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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almu Tantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Never More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tantor comes to the cage accompanied by tantor. More is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never More. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
32 - 10 - 0 |
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215 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Almu Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Never More!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Tantor misses
and More counters with a series of strikes. Tantor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor backing away here, and More unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tantor throws a sloppy body shot
and More counters with a lovely straight right hand!
More feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tantor's calf.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
More looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tantor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tantor feints and then cracks More's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow More down.
Never More seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by More as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
More missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tantor. More shrugs it off though.
More scoring well with a low kick there.
More blocks a head kick by Tantor.
More takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
More slips a straight right by Tantor.
Tantor throws a wild body kick that More sees coming a mile off.
More with a nice cross.
More throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
More connects with a high kick.
A big right from Tantor misses.
More connects with a nice looking jab.
Tantor takes a swing at More's ribcage but misses.
Tantor swinging wildly here.
Tantor slips a jab from More.
More throws a leg kick but Tantor moved away.
More scores with a sloppy right hand. Tantor should have avoided that one.
More pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
More throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a body kick.
Good leg kick by More there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
More tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tantor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
More is looking to score with low kicks.
More blocks a leg kick.
More moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor takes one to the chin there.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
More tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
More is looking to score with low kicks.
More loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but More manages to avoid it.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from More.
Tantor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
More avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
A bone on bone clash there as More blocks the leg kick.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
More throws a body shot but no joy.
More doesn't manage to clinch there - Tantor circles away.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from More.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
More throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
More takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
More is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tantor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
More checks a leg kick nicely.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. More sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
More throws a low kick but Tantor moves out of range easily.
It looked like Tantor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from More.
More misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from More.
More lands a head kick. Tantor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. More sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on More's shoulder, as More tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but More checks it.
More throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
More steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
More looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
More throws a solid leg kick but Tantor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at More.
More misses with a kick to the body.
As More looks to move away, Tantor throws a big counter combo bu More just gets out of the way.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor tries to work over More's front leg with a kick but More checks it.
Tantor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
More blocks a leg kick.
More pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
More finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
More uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
More follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
More fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
More avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Never More has been cut.
More bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from More.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
More lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Almu Tantor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Never More's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from More.
Tantor connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor takes a swing at More's ribcage but misses.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but More just manages to avoid it.
More throws a body kick that misses.
Tantor scores with a jab to the body.
More shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Almu Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by More.
A nice leg kick lands there from More.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from More.
Tantor lands a nice hook to More's body. More takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. More darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
More misses with a body shot
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tantor thows a body kick. More tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
More cracks Tantor with a right hand to the side of the head.
More fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
Tantor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from More finds it's way through Tantor's defenses.
More misses with a low kick.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from More.
More misses with a combination
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor lands a nice looking kick to the body. More takes a step back to recover.
More does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by More there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by More.
Tantor throws a body punch but More moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tantor checks a leg kick.
More throws a body kick that misses.
Tantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tantor cracks More with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
More throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tantor counters with a nice body shot.
More throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
More misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tantor moves out of range as More strikes.
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tantor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
More scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
More lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for More.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor scores with a nice head shot.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into More's ribs.
More looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
More looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
More swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from More misses.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor pushes More away with a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
More is breathing heavily.
Tantor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
More tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as More checks a leg kick.
Tantor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by More.
Tantor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
More just misses with a punch to the body.
More ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from More.
More misses with a hook.
More needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
More throws a low kick but Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
More throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Tantor tenderised More's leg. More is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
More throws a low kick, looking for Tantor's leg but Tantor calmly moves out of range.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
More on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tantor with a hook.
More has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tantor.
More does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from More, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from More. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
More lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
More misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almu Tantor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Never More's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
More is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
More uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
More thumps Tantor with a low kick.
Tantor lands with a shot to the body.
More throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow More down.
A leg kick checked by Tantor.
More swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good work by Tantor as he checks the leg kick.
Tantor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps More's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tantor sets himself, and More steps forward looking for the clinch! Tantor avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
More walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tantor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tantor throws a body punch but More moves out of range.
Tantor's corner calls for a 1-2. Tantor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That has opened up Never More's cut even more.
You can see that More has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor lands with a hook. More tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
More is rocked!
More swings and misses with a hook to the body.
More is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
More seems to have recovered his senses.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
More bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts More, as that shot connected.
More throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from More.
More tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick.
More misses with a body shot.
Tantor cracks More with a good jab.
More throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
More lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
More misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor moves out of range as More strikes.
Tantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before More can pounce on him.
Tantor scores with the left hand. More knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
That kick from Tantor tenderised More's leg. More is trying to keep his angry face on.
More throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor thuds a left hand into More's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for More.
More takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor slips a straight right by More.
More throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Tantor.
More takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
More tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tantor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
More fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
More misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from More.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but More slips the punch.
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The cut above Never More's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on More. That did some damage!
More misses with a series of wild punches.
Tantor lands a big head kick that sends More tumbling to the mat! Tantor takes a step backwards and waves More back to his feet - he wants the finish!
More connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
More lands with a nice body punch.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but More checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow More down.
More misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
More is looking to score with low kicks.
More swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More slips under a jab.
Tantor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tantor swings for the body but More moves out of range.
Tantor scores with a push kick.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
More steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tantor.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor throws a hook but More avoids it easily.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses
and More counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
More tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from More.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
More throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor avoids the body shot from More.
A bone on bone clash there as Tantor blocks the leg kick.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Almu Tantor clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Never More's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by More.
More takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from More misses.
More connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tantor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
More lands a jab to the head.
More throws a half hearted mid kick.
More throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor feints and then cracks More's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow More down.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor throws a leg kick but More moved away.
Tantor looks for the body kick but More saw that one coming.
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and More counters with a lovely shot to the body.
More listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws out a leg kick but More moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from More does no damage.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks More off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by More.
More looks for the body kick but Tantor saw that one coming.
More misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor walks into a left hand.
More throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
More chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by More there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tantor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
More takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
More on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tantor checks a low kick from More.
A quick step to the side and Tantor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
More feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tantor's calf.
More dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by More.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor moves out of range as More strikes.
A quick step to the side and Tantor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
More has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
More checks a low kick from Tantor.
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
More uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses.
More steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tantor.
A leg kick checked by More.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from More.
Tantor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
More fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tantor checks it well.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but More moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as More blocks the low kick.
More thuds his right hand into Tantor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tantor defending well as More loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor throws a hook but More blocks it.
Tantor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab.
Never More's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but More manages to avoid it.
More with a body punch. A glancing blow.
More throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
More swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
More walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
More checks a leg kick.
More is looking to land body kicks.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tantor cracks More with a good jab.
More swings and misses with a hook to the body.
More throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp one two that drops More! Tantor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves More to his feet! More is in big trouble!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Never More's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Almu Tantor!
In his post fight interview, Almu Tantor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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