Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: VFC 96 Caruga vs Da Silva Jr
Date: Jul 11, 2022

#R1#
Baddock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tapsanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baddock thinking.
Tapsanen misses the jab.
Baddock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baddock misses with a wild combination.
Tapsanen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baddock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Tapsanen misses its intended target.
Baddock misses with a double jab.
A combination from Baddock does no damage.
Baddock throws a series of punches but Tapsanen moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tapsanen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Tapsanen.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses.
Tapsanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baddock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Tapio Tapsanen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baddock misses with a low kick.
Tapsanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Baddock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapsanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tapsanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baddock swinging wildly here.
Baddock lands a head kick. Tapsanen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch combination from Tapsanen misses.
Baddock 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.
Tapsanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Tapsanen misses.
Brendan Baddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baddock stuns Tapsanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baddock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tapsanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Baddock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen looks to throw the jab but Baddock is out of range.
Baddock misses with a head kick.
Tapsanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
A head kick by Baddock misses
and Tapsanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baddock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baddock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tapsanen throws a nice looking combination but Baddock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baddock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tapsanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Baddock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tapsanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapsanen. Baddock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapsanen misses with a hook. Baddock ducked under it nicely.
Tapsanen blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Baddock throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tapsanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Baddock throws a lazy head kick
and Tapsanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baddock looks to land a left hand but Tapsanen moved out of range nicely.
Tapsanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tapsanen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Tapsanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baddock throws a right hand that Tapsanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tapsanen also avoids with ease.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baddock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tapsanen avoids the head kick by Baddock.
A countering left hand to the body from Tapsanen misses.
Baddock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tapsanen counters with a straight right hand.
Baddock connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Baddock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baddock is breathing heavily.
Baddock misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Tapsanen misses.
Tapsanen scores with a jab to the head.
Baddock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baddock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Baddock does no damage. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baddock lands a head shot.
Tapsanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baddock moves away.
Tapsanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baddock avoids a kick to the body.
Baddock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tapsanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baddock fails to land with a series of punches.
Tapsanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tapsanen misses with a hook. Baddock ducked under it nicely.
Tapsanen blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Tapsanen is looking for the big counter here.
Baddock lands a jab to the head.
Tapsanen takes a swing at Baddock's ribcage but misses.
Baddock tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Baddock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tapio Tapsanen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Baddock thuds his shin into the meat of Tapsanen's side.
Tapsanen avoids the head kick by Baddock.
Tapsanen throws out a counter right but Baddock avoids it with no problem.
Baddock throws a shot from downtown. Tapsanen moves away and avoids it.
Tapsanen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baddock lands a jab-cross combination.
Baddock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tapsanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Tapsanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baddock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baddock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapsanen blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Brendan Baddock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baddock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tapsanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tapsanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
No joy there for Tapsanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baddock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tapsanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tapsanen tries to land a leg kick but Baddock saw it coming and moves away.
Tapsanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baddock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baddock misses with a combination
and Tapsanen counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Baddock.
Tapsanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tapsanen blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Baddock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Baddock.
Tapsanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tapsanen dodges the punch combination from Baddock.
A little jabbing left from Tapsanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Baddock. Those never looked like landing.
Baddock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tapsanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baddock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baddock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baddock throws a series of punches but Tapsanen moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapsanen misses with a straight right.
Tapsanen throws a front kick aimed at Baddock's knee but Baddock avoids it well.
Tapsanen dodges the punch combination from Baddock.
Tapsanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baddock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tapsanen.
Baddock misses with a two punch combination.
Tapsanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tapsanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baddock's head.
Baddock swinging wildly here. #T3#
Baddock throws a body kick that misses.
Baddock tries to bum rush Tapsanen with a series of wild strikes but Tapsanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baddock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tapsanen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Tapsanen misses.
Baddock misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Tapsanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tapsanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tapsanen looks to throw the jab but Baddock is out of range.
Baddock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapsanen blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Baddock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baddock fails to land with a series of punches.
Baddock throws a sloppy head kick and Tapsanen moves out of range easily.
Tapsanen unleashes a big counter combination but Baddock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tapsanen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Tapsanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baddock.
Tapsanen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baddock with a body shot.
Baddock blocks the body kick.
Tapsanen avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Baddock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tapsanen swings widly with a right hand
and Baddock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baddock misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Tapsanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baddock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapsanen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baddock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tapsanen throws a hook but Baddock blocks it.
Baddock throws a sloppy head kick and Tapsanen moves out of range easily.
Baddock throws a combination that misses
and Tapsanen counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Baddock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tapio Tapsanen's cut.
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#
Tapsanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tapsanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tapsanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baddock.
Tapsanen throws out a counter right but Baddock avoids it with no problem.
Baddock throws a head kick but Tapsanen moves out of range.
Tapsanen blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Brendan Baddock is winning the standup battle so far.
Tapsanen blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Tapsanen throws a counter combo.
Tapsanen avoids the head kick by Baddock.
Tapsanen moves out of range as Baddock throws a body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tapsanen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Baddock has got the better of the exchanges.
Tapsanen throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baddock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baddock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baddock throws a right hand that Tapsanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tapsanen also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baddock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tapsanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baddock scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Baddock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baddock misses the shot to the body.
Tapsanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baddock misses with a hook
and Tapsanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baddock scores with a nice body kick.
Tapsanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tapsanen misses the shot to the body.
Tapsanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tapsanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baddock.
Baddock lands a nice shot that snaps Tapsanen's head back.
Baddock looks to land a body kick but Tapsanen moved away.
Tapsanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddock is just out of range.
Baddock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baddock throws a right hand that misses
and Tapsanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Baddock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tapsanen.
Tapsanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tapsanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baddock counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapsanen lands with a good body shot.
Baddock misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tapsanen! But no joy.
Baddock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapsanen moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baddock throws a right and a left that Tapsanen avoids nicely.
Tapsanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baddock throws the kick towards the body but Tapsanen avoids it.
Baddock tries a head kick but it misses.
Baddock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapsanen manages to avoid it.
Baddock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baddock lands with an overhand left.
Baddock throws a sloppy head kick
and Tapsanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baddock thinking. #T3#
Baddock ducks right into an uppercut from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baddock manages to avoid it.
Baddock throws a series of punches but Tapsanen avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tapsanen! But no joy.
Tapsanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baddock throws a head kick but Tapsanen moves out of range.
Tapsanen scores with a nice head shot.
Tapsanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Baddock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tapsanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baddock throws an overhand right that lands on Tapsanen's shoulder, as Tapsanen tries to avoid the shot.
Tapsanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Baddock.
Baddock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Tapsanen misses.
Baddock throws a big counter combination but Tapsanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tapio Tapsanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Baddock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapsanen.
Baddock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tapsanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baddock looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapsanen is just out of range.
Tapsanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baddock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Tapsanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tapsanen throws an overhand right that lands on Baddock's shoulder, as Baddock tries to avoid the shot.
Tapsanen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tapsanen slips a jab and a cross from Baddock.
It seemed like Tapsanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tapsanen misses the shot to the body.
Baddock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tapsanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tapsanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tapsanen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baddock misses with a head kick.
Tapsanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Baddock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baddock 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Baddock!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Peterson has Tapsanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Tapsanen misses with some punches.
Tapsanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tapsanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tapsanen tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tapsanen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tapsanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tapsanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Tapsanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Tapsanen avoids them all with ease.
Tapsanen throwing a counter right hand but Peterson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good work by Tapsanen as he checks the leg kick.
Peterson misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Tapsanen tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tapsanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peterson. #T1#
Tapsanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tapsanen walks away with a smile on his face. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tapio Tapsanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Peterson.
Tapsanen dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Tapsanen is looking to counter punch.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Tapsanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peterson tries to bum rush Tapsanen with a series of wild strikes but Tapsanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapsanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peterson misses the body punch
and Tapsanen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
No luck for Peterson with that takedown attempt.
Peterson looks winded!
Tapsanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peterson momentarily.
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tapsanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Peterson walks into a straight right hand from Tapsanen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson throws a combination that misses
and Tapsanen counters with a nice leg kick.
Tapsanen jabs Peterson right on the nose. Peterson blinks but takes it well.
Peterson misses with a takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Tapsanen does it's job there.
Tapsanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tapsanen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Peterson moves forwards but Tapsanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tapsanen lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Peterson is rocked!
Peterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jake Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapsanen scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tapsanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tapsanen jabs at Peterson's body.
Peterson tries to move into range but Tapsanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Tapsanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tapsanen finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Jake Peterson's cut even more.
Tapsanen throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Peterson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tapsanen as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Peterson is left battered and dazed whilst Tapsanen and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Tapsanen!

Event: VFC 87 Sergius vs McFaul
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Ettridge cracks Tapsanen with a good jab.
Ettridge ducks right into an uppercut from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ettridge closes the distance but Tapsanen moves to the side
and Tapsanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Ettridge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tapsanen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapsanen tries to escape but Ettridge is in control.
Tapsanen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU2#
Ettridge decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ettridge swings for the body but Tapsanen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapsanen misses the target.
Jack Ettridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ettridge throws a series of punches but Tapsanen moves out of range.
Tapsanen throwing a counter right hand but Ettridge manages to avoid it.
Tapsanen lands a body shot. #T1#
A low kick from Ettridge is predictable there
and Ettridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tapsanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Ettridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ettridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ettridge fails with the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a left to the body.
Ettridge tries to clinch but Tapsanen is having none of it.
Tapsanen throwing a counter right hand but Ettridge manages to avoid it.
A combination from Ettridge does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Tapsanen misses its target.#CL2#
Ettridge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ettridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettridge lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Ettridge blocks a body shot from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen taking a breather.
Ettridge blocks a body shot from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ettridge's elbow.
Tapsanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapsanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tapsanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapsanen throws a head punch that misses.
Tapsanen stalling in the clinch.
Tapsanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Tapsanen.
Ettridge looks winded!
Tapsanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tapsanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettridge controls his hands.
Ettridge blocks a body shot from Tapsanen. #T3#
Ettridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tapsanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapsanen prevents Ettridge from breaking the clinch.
Tapsanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tapsanen tries a body shot but Ettridge blocks it.
Tapsanen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tapsanen lands with a right to the head.
Tapsanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tapsanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tapsanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tapsanen works on Ettridge's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tapsanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Tapsanen is leaning against Ettridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tapsanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ettridge misses with an elbow over the top.
Tapsanen digs a right hand into Ettridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ettridge's gas tank.
Tapsanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapsanen lands a right hand.
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!
Tapsanen avoiding damage.
Tapsanen stalling.
Tapsanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ettridges head.
Ettridge is looking to break free of the clinch but Tapsanen has double underhooks.
Tapsanen lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Tapsanen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tapsanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ettridge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tapsanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ettridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Tapsanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ettridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tapsanen's waist but Tapsanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ettridge off to one side.
Ettridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tapio Tapsanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ettridge shoots in for a takedown but Tapsanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tapio Tapsanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ettridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapsanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapsanen scores with a jab to the body.
Ettridge moves to clinch but Tapsanen breaks away
and Tapsanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ettridge thinking.
Ettridge is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tapsanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ettridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tapsanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ettridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Ettridge tries to keep at a distance but Tapsanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tapio Tapsanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tapsanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Tapsanen stalling in the clinch.
Ettridge missing with knees to the body.
Tapsanen misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Ettridge successfully pulls guard.
Tapsanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ettridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapsanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Tapsanen stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Tapsanen lands a jab.
Tapsanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ettridge is just out of range.
Tapsanen throws a right and a left that Ettridge avoids nicely. #TD2#
Ettridge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tapsanen's guard.
Tapsanen trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ettridge wants to stand and escape but instead Tapsanen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Tapsanen stands and steps away. Ettridge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jab from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Ettridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Tapsanen counter with a right hand.
Jack Ettridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapsanen catches Ettridge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Tapsanen cracks Ettridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ettridge has his takedown stuffed
and Ettridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tapsanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Tapsanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ettridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Tapsanen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tapsanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tapsanen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tapsanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tapsanen counters with a nice body shot.
Tapsanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ettridge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ettridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tapsanen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapsanen misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Ettridge pushes Tapsanen up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Tapsanen avoiding damage.
Tapsanen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Tapsanen.
A left hand lands to the body for Tapsanen.
Ettridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tapsanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tapsanen stalls.
Ettridge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ettridge jumps guard but Tapsanen stands there with Ettridge around his waist. Ettridge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ettridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapsanen to keep the fight standing.
Tapio Tapsanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ettridge.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tapsanen.
Tapsanen has Ettridge pushed against the cage.
Tapsanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tapsanen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tapsanen can't find room to land a body shot as Ettridge controls the action.
Tapsanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tapsanen leaning against his opponent.
Tapsanen slowing the pace effectively.
Tapsanen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Tapsanen is leaning against Ettridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tapsanen leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tapsanen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tapio Tapsanen.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tapsanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tapio Tapsanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tapsanen digs a good hook to Ettridge's body.
Ettridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapsanen.
Ettridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Tapsanen.
Tapio Tapsanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ettridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ettridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a three punch combo that has Ettridge backing up. Ettridge nods at Tapsanen to acknowledge the strikes.
Ettridge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tapsanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ettridge's head.
Ettridge fails with the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapsanen scores with a jab to the head.
Tapsanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ettridge.
Tapsanen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jack Ettridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapsanen keeps Ettridge at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Tapsanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tapsanen, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Tapsanen!

Event: VFC 77 Sergius vs Baddock
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Tapsanen as he connects with a hook.
Tapsanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcfaul circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcfaul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcfaul misses with a hook. Tapsanen ducked under it nicely.
Mcfaul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tapsanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tapsanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcfaul throws a jab when Tapsanen was well out of range.
Tapsanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Mcfaul's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tapsanen tried to score with a low kick but Mcfaul checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfaul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tapsanen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tapsanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapsanen fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Mcfaul throws a hook to the side of Tapsanen's head but Tapsanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tapsanen swinging wildly here.
Mcfaul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mcfaul clinches with his opponent.
Mcfaul lands an uppercut.
Tapsanen takes a shot to the head.
Mcfaul lands a right hand.
Mcfaul scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcfaul.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcfaul.
A head punch on the inside from Tapsanen fails to land.
Tapsanen looking to stall.
Tapsanen tries to circle away but Mcfaul has him pinned against the ropes.
Tapsanen is trying to stall.
Tapsanen tries a body shot but Mcfaul blocks it.
Tapsanen looking to stall.
Mcfaul blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcfaul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcfaul has Tapsanen pressed against the ropes, preventing Tapsanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Tapsanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcfaul has him pressed against the ropes.
Mcfaul lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcfaul.
Mcfaul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tapsanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Mcfaul.
Tapsanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mcfaul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mcfaul lands a left hand.
Mcfaul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcfaul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcfaul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tapsanen backwards. #T4#
Mcfaul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tapsanen looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcfaul blocking some punches.
Tapsanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcfaul.
A head punch on the inside from Tapsanen fails to land.
Tapsanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tapsanen tries to stall but Mcfaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Tapsanen breaks the clinch.
Tapsanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcfaul was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mcfaul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcfaul tries to bum rush Tapsanen with a series of wild strikes but Tapsanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcfaul scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Mcfaul dominated that round.
That's time! Tapsanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Mcfaul instigates a clinch.
Mcfaul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcfaul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tapsanens head.
Mcfaul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcfaul.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcfaul.
Tapsanen can't find room to land a body shot as Mcfaul controls the action.
Mcfaul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcfaul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mcfaul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mcfaul.
Tapsanen tries to stall but Mcfaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Mcfaul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcfaul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mcfaul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcfaul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tapsanen trying to control the position but instead, Mcfaul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tapsanen into the ropes.#T1#
Mcfaul lands a shot to the body.
Tapsanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcfaul's elbow.
Mcfaul lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcfaul wants to get back to striking at distance but Tapsanen won't allow it.
Tapsanen misses with the head strike.
Mcfaul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcfaul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapsanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tapsanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcfaul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dustin Mcfaul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tapsanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Tapsanen would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC#
Tapsanen breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Tapsanen lunges at Mcfaul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcfaul's hand.
A lazy body kick from Mcfaul
and Tapsanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcfaul lands a head shot.
Tapsanen moves out of range as Mcfaul strikes.
Tapsanen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Tapsanen misses.
Tapsanen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcfaul misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Tapsanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Mcfaul moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcfaul lands with a right to the head.
Mcfaul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcfaul scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Tapsanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcfaul's efforts to push away.
Mcfaul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tapsanen working aggressively here.
Tapsanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcfaul.
Tapsanen is looking to control Mcfaul's arms but Mcfaul gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tapsanen has his back to the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Mcfaul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcfaul lands a left hand.
A short right from Mcfaul.
Tapsanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mcfaul.
Mcfaul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tapsanen has him pressed against the ropes.
Tapsanen is trying to stall.
Tapsanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Mcfaul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right from Mcfaul on the inside.
Tapsanen looking to stall.
Tapsanen wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcfaul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tapsanen throws a head punch that misses.
Tapsanen trying to stall but Mcfaul improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tapsanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcfaul - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Mcfaul.
Tapsanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcfaul won't allow it.
Mcfaul lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Mcfaul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mcfaul closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Mcfaul as the two fighters clinch.
Mcfaul slows down the pace here.
Tapsanen taking a breather.
Tapsanen tries a body shot but Mcfaul blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mcfaul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tapsanen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcfaul.
A short right from Mcfaul on the inside.
Tapsanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcfaul has him pressed against the ropes.
Tapsanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Mcfaul. #T1#
Mcfaul blocks an uppercut.
Tapsanen tries to stall but Mcfaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcfaul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tapsanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mcfaul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcfaul avoiding damage.
Mcfaul is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mcfaul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tapsanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcfaul gets an underhook and turns Tapsanen into the ropes.
Mcfaul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tapsanen backwards.
Tapsanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcfaul is keeping busy.
Mcfaul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcfaul lands an uppercut.
Mcfaul wants to break free but Tapsanen has control. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tapsanen.
Mcfaul is stalling here.
Tapsanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcfaul avoids it.
Mcfaul effectively controlling the action here.
Mcfaul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tapsanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tapsanen.
A bit of stalling here from Mcfaul.
Mcfaul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcfaul lands a hook that snaps the head of Tapsanen backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcfaul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tapsanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcfaul. #T3#
Mcfaul holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Mcfaul has had enough of the clinch but Tapsanen keeps him there for the moment.
Tapsanen throws a head punch that misses.
Mcfaul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tapsanen.
Dustin Mcfaul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tapsanen looking to slow down the pace here.
Tapsanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcfaul gets an underhook and turns Tapsanen into the ropes.
Tapsanen seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Mcfaul is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tapsanen throws a head punch that misses.
Mcfaul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcfaul lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tapsanen tries to break free but Mcfaul pushes him back against the ropes.
Mcfaul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tapsanen backwards. #T4#
Mcfaul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tapio Tapsanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcfaul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tapsanen misses with a punch to the body.
Mcfaul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tapsanen or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcfaul.
Mcfaul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcfaul prevents Tapsanen from breaking the clinch.
Mcfaul stalls.
Mcfaul blocks an elbow strike from Tapsanen.
Mcfaul stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfaul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcfaul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcfaul has Tapsanen pressed against the ropes.
Mcfaul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tapsanens head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Mcfaul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcfaul 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Mcfaul!
Dustin Mcfaul looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Get Dunked on Kid'.

Event: TR53: Frost Me Over
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Zeineldin misses with a takedown
and Tapsanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapsanen 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.
Zeineldin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tapsanen tries to avoid it but Zeineldin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tapsanen to the ground. Tapsanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zeineldin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tapsanen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Amr Zeineldin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeineldin throws a one two combo.
Zeineldin avoids the body shot from Tapsanen.
Zeineldin misses with a takedown attempt
and Tapsanen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amr Zeineldin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapsanen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tapsanen misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Zeineldin counters by moving into the clinch.
Tapsanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeineldin controls his hands.
Tapsanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tapsanen misses with the head strike. #T1#
Zeineldin tries to pull guard but Tapsanen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zeineldin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zeineldin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tapsanen avoids the damage to the body.
Zeineldin taking a breather.
Tapsanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tapsanen working aggressively here. #TD#
Zeineldin manages to pull guard.
Zeineldin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Zeineldin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zeineldin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zeineldin has a closed guard, preventing Tapsanen from standing up. #T2#
Zeineldin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Zeineldin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zeineldin lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapsanen wants to sweep here but Zeineldin controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Zeineldin wants to pass the guard but Tapsanen is keeping the position.
Tapsanen trying to control the position.
Tapsanen wants to improve his position but instead Zeineldin has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeineldin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zeineldin is stalling here. Tapsanen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zeineldin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tapsanen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zeineldin wants to control but Tapsanen postures up.#T4#
Tapsanen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zeineldin can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Tapsanen wants to stand but Zeineldin is controlling his arm.
Tapsanen tries to stand but Zeineldin controls the position and pulls Tapsanen into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapsanen wants to get up but he can't break Zeineldin 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zeineldin is trying to hold Tapsanen in close to prevent damage but Tapsanen has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tapio Tapsanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tapsanen throws a chopping leg kick but Zeineldin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tapsanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zeineldin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tapsanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tapsanen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tapsanen misses the shot to the body.
Zeineldin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapsanen moves away.
Zeineldin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Tapsanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amr Zeineldin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapsanen misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Zeineldin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zeineldin .
Zeineldin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tapsanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapsanen looking to control but Zeineldin passes into half guard. #T1#
Zeineldin blocks the strikes from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen wants to control but Zeineldin is keeping busy.
Amr Zeineldin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zeineldin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zeineldin is trying to control. Tapsanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tapsanen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zeineldin is working for a kimura but Tapsanen is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tapsanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tapsanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tapsanen wants to stand but Zeineldin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zeineldin is trying to control but can't.
Tapsanen wants to stand up but Zeineldin is controlling the position. #T3##ES#
Zeineldin kicks Tapsanen off and gets back to his feet.
Tapsanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tapsanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeineldin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zeineldin tries to clinch but Tapsanen moves away
and Tapsanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Zeineldin rushes Tapsanen and presses him up against the cage.
Tapsanen pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Tapsanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zeineldin .
Zeineldin fails to pull guard.
Zeineldin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tapsanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amr Zeineldin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapsanen misses with a punch to the body.
Tapsanen wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeineldin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapsanen to keep the fight standing.
Zeineldin fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Amr Zeineldin 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#
Zeineldin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tapsanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Zeineldin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tapsanen keeping moving, preventing Zeineldin from controlling successfully.
Tapsanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zeineldin works over Tapsanen with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeineldin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapsanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeineldin wanted to stand there but Tapsanen had control of the position. #T1#
Tapsanen wants to sweep here but Zeineldin controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tapsanen holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tapio Tapsanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tapsanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zeineldin has his takedown stuffed
and Tapsanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeineldin fails with the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amr Zeineldin . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Good shot there by Tapsanen.
Tapsanen lands a body shot.
Zeineldin wants to clinch
and Zeineldin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tapsanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tapsanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeineldin takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3##TD2#
Tapsanen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zeineldin is looking for a sweep. Tapsanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapsanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tapsanen wants to stand but Zeineldin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tapsanen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tapsanen has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Zeineldin works to full guard. #T4##SU2#
Tapsanen gets to his feet. Zeineldin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tapsanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zeineldin moves away from the strike by Tapsanen.
Zeineldin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zeineldin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zeineldin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tapsanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeineldin on the wrong end of a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Tapsanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tapsanen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Tapsanen!

Event: TR41: We Came To Slide
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Tapsanen checks the leg kick.
Gambini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tapsanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tapsanen misses with a hook
and Gambini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Gambini finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gambini throws a hook but Tapsanen avoids it easily.
Tapsanen throws a big counter combination but Gambini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gambini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Tapsanen counters with a single leg into guard. Gambini didn't expect that. #SU#
Tapsanen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gambini, up you get!
Tapsanen dodges the punch combination from Gambini.
Gambini throws a right and a left that Tapsanen avoids nicely.
Gambini throws a one two combo. #T1#
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Tapsanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tapsanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gambini looks to land a body kick but Tapsanen moved away.
Tapsanen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vito Gambini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tapsanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambini was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen with a hook.
Gambini fails to land with a series of punches.
Tapsanen lands a nice shot that snaps Gambini's head back.
Vito Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapsanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Gambini misses with a looping right.
Gambini misses with a combination
and Tapsanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tapsanen staying out of range there.
Tapsanen lands a right hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gambini 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.#T2#
Gambini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tapsanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tapsanen blocks a head kick by Gambini.
Gambini looks winded!#TD#
Tapsanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gambini makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Tapsanen misses with a hook.
Gambini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gambini throws a right and a left that Tapsanen avoids nicely.
Tapsanen is looking for a counter combo.
Gambini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapsanen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tapsanen throws an overhand right that lands on Gambini's shoulder, as Gambini tries to avoid the shot.
Gambini misses with the combination. #TD#
Tapsanen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gambini did well to prevent Tapsanen getting side control.#T3##SU#
Tapsanen stands up out of the half guard.
Gambini misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Tapsanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gambini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapsanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini misses with a combination
and Gambini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambini slips a straight right by Tapsanen.
Gambini misses with the combination.
Tapsanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Tapsanen scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Gambini does no damage.
Gambini throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tapsanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tapsanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gambini at a distance.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Tapsanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Gambini manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tapsanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tapio Tapsanen will probably get the nod.
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#
Tapsanen misses with a head kick.
Tapsanen avoids a kick to the body.
Gambini misses with a two punch combination.
Tapsanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gambini misses with a kick to the body.
Tapsanen throws a big counter combination but Gambini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tapsanen throws a jab when Gambini was well out of range.#TD#
Tapsanen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Tapsanen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapsanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tapio Tapsanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambini misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Tapsanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Gambini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tapsanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tapsanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gambini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tapsanen counters with a left to the body.
Gambini is breathing heavily.
Gambini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tapsanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tapsanen looks to land a left hand but Gambini moved out of range nicely.
Gambini follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tapsanen with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Vito Gambini has been cut.
Gambini should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gambini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tapsanen counters with a one-two to the body.
Vito Gambini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapsanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gambini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gambini there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Gambini is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapsanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gambini is still on wobbly legs! Can Tapsanen finish him?
Tapsanen cracks Gambini with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gambini tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tapsanen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gambini is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Tapsanen!

Event: TR25: Dap You With Left Hand
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Tapsanen throws a lazy right hand but Kringle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kringle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kringle.#CUT#It looks like Tapio Tapsanen has been cut.
Tapsanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapsanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kringle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tapsanen fails with the takedown.
Tapsanen throws a lazy right hand but Kringle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kringle misses the target.
Tapsanen misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Kringle misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapsanen scores with a nice head shot.
Tapsanen misses the jab.
Tapsanen throws a lazy right hand but Kringle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kringle misses its target.#T1#
Kringle throws a lazy right hand but Tapsanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tapsanen throws a hook but Kringle blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tapsanen misses the target.
Kringle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kringle cracks a nice hook into Tapsanen's ribs.
Kringle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapsanen.
Kringle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kringle slips a jab and a cross from Tapsanen.
Kringle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tapsanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kringle tries to sprawl out of it but Tapsanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kringle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kringle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapsanen.
Kringle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Tapsanen slips a straight right by Kringle.
Tapsanen misses with a hook. Kringle ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Kringle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tapsanen looks to land a right hand but Kringle moved out of range.
Kringle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapsanen.
Kringle blocks a low kick nicely.
Kringle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tapsanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapsanen looks to land a combination but Kringle avoids it well.
Kringle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Kringle misses.
Tapsanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kringle manages to avoid it.
Tapsanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kringle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapsanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kringle is just out of range.#T3#
Tapsanen throws a jab when Kringle was well out of range.
Kringle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tapsanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kringle was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapsanen.
Kristoph Kringle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Tapsanen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kringle's half guard.
Tapsanen is keen to just control but Kringle is a slippery customer.
Kringle is looking to improve his position.
Tapsanen trying to pass the guard but Kringle defending well.
Kringle trying to hold on to Tapsanen's head to control him but Tapsanen postures up. #T4#
Tapsanen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tapsanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kringle's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kringle manages to get to full guard.
Kringle 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kringle stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Tapsanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tapio Tapsanen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tapsanen misses with a body shot.
Tapsanen misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Tapsanen misses its intended target.
Kringle throwing a counter right hand but Tapsanen manages to avoid it.
Kringle throws a body punch but Tapsanen moves out of range.
Tapsanen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tapsanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kringle slips a straight right by Tapsanen.
Tapsanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kringle is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kringle checks a leg kick.
Kringle throwing a counter right hand but Tapsanen manages to avoid it.
Tapsanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kringle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tapsanen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tapsanen misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kringle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tapsanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kringle manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kringle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tapsanen throws a front kick aimed at Kringle's knee but Kringle avoids it well. #T1#
Tapsanen misses with a right hand
and Kringle counters with a nice uppercut.
Kringle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen misses with a double jab
and Kringle counters with a nice body shot.
Kringle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kringle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kringle wants it to stay on the feet.
Kringle avoids the body shot from Tapsanen.
An attempted straight right counter from Kringle misses the target.
Kringle checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kringle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tapsanen throws a right and a left that Kringle avoids nicely.
Kringle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kringle throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Nice jab there from Kringle.
Tapsanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kringle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tapsanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Kringle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Tapsanen.
Tapsanen misses with an uppercut
and Kringle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kringle lands with a hook. Tapsanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tapsanen misses with a looping left.
Kringle throwing a counter right hand but Tapsanen manages to avoid it.
Tapio Tapsanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapsanen throws a hook to the side of Kringle's head but Kringle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kringle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapsanen just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kringle misses its target.#T3#
Tapsanen misses with a hook
and Kringle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tapsanen tries to bum rush Kringle with a series of wild strikes but Kringle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kringle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tapsanen throws a body punch but Kringle moves out of range.
Tapsanen lands with a right hand.
Tapsanen throws a leg kick but Kringle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kringle throws a shot from downtown. Tapsanen moves away and avoids it.
Tapsanen moves forwards but Kringle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kringle defending well as Tapsanen loads up on a big left hand.
Kringle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kringle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tapsanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Kringle throws a body punch but Tapsanen moves out of range.
Tapsanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kringle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tapsanen thinking.
Tapsanen swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kringle counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapsanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kringle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tapsanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tapsanen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kringle slips a jab from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kringle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tapsanen fails with the takedown.
Kringle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tapsanen throws a combination that misses
and Kringle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kristoph Kringle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tapio Tapsanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kringle slips under a jab.
It looked like Kringle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tapsanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kringle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kringle.
Kringle scores with a nice right hand.
Kringle looks to throw the jab but Tapsanen is out of range.
Tapsanen swings for the body but Kringle moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kringle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kringle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kringle is just out of range.
Kringle scores with the left hand. Tapsanen knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Tapsanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kringle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tapsanen throws a right and a left that Kringle avoids nicely.
Tapsanen loads up on a big right hand but Kringle slips the punch.
Tapsanen misses with a wild body shot.
Tapsanen swings for the body but Kringle moves out of range.
Tapsanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Kringle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kringle manages to avoid it.
Kringle lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Kringle as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Kringle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kringle moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Kringle slips a jab from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen slips a jab and a cross from Kringle.
Tapsanen misses with a body shot. #KD#
Kringle lands a left and a right that send Tapsanen crashing to the mat, dazed. Kringle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kringle cracks Tapsanen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Tapsanen is rocked!
Tapsanen misses with a looping left.
Kringle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapsanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kringle finish him?
Kringle loads up on a big right hand but Tapsanen slips the punch.
Tapsanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Tapsanen throws a lazy right hand but Kringle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tapsanen wants to land a leg kick but Kringle is out of range.
Tapsanen takes a swing at Kringle's ribcage but misses.
Kringle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Kringle misses with a body shot.
Tapsanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tapsanen swings widly with a right hand
and Kringle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kringle leaves Tapsanen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tapsanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kringle's waist but Kringle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tapsanen off to one side.
Kristoph Kringle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Tapsanen.
Tapsanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kringle dips to his left and cracks Tapsanen with an uppercut!
Kringle lands a nice shot that snaps Tapsanen's head back. #T4#
Nice body punch from Kringle.
Tapsanen misses with a shot to the body
and Kringle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tapsanen throws the left hand but Kringle avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kringle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kringle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapsanen looks to land a left hand but Kringle moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kringle misses the target.
Tapsanen ducks under a wild hook from Kringle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kringle checks the leg kick.
Kringle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tapsanen throws a hook but Kringle blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kringle misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoph Kringle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kringle 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoph Kringle!

Event: Rogues Invade On Saturday 5
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
No joy there for Arseth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arseth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arseth swings for the body but Tapsanen moves out of range.
Tapsanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arseth.
Tapsanen avoids the body shot from Arseth.
Tapsanen swings for the body but Arseth moves out of range.
Arseth throws a series of punches but Tapsanen avoids them all with ease.
Arseth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Arseth.
A combination from Arseth does no damage.
Tapsanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arseth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapsanen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arseth moves out of range of the leg kick from Tapsanen.
Arseth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arseth misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Arseth as he checks the leg kick.
Arseth throws a big counter combination but Tapsanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arseth misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arseth!
Tapsanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arseth. #T1#
Arseth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Arseth.
Arseth just misses with a punch to the body.
Tapsanen counters with a body kick.
Oysten Arseth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapsanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arseth.
Arseth misses with a wild body shot.
Arseth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tapsanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tapsanen misses.
Tapsanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arseth.
A slow jab from Tapsanen misses its intended target. #TD2#
Tapsanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arseth is trying to stand.
Tapsanen wants to free his trapped foot but Arseth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tapsanen stops Arseth from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Tapsanen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arseth is trying to stand. #T2##SUB2#
Tapsanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Arseth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tapsanen content to control rather than advance.
Tapsanen stops Arseth from getting back to his feet.
Tapsanen passes to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arseth wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Arseth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tapsanen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tapsanen controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Arseth is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapsanen landing strikes from the mount and Arseth is in trouble!
Tapsanen with shots to the head and body - Arseth looks very uncomfortable down there.
Arseth is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tapsanen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tapsanen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arseth is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tapsanen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arseth is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Tapsanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tapsanen controlling from the full mount.
Tapsanen lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Tapsanen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arseth manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Tapsanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arseth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Arseth throws Tapsanen to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oysten Arseth 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapsanen. Arseth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapsanen walks into a jab.
Arseth slips under a jab from Tapsanen.
Oysten Arseth is winning the standup battle so far.
Tapsanen tries to work over Arseth's front leg with a kick but Arseth checks it.
Arseth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arseth throws out a powerful jab.
Arseth throws a wild body kick that Tapsanen sees coming a mile off.
Arseth tries to bum rush Tapsanen with a series of wild strikes but Tapsanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapsanen tries to land a leg kick but Arseth saw it coming and moves away.
Arseth moves out of range as Tapsanen strikes.
Tapsanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arseth.
Tapsanen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arseth throws a series of punches but Tapsanen avoids them all with ease.
Oysten Arseth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Arseth. Those never looked like landing.
Arseth looks to land a combination. Tapsanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Tapio Tapsanen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arseth misses with a looping right.
Tapsanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tapsanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tapsanen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Arseth swings for the body but Tapsanen moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Arseth. Those never looked like landing.
Oysten Arseth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arseth misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Tapsanen misses.
Arseth takes a swing at Tapsanen's ribcage but misses.
Arseth is looking to wear down Tapsanen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tapsanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Arseth drops Tapsanen with a nice combination! Arseth dives into Tapsanen's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#Tapsanen is rocked!#SUB2#
Tapsanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arseth is aware though and is defending well.
Tapsanen is still in real trouble! Can Arseth finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapsanen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Arseth gets to his feet. Tapsanen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Arseth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arseth grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Tapsanen takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Arseth cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oysten Arseth!
After winning the bout, Oysten Arseth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Rouges Invade on Saturday 4
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Tapsanen takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from King lands.
Chase King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King loads up on a big right hand but Tapsanen slips the punch.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King misses with a looping right.
King punishes Tapsanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Tapsanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Tapio Tapsanen has been cut.
Tapsanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tapsanen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King swings for the body but Tapsanen moves out of range.
Tapsanen throws a big shot that misses.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King drops Tapsanen with a huge uppercut! Tapsanen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. King is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase King!

Event: TR07: Hands-On Approach
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Tapsanen slips under a jab.
Macmahon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tapsanen in his tracks.
Tapsanen throws a lazy right hand but Macmahon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jason Macmahon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Macmahon misses.
A cross from Macmahon lands.
Macmahon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Tapio Tapsanen has been cut.
Macmahon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tapsanen on the side of the head.
Macmahon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapsanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macmahon.
Tapsanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapsanen. Macmahon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapsanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Macmahon cracks Tapsanen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tapsanen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Macmahon finish him? #ROC#Tapsanen 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!
Macmahon lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tapsanen up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Macmahon from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tapsanen's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Macmahon!
Jason Macmahon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Farva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Tapio Tapsanen has been cut.
Nice body punch from Farva.
Tapsanen is breathing heavily.
Farva lands with a right to the head.
Farva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Farva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tapsanen.#KD2#
Farva lands a vicious elbow to the side of Tapsanen's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Farva tries to finish him with strikes but Tapsanen still seems able to defend himself so Farva steps back and lets Tapsanen get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC2#Tapsanen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Farva rushes Tapsanen and presses him up against the cage.
Farva dips a shoulder and cracks Tapsanen with a mighty uppercut! Tapsanen falls back against the cage and Farva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tapsanen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Farva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Farva!
A very excited looking Bobby Farva 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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