tapaus throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Salieri lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Salieri content to stall in guard here.
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
Tapaus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salieri.
Tapaus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tapaus throwing shots but Salieri is blocking nicely.
Salieri is trying to maintain the position but Tapaus is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Salieri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tapaus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Salieri is looking for a sweep. Tapaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salieri keeps trying to improve his position.
Salieri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tapaus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salieri controls Tapaus momentarily but Tapaus frees himself.
Salieri wants to sweep but no luck.
Tapaus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salieri has momentary wrist control but Tapaus slips an elbow through the middle.
Tapaus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tapaus cracks Salieri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Salieri is looking to regain half guard here but Tapaus keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Tapaus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Salieri is not content to let Tapaus control the position. #SUB#
Tapaus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salieri, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapaus scoring with punches from side control.
Salieri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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 Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tapaus looks to land a combination but Salieri avoids it well.
Salieri throws out a counter right but Tapaus avoids it with no problem.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tapaus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salieri throws a solid leg kick but Tapaus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salieri.
Tapaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salieri.
Salieri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Salieri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapaus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tapaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus blocks a low kick nicely.
Tapaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salieri shoots in but no luck this time.
Tapaus checks a low kick from Salieri.
Keijo Tapaus is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Tapaus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Salieri shoots in but no luck this time.
Salieri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salieri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tapaus's calf.
Salieri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tapaus misses with a looping left.
Tapaus checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tapaus checks a leg kick.
Tapaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
Salieri walks into a straight right hand from Tapaus.
Tapaus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salieri slips a straight right by Tapaus.#T2#
Salieri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tapaus counters with a right hand to the body.
Keijo Tapaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tapaus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salieri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tapaus is fending him off so far but Salieri persists. Nope, Tapaus circles away and we're back to standing.
Tapaus with a nice cross.
Salieri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tapaus's sensitive parts.
Tapaus misses with a body shot.
Tapaus swings for the body but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
Salieri connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick by Salieri misses
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Tapaus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salieri as he jumps to the side.
Salieri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tapaus fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tapaus as Salieri shoots in.
Tapaus takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
Salieri wants to slow Tapaus down by chopping away at his legs.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tapaus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salieri. That's going to slow Tapaus down.
A jab from Salieri misses.
A quick step to the side and Tapaus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Salieri throws a leg kick
and Salieri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salieri throws a leg kick #TD#
and Tapaus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tapaus wants to work for an arm triangle but Salieri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salieri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salieri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salieri.
Tapaus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salieri trying to keep a closed guard but Tapaus is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salieri is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Salieri wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Tapaus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tapaus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Tapaus!
Keijo Tapaus 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:
Gladiators 65 Wesley v Rocco 2
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Tapaus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sideman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tapaus scores with a nice right hand.
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Tapaus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tapaus lands a body shot.
Sideman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tapaus's head backwards.
Sideman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Tapaus slips the punch.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sideman.
A little feinted left hand from Sideman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
A little feinted left hand from Sideman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tapaus moves forwards but Sideman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sideman cracks Tapaus with a right hand 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!
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tapaus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sideman throws a hook but Tapaus blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Sideman stuns Tapaus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sideman cracks Tapaus with a good jab.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and Tapaus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tapaus, as that shot connected.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Tapaus throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Sideman dodges the punch combination from Tapaus.
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Tapaus's head but Tapaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tapaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Tapaus moves away and avoids it.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Tapaus misses.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Sideman misses the jab.
Tapaus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tapaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.#TD2#
Sideman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sideman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tapaus scoring with some ground and pound.
Tapaus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sideman pulls Tapaus in close to prevent any damage.
Tapaus wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Sideman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sideman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tapaus throwing strikes but missing.
Sideman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sideman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tapaus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tapaus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tapaus wants to pass the guard but Sideman is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tapaus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapaus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sideman defends it well.
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Sideman 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.
Tapaus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tapaus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Denny Sideman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tapaus with the counter takedown but Sideman avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Tapaus.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Tapaus slips the punch.#CL2#
Tapaus forces Sideman back against the cage and clinches.
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 Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tapaus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Sideman misses. #TD2#
Sideman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Sideman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sideman is trying to keep Tapaus in close.
Tapaus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sideman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tapaus on the ground.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Sideman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Tapaus wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tapaus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sideman working a defensive guard here.
Tapaus postures up in Sideman's guard and throws a big left but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman keeping full guard, as Tapaus tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tapaus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Tapaus's shoulder, as Tapaus tries to avoid the shot.
Tapaus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Tapaus shoots in for a takedown but Sideman shows good takedown defense.
Tapaus lands a really nice looking cross but Sideman seems unphased.
Tapaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Tapaus looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman scores with a jab.
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!
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Tapaus thuds a left hand into Sideman's body.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapaus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tapaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Tapaus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Tapaus misses with a body kick.
Tapaus throws out a leg kick but Sideman moves out of range and Tapaus only half commits.
Tapaus with a nice cross.
Tapaus cracks the inside of Sideman's front leg.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sideman defends it well.
Sideman misses with a shot to the body
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapaus moves away.
Tapaus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sideman defends it well.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Tapaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapaus is just out of range.
Tapaus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sideman tests Tapaus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tapaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Tapaus's head but Tapaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman jabs at Tapaus's body.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tapaus.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Tapaus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tapaus drops an elbow to the side of Sideman's head.
Tapaus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tapaus is nestled in close to Sideman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tapaus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sideman trying to hold on to Tapaus's head to control him but Tapaus postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sideman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
and Tapaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tapaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a nice body shot.
Sideman throws a combination that misses
and Tapaus counters with a left to the body.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Tapaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman misses with a body shot
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Tapaus lands a nice shot that snaps Sideman's head back.
Sideman misses with a double jab
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target. #T1#
Tapaus slips a jab from Sideman.
Sideman lands with a cross.
Tapaus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman jabs at Tapaus's body.
Tapaus slips under a jab.
Tapaus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sideman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman slips a jab and a cross from Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sideman misses with a left hand
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Tapaus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Sideman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Sideman throws a jab when Tapaus was well out of range.
A nice side step and Tapaus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tapaus tries to land a front kick but Sideman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tapaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tapaus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Tapaus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sideman defends it well.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapaus is just out of range.
Sideman misses the body punch
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tapaus cracks Sideman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sideman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tapaus.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Tapaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tapaus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sideman is fending him off so far but Tapaus persists. Nope, Sideman circles away and we're back to standing.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
Tapaus misses with a straight left.
Tapaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Tapaus moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
Tapaus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sideman defends it well.
Tapaus misses with a double jab.
Sideman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tapaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sideman throws the left hand but Tapaus avoids the punch easily.
Tapaus avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Tapaus defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sideman misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tapaus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sideman's guard.
Tapaus wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
Tapaus lands a couple of elbows.
Tapaus throwing strikes from guard but Sideman blocks nicely.
Tapaus throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Tapaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tapaus 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Tapaus!
Keijo Tapaus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON V
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Tapaus both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Tapaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tapaus throws a hook but Lawson avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tapaus.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Tapaus misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tapaus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tapaus misses with a takedown attempt - Lawson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Lawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tapaus.#T1##CL2#
Tapaus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawson, pushing him back against the cage.
Tapaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tapaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tapaus scores with a shot to the side of Lawson's head.
Tapaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tapaus scores with a hook.
Tapaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Tapaus lands a body shot.
#T2#
Tapaus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawson lands a jab.
Tapaus staying out of range 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!
Lawson throws a hook but Tapaus avoids it easily.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lawson misses.
Sloppy strikes from Tapaus. Those never looked like landing.
Lawson scores with a jab to the head.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Tapaus clinches up with Lawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tapaus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tapaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Tapaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawson has Tapaus pushed against the cage.
Lawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tapaus has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
Lawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tapaus backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tapaus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Lawson walks into a jab.
Donk. Tapaus catches Lawson right on the button with a cross.
Lawson throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range. #T4#
Lawson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!
Lawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tapaus doesn't seem bothered though.
Tapaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawson finish him?
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson throws a monster overhand right that drops Tapaus! Lawson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
Our winner, Trevor Lawson, 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:
Gladiators 39 Rockwell v Bravo
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Tapaus stalks Frost and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frost's face. Frost staggers backwards, shaken.
Tapaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tapaus's knee momentarily.
Tapaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tapaus's corner calls for a 1-2. Tapaus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapaus fails to land with a series of punches.
Tapaus throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tapaus misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a body kick that stops Tapaus in his tracks momentarily.
Tapaus looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapaus misses with a jab to the body
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Frost thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tapaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tapaus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapaus scores with a decent looking hook.
Tapaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks.
Frost moves out of range of the leg kick from Tapaus.
Frost thinks about countering with a head kick.
Frost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tapaus throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost tried to counter with a leg kick but Tapaus avoided it.#TD2#
Frost tries to sprawl but Tapaus drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Frost is looking to improve his position.
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!
Tapaus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frost to regain full guard.
Tapaus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tapaus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tapaus postures up.
Tapaus is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
Frost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tapaus misses with a jab to the body
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tapaus's knee momentarily.
Tapaus throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tapaus throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost slips a jab from Tapaus.#TD2#
Tapaus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tapaus showed some decent athleticism there.
Tapaus trying to control from half guard but Frost is working away. #T4#
Frost gets back to full guard.
Tapaus looking to pass the guard.
Tapaus is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Frost is looking for a triangle but Tapaus pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus 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#
Tapaus swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a body kick that stops Tapaus in his tracks momentarily.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
Frost avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost is looking for a counter combo.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Tapaus swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tapaus throws a big shot that misses.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Xavier Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Tapaus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Tapaus misses
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Keijo Tapaus has been cut.
Tapaus stalks Frost and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frost's face. Frost staggers backwards, shaken.
Tapaus lands a right hook to the body.
Frost defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Frost throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tapaus avoids it.
Tapaus lands a nice hook to Frost's body. Frost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tapaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost throws a big counter combination but Tapaus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Tapaus with a jab.
Tapaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tapaus tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapaus throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!
Tapaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a low kick, right behind Tapaus 's knee.
Tapaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Tapaus is breathing heavily.
Frost fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tapaus out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Xavier Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 35 Derks v Souza
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Vermeulen jabs Tapaus right on the nose. Tapaus blinks but takes it well.
Tapaus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vermeulen.
Tapaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Tapaus misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Tapaus misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Vermeulen misses.
Tapaus wants to counter the offense by Vermeulen and move into the clinch position.
Vermeulen tries to bum rush Tapaus with a series of wild strikes but Tapaus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapaus dodges the punch combination from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tapaus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vermeulen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tapaus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vermeulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus misses with a jab to the body
and Tapaus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermeulen tries to clinch up.
Tapaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vermeulen manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Vermeulen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tapaus.
#T1#
Vermeulen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tapaus lands a right hook to the body.
Tapaus misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vermeulen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tapaus.
Tapaus slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Tapaus throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus misses with a wild body shot.
Tapaus scores with the left hand. Vermeulen knows he should have avoided that one.
Vermeulen scores with a nice strike.
Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen lands with a straight right. Tapaus didn't see that one coming.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Tapaus misses.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Vermeulen moves out of range.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.#T2#
Tapaus misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tapaus fails to land the takedown.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tapaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Tapaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermeulen.
Tapaus connects with a body shot.
Tapaus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vermeulen rather than just go for the knockout.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Jab, jab by Vermeulen - just one landing.
Tapaus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vermeulen defends well and Tapaus ends up having to push Vermeulen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a nice hook to Tapaus's body. Tapaus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Tapaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeulen is just out of range.
It looked like Vermeulen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tapaus moves forwards but Vermeulen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vermeulen moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
It looked like Vermeulen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tapaus.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tapaus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tapaus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Vermeulen.#ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!
Tapaus gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Vermeulen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tapaus is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 17 Runt vs Bhullar
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tapaus as he avoids it easily.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Tapaus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tapaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Tapaus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keijo Tapaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xerxes Anderson.
Tapaus throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Tapaus gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tapaus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tapaus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Tapaus is keeping the position.
Tapaus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Tapaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tapaus manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Tapaus's guard. #SUB#
Tapaus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#SUB#
Tapaus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tapaus is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tapaus as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Tapaus.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Tapaus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Xerxes Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tapaus's waist but Tapaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tapaus defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Tapaus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tapaus as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Tapaus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tapaus tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tapaus to the ground. Tapaus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tapaus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tapaus wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Tapaus shows good takedown defense.
Tapaus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Tapaus.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Tapaus gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xerxes Anderson'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#
Tapaus fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Anderson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Anderson looks to clinch but Tapaus throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Anderson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keijo Tapaus!
A victorious Keijo Tapaus 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:
LFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Livingston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Marcus Livingston has been cut.
Livingston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Livingston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tapaus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Livingston 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.
The crowd cheers as Tapaus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Livingston doesn't seem phased though.
Tapaus lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Tapaus as he connects with a hook.
Tapaus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Livingston is rocked!
Crack! Tapaus connects with the perfect overhand right and Livingston falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Tapaus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Tapaus!
Keijo Tapaus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LFC 22
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Tapaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapaus 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.
Tapaus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Tapaus. No joy for Jacks on that attempt.
Jacks stuns Tapaus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tapaus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacks misses with a body shot.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jacks's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jacks shoots for a double leg takedown but Tapaus sprawls well. He's pushed Jacks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tapaus slips under a jab from Jacks.
It looked like Tapaus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacks moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
Jacks misses with a right hand
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapaus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Good shot there by Jacks.
Jacks lands with an uppercut that bounces Tapaus off the cage and back into range.
Keijo Tapaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacks misses with a body punch
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacks throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Tapaus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacks digs a good hook to Tapaus's body.
Tapaus misses with a right hand
letting Jacks counter with a right hand.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tapaus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacks cracks Tapaus with a good jab.
Jacks throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Jacks lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tapaus.
Jacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Tapaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacks misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Jacks manages to avoid it.
Tapaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacks.
Tapaus is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Jacks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tapaus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacks is in Tapaus's guard.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Tapaus managing to control the position.
Tapaus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tapaus tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Jacks trying to control but Tapaus is working from the bottom.
Tapaus seems keen to control Jacks's posture.
Tapaus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacks on the ground.
Tapaus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tapaus landing with the ground and pound.
Jacks being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tapaus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Jacks has his foot on Tapaus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tapaus works his way back into a safe position though.
Tapaus is in close to Jacks's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Jacks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tapaus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jacks.
Jacks is trying to control Tapaus's posture but Tapaus avoids it. #SUB#
Tapaus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacks, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jacks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jacks throws a right hand that misses
and Tapaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacks throws a jab when Tapaus was well out of range.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Jacks moved out of range.
Jacks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tapaus ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
Jab, jab by Jacks - just one landing.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown but Tapaus shows good takedown defense.
Jacks swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Jacks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Tapaus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Jacks finds it's way through Tapaus's defenses.
Good shot there by Tapaus.
Jacks throws a body shot but no joy.
Brian Jacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jacks cracks Tapaus with a good jab.
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tapaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Jacks with a poor takedown
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacks lands a head shot.
Jacks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jacks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Jacks.
Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacks misses with a body shot
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keijo Tapaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jacks.
Jacks throws an off balance right hand
and Tapaus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Jacks.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Tapaus avoids the body shot from Jacks.
Tapaus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tapaus connects with a body shot.
Tapaus takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Jacks swings widly with a right hand
and Tapaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brian Jacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tapaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacks.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapaus misses the target.
Jacks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacks scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacks misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Tapaus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacks misses the jab.
Jacks misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapaus misses the target.
Jacks misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.
Tapaus is looking to counter punch.
Tapaus swings for the body but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapaus slips a straight right by Jacks.#T4#
Jacks misses with a right hand
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Jacks darts in looking for a takedown but Tapaus gets double underhooks and turns Jacks into the cage.
Tapaus throws a big counter combination but Jacks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jacks works the jab nicely.
Jacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapaus manages to avoid it.
Jacks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tapaus enables Jacks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tapaus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Tapaus is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapaus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jacks looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Jacks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tapaus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacks scores with a sloppy right hand. Tapaus should have avoided that one.
Jacks slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tapaus sprawls well. Tapaus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacks gets slowly back to his feet.
Tapaus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Jacks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tapaus makes his way to full guard, as Jacks worked for a kimura.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving. #T1#
Jacks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tapaus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Tapaus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tapaus is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tapaus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tapaus content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jacks has locked up a guillotine! Jacks's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tapaus is holding on here and Jacks must be using up a lot of energy. Tapaus has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jacks gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Jacks!
Our winner, Brian Jacks, 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:
LFC 17
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Buzzard throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Tapaus counters with a left hand that sends Buzzard to the canvas! #CUT2#
It looks like Sir Anthony Buzzard has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tapaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tapaus throwing strikes from guard but Buzzard blocks nicely.
Buzzard keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Tapaus pushes down on Buzzard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tapaus is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tapaus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buzzard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tapaus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Buzzard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Buzzard is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapaus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tapaus is keen to just control but Buzzard is a slippery customer.
Buzzard trying to control but Tapaus postures up.
Buzzard wants to improve his position but Tapaus is controlling well.
Tapaus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buzzard is not content to let Tapaus control the position.
Buzzard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tapaus slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Tapaus thows a huge punch but Buzzard dodges it nicely.
Buzzard trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buzzard throws a sloppy head kick
and Tapaus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buzzard throws a chopping leg kick but Tapaus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Buzzard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buzzard throws a head kick that misses.
Buzzard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tapaus's sensitive parts.
Buzzard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tapaus checks it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Tapaus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Buzzard! #T3##SUB2#
Tapaus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buzzard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tapaus trying to control the position but Buzzard is working away.
Tapaus working away.
Tapaus trying to control the action but Buzzard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tapaus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buzzard wants to control but Tapaus postures up.
Buzzard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here.
Tapaus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buzzard struggling a bit here.
Tapaus working the head with strikes.
Buzzard is not content to let Tapaus control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sir Anthony Buzzard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Buzzard tries to clinch but Tapaus is having none of it.
Buzzard shoots in for a takedown but Tapaus shows good takedown defense.
Buzzard lands with a kick to the temple. Tapaus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Buzzard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tapaus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tapaus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buzzard lands a leg kick that knocks Tapaus off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Tapaus cracks Buzzard with an uppercut from hell and Buzzard crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Tapaus's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
Buzzard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapaus loads up on a big left hand. Buzzard felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tapaus looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Buzzard can't hide his disappointment, as Tapaus celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Tapaus!
Our winner, Keijo Tapaus, 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:
LFC 12
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tapaus.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Tapaus cracks Adams with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tapaus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Adams to stand back up!#ROC#
Adams is rocked!
Adams leaves his chin hanging out and Tapaus seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Adams crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Tapaus!
An out of breath Keijo Tapaus 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Tapaus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tapaus's corner calls for a 1-2. Tapaus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapaus digs a good body shot into Robertsson's ribs.
Robertsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robertsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tapaus scores with a hook to the body. Robertsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tapaus stuffs the takedown.
Tapaus dips to his left and cracks Robertsson with an uppercut!
Tapaus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robertsson momentarily.
Tapaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Robertsson is rocked!
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!
Nice body punch from Tapaus.
Robertsson walks into a left hand.
Oh Robertsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tapaus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tapaus wants it to stay on the feet.
Robertsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Tapaus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robertsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertsson misses with a double jab
and Tapaus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Robertsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tapaus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robertsson scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Tapaus finds it's target.
Tapaus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Robertsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tapaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robertsson glances at the clock... BAM! Tapaus nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Robertsson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Robertsson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Tapaus!
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