PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Dinozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Tappura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dinozzo comes to the cage accompanied by Dinozzo the Womanizer. Tappura is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ring of fire. Anthony Dinozzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dinozzo
vs
Tappura

188 cm
40
278 lbs
19 - 20 - 0

201 cm
33
255 lbs
25 - 17 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Dinozzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taisto Tappura!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappura swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinozzo.
Tappura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tappura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinozzo goes for a double leg but Tappura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tappura continues to drive forward.
Tappura blocks the elbow strike.
Dinozzo is trying to break the clinch but Tappura has him pressed against the cage.
Dinozzo is trying to push Tappura away but Tappura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dinozzo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tappura smiles and moves away.
Dinozzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tappura tries to avoid it but Dinozzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tappura to the ground. Tappura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Dinozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Tappura.

Dinozzo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tappura quickly recovers to half guard.
Tappura keeping hold of Dinozzo's head, controlling as best he can.

Dinozzo seems to be working for a kimura but Tappura defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinozzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Tappura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tappura wants to control but Dinozzo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dinozzo is keen to just control but Tappura is a slippery customer.
Tappura is pressing down on Dinozzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Dinozzo stands and steps away. Tappura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dinozzo shoots for a takedown but Tappura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taisto Tappura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinozzo drops his hands momentarily and Tappura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tappura stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappura throws a nice head kick!
Dinozzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tappura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinozzo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tappura pinned against the cage. Tappura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tappura throws a sloppy head kick and Dinozzo moves out of range easily.
Dinozzo closes the distance and clinches up with Tappura, looking for a takedown. Dinozzo pushes Tappura against the cage but Tappura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tappura throws out a powerful jab.
Tappura tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Tappura as Dinozzo shoots in.
A head kick misses from Tappura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappura misses with a head kick.
Taisto Tappura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappura throws a head kick that Dinozzo semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappura, right into the meat.
Tappura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinozzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Tappura lands with a nice combination. Dinozzo backs away looking to recover.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dinozzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tappura, which made it look bad.
Tappura takes a swing at Dinozzo's ribcage but misses.
Dinozzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tappura circles away.

Dinozzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dinozzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tappura has wrist control.
Dinozzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dinozzo trying to control but Tappura is working from the bottom.
Tappura wants to sweep but no luck.
Tappura pulls Dinozzo in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo wants to control from the top but Tappura keeps moving.
Tappura pulls Dinozzo in close to prevent any damage.
Tappura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dinozzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tappura tries a head kick but it misses.
Tappura fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Tappura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dinozzo doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinozzo shoots for a takedown but Tappura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dinozzo shoots for a takedown but Tappura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taisto Tappura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dinozzo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tappura back to the cage. Dinozzo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dinozzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tappura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tappura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tappura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tappura stuns Dinozzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tappura. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dinozzo misses with the combination.
Anthony Dinozzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tappura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dinozzo.
Dinozzo shoots in for a double leg but Tappura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dinozzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Dinozzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Tappura tries to sprawl out of it but Dinozzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tappura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Dinozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappura lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dinozzo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tappura trying to hold on to Dinozzo's head to control him but Dinozzo postures up.
Dinozzo is just content to waste time from the top position. Tappura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dinozzo postures up.
Anthony Dinozzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tappura has control of Dinozzo's left arm, preventing Dinozzo from doing any damage.
Tappura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tappura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tappura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dinozzo manages to get himself to full guard.

Dinozzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo is trying to control the position but Tappura postures up.

Dinozzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tappura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tappura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tappura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dinozzo tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dinozzo looking for a guillotine here but Tappura defends easily.
Tappura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tappura with a jab.
Dinozzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Tappura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dinozzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dinozzo blocks a head kick by Tappura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappura swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinozzo.
Tappura lands with a right hand.
Tappura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tappura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dinozzo in his tracks.
Tappura scores with a hook.
Tappura throws a head kick that half lands.
Tappura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinozzo avoids the head kick by Tappura.
Tappura throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Tappura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dinozzo doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappura stuffs the takedown attempt from Dinozzo. Dinozzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Tappura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taisto Tappura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tappura avoids a kick to the body.
Dinozzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tappura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tappura.
Tappura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tappura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Dinozzo.
Tappura lands a high kick!
Dinozzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinozzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Tappura.
A head kick misses from Tappura.
Dinozzo blocks a head kick by Tappura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tappura.
Dinozzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dinozzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tappura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dinozzo's head.
Dinozzo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tappura swivels and escapes.
Tappura lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinozzo's head.
Tappura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tappura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinozzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Dinozzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Dinozzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dinozzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tappura's waist but Tappura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dinozzo off to one side.
Dinozzo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taisto Tappura seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dinozzo's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dinozzo.
Tappura throws a head kick that misses.
Dinozzo fails to land the takedown.
Tappura throws a sloppy head kick and Dinozzo moves out of range easily.
Dinozzo avoids the head kick by Tappura.
A head kick misses from Tappura.
Dinozzo shoots for a takedown but Tappura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dinozzo.
Taisto Tappura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tappura lands a head kick. Dinozzo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo dodges the punch combination from Tappura.
Dinozzo takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Tappura.
Tappura scores with a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dinozzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tappura, which made it look bad.
Tappura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tappura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tappura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tappura connects with a looping right hand.
Tappura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappura throws a leg kick which misses Dinozzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinozzo tries to avoid it.
Tappura tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinozzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tappura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Tappura.
Tappura scores with a decent looking hook.
Good leg kick by Tappura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dinozzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tappura defends it nicely.
Tappura lands a lovely overhand right.
Dinozzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tappura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dinozzo scrambles back to his feet.
Dinozzo wants to clinch.
Anthony Dinozzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tappura lands with a kick to the temple. Dinozzo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
Taisto Tappura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tappura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taisto Tappura!
Taisto Tappura thanked the fans post fight for their support.