PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannu Tappanii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army comes to the cage accompanied by Tiger Army - Incorporeal. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Army
vs
Tappanii

183 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

179 cm
24
204 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Tappanii!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Army wants it to stay on the feet.
Army ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Army. No joy for Tappanii on that attempt.
Tappanii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army lands with a cross.
Tappanii jabs Army to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tappanii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hannu Tappanii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappanii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappanii.
Tappanii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiger Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Tappanii.

Tappanii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Army tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tappanii is in Army's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Army is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tappanii defends well.
Tappanii trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Army has his foot on Tappanii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tappanii works his way back into a safe position though.
Army wants to stand but Tappanii is controlling the position.

Army is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappanii trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
Tappanii postures up.
Tappanii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tappanii trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hannu Tappanii has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tappanii connects with a looping right hand.
Tappanii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiger Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tappanii.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Army lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tappanii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tappanii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army thumps Tappanii with a low kick.
A slow jab from Army misses its intended target.
Tappanii checks a low kick from Army.
Tappanii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Army.
Army goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tappanii shoots in looking for a takedown. Army tries to sprawl out of it but Tappanii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Army manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tappanii checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Army as Tappanii shoots in.
Tappanii misses the shot to the body.
Tappanii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Army to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappanii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army sizes up Tappanii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Army is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Army looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Army jabs at Tappanii's body.
Tappanii moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappanii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappanii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tappanii misses with a hook
and Army counters with an outside leg kick.
Tappanii lands a nice hook to Army's body. Army takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tappanii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Army uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappanii.
Army fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappanii manages to avoid it.
Army avoids the body shot from Tappanii.
Army goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army takes a swing at Tappanii's ribcage but misses.
Army defending well as Tappanii loads up on a big left hand.
Tappanii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tappanii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Army rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tappanii avoids the body shot from Army.
Tappanii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tappanii dives in and grabs Army's left leg, looking for a takedown. Army pushes down on Tappanii's head and hops out.
Army throws a sloppy head kick and Tappanii moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tappanii or perhaps it was just good defense by Army, which made it look bad.
Nice cross by Tappanii.
Tappanii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Army misses the target.
Tappanii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappanii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Army counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tappanii misses with a looping right.
Tappanii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Army defends it nicely.
Army connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tappanii. Tappanii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tiger Army will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tappanii takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
Army has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tappanii dives in and grabs Army's left leg, looking for a takedown. Army pushes down on Tappanii's head and hops out.
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappanii misses with a wild body shot.
Tappanii misses with a left hand
and Army counters with a good low kick that Tappanii was not able to check.
Army cracks Tappanii with a good jab.
Tappanii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Army counters with a leg kick.
Tappanii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tappanii looks to land a left hand but Army moved out of range nicely.
Tappanii misses with a wild body shot.
Tappanii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Army.
Tappanii throws a shot to the body.
Army misses with a low kick as Tappanii jumps back.
Army throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappanii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappanii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappanii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tappanii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Army delivers a nice body kick.
No luck for Tappanii with that takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Army.
Tappanii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Army tries to avoid it but Tappanii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Army to the ground. Army escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiger Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannu Tappanii.
Army cracks Tappanii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Army with a hook.
Tappanii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Army tenderised Tappanii's leg. Tappanii is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Army throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappanii.
Tappanii has his takedown stuffed
and Army counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Army misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii shoots in for a takedown but Army shows good takedown defense.
Army is looking to chop away at Tappanii's legs.
Tappanii connects with the punch.
Tappanii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Good leg kick by Army there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tappanii checks the leg kick.
Tappanii lands a right hook to the body.
Tappanii shoots and misses
and Army counters with a leg kick.
Tappanii is breathing heavily.
Army throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tappanii fails with a takedown attempt.
Army fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tappanii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Army throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tappanii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Army. Army obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Army leaves Tappanii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That kick from Army tenderised Tappanii's leg. Tappanii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Army slams his shin into Tappanii's torso.
Tappanii misses with a wild body shot.
Army throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tappanii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tappanii goes for a double leg but Army avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Army continues to drive forward.
Tappanii is trying to pull guard but Army has him pressed against the cage.
Army lands with a short shot to the head.
Tappanii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Army avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Army creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Army.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Army.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Army lands a right hand.
Tappanii avoids a wild elbow strike from Army.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Army lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tappanii.
Tappanii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Army - that landed with a thud.
Army scores with a shot to the side of Tappanii's head.
A short left from Army.
Tappanii tries to pull guard but Army won't allow it.
Army lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Army - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Army lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tappanii backwards.
Army is struggling to control the position.
Army lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Army.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Army.
Army cracks Tappanii with a nice body shot.
Army lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger Army dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tappanii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Army throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tappanii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tappanii lands a nice shot to the body.
Tappanii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Army scores with a jab to the head.

Tappanii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Army to the ground. Tappanii is now in Army's guard.
Army is pulling down on Tappanii's head to control his posture.

Tappanii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Army has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tappanii has managed to get both his arms back between Army's legs - danger averted.

Army escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tappanii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappanii wants to control from the top but Army keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Army is trying to control the position but Tappanii postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tappanii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Army keeping moving, preventing Tappanii from controlling successfully.
Tappanii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tappanii trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tappanii throwing strikes from guard but Army blocks nicely.

Army looking for a guillotine here but Tappanii defends easily.
Tappanii wants to control from the top but Army keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Army working for a triangle but Tappanii defends it easily.

Tappanii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tappanii forces his way into half guard.
Army is staying active underneath Tappanii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Tappanii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tappanii wants to pass the guard but Army is keeping the position.
Army keeping moving, preventing Tappanii from controlling successfully.
Hannu Tappanii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tappanii throwing strikes but missing.

Army throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Army keeping moving, preventing Tappanii from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army pulls Tappanii in to control the position.

Army looking for a guillotine here but Tappanii defends easily.

Tappanii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappanii tries to free his leg and advance position but Army is retaining full guard.
Hannu Tappanii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiger Army is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tappanii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hannu Tappanii.
I think Army 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Army!
Our winner, Tiger Army, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.