Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 491: Kuwabara v Gregor
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Munson moves out of range easily.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tantor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tantor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Munson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tantor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tantor is working for a submission of some sort.
Tantor performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Munson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tantor. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tantor fails to land the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tantor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munson leaves Tantor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Munson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tantor shoots in for a double leg but Munson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tantor shoots in for a double leg but Munson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tantor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munson tries to avoid it but Tantor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munson to the ground. Munson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tantor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Munson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tantor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munson defends well and Tantor ends up having to push Munson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Munson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#BC#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Munson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tantor back to the cage. Munson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Munson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
A punch combination from Munson misses.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Munson moves out of range easily.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Munson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tantor shoots in but Munson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tantor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munson ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch but Munson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munson is looking for the big counter here.
Tantor shoots in looking for a takedown but Munson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tantor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Munson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Munson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor fails to land with a series of punches.
Munson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tantor.
Munson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tantor. Tantor gets slowly back to his feet.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Munson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tantor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor is breathing heavily.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Munson but Munson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Munson tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor is looking to clinch but Munson is avoiding it.
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 Maki Tantor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tantor clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Munson lands with a nice combination. Tantor backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Tantor misses.
Munson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor misses with a two punch combination.
As Tantor backs off Munson throws a huge counter combo but Tantor manages to avoid it all.
Tantor dodges the punch combination from Munson.
No joy there for Munson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munson feints a jab promting Tantor to slip. Munson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tantor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Munson throws a one two combo.
Tantor lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.#T1#
Tantor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tantor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tantor somewhat.
Tantor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robert Munson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tantor.
Munson is looking for the big counter here.
Munson throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.
Munson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Munson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Munson avoids them all with ease.
Tantor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tantor tries to clinch but Munson moves out of range.
Tantor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robert Munson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tantor.
Munson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson looks to land a combination but Tantor avoids it well.
Munson blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Munson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Tantor connects with a high kick.
Munson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tantor eats them both and turns towards Munson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Munson looks to land a combination. Tantor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Munson does no damage.
Tantor slips a jab and a cross from Munson.
Tantor dodges the punch combination from Munson.
Munson is working the combinations to good effect here.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Tantor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Munson lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Tantor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munson's waist but Munson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tantor off to one side.
Munson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tantor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munson's waist but Munson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tantor off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tantor!
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munson lands with a nice combination. Tantor backs away looking to recover.
Tantor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Munson counters with a one-two to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Munson.
Munson throws a series of strikes that have Tantor backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson stalks Tantor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tantor's face. Tantor staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Munson. Those never looked like landing.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses
and Munson counters with a three punch combo that has Tantor backing up. Tantor nods at Munson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Tantor darts in and clinches Munson up against the cage.#BC#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor connects with a high kick.
Munson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor shoots for a double leg takedown but Munson sprawls well. He's pushed Tantor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Munson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Munson slaps away a takedown attempt from Tantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Munson throws a counter combo.
Tantor dodges the punch combination from Munson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Munson does no damage.
Munson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tantor. #T1#
Munson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tantor eats them both and turns towards Munson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Munson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tantor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor scores with a nice head shot.
Tantor fails to land the takedown.
Munson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tantor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Munson throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a series of strikes that have Munson backpedaling.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Munson leaves Tantor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munson misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
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!
Munson keeps the fight on the outside.
Munson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tantor shoots in for a double leg but Munson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tantor goes for a double leg but Munson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Munson continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Munson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munson looks to land a combination. Tantor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tantor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tantor lands a head kick. Munson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Munson lands a jab-cross combination.
Munson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Tantor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Munson.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Munson moves out of range easily.
Munson throws a counter combo.
Munson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Munson tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Tantor with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Tantor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munson sprawls well. Munson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tantor gets slowly back to his feet.
Munson throws a counter combo.
Tantor tries to clinch up but Munson circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Munson.
Tantor lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson misses with the combination.
Munson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tantor.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Munson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munson 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CFC 484: IsMore v Xe
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Tulikoura lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Tantor 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.
Tantor scores with a hook.
Tantor throws a head kick but Tulikoura moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tantor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tantor doesn't manage to clinch there - Tulikoura circles away.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses
and Tulikoura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tulikoura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tulikoura throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
Tulikoura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tantor tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tantor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tulikoura scores with a jab. Tantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor with a poor takedown
and Tulikoura counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor slips a jab from Tulikoura.
Tantor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tulikoura but Tulikoura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulikoura feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down. #CL2#
Tantor instigates a clinch. #T1#
Tulikoura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick that knocks Tantor off balance momentarily.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tulikoura throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tulikoura wants to land a leg kick but Tantor is out of range.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Tantor checks it.
Tantor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tulikoura counters with an inside leg kick.
Johannes Tulikoura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Tantor.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Tulikoura lands a nice looking body shot.
Tantor wants to clinch.
As Tantor backs away, Tulikoura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tulikoura throws a front kick aimed at Tantor's knee but Tantor avoids it well. #T2#
Tantor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura scores with a leg kick.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from Tulikoura.
Jab from Tulikoura.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Tulikoura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tulikoura.
Tulikoura wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Tulikoura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tulikoura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tulikoura lands with an overhand left.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tulikoura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.
Tantor misses with the combination.
Tantor lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. #T3##CL2#
Tantor clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Tantor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
Tantor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tulikoura throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tulikoura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tulikoura tries to work over Tantor's front leg with a kick but Tantor checks it. #CL2#
Tantor has Tulikoura up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tantor moves into the clinch.
Tulikoura digs a right hand underneath Tantor's ribcage. Tantor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tulikoura throws a front kick that sends Tantor stumbling back into the cage.
Tantor tries to clinch there but Tulikoura circles away.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tantor takes one on the button.#CL2#
Tantor has Tulikoura up against the cage in a clinch.
Tulikoura tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor is trying to pull guard but Tulikoura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tantor.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Tantor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tulikoura.
Tantor pushes Tulikoura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Tulikoura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tulikoura clobbers Tantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tantor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Tulikoura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tulikoura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tulikoura's waist but Tulikoura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tantor off to one side.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Tulikoura moved out of range nicely.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulikoura connects with a looping right hand.
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tulikoura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt.
Tantor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tulikoura's waist but Tulikoura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tantor off to one side.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Tulikoura tries to keep at a distance but Tantor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tulikoura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tulikoura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor is trying to push Tulikoura away but Tulikoura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tulikoura throws a head punch that misses.
Tulikoura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura misses with the head strike.
Tulikoura tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Tulikoura back against the cage. #BC#
Tulikoura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tantor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tantor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tantor darts in looking for a takedown but Tulikoura gets double underhooks and turns Tantor into the cage.
Johannes Tulikoura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Tantor.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Tulikoura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tantor can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Tantor drives through and clinches with Tulikoura against the cage.
Maki Tantor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Tulikoura misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Tantor.
Tulikoura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tantor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tantor shoots in for a double leg but Tulikoura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A good leg kick by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands with a right hand.
Johannes Tulikoura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tantor rushes Tulikoura and presses him up against the cage.
Tantor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tantor takes a shot to the head.
Tantor tries to break free but Tulikoura pushes him back against the cage.
Tulikoura tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tulikoura lands with a light punch inside.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch.
Tulikoura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tulikoura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
Tulikoura has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tulikoura to keep the fight standing.#T2#
A short uppercut from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
Tantor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Tantor successfully pulls guard.
Tulikoura wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Tulikoura stays in close to Tantor's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tantor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tulikoura's guard. #REVB#
Tantor won't allow Tulikoura to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tantor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tulikoura wants to stand up but Tantor is controlling him.
Tantor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tulikoura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tantor stands and throws Tulikoura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tulikoura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tulikoura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tantor is working away from the top position though.
Tantor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Tulikoura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tulikoura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tantor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tulikoura pinned against the cage. Tulikoura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tulikoura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tantor is out of range and Tulikoura settles back down.
Tantor fails with the takedown.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor tries to clinch up but Tulikoura circles away and keeps his distance.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick.
Tulikoura with the inside leg kick.
Tulikoura slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Tulikoura. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor wants to clinch.#T1#
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor throws a head kick but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Tulikoura ducks down to avoid it.
Tulikoura thumps Tantor with a low kick.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tulikoura staying out of range there.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Tulikoura - just one landing.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tulikoura jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tulikoura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tulikoura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Tulikoura does it's job there.
Tulikoura lands with a good body shot.
Tulikoura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tantor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Tantor clinches with his opponent. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tulikoura.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Tulikoura. #BC2#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Tantor tries to move into range but Tulikoura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Tulikoura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tulikoura cracks Tantor with a good jab.
Tantor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tulikoura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tulikoura is looking to slow Tantor down with leg kicks.
Tantor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Tantor fails to land with a series of punches.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tulikoura circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tulikoura.
Tantor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tulikoura clobbers Tantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tulikoura works the jab nicely.#T3#
Tantor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johannes Tulikoura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Tantor.
Tulikoura connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Tulikoura coming out on top.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Tulikoura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tulikoura can pounce on him.
Tulikoura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tulikoura scoring well with a low kick there.
Tulikoura lands a head shot.
Tantor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Tantor moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tulikoura lands with a right to the head.
Maki Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tulikoura.
Tantor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tulikoura just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Tulikoura breaks the clinch. #T4#
Tantor tries to clinch up.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tulikoura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor tries to clinch up.
Tulikoura with a nice calf kick.
Tulikoura keeps the fight on the outside.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Tantor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Tantor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tulikoura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura tried to score with a low kick but Tantor checks it.
Tantor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Tulikoura as Tantor shoots in.
Tulikoura lands with a shot to the body.
Tulikoura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Tulikoura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tulikoura, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
Johannes Tulikoura tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CFC 478: Crenshaw v Horiguchi
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Tantor lands with a nice combination. Ferreira-Alves backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Tantor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferreira-Alves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferreira-Alves slaps away a takedown attempt from Tantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferreira-Alves dodges the punch combination from Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves works Tantor's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Tantor closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferreira-Alves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira-Alves.
Tantor tries to circle away but Ferreira-Alves has him pinned against the cage.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira-Alves has Tantor pushed against the cage.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor tries to break free but Ferreira-Alves pushes him back against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to control Tantor's arms but Tantor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferreira-Alves has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Tantor moves in looking to clinch but Ferreira-Alves pushes him off.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferreira-Alves defends it nicely.
Tantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Ferreira-Alves connects with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tantor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira-Alves somewhat.
Tantor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreira-Alves cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferreira-Alves punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor throws a right hand that Ferreira-Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreira-Alves also avoids with ease.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tantor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferreira-Alves misses with a takedown attempt
and Tantor counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferreira-Alves lands a leg kick that knocks Tantor off balance momentarily.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor throws a leg kick which misses Ferreira-Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferreira-Alves tries to avoid it.
Tantor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira-Alves.
Tantor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferreira-Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses the jab.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Tantor looks to clinch #TD#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tantor looking for a sweep. Not yet Tantor, not yet.
Ferreira-Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Tantor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Ferreira-Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tantor is one step ahead there.
Ferreira-Alves keeping full guard, as Tantor tries to pass.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira-Alves is working hard here to advance position.
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 Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
That's time! Ferreira-Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor takes a swing at Ferreira-Alves's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tantor as he avoids it easily.
Ferreira-Alves wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Tantor misses.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Tantor misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor is looking for the big counter here.
Tantor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tantor.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor scores with a spinning back kick!
Ferreira-Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferreira-Alves walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tantor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Ferreira-Alves.
Tantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tantor drives through and clinches with Ferreira-Alves against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take the fight to the mat but Tantor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor tries to clinch there but Ferreira-Alves circles away.
Ferreira-Alves lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab and a cross from Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Tantor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferreira-Alves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab and a cross from Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves lands an overhand right.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a good body shot.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferreira-Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferreira-Alves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tantor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferreira-Alves working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferreira-Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves dives in for a single leg takedown but Tantor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tantor tries to break free but Ferreira-Alves pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira-Alves.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tantor leaves Ferreira-Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Tantor throws a series of strikes that have Ferreira-Alves backpedaling. #CUT2#Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut is getting worse.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD2#
Tantor drops Ferreira-Alves with a beautiful combination! Ferreira-Alves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tantor is looking for the KO!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor slips a jab from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tantor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipe Ferreira-Alves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tantor tries to bum rush Ferreira-Alves with a series of wild strikes but Ferreira-Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tantor moves out of range as Ferreira-Alves strikes.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferreira-Alves feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Tantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor wants to clinch#TD#
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Tantor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Tantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tantor looks to land a combination but Ferreira-Alves avoids it well. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Tantor.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Ferreira-Alves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferreira-Alves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tantor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferreira-Alves throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is looking to clinch.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a straight left.
Ferreira-Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Tantor.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tantor sprawls well. Tantor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferreira-Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Tantor swinging wildly here. #T2#
Tantor throws a head kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira-Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves jabs at Tantor's body.
Tantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferreira-Alves throws a low kick but Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Tantor. Those never looked like landing.
Ferreira-Alves takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a hook.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferreira-Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a shot to the body.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot that snaps Tantor's head back. #CL2#
Ferreira-Alves gets tackled into the cage by Tantor. Tantor maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ferreira-Alves tightens his grip and picks Tantor up, before dumping him to the ground. Tantor manages to land in guard.
Ferreira-Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Ferreira-Alves from controlling successfully.
Ferreira-Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Ferreira-Alves from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira-Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Tantor has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Tantor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferreira-Alves is controlling him.
Tantor being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferreira-Alves is working Tantor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tantor pulls Ferreira-Alves in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferreira-Alves 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
After winning the bout, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Tantor thuds a left hand into Vettori's body.
Tantor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vettori just misses with a punch to the body.
Vettori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Tantor closes the distance and pushes Vettori back into the cage.
Tantor can't get the takedown.
Tantor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vettori has him pressed against the cage.
Vettori misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor shoots in looking for a takedown but Vettori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tantor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vettori looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor tries to clinch up
and Vettori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vettori. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vettori goes for a double leg but Tantor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tantor continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch. #T1#
Vettori walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Tantor drives through and clinches with Vettori against the cage.
Tantor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Tantor jumps guard.
Vettori slips nicely into half guard.
Tantor is looking for a sweep. Vettori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Vettori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vettori thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tantor manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Tantor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vettori looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tantor seems keen to control Vettori's posture.
Vettori landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Tantor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tantor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vettori defends well and Tantor ends up having to push Vettori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marvin Vettori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Tantor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettori fails with the takedown.#T3#
Vettori throws a wild body kick that Tantor sees coming a mile off.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vettori throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vettori.
Tantor dodges the punch combination from Vettori.
Tantor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vettori is fending him off so far but Tantor persists. Nope, Vettori circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Tantor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Tantor seems content to control.#T4#
Vettori wants to control the action here but instead Tantor manages to pass to full mount!
Tantor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vettori tries to hold on but Tantor postures up.
Vettori gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
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#
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor moves in looking to clinch but Vettori pushes him off.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick
and Vettori counters with a nice body shot.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
letting Vettori counter with a right hand.
Tantor shoots in for a takedown but Vettori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Vettori avoids them all with ease.
Vettori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vettori lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor lands a jab-cross combination.
Tantor throws a right hand that Vettori ducks under and follows up with a left that Vettori also avoids with ease.
Vettori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Tantor 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.#SUB#
Tantor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vettori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tantor has managed to get both his arms back between Vettori's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Tantor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Tantor stands up and waves to Vettori to follow him.
Vettori scores with the left hand. Tantor knows he should have avoided that one.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vettori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Vettori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vettori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vettori has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tantor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vettori counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Vettori takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Tantor rushes Vettori and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Tantor breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Tantor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maki Tantor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vettori is being controlled here.
Vettori can't do much from the bottom here.
Vettori avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tantor. #T3#
Tantor takes a little break here. Vettori wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vettori can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Tantor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Vettori.
Tantor lunges at Vettori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vettori's hand.
Tantor misses with a hook. Vettori ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Tantor moves into the clinch.#T4#
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tantor is trying to pull guard but Vettori turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marvin Vettori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Tantor.#TD2#
Tantor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vettori uses from the top position.
Tantor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettori trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tantor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tantor pulls Vettori in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vettori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Vettori scores with a decent looking hook.
Tantor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tantor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tantor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vettori counters with a low kick, right behind Tantor 's knee.
Vettori avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Vettori throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor scores with a push kick.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vettori throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Vettori saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor tries to clinch but Vettori moves away
and Vettori counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettori tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor connects with a body shot that sends Vettori's belly button to the back.#T1#
Vettori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor throws a jab when Vettori was well out of range.
Tantor defending well as Vettori loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Tantor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vettori on his heels. He'll look to pass Vettori's guard now, I'm sure.
Tantor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB#
Vettori working for a triangle but Tantor defends it easily.
Tantor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Tantor stands and steps away. Vettori gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tantor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vettori if he has to take too many more of those.
Vettori avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Vettori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vettori has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vettori swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Vettori.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Tantor punishes Vettori's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Tantor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tantor is taking a breather. Vettori says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vettori wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Tantor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vettori trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tantor manages to pass to mount!
Vettori tries to reverse the position but Tantor maintains control.
Tantor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Tantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tantor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Tantor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Tantor decides to pull guard.
Smyth throws a big right hand that misses.
Tantor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smyth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tantor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smyth.
Tantor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smyth won't allow Tantor to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Smyth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smyth throwing strikes but missing.
Tantor pulls Smyth in to control the position. #T1#
Smyth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tantor is adopting a defensive guard.#ES2#
Tantor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smyth off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Danga de danga de dang - Smyth scores with a four punch combination!
William Smyth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tantor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tantor.
Tantor drops Smyth with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smyth! Tantor dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maki Tantor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2022

#R1#
Tantor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greenwald looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Greenwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenwald throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely. #CL2#
Tantor takes the fight into the clinch.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Greenwald's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tantor fails to pull guard.
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greenwald's elbow. #TD2#
Tantor pulls guard successfully.
Greenwald being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tantor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##ES2#
Tantor kicks Greenwald off and gets to his feet.
Tantor shoots in looking for a takedown but Greenwald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tantor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tantor 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.
Glenn Greenwald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Tantor.
Greenwald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Greenwald 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.
Greenwald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tantor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greenwald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Tantor lands with a straight right. Greenwald didn't see that one coming.
Tantor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greenwald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tantor somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.#KD2#
Tantor drops Greenwald with a beautiful combination! Greenwald stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tantor is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Greenwald is rocked!
Tantor closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Greenwald out cold! Greenwald corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maki Tantor!

Event: SFL 147 | Poli vs Road
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Tantor.
Winn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Winn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tantor napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Tantor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tantor fails to land the takedown.
Tantor tries to bum rush Winn with a series of wild strikes but Winn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winn! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tantor duly obliges.
Winn loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winn connects with a nice looking jab.
Winn throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A slow jab from Winn misses its intended target.
It looked like Tantor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tantor.
Tantor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Winn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tantor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winn is in Tantor's guard.
Tantor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Winn throwing strikes from guard but Tantor blocks nicely.
Tantor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Tantor controls Winn momentarily but Winn frees himself.
Winn trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winn swats away the attempt to clinch by Tantor.
Tantor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winn counters with a left to the body.
Winn lands a really nice looking cross but Tantor seems unphased.
Tantor scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Winn cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winn has time to react.
Winn digs a good hook to Tantor's body. #T3#
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tantor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tantor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winn throws a counter combo.
Winn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tantor is fending him off so far but Winn persists. Nope, Tantor circles away and we're back to standing.
Winn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt.
Tantor shoots in for a takedown but Winn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Winn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Winn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Winn lands with a nice combination. Tantor backs away looking to recover.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Winn closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Winn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Winn throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winn or not.
Winn lands a body punch.
Winn swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winn lands a shot to the body.
Winn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Winn.
Winn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Tantor tries to pull guard but Winn won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Winn. #TD#
Tantor decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Winn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Tantor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tantor.
Winn lands a nice shot to the body.
Winn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tantor slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winn.
Winn walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Winn slips a jab from Tantor.
Winn is looking for the big counter here.
Tantor shoots in for a takedown but Winn shows good takedown defense.
Winn defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
Winn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Winn's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Winn.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Winn's shoulder, as Winn tries to avoid the shot.
Winn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab. #T1#
Winn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tantor shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Winn moved out of range.
Winn swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winn, as that shot connected.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Winn throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Winn.
Winn throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.
Tantor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winn sprawls and moves away.
A lazy left from Winn finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Tantor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Winn shoots for a takedown but Tantor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tantor connects with a jab.
Tantor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Winn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor is looking to clinch but Winn is avoiding it.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Tantor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Winn lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Winn is just out of range.
Tantor tries to clinch but Winn is having none of it.
Tantor stuns Winn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tantor throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Winn misses. #T3#
Winn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tantor back to the cage. Winn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Winn. Those never looked like landing.
Winn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tantor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Winn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tantor.
Tantor shoots for a takedown but Winn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winn jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winn.#KD2#
Winn drops Tantor with a right and a left! Winn comes rushing in but Tantor regains his composure and manages to keep Winn in guard. #ROC2#Tantor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winn trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Tantor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tantor seems keen to control Winn's posture.
Winn is looking to work some ground and pound but Tantor has wrist control.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Winn throws an elbow that misses. Tantor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winn's guard. Nice move by Tantor!#REVR#
Tantor wants to stand but Winn is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES2#
Winn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Winn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Winn scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Winn.
Winn misses with some punches.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winn misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Winn 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Winn has managed to clinch. #TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winn chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tantor is pulling down on Winn's head to control his posture.
Tantor wants to sweep but no luck.
Winn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winn looking to sit in guard and control but Tantor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winn wants to control the position but Tantor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maki Tantor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winn is pressing down on Tantor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Winn pulls Tantor in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Winn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tantor defends it easily.
Winn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winn is controlling Tantor's posture.
Tantor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Winn pulls Tantor in to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tantor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tantor has managed to get both his arms back between Winn's legs - danger averted.
Tantor trying to control but Winn is working from the bottom.
Tantor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winn has a closed guard, preventing Tantor from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Tantor lands but Winn takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Winn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Tantor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Winn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tantor lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Winn misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tantor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jerome Winn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winn throws a big right hand that misses.
Winn is looking to advance position but Tantor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Winn is trying desperately to improve position.
Maki Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winn is squirming around, avoiding Tantor's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Winn is working to get back to half guard.
Tantor thowing shots but they're missing.
Winn wants to hold on but Tantor pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Winn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tantor.
Winn tries to hold on but Tantor pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Tantor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Winn 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Winn!
Jerome Winn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SFL 141 | Garuda vs Kardashian
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tantor.
Gerber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Gerber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tantor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gerber counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Tantor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor. #CL#
Tantor closes the distance and clinches.
Gerber lands a nice shot to the body.
Gerber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tantors head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tantor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL#
Tantor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gerber gets through Tantor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gerber avoiding damage.
Gerber slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Gerber's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gerber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber effectively controlling the action here.
Tantor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gerber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Gerber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Gerber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Tantor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tantor being controlled here momentarily.
Tantor trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Gerber wants to improve his position but instead Tantor has moved into half guard.
Well, if Tantor 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. #T3#
Gerber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tantor.
Tantor wants to get back to his feet.
Gerber is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tantor slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tantor trying to mount his opponent but Gerber defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerber sprawls well. Gerber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tantor gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerber appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tantor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Gerber dominated that round.
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#
Gerber slaps away a takedown attempt from Tantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tantor misses with a takedown attempt - Gerber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gerber scores with a hook.
Tantor tries to clinch up but Gerber circles away and keeps his distance.
Romulus Gerber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerber throws a shot to the body.
Tantor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tantor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gerber defends well and Tantor ends up having to push Gerber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerber tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Gerber back against the cage. #TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber tries to free his leg and advance position but Tantor is retaining full guard.
Gerber controlling from the top position. #T1#
Tantor 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#
Tantor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gerber wants to get back to his feet but Tantor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tantor wants to get up but he can't break Gerber's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gerber being controlled here, momentarily.
Tantor stands and throws Gerber's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SU#
Tantor decides to stand back up.
Tantor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerber tries to avoid it but Tantor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerber to the ground. Gerber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gerber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gerber with a nice calf kick.
Gerber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor fails with the takedown.
Gerber lands with a nice body kick. #T3##CL#
Tantor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
Gerber scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tantor misses with a few strikes there.
Gerber fakes the leg kick and cracks Tantor in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tantor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gerber counters with a low kick, right behind Tantor 's knee.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Gerber.
Gerber misses with a straight right.
Tantor throws a big counter combination but Gerber scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gerber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tantor. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Gerber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Gerber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerber swats away the attempt to clinch by Tantor.#T4#
Tantor with a poor takedown
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
Tantor tries to clinch up.
Gerber scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor misses with a takedown
and Gerber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerber circles away.
Tantor dives in and grabs Gerber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gerber pushes down on Tantor's head and hops out.
Gerber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerber scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Tantor is rocked!
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh Tantor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tantor is defended easily by Gerber.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
Gerber replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tantor blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Gerber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tantor doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tantor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tantor backing away here, and Gerber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tantor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick
and Gerber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gerber scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor fails with the takedown
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gerber lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Gerber avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Gerber throws a head kick that half lands.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Tantor moved away.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gerber tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tantor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gerber is fending him off so far but Tantor persists. Nope, Gerber circles away and we're back to standing.
Tantor backing away here, and Gerber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Gerber.
Tantor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gerber slaps away a takedown attempt from Tantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tantor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerber swivels and escapes.
Gerber throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
A head kick from Gerber lands but Tantor takes it in his stride.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tantor shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerber tries to sprawl out of it but Tantor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tantor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romulus Gerber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tantor or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerber, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Gerber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerber lands a high kick!
Tantor fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gerber! But no joy.#T3#
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gerber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
Gerber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gerber lands a slapping body shot.
Tantor scores with a head kick. Gerber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gerber. That's going to slow Tantor down.
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Tantor shoots in and drives through. Gerber sprawls well.
Tantor misses with a takedown attempt
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maki Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerber sprawls well. Gerber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tantor gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerber is looking to slow Tantor down with leg kicks.
Gerber lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor has a takedown stuffed.
Tantor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tantor misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerber throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses
and Gerber counters with an inside leg kick.
Tantor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Gerber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gerber 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
A very excited looking Romulus Gerber 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.

Event: SFL 137 | Aloha
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Titor lands a head kick!
Titor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from Titor both land. Nice combination.
Tantor misses with a few strikes there.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Titor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Titor darts in looking for a takedown but Tantor gets double underhooks and turns Titor into the cage.
Tantor jumps guard but Titor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Titor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Tantor decides to pull guard.
Titor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Titor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Titor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Titor throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Tantor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Titor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Titor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Titor stops Tantor from standing up.
Tantor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
Titor controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Titor won't allow Tantor to sweep him here.
Titor 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Tantor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Titor on his heels. He'll look to pass Titor's guard now, I'm sure.
Tantor tries to stand but Titor is controlling from the bottom.
Tantor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Titor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Titor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tantor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Titor looking to control.
Tantor wants to control from the top but Titor keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tantor throws a shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Titor shoots in for a takedown but Tantor shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Tantor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Titor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Tantor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Titor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Titor misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Tantor drags the fight down to the ground.
Titor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Titor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Titor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tantor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Titor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tantor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Titor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titor struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maki Tantor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tantor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch but Titor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Titor slaps away a takedown attempt from Tantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tantor.
John Titor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Tantor.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Titor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tantor shoots in but Titor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Titor throws a series of punches but Tantor avoids them all with ease.
Titor stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Titor misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Titor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tantor.
John Titor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor checks a low kick from Titor.
Tantor slips under a jab from Titor.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Titor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tantor eats them both and turns towards Titor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Titor slips under a jab from Tantor.
Titor throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Titor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Titor lands with a right hand.
Titor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tantor is defended easily by Titor.
Tantor swinging wildly here.
Tantor shoots and misses
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Tantor with a poor takedown
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Titor thuds his right hand into Tantor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Titor.
A control attempt from Tantor but he's now mounted!
Tantor is squirming around, avoiding Titor's attempts to control the action.
Tantor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tantor tries to hold on but Titor postures up.#T3#
Titor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Titor wants to control the pace but Tantor is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tantor tries to lock up and control but Titor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Titor wants to control the pace but Tantor is squirming around nicely.
Titor lands a heavy elbow.
Titor controlling the pace for now.
Titor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tantor can do to turn this around?#T4#
Tantor tries to lock up and control but Titor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Titor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tantor has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Titor's lack of action.
Tantor is staying active underneath Titor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Titor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Titor is stalling here. Tantor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Titor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tantor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tantor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Titor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Titor. Those never looked like landing.
Titor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tantor checks it well.
Titor tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Titor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Titor avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Titor as he jumps to the side.
John Titor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Tantor.
Titor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Tantor moves out of range as Titor strikes.#T1#
Tantor shoots in for a takedown but Titor shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Tantor with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Titor lands a jab to the head.
Titor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tantor takes a step back to recover.
Titor misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Tantor moves into the clinch.
Titor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tantor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Titor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Titor. Tantor shrugs it off though.
Titor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tantor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Titor.
Titor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tantor.#T2#
Tantor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Titor counters with a stiff right hand.
Titor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tantor or perhaps it was just good defense by Titor, which made it look bad.
Titor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titor.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Tantor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Titor is trying to control but can't.
Tantor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Titor's head.
Tantor controlling the pace. #T3#
Tantor wants to stand up but Titor has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tantor trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Titor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tantor or not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Titor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tantor's brow.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Titor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Titor to keep the fight standing.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike from Titor.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Titor's elbow.
Titor throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Titor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tantor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Titor has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Titor 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SFL 131 | Bangin vs Smart
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tantor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawrence walks away with a smile on his face. Tantor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Tantor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lawrence to the mat! Lawrence manages to get full guard.
Tantor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lawrence is trying to control Tantor's posture but Tantor avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tantor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tantor is staying tight to Lawrence's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lawrence is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tantor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lawrence wants to control but Tantor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tantor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tantor trying to mount his opponent but Lawrence defends it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We've been hearing good reports from Tantor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and Tantor counters with a left and a right that stings Lawrence.
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawrence punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor misses with a takedown attempt - Lawrence sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Lawrence moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tantor.
Lawrence swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Tantor lands with a kick to the temple. Lawrence shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tantor doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
Tantor throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Malachi Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Lawrence as Tantor shoots in.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence lunges at Tantor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tantor's hand.
Tantor shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Tantor throws a big counter combination but Lawrence scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Lawrence misses.
Tantor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawrence sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tantor somewhat.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Lawrence backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lawrence scores with a jab.
Tantor slips a jab from Lawrence.
Tantor fails with the takedown.#KD2#
Lawrence drops Tantor with a left and a right! Oh, Tantor is hurt - Lawrence dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Tantor is rocked!
Lawrence trying to control the position but Tantor is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lawrence misses with a hook
and Tantor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #KD2#
Lawrence cracks Tantor with a big right hand and Tantor goes down!
Oh Tantor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Lawrence is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tantor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tantor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tantor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tantor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Tantor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Lawrence is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tantor content to stall in guard here.
Tantor trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lawrence is trying to keep Tantor in close.
Lawrence controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence lands the left hand.
Lawrence throws out a powerful jab.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tantor shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Tantor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and Tantor counters with a two punch combo.
Lawrence lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Lawrence paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lawrence slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malachi Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tantor tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Tantor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tantor tries for a takedown but Lawrence manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Lawrence goes for a takedown attempt but Tantor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lawrence throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a two punch combo.
Tantor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawrence.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Tantor moves into the clinch.#T4#
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawrence has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Lawrence's head.
Lawrence tries to break free but Tantor pushes him back against the cage.
Lawrence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Tantor wants to clinch.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tantor looks to land a combination. Lawrence sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malachi Lawrence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Lawrence misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tantor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a solid body kick.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Lawrence with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tantor to score with a decent uppercut.
Lawrence throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Lawrence as Tantor shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Tantor rushes Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lawrence has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tantor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence gets underhooks to prevent Tantor's takedown attempt.
Tantor tries to land a knee to the head but Lawrence blocks with his arms. #TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard.
Tantor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence throws a strike but Tantor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lawrence wants to stand up but Tantor is controlling him. #SU#
Tantor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lawrence, up you get! #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tantor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tantor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tantor has a takedown stuffed.
Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Tantor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Tantor avoids them all with ease. #T3##CL#
Tantor clinches.
Lawrence tries to stall but Tantor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Lawrence. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Tantor tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tantor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawrence's waist but Lawrence gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tantor off to one side.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawrence sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawrence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Lawrence misses with a looping left.
Tantor darts in trying to clinch
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Tantor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a two punch combo.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawrence comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maki Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malachi Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Lawrence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lawrence 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Enkhtulga saw that one coming.
Enkhtulga misses with a body shot.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Enkhtulga misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Tantor has closed the distance and engaged Enkhtulga in a clinch.
Enkhtulga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enkhtulga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enkhtulga misses with a body kick.
Enkhtulga throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enkhtulga throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tantor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Tantor. #BC#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Tantor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Enkhtulga on his heels. He'll look to pass Enkhtulga's guard now, I'm sure.
Enkhtulga wants to get back to his feet but Tantor passes into half guard. #T1##REVB#
Tantor controlling the action here.
Tantor works his way into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Enkhtulga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Enkhtulga is trying desperately to improve position.
Tantor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Tantor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tantor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Enkhtulga for as long as he can get away with.
Tantor prevents Enkhtulga from getting the reversal.
Tantor content just to control the position here. #T3#
Enkhtulga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tantor controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Tantor.
Enkhtulga is looking to improve his position but Tantor isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Tantor controlling the position easily from mount.
Enkhtulga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Enkhtulga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Enkhtulga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor tries to counter by clinching up but Enkhtulga breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Tantor closes the distance and pushes Enkhtulga back into the cage.
Enkhtulga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tantor has him pressed against the cage.
Tantor prevents Enkhtulga from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Enkhtulga throws a strike but Tantor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tantor stays in close to Enkhtulga's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor continues to stall.
Tantor prevents Enkhtulga from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Tantor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tantor passes Enkhtulga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Enkhtulga gets back to full guard.
Tantor content to stall in guard here.
Tantor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Enkhtulga is trying to stand up here but Tantor is controlling him well.
Tantor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Enkhtulga wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Tantor is taking a breather. Enkhtulga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Enkhtulga is trying to stand back up but Tantor is controlling him
Enkhtulga tries to roll over but Tantor keeps him under control.
Enkhtulga is still trying to improve position.
Tantor controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Enkhtulga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tantor shoots in looking for a takedown but Enkhtulga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tantor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Enkhtulga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick by Enkhtulga misses #CL#
and Tantor moves into the clinch.
Tantor presses Enkhtulga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Enkhtulga is breathing heavily.
Tantor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Enkhtulga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Enkhtulga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Enkhtulga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Enkhtulga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tantor has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Tantor jumps guard and drags Enkhtulga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tantor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tantor 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#
Well, if Tantor 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. #T4#
Tantor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Enkhtulga wants to improve his position but Tantor is controlling well.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enkhtulga can do to turn this around?
Tantor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Tantor decides to return to a standing position.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that misses.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tantor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enkhtulga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enkhtulga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Tantor moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Enkhtulga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tantor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Tantor pulls Enkhtulga into guard.
Tantor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Enkhtulga manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tantor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Enkhtulga has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tantor has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Enkhtulga's face as Tantor controls the position.
Enkhtulga is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Tantor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tantor prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1##SU#
Tantor stands up and beckons Enkhtulga to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Enkhtulga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tantor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Tantor moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor has Enkhtulga pressed against the cage.
Tantor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Enkhtulga's efforts to push away.#TD#
Tantor pulls Enkhtulga into guard.
Enkhtulga wants to stand and escape but instead Tantor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Tantor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Tantor won't allow Enkhtulga to sweep him here. #SU#
Tantor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Tantor moves into range and clinches up with Enkhtulga.
Tantor looking to throw knees to the head but Enkhtulga is blocking nicely. #TD#
Tantor jumps guard and drags Enkhtulga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor 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#
Tantor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU#
Tantor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Enkhtulga to stand up.
Tantor shoots in but no luck this time.
Tantor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enkhtulga's waist but Enkhtulga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tantor off to one side.
Enkhtulga tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
A lazy body kick from Enkhtulga
and Tantor counters with a body kick.
Enkhtulga looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.#T3##TD#
Tantor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Enkhtulga to the ground. Tantor is now in Enkhtulga's guard.
Enkhtulga wants to get back to his feet but Tantor passes into half guard. #REVB#
Tantor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maki Tantor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tantor passes to full mount!
Tantor content just to control the position here. #T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tantor is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Tantor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tantor, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2021

#R1#
Smyth slips a jab and a cross from Tantor. #CL#
Tantor moves into range and clinches up with Smyth.#TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smyth throws a strike but Tantor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tantor preventing the sweep.
Tantor is looking to advance position but Smyth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Smyth goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tantor turns into him and now he's in Smyth's guard.
Tantor postures up. #T1#
Smyth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tantor has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth is letting Tantor control him for a moment.
Smyth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smyth is trying to control Tantor's posture but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor staying calm.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smyth avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tantor.
Tantor controlling from side mount. #T3#
Tantor working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smyth is trying to improve his position.
Tantor happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Tantor has managed to clinch. #TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Tantor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Tantor rushes Smyth and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that 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.#R2#
Tantor closes the distance and clinches up with Smyth, looking for a takedown. Tantor pushes Smyth against the cage but Smyth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smyth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Tantor drives through and clinches with Smyth against the cage. #TD#
Tantor drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smyth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smyth throwing strikes but missing.
Tantor is pulling down on Smyth's head to control his posture. #ES#
Tantor pushes Smyth off and gets back to his feet.
Maki Tantor 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.
Smyth throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range. #CL#
Tantor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Tantor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tantor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tantor controlling Smyth's posture. #T1#
Smyth scoring with some ground and pound.
Tantor seems keen to control Smyth's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smyth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Tantor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard.#REVR#
Tantor advances position into side control!#SU#
Tantor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smyth to his feet. #T2#
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Tantor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Tantor pushes Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Tantor pulls Smyth into guard. #ES#
Tantor wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Tantor clinches.
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!
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Smyth prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Tantor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smyth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maki Tantor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth can't get the takedown. #TD#
Tantor jumps into guard, dragging Smyth to the mat.
Smyth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smyth is looking to pass into half guard but Tantor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tantor is in guard.#REVR#
Maki Tantor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tantor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Tantor won't allow Smyth to sweep him here.
Smyth trying to keep a closed guard but Tantor is proving a slippery customer.
Tantor scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smyth wants to sweep but no luck.
Tantor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smyth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smyth unleashes a big counter combination but Tantor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smyth throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a series of strikes. Smyth will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tantor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smyth throws a counter combo.#CL#
Tantor closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Smyth misses with a series of wild punches.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smyth tries to keep at a distance but Tantor has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Smyth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smyth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tantor is working Smyth over against the cage.#BC#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smyth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tantor wants to clinch.
Tantor tries to clinch up but Smyth circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##TD#
Tantor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tantor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Tantor stands up and waves to Smyth to follow him. #T3##CL#
Tantor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
William Smyth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tantor clinches up against the cage.
Tantor presses Smyth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Tantor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tantor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
Tantor pushes Smyth off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4##KD#
Tantor drops Smyth with a beautiful combination! Smyth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tantor is looking for the KO!#ROC#Smyth is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Tantor has Smyth up against the cage in a clinch.
Smyth is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle, before Tantor throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Smyth's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tantor lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Maki Tantor!

Event: SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Winn does it's job there.
Winn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Winn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Tantor's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tantor looks to land a combination but Winn avoids it well.
Tantor is looking to chop away at Winn's legs. #CL2#
Winn gets a clinch.
Winn working aggressively here.
Tantor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Winn.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Winn backwards.
A body shot lands from Winn.
Winn blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
Winn lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Winn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winn lands with a good body shot.
Tantor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tantor lands a jab-cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Tantor scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Winn jabs Tantor right on the nose. Tantor blinks but takes it well.
Nice body kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Winn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Winn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tantor to the mat! Tantor manages to get full guard.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Winn from controlling successfully.
Winn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winn looking to sit in guard and control but Tantor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Winn wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Tantor is stalling in the full guard.
Winn working a defensive guard here.
Tantor is fighting to break Winn's control of his arms but Winn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winn wants to control the position but Tantor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Winn is controlling Tantor's trapped leg to prevent Tantor from advancing to side control.
Winn wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor is trying to control. Winn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Winn wants to get back to full guard.
Winn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Winn is pressing down on Tantor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tantor wants to pass the guard but Winn is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tantor's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Winn does no damage.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Tantor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winn shoots in for a takedown but Tantor shows good takedown defense.
Winn blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Winn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tantor rather than just go for the knockout.
Winn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winn misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor is looking for a counter combo.
Winn throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Winn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winn throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tantor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Tantor misses.
It seemed like Winn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Winn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winn misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Maki Tantor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Winn does no damage.
Winn scores with a body shot.
Tantor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Winn moves out of range easily.
Winn's corner calls for a 1-2. Winn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tantor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winn circles away quickly and effectively.
Winn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tantor defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Winn slips a jab and a cross from Tantor.
Winn unleashes a big counter combination but Tantor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winn misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Winn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor throws a right hand that Winn ducks under and follows up with a left that Winn also avoids with ease.
Winn blocks a jab.
Winn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tantor fails to land with a series of punches.
Winn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winn can do to turn this around?
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winn.
Jab by Winn.
Tantor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winn.
Winn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Winn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Tantor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
A jab from Winn does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winn tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winn.#TD2#
Winn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tantor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Winn working the ground and pound but Tantor is defending the strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Winn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winn throws a strike aimed at the side of Tantor's head but Tantor avoids it well.#T3#
Winn lands a nice forearm strike.
Winn is looking to take a break and control but Tantor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tantor seems a little lost for a moment, as Winn dominates the positioning.
Winn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Winn tries for a kimura but Tantor is defending well.
The ground and pound from Winn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jerome Winn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tantor tries to bench press Winn off him but Winn keeps the position.
Winn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Winn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tantor parries the strikes from Winn easily there. Winn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tantor to escape.
Winn throws a strike aimed at the side of Tantor's head but Tantor avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Winn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Winn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tantor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerome Winn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tantor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Winn wants to clinch.
Winn feints a jab promting Tantor to slip. Winn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tantor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tantor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winn to score with a decent uppercut.
Winn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.#T1#
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Winn.
Tantor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winn moves away.
Winn jabs Tantor right on the nose. Tantor blinks but takes it well.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Winn moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winn lands a head shot.
Winn throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range. #TD2#
Winn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tantor's guard.
Winn looking to pass the guard.
Winn is fighting to break Tantor's control of his arms but Tantor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Winn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Winn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winn throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Winn trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tantor throws a right and a left that Winn avoids nicely.
Tantor with the inside leg kick.
Winn lands a body shot.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Winn avoids them all with ease.
As Tantor backs off Winn throws a huge counter combo but Tantor manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Tantor throws a nice looking combination but Winn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Winn scores with a four punch combination!
Winn lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winn tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a two punch combination.
Tantor connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Winn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tantor circles away.
Tantor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Winn avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Winn counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Winn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Winn misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Winn cracks Tantor with a good jab.
Winn fails with the takedown.
Tantor works over Winn's head and body with a nice combination.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Winn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Winn looks to land a combination. Tantor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winn misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Winn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winn 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jerome Winn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jerome Winn thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SFL 99 | Budluvski vs Brawler
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Tantor lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Tantor throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Tantor fails to land with a series of punches.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor lands a head kick!
Lawrence is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tantor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Tantor's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Tantor shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence jabs at Tantor's body.
Tantor is looking to chop away at Lawrence's legs.
Tantor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lawrence counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Tantor has his feet on Lawrence's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor keeps Lawrence at a distance using the push kick.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Lawrence counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tantor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tantor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lawrence with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Tantor is looking to stand up but Lawrence isn't so interested in that idea.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawrence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tantor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tantor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tantor wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Lawrence is out of range.
Tantor throws the kick towards the body but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawrence takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tantor.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lawrence counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tantor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
Lawrence distracts Tantor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Tantor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Tantor tries to control but Lawrence wriggling away.
Lawrence gets back to half guard.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Tantor keeps him under control.
Tantor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
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 Maki Tantor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lawrence jabs at Tantor's body.
Tantor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tantor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Lawrence counters with a takedown into side control.

Tantor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is looking for a counter combo.
Lawrence comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tantor connects with a leg kick.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lawrence. That's going to slow Tantor down.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Lawrence jumps back.#T1#
Lawrence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lawrence counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tantor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tantor is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Malachi Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Tantor dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Tantor defends the submission attempt.
Lawrence looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tantor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Lawrence with the ground and pound but Tantor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lawrence throws an elbow that misses. Tantor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lawrence's guard. Nice move by Tantor!#REVR#
Lawrence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tantor is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Tantor gets to his feet. Lawrence looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tantor tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Lawrence decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tantor's guard.

Tantor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lawrence looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawrence being controlled against the cage.
Lawrence drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch. #T4#
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tantor rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawrence bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tantor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Tantor throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
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 Maki Tantor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tantor.
Lawrence with a hook.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawrence moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Lawrence's knee but Lawrence avoids it well.
Tantor throws the kick towards the body but Lawrence avoids it.
Tantor lands a head kick!
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Lawrence finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor lands a high kick!
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Lawrence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Tantor throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#That has opened up Malachi Lawrence's cut even more.
Lawrence scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tantor.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick
and Lawrence counters with a left and a right that stings Tantor.
Lawrence shoots in but Tantor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Lawrence decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tantor's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawrence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawrence chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Lawrence postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawrence works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawrence is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lawrence seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawrence scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malachi Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lawrence working the head and body with strikes.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawrence lands with a punch from half guard.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Tantor dodges it nicely.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawrence lands with a punch from half guard.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tantor's head.
Lawrence throwing shots but Tantor is blocking nicely.
Maki Tantor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tantor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawrence.
Lawrence is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tantor sees it coming and defends easily.
Tantor wants to get back to full guard.
Tantor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tantor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tantor 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malachi Lawrence!

Event: SFL 92 | Bangin vs Budluvski
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Hughes throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
And Tantor counters with a quick kick to the body but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Hughes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
Seymour Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hughes checks a low kick from Tantor.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
We've been told by Tantor's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Hughes scores with a jab.
Hughes takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Hughes jumps back.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tantor takes one to the chin there.
Hughes lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Hughes. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes lands with a right hand.
Hughes misses the body punch
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Tantor is looking to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch.#T2#
Hughes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tantor's head backwards.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hughes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Tantor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Tantor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Hughes does no damage. #T3#
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes lands with a right hand.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Hughes.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Hughes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tantor's head.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Jab by Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Tantor thuds his right hand into Hughes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Hughes finds it's way through Tantor's defenses.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hughes lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tantor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hughes throws a shot to the body.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Hughes avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seymour Hughes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hughes scores with a decent looking hook.
Hughes sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes connects with a nice looking jab.
Hughes lands a body shot.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Hughes cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Tantor knows he should have avoided that one.
Hughes lands with a right hand.
Tantor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Tantor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tantor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tantor with a hook.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hughes just manages to avoid it.
Good work by Hughes as he checks the leg kick.
Hughes throws a series of strikes that have Tantor backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Tantor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Tantor's head back.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
A cross from Tantor lands.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Tantor seems unphased.
Hughes clobbers Tantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hughes cracks Tantor with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tantor looks to land a body kick but Hughes moved away.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Seymour Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick.
Hughes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
Hughes checks a low kick from Tantor.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hughes connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a head kick. That will keep Hughes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.#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!
Hughes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Tantor throws a low kick but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Tantor counters with an inside leg kick.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Hughes finds it's way through Tantor's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seymour Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hughes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor with the inside leg kick.
Tantor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tantor throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hughes connects with a body shot.
Hughes cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
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!
Tantor misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hughes checks it well.
Tantor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hughes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hughes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tantor. Tantor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hughes jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Tantor knows he should have avoided that one.
Hughes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though.
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.
Tantor cracks Hughes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tantor takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Tantor. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Tantor looks to land a body kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.
Hughes throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Hughes lands a head shot.
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor throws a solid leg kick but Hughes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tantor.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Tantor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hughes scores with a jab.#T3#
Hughes throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Hughes jumps back.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Tantor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes lands with a hook. Tantor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hughes misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Tantor attempts a counter takedown but Hughes avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maki Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range. #T4#
Nice cross by Hughes.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Tantor lands a nice hook to Hughes's body. Hughes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Tantor misses.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hughes lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hughes sprawls and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seymour Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hughes 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seymour Hughes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Seymour Hughes made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SFL 85 | Bangin vs Bronco
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Nator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nator looks to land a combination but Tantor avoids it well.
Tantor connects with a jab.
Nator misses with a combination
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nator tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nator misses with a body shot.
Tantor feints a counter leg kick.
Nator throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Nator takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Nator lands but Tantor takes it in his stride.
Nator throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nator misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
A punch combination from Nator misses.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nator misses with a series of wild punches.
Tantor cracks Nator with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spurgu Nator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nator uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Tantor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nator. Nator obviously looking to wear him down.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nator moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nator throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nator throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Nator avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nator misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Nator.
The crowd cheers as Nator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tantor doesn't seem phased though.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Nator lands with a nice combination. Tantor backs away looking to recover.
Nator looks to throw a body kick
and Nator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nator blocks a leg kick.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Nator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nator had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Nator looks to land a combination. Tantor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nator throws a combination that misses
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Nator lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Nator lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tantor takes a step back to recover.
Nator jabs at Tantor's body.
Nator moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nator uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Tantor ducks right into an uppercut from Nator.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nator.
Nator lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nator with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nator misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back.
Nator connects with an inside leg kick.
Nator lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
A low kick lands for Nator.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nator.
Nator blocks a jab.
Nator misses with a wild combination.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Nator.
Nator is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nator throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Nator throws a series of punches but Tantor avoids them all with ease.
Tantor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tantor lands with a straight right. Nator didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nator.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Nator avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spurgu Nator dominated that round.
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#
Nator throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nator is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nator.
Nator scores with a push kick.
Nator swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nator swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spurgu Nator is winning the standup battle so far.
Nator takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor connects with a nice looking jab.
Nator misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Nator lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Nator throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor moves forwards but Nator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nator scores with a hook.
Nator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nator.
Nator moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Nator.
Nator swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Nator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nator swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nator misses with a head kick.
Nator scores with a jab.
Nator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.#T2#
Nator throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nator with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Nator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tantor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nator has got the better of the exchanges.
Tantor slips a jab and a cross from Nator.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nator.
Nator misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tantor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nator throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a low kick, right behind Nator 's knee.
Nator misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor misses with a hook
enabling Nator to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Nator. #T3#
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Nator's head but Nator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nator thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Nator misses.
A left lands for Tantor.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nator throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Nator throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nator ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Nator tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nator misses with a kick to the body
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Nator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nator throws a head kick that misses
and Nator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nator tries a head kick but it misses.
Nator throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
As Nator backs off Tantor throws a huge counter combo but Nator manages to avoid it all.
Nator changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nator tries to score with a low kick but Tantor moves his leg out of the way.
Nator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Nator throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Nator steps away.
Nator thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
and Tantor counters with a low kick, right behind Nator 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nator scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nator takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor tests Nator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nator looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nator with a body shot.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Nator saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maki Tantor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nator lands with a nice combination. Tantor backs away looking to recover.
Nator walks into a left hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tantor has knocked Nator down with a huge combo! Tantor steps away and waves a wobbly Nator back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Nator is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Spurgu Nator has been cut.
Nator misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a crisp right that sends Nator to the canvas! Tantor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maki Tantor!

Event: GAMMA#895 Hiro v Kodjia
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Danilov tries to score with a low kick but Tantor moves his leg out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Danilov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tantor - the referee stops the clock and Danilov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tantor. Danilov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Danilov moved out of range nicely.
Danilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danilov slips under a jab.
Danilov thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Danilov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Danilov lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Tantor throws a low kick but Danilov moves out of range easily.
Danilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danilov dives in and grabs Tantor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tantor pushes down on Danilov's head and hops out.
Danilov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tantor in the body.
Danilov throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Danilov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor slips a straight right by Danilov.
Danilov throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Danilov avoids it with no problem.
Danilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tantor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Danilov lands an overhand right.
Danilov throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danilov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Danilov throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danilov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Tantor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Danilov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Danilov looking to pass the guard.
Danilov working some strikes from top position.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
Danilov stands up over Tantor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danilov looking to pass the guard.
Danilov stopping the sweep attempt from Tantor.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danilov advances to half guard.
Tantor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Danilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tantor gets back to full guard.
Danilov wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
Danilov looking to sit in guard and control but Tantor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danilov looking for a guillotine here but Tantor defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that 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.#R2#
Good shot there by Danilov.
Danilov throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away.
Danilov digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Danilov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Danilov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tantor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruslan Danilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danilov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Danilov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Danilov swings around for an armbar but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Danilov's guard.#T1##SUB#
Tantor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Danilov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tantor is looking to defend but Danilov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tantor! Danilov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tantor taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#891 Spud v Wrexham
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Daughtrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daughtrey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Daughtrey closes the distance and pushes Tantor back into the cage.
Daughtrey misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor gets through Daughtrey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
Daughtrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor dodges an elbow strike from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
Tantor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
Tantor tries a body shot but Daughtrey blocks it.
We've been informed that Daughtrey has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Tantor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daughtreys head.
A body shot lands from Tantor.
Daughtrey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daughtrey throws an elbow that misses.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daughtrey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor digs a right hand into Daughtrey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daughtrey's gas tank.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daughtrey backwards. #CUT#It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
Nice elbow from Daughtrey.
A short right from Tantor on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daughtrey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tantor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daughtrey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Daughtrey as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Daughtrey drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Tantor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daughtrey, up you get!
Daughtrey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daughtrey sprawls and moves away.
Daughtrey slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daughtrey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Daughtrey down.
Daughtrey scores with a hook.
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tantor lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daughtrey throws out the jab.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tantor scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daughtrey manages to avoid it.#T3#
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daughtrey misses with a hook.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Daughtrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor swings for the body but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Daughtrey wants to clinch.
Tantor takes a swing at Daughtrey's ribcage but misses.
Tantor jabs Daughtrey right on the nose. Daughtrey blinks but takes it well.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daughtrey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daughtrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Daughtrey takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Daughtrey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daughtrey misses the jab.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor scores with a head kick. Daughtrey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daughtrey. Daughtrey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Tantor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daughtrey loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Daughtrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Tantor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Daughtrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daughtrey needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor clobbers Daughtrey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daughtrey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daughtreys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daughtrey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daughtrey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tantor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Daughtrey moves away and avoids it.
Daughtrey moves away from the strike by Tantor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Daughtrey off balance momentarily.
Daughtrey misses with a straight right.
Tantor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
Daughtrey checks a leg kick.
Daughtrey lands a really nice looking cross but Tantor seems unphased.
Tantor connects with a leg kick.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Daughtrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daughtrey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daughtrey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor scores with a sloppy right hand. Daughtrey should have avoided that one.
Daughtrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daughtrey blocks a jab.
Daughtrey misses the jab.
Tantor swings for the body but Daughtrey moves out of range.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Daughtrey throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daughtrey blocks a leg kick.
Tantor slips a jab from Daughtrey.
Tantor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Daughtrey manages to circle out of the way.
Daughtrey slips under a jab from Tantor.#T1#
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Tantor 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.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Daughtrey has knocked Tantor down with a huge combo! Daughtrey steps away and waves a wobbly Tantor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Tantor is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Maki Tantor has been cut.
Daughtrey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Tantor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daughtrey throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daughtrey sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Daughtrey has Tantor up against the cage in a clinch.
Maki Tantor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Daughtrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daughtrey lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Tantor on the inside.
Daughtrey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tantor tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Daughtrey.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Daughtrey controls the action.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a body punch. #T2#
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Tantor is working Daughtrey over against the cage.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Daughtrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daughtrey scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daughtrey.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daughtrey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daughtrey lands a damaging elbow.
Daughtrey has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Daughtrey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daughtrey lands a shoulder strike.
Daughtrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daughtrey misses with a punch to the body.
Daughtrey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daughtrey tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it. #T3#
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Daughtrey. #BC2#
Daughtrey breaks the clinch.
Tantor lands with a kick to the temple. Daughtrey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Daughtrey throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Daughtrey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daughtrey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daughtrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Daughtrey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daughtrey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Daughtrey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daughtrey. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Daughtrey moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
Tantor scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Daughtrey misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor feints and then cracks Daughtrey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daughtrey down.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Daughtrey lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daughtrey.
Tantor throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Daughtrey counter with a right hand.
Daughtrey misses with an uppercut.
Daughtrey thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Tantor slips a straight right by Daughtrey.
Sloppy strikes from Daughtrey. Those never looked like landing.
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Daughtrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Daughtrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Daughtrey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daughtrey manages to avoid it.
Tantor throws a hook but Daughtrey blocks it.
Daughtrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Daughtrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daughtrey lands a nice shot that snaps Tantor's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Daughtrey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Tantor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tantor tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Daughtrey pulls guard. #SU#
Tantor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor scores with a body shot.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daughtrey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daughtrey throws a shot to the body.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Daughtrey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Daughtrey.
Tantor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daughtrey catches Tantor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor lands a jab to the nose.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tantor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A jab from Daughtrey misses.
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Daughtrey does no damage.
Daughtrey scores with a shot to the body.
Daughtrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Daughtrey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daughtrey throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor lands a nice shot that snaps Daughtrey's head back.
Tantor moves out of range as Daughtrey strikes.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch but Daughtrey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Daughtrey's head but Daughtrey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daughtrey.
A jab from Daughtrey does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daughtrey momentarily.
Daughtrey missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor misses with a low kick.#T2#
Daughtrey throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daughtrey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daughtrey connects with a jab.
Daughtrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tantor rushes Daughtrey and presses him up against the cage.
Daughtrey digs a right hand underneath Tantor's ribcage. Tantor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daughtrey blocks an uppercut.
Daughtrey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daughtrey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daughtrey lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Daughtrey as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daughtrey. #T3#
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daughtrey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor tries to work over Daughtrey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Tantor pushes Daughtrey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daughtrey backwards.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
Daughtrey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daughtrey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daughtrey's elbow.
Daughtrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daughtrey tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daughtrey.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Daughtrey controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daughtrey.
Daughtrey prevents a body shot from Tantor. #T4#
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daughtrey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daughtrey.
Daughtrey lands a body punch.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daughtrey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tantor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Daughtrey avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Daughtrey lands with a left to the head.
Daughtrey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daughtrey lands a body shot.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Daughtrey fails to land.
Daughtrey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Daughtrey.
I think Daughtrey 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Daughtrey!
Kevin Daughtrey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#883 Damagon v Bolleke
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Greenwald blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Greenwald throws a low kick but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Greenwald saw that one coming.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Greenwald's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tantor scores with a body shot.
Tantor lands a jab to Greenwald's midsection.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenwald.
Tantor misses with a jab to the body
and Greenwald counters with a good low kick that Tantor was not able to check.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Tantor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Greenwald cracks Tantor with a nice body shot.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greenwald blocking some punches. #BC#
Greenwald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald misses with a body shot.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor tries to clinch but Greenwald is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Greenwald takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Greenwald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Tantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greenwald defends it well.
Greenwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Greenwald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Greenwald throws a body kick that misses.
Greenwald misses with a head kick.
Tantor throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greenwald's corner calls for a 1-2. Greenwald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tantor throws a low kick but Greenwald moves out of range easily.
Greenwald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greenwald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Greenwald's head but Greenwald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Tantor looks to land a combination but Greenwald avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenwald throws a leg kick that misses.
Greenwald cracks Tantor with an open hand slap.#T2#
Greenwald cracks Tantor with an open hand slap.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Greenwald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor lands a jab to Greenwald's midsection.
Tantor throws the left hand but Greenwald avoids the punch easily.
Greenwald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greenwald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greenwald there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greenwald is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick from Greenwald.
Decent striking displayed by Greenwald there.
Greenwald throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greenwald is able to avoid easily.
Greenwald fails to land with a series of punches.
Greenwald takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Greenwald scores with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Greenwald.
Tantor with a nice cross.
Greenwald moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Greenwald throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tantor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Greenwald.
Tantor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Greenwald throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor with the inside leg kick.
Greenwald misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Greenwald drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greenwald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
Greenwald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Greenwald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenwald throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor lands a nice hook to Greenwald's body. Greenwald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greenwald lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Greenwald lands with a cross.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenwald.
Greenwald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Greenwald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greenwald is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor tries to clinch up but Greenwald circles away and keeps his distance.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tantor throws a hook but Greenwald blocks it.
Greenwald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Greenwald's sensitive parts.
Tantor lands a really nice looking cross but Greenwald seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Greenwald. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Greenwald.
Greenwald lands a slapping body shot.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenwald.
Greenwald quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
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 Glenn Greenwald will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Greenwald scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greenwald throws out the jab.
Greenwald throws a good cross that connects.
Greenwald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greenwald checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tantor, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Tantor.
Tantor misses the jab.
Greenwald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greenwald throws a leg kick but Tantor checks it.
Greenwald lands with a right hand.
Greenwald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tantor under the eye.
Tantor tries to bum rush Greenwald with a series of wild strikes but Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Greenwald misses the target.
Tantor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Tantor does it's job there.
Greenwald slips under a jab.
Greenwald looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor lands a jab.#T1#
Greenwald misses the jab.
Tantor feints and then cracks Greenwald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greenwald down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor thuds his right hand into Greenwald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tantor throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Greenwald is out of range.
Greenwald cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Greenwald avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greenwald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greenwald scores with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greenwald.
Greenwald looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Greenwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Greenwald tries to work over Tantor's front leg with a kick but Tantor checks it.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenwald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greenwald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Greenwald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glenn Greenwald is winning the standup battle so far.
Greenwald with the inside leg kick.
Tantor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greenwald sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Greenwald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Greenwald thumps Tantor with a low kick.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenwald. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Tantor.
Greenwald misses with a looping left.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor cracks Greenwald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greenwald throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses. #T3#
Tantor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greenwald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Greenwald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greenwald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Greenwald's knee but Greenwald avoids it well.
Greenwald throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Greenwald is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Tantor as he connects with a hook.
Greenwald throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor with the counter takedown but Greenwald avoids it easily.
Greenwald cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tantor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greenwald counters with a left to the body.
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!
Tantor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Greenwald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenwald.#T4#
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Greenwald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greenwald.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Greenwald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Greenwald as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Greenwald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenwald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tantor. That did some damage!
Greenwald throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tantor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tantor defending well as Greenwald loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenwald looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor scores with a kick to the body.
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 Glenn Greenwald will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tantor motions for Greenwald to come forward. Tantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Tantor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor misses with a hook to the body
and Greenwald counters with a thumping low kick.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a low kick but Greenwald moves out of range easily.
Greenwald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Jab from Greenwald.
Greenwald works the jab nicely.
Greenwald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greenwald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greenwald throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor wants to counter the offense by Greenwald and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Greenwald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Tantor lands a really nice looking cross but Greenwald seems unphased. #T1#
Tantor stuns Greenwald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greenwald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tantor wants to clinch but Greenwald slips to the side
and Greenwald counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor scores with a jab. Greenwald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Greenwald moves out of range easily.
Greenwald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor with the counter takedown but Greenwald avoids it easily.
Tantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greenwald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tantor scrambles back to his feet.
Greenwald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Greenwald's head.
Tantor slips a jab from Greenwald.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Greenwald moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tantor 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 Greenwald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Greenwald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenwald.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Greenwald misses.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Tantor takes a swing at Greenwald's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Tantor. #T2#
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenwald is just out of range.
It looked like Greenwald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greenwald slips under a jab.
Tantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Greenwald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tantor's head backwards.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Greenwald motions for Tantor to come forward. Greenwald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor sizes up Greenwald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greenwald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Greenwald cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greenwald blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greenwald. That's going to slow Tantor down.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Greenwald ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greenwald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Greenwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenwald throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Greenwald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greenwald. Tantor shrugs it off though.
Greenwald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Greenwald connects with a nice looking jab.
Greenwald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greenwald at a distance.
Glenn Greenwald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greenwald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greenwald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greenwald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor scores with a spinning back kick!
Greenwald misses with a low kick.
Greenwald misses the shot to the body.
Greenwald checks a low kick from Tantor.
Greenwald sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greenwald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greenwald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greenwald's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Greenwald moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Glenn Greenwald.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greenwald, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Glenn Greenwald!
Our winner, Glenn Greenwald, 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.

Event: GAMMA#879 Storm v MacNamara
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Tantor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tantor.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahoney looks to land a combination but Tantor avoids it well.
Mahoney tries to clinch #TD2#
so Tantor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Tantor gets to his feet - Mahoney follows without any prompting.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tantor misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Mahoney forces Tantor back against the cage and clinches.
Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tantor is defending well for now.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
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!
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tantor as Mahoney tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Tantor.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney crunches a lovely knee into Tantor's ribcage.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Mahoney on the inside.
Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor pushes Mahoney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Mahoney has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Tantor digs a right hand into Mahoney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahoney's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Mahoney pushes Tantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mahoney.
Tantor letting Mahoney take a breather here.
Tantor pushes Mahoney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Tantor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tantor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahoney moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Mahoney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tantor lands with a right hand.
Mahoney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it.
Mahoney misses with the combination.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney scores with a hook.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahoney.
Tantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mahoney's head.#CL#
Mahoney gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki Tantor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tantor is defending well for now.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Mahoney.
Tantor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Mahoney.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney digs a right hand underneath Tantor's ribcage. Tantor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mahoney wants to stall.
Tantor pushes Mahoney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Mahoney on the inside.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney lands with a right to the head.
Mahoney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards. #T2#
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor pushes Mahoney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tantor.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Tantor tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor working aggressively here.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahoney.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it. #T4#
Tantor tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
A short left from Tantor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahoney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tantor up against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Tantor avoids a wild elbow strike from Mahoney.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Tantor lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tantor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mahoney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mahoney lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tantor scores with the left hand. Mahoney knows he should have avoided that one.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Mahoney connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Good work by Mahoney as he checks the leg kick.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Mahoney moved away.
It looked like Mahoney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mahoney tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahoney lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahoney blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Mahoney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor throws a low kick but Mahoney avoids it.
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Mahoney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor with a nice calf kick.
Mahoney 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 tries to counter with a clinch but Mahoney shakes him off and moves away.
Tantor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahoney is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Mahoney instigates a clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Tantor tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Tantor prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Tantor gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Mahoney throws an elbow that misses.
Tantor tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carey Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Tantor.
Mahoney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tantor tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it. #T3#
Mahoney presses Tantor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney misses with a knee to the head.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Tantor avoids the elbow strike from Mahoney, against the cage.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor lands a body punch.
Tantor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney is trying to stall.
A short right from Tantor.
Mahoney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Tantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tantor 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: GAMMA#875 Horse v Grabber
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Corson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tantor to score with a decent uppercut.
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
Tantor wants to clinch but Corson slips to the side
and Corson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corson.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Corson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corson lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Corson.
Corson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor thows a leg kick but Corson checks it
and Corson counters with a left to the body.
Corson throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Corson misses the target.
Tantor feints the counter takedown.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Corson misses the jab.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor scores with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Corson.
Tantor lands a head kick. Corson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Corson blocks a leg kick.
Corson blocks a leg kick.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor works Corson's body with a nice hook.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Corson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corson needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Corson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor misses with a head kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corson throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor wants to counter the offense by Corson and move into the clinch position.
Corson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tantor.
Corson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tantor.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
Tantor throws a body punch but Corson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Corson.
Corson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Corson's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor lands a head shot.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A big left from Tantor misses.
Corson slips a straight right by Tantor.
Corson avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor misses with a hook. Corson ducked under it nicely.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tantor lands a really nice looking cross but Corson seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Tantor lands with an overhand left.
Corson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Corson counters with a right hand to the body.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson.
Corson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Corson punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
letting Corson counter with a right hand.
Corson missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Corson.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tantor, as that shot connected.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tantor tries to clinch but Corson moves out of range.
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Corson slips a straight right by Tantor.
Corson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tantor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tantor misses with a body punch
and Corson counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Corson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Corson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Corson.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Tantor jabs at Corson's body.
Corson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor misses the body punch
enabling Corson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Corson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corson looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Corson.
Corson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor lands a slapping body shot.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Corson.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor takes a swing at Corson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Corson ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tantor.
Corson misses with a looping left.
Tantor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tantor 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 Corson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor cracks Corson with a good jab.
Tantor is looking to clinch.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corson throws out the jab.
Corson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corson.
Tantor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corson misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Tantor misses with a body shot
and Corson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Corson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Corson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tantor misses. #T2#
A punch combination from Tantor misses.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Corson moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Corson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corson has time to react.
Tantor stuns Corson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corson checks a low kick from Tantor.
Corson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tantor throws a sloppy body shot
and Corson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been informed that Tantor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Tantor throws a nice looking combination but Corson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Tantor.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.#T3#
Corson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Corson.
A nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Corson ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Corson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Corson saw that one coming.
Corson ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
Tantor throws a hook but Corson blocks it.
Tantor takes a swing at Corson's ribcage but misses.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Corson. #T4#
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tantor tries to clinch up
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Corson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corson looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Nice cross by Corson.
Corson blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Donk. Tantor catches Corson right on the button with a cross.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corson's head.
Tantor scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a low kick but Corson avoids it.
Corson lands a nice looking body shot.
Corson throws a nice head kick!
Corson lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Corson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tantor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tantor misses with a hook. Corson ducked under it nicely.
Corson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corson under the eye.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor misses with a combination
and Corson counters with a head kick.
Corson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Tantor misses
letting Corson counter with a right hand.
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tantor thows a leg kick but Corson checks it
and Corson counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor throws a hook but Corson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Corson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand
and Corson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Corson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tantor throws a body punch but Corson moves out of range.
Corson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corson under the eye.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Corson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tantor defending well as Corson loads up on a big left hand.
Corson slips under a jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor throws a wild body kick that Corson sees coming a mile off.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corson with a nice cross.
Corson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor feints a jab promting Corson to slip. Tantor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Corson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Shayne Corson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Corson lands an overhand right.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Corson walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Corson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Corson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor with the inside leg kick.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Tantor swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Corson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Corson checks it.
Corson is looking to counter punch.
Tantor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Corson misses the target.
Corson connects with a looping right hand.
Tantor throws a body punch but Corson moves out of range.
Tantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Tantor finds it's way through Corson's defenses.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corson avoids the head kick by Tantor. #T4#
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Corson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor takes a swing at Corson's ribcage but misses.
Corson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Tantor finds it's way through Corson's defenses.
Tantor lands with a kick to the temple. Corson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corson.
Corson misses the jab.
Corson lands with a nice body punch.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corson manages to avoid it.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor slips under a jab from Corson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Tantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tantor 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 125
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Tantor moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor lands a body punch.
Handicks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Handicks blocking some punches.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor tries to work over Handicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handicks slows down the pace here.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Tantor.
Handicks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tantor pushes Handicks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tantor.
Tantor dodges an elbow strike from Handicks.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Tantor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
We've been informed that Handicks has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Handicks prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Handicks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tantor blocks it with crossed arms.
Handicks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tantor managing to block the knees to the body from Handicks.
Handicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Handicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tantor.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handicks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Handicks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Handicks goes for a takedown attempt but Tantor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tantor slips a jab from Handicks.
Handicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tantor. Tantor obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks misses with a wild body shot.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor punishes Handicks's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Handicks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Tantor scores with a decent looking hook.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor lunges at Handicks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Handicks's hand.
Tantor connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Handicks.#T3#
Tantor takes a swing at Handicks's ribcage but misses.
Handicks throws a big counter head kick but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor works over Handicks's head and body with a nice combination.
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Tantor.
Handicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Handicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Handicks lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Tantor jabs at Handicks's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor cracks Handicks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tantor is looking to wear down Handicks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Handicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Tantor thows a leg kick but Handicks checks it
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tantor. Handicks shrugs it off though.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor tries a low kick but Handicks avoids it.
Handicks cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Tantor clinches with his opponent.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Handicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tantor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Handicks controls the action.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Handicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tantor avoids it.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor managing to block the knees to the body from Handicks.
Handicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handicks.
Tantor feinted with a counter takedown.
Tantor misses with a double jab
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Handicks misses with a hook.
Handicks misses with a two punch combination.
Handicks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tantor is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Handicks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Handicks avoided it.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Handicks's ribs.
Handicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Tantor.
Handicks walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it. #T1##CL#
Tantor has Handicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Tantor works on Handicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Handicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tantor.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Tantor.
Handicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Handicks is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Tantor.
Handicks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handicks throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Maki Tantor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Handicks controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor is working Handicks over against the cage.
Tantor presses Handicks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handicks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Tantor.
Tantor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Handicks's head.
Tantor presses Handicks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor. #T3#
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Handicks takes a shot to the head.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tantor.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handicks prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Tantor pushes Handicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Tantor cracks Handicks with a nice body shot.
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Handicks working aggressively here.
Handicks working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Handicks's head.
Handicks stalling in the clinch but Tantor improves position.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Handicks avoiding damage.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Handicks controls his hands.
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Nice body punch from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Handicks throws a head kick that misses.
Handicks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tantor lands a nice looking body kick.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Handicks momentarily.
Handicks walks into a left hand. #CL#
Tantor darts in and clinches Handicks up against the cage.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Handicks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Handicks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor tries a body shot but Handicks blocks it.
Tantor tries a body shot but Handicks blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tantor as Handicks tries to tie him up.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow. #T1#
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handicks.
Handicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Handicks blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Handicks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tantor's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handicks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor managing to block the knees to the body from Handicks.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handicks.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Handicks is rocked!
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?#T2#
Tantor tries a body shot but Handicks blocks it.
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Handicks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tantor blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Handicks avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Handicks is looking to control Tantor's arms but Tantor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Handicks has his back to the cage.
A short left from Tantor.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Handicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor works on Handicks's body with a couple of short punches.
Tantor lands with a short shot to the head.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Handicks prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor gets through Handicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Handicks avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor lands with a short shot to the head.
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handicks slowing the pace effectively.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Handicks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handicks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handicks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor managing to block the knees to the body from Handicks.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Handicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tantor is defending well for now.#T4#
Handicks blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Handicks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor digs a right hand underneath Handicks's ribcage. Handicks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handicks trying to stall but Tantor improves his position.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Handicks working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Tantor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor digs a right hand into Handicks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Handicks's gas tank.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
Tantor misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Tantor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tantor 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 121
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tantor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Entreri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor digs a good hook to Entreri's body.
A head kick misses from Entreri.
Entreri avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Entreri.
Entreri avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Entreri looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Entreri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entreri manages to avoid it.
Entreri tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Entreri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Entreri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Entreri misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Entreri.
Tantor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Entreri.
Entreri throws a head kick that misses.
Entreri looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Entreri lands a leg kick that knocks Tantor off balance momentarily.
Entreri throws a leg kick but Tantor checks it.
Entreri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entreri drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Entreri tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it. #T1#
Tantor blocks a low kick nicely.
Entreri tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tantor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Entreri defends it well.
Tantor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Entreri throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor lands the left hand.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Entreri 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 changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Entreri tries to clinch up.
Entreri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Entreri.
Tantor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Entreri doesn't seem bothered though.
Entreri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Entreri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entreri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Entreri closes the distance and clinches.
Entreri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tantor is keeping busy.
Tantor lands an uppercut.#T2#
Tantor works on Entreri's body with a couple of short punches.
Entreri is breathing heavily.
Entreri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Tantor.
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
A hook to the body from Tantor.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Entreri is rocked!
Tantor pushes Entreri against the cage. Tantor is working some dirty boxing. Tantor pushes off with a quick right hook! Entreri goes down! Entreri tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tantor moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 95
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Tantor slips a jab from Carter.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter misses with a looping left.
Tantor defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor 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.
A big right from Carter misses.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
David Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Tantor takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Carter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
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!
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Carter.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor 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.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carter sprawls and moves away.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor lunges at Carter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carter's hand.
Carter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Tantor thows a body kick. Carter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carter throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carter throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor throws a head kick that Carter semi-blocks.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor jabs Carter right on the nose. Carter blinks but takes it well.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Carter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot.
Tantor lands a slapping body shot.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Carter misses. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Carter down.
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor jabs Carter right on the nose. Carter blinks but takes it well.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor sizes up Carter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carter throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor slips a straight right by Carter.
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carter's head.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Tantor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carter sprawls and moves away.
Tantor throws a nice head kick!
Carter misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.
Carter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tantor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tantor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Carter.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
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.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carter throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Carter takes one on the button.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tantor stuns Carter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tantor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carter back to the cage. Tantor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carter misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Carter throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
A big right from Carter misses.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tantor sizes up Carter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Carter's corner calls for a 1-2. Carter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tantor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Tantor lands a lovely overhand right.
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tantor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tantor connects with a body shot.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat.
Carter throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Tantor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Tantor does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tantor throws a head kick that Carter semi-blocks.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tantor lands with a kick to the temple. Carter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Donk. Carter catches Tantor right on the button with a cross.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Tantor tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Tantor connects with the punch.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Carter throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Carter.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor lands with a right hand.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carter throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Carter's leg. Carter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carter throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Carter misses with a straight left. #T2#
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Carter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tantor has got the better of the exchanges.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Tantor counters by clinching up.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Tantor.
Carter blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Tantor.
Tantor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Tantor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tantor is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carter blocking some punches.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Tantor works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Tantor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Carter prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Carter blocks a body shot from Tantor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carter.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Maki Tantor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tantor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tantor scores with a shoulder strike.
Tantor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Tantor.
Tantor slips a straight right by Carter.
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Carter misses.
Tantor with a hook.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carter sprawls and moves away.
Tantor cracks the inside of Carter's front leg.
Carter misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Tantor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carter won't be happy with that. #SU#
Tantor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tantor lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor throws a nice head kick! #ROC#
Carter is rocked!
Tantor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carter.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor scores with a body shot.
Tantor lands with a right hand.
Carter misses with a hook.
Carter misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Tantor lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Tantor pounces like a tiger and cracks Carter with a vicious hook! Carter is down but not out! Tantor follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 89
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Tantor feints a counter leg kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Thomas takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas digs a good hook to Tantor's body. #T1#
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Thomas walks into a jab.
Tantor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Tantor digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Tantor scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Tantor does it's job there.#T2#
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Thomas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Tantor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor slips a straight right by Thomas.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Tantor closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tantor pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Tantor pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage. #TD#
Thomas pulls guard successfully.
Tantor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Tantor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tantor misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
As Tantor looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Tantor just gets out of the way.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor connects with a body shot.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tantor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Tantor pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tantor cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tantor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Thomas.
Maki Tantor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tantor.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor lands with a short shot to the head.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas jumps guard but Tantor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tantor walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Thomas takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Thomas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tantor just manages to avoid it.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor misses with a straight left.
As Tantor backs away, Thomas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tantor misses with a series of wild punches.
Tantor lands a jab.
Tantor lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas slips under a jab from Tantor.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Tantor moves out of range of the leg kick from Thomas.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Tantor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas sets himself, and Tantor steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Tantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas misses with a leg kick.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tantor doesn't seem phased though.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Tantor scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tantor misses with a double jab #TD#
and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tantor to regain full guard.
Thomas 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.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Tantor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas looking to control.
Tantor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thomas is proving hard to escape from.
Thomas lands a decent shot there.
Tantor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas's guard.#SU2#
Tantor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor is looking to clinch. #T3#
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
As Tantor backs away, Thomas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Tantor misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tantor's guard.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tantor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thomas stays in close to Tantor's body and controls the position. #T4#
Thomas is looking to advance position but Tantor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Tantor looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Tantor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mason Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maki Tantor.
I've got Tantor 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 83
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Wright fails with the takedown.
Tantor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tantor 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.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tantor lands a head shot.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Wright gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wright chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Wright won't allow Tantor to sweep him here.
Tantor 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#
Wright tries to roll over but Tantor keeps him under control.#SU2#
Tantor stands up and beckons Wright to join him on the feet.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor misses with a combination #TD#
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Wright.
Ground and pound from Wright.
Wright working the head and body with strikes.
Wright is keen to just control but Tantor is a slippery customer.
Tantor is pressing down on Wright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tantor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tantor's head.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright distracts Tantor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wright throws a strike but Tantor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Tantor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Wright down.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wright's head.
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Tantor. No joy for Wright on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a body shot.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tantor scores with a one two! Wright had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor lands a head kick. Wright smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Wright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Wright is rocked!
Tantor is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Wright flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wright is out cold! Tantor holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 77
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Tantor misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Popper's head.
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
Tantor scores with a head kick. Popper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Popper cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor misses with a leg kick
and Popper counters with a three punch combo that has Tantor backing up. Tantor nods at Popper to acknowledge the strikes.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popper manages to avoid it.
Popper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Popper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Popper connects with a crisp jab.
Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popper manages to avoid it.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Popper throws a low kick but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Popper checks a low kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Popper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tantor works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Popper doesn't seem phased though.
Popper staying out of range there.
Popper misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Tantor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Popper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some wild striking there from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Popper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Popper lands an overhand right.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Popper is looking to counter punch.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Popper is just out of range.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Popper moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Popper swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a leg kick which misses Popper's front leg but catches the back leg as Popper tries to avoid it. #T3#
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popper manages to avoid it.
Popper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Popper clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Popper blocking some punches. #BC#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Popper misses the target.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Popper is just out of range.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Tantor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Popper lands a slapping body shot.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popper counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tantor throws a head kick but Popper moves out of range.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Popper connects with a right hand. Tantor shakes it off.
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
Tantor scores with a three punch combo!
Popper slips under a jab from Tantor.
Popper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Popper blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Popper avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Good standup being displayed there by Tantor as he connects with a hook.
Tantor slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Popper is out of range.
Popper is looking for a counter combo.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Popper slips the punch.
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tantor blocks a head kick by Popper.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Popper avoids them all with ease.
Popper avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a body punch
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Popper is looking to counter punch.
Tantor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Popper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor lands with a hook. Popper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Popper moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Popper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Popper looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Popper clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Popper.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Popper.
A jab from Popper does it's job there.
Tantor misses with a body shot
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor cracks the inside of Popper's front leg.
Popper misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor tests Popper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Popper walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popper.
Popper misses the jab.
Popper is looking to land body kicks.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tantor tries a low kick but Popper avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Popper throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor punishes Popper's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Popper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Popper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Tantor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popper's hands.
Popper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tantor.
Popper lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Popper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor keeps the fight on the outside.
Popper avoids the head kick by Tantor.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Popper has managed to clinch.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Popper avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor tries a body shot but Popper blocks it.
Tantor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Tantor working aggressively here.
Popper lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Popper blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Popper ducks down to avoid it.
Popper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
Popper thumps Tantor with a low kick.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Popper's shoulder, as Popper tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popper. Popper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tantor misses with a shot to the body
and Popper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Popper scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Tantor is rocked!
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Popper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
Tantor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Popper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Popper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Popper throws a quick counter head kick but Tantor was just out of range.
Tantor lands a slapping body shot.
Popper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Popper blocks the low kick.
Popper checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Popper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Popper slips a straight right by Tantor.
Popper misses with a few strikes there.
Tantor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Popper is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Popper misses its target.
Popper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Popper.
Popper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Popper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor scores with a hook.
Bung Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Popper misses with a series of wild punches.
Tantor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor throws a body punch but Popper moves out of range.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Tantor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Popper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Tantor needs to keep his hands up - Popper had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Popper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Popper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tantor is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
Popper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Popper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor seems to have recovered his senses.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Popper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Popper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
It looked like Popper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Popper's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tantor misses with a leg kick
and Popper counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Tantor! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bung Popper made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: FARTMMA 68: Halloween Massacre
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1##TD2#
McCallum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tantor was covering up waiting for the punch and McCallum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCallum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tantor has McCallum pulled in close to control his posture.
McCallum wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tantor holds on and takes a little breather.
McCallum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCallum trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCallum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McCallum working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Tantor seems keen to control McCallum's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing McCallum from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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.
McCallum ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
McCallum shoots in and gets a takedown into Tantor's guard.
McCallum is fighting to break Tantor's control of his arms but Tantor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCallum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCallum throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCallum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCallum postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it. #T2#
McCallum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCallum throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCallum connects with a couple of short punches.
McCallum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing McCallum from controlling successfully.
McCallum chips away with some ground and pound.
Tantor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCallum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCallum throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
McCallum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCallum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCallum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
McCallum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCallum moves out of range of the body kick from Tantor.
McCallum throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.
McCallum misses with a straight right.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
McCallum closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCallum connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tantor some visible discomfort.
McCallum working the head with strikes.
McCallum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tantor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCallum throws an elbow but Tantor slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCallum landing a few strikes. #T4#
McCallum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tantor down.
McCallum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
McCallum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tantor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCallum trying to control the action but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Tantor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCallum.
Check out the look on McCallum's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McCallum creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McCallum throws a strike aimed at the side of Tantor's head but Tantor avoids it well.
McCallum creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tantor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tantor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCallum.
Tantor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCallum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy McCallum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCallum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
McCallum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Tantor ducks right into an uppercut from McCallum.
McCallum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
McCallum shoots in and gets a takedown into Tantor's guard.
McCallum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tantor's guard.
McCallum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCallum throwing shots but Tantor is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCallum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tantor trying to hold on to McCallum's head to control him but McCallum postures up.
McCallum is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tantor reverses the position - he's now on top in McCallum's guard. #T1#
Tantor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCallum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCallum holds on and takes a little breather.
McCallum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tantor is one step ahead there.
McCallum keeping moving, preventing Tantor from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCallum wants to sweep here but Tantor controlling him for the moment.
McCallum trying to control the position.
McCallum pulls Tantor in close to his closed guard and prevents Tantor from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCallum is looking to stand up but Tantor isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Tantor preventing the sweep.
McCallum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCallum throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
McCallum defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
McCallum cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCallum checks a low kick from Tantor.
Andy McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tantor counters with a nice leg kick.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCallum swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range. #T4#
Tantor tries to work over McCallum's front leg with a kick but McCallum checks it.
Tantor slaps away a takedown attempt from McCallum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tantor cracks McCallum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy left from Tantor finds it's target.#TD2#
McCallum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCallum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCallum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCallum trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCallum might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tantor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maki Tantor 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from McCallum misses.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor leaves McCallum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCallum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCallum lands a nice shot to the body.
McCallum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As McCallum looks to move away, Tantor throws a big counter combo but McCallum just gets out of the way.
McCallum avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but McCallum is just out of range.
McCallum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tantor throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McCallum counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum lands a jab.
McCallum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
McCallum scores with the left hand. Tantor knows he should have avoided that one.
McCallum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
McCallum checks a low kick from Tantor.
McCallum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tantor defends well and McCallum ends up having to push Tantor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maki Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy McCallum.
Tantor works McCallum's body with a nice hook.
Tantor throws the left hand but McCallum avoids the punch easily.
McCallum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
McCallum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCallum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from McCallum seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by McCallum.
McCallum connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tantor some visible discomfort.
Tantor taking a bit of punishment here - McCallum scoring with strikes.
Tantor is trying to get back to half guard.
McCallum throws a strike aimed at the side of Tantor's head but Tantor avoids it well.#T2#
McCallum working the ground and pound but Tantor is defending the strikes.
McCallum looks up at the clock and then as Tantor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McCallum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McCallum lands a few punches from side control.
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!
McCallum sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tantor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from McCallum seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McCallum throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tantor works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tantor trying to control from the bottom.
McCallum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCallum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
McCallum passes the guard and advances to mount!
McCallum misses with a head shot.
McCallum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tantor because McCallum loaded up on that one.
Tantor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Tantor is rocked!
McCallum loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Tantor scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from McCallum land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. McCallum stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy McCallum!
Andy McCallum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FARTMMA 61
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Kossu counters with a left to the body.
Kossu misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Kossu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kossu on the side of the head.
Kossu checks a leg kick.
Kossu misses with an uppercut
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
A big left from Kossu misses.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Kossu misses with a body punch
and Tantor counters with a left to the body.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kossu! But no joy.
Kossu throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor defending well as Kossu loads up on a big left hand.
Kossu scores with a one two! Tantor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor tests Kossu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kossu cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Kossu jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kossu cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kossu takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Kossu punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Kossu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Kossu misses.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tantor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kossu's hands.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kossu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kossu misses with a hook to the body
and Kossu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kossu.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Kossu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Kossu scores with a nice strike.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kossu throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.
Kossu 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.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kossu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kossu misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a nice body kick.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kossu is out of range and Tantor settles back down.
Kossu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kossu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tantor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kossu throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Kossu moves his leg out of the way.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Kossu.
Tantor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kossu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kossu throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Kossu connects with a body shot.
Kossu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kossu misses.
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kossu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kossu should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kossu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kossu swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a leg kick.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kossu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tantor scrambles back to his feet.
Tantor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kossu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kossu.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Kossu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left lands for Kossu.
A shot to the body from Kossu misses
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kossu misses with a two punch combination.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tantor cracks the inside of Kossu's front leg.
Tantor moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Kossu moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalle Kossu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tantor tries to work over Kossu's front leg with a kick but Kossu checks it.
Kossu wants to land a leg kick but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kossu.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Tantor lands with an overhand left.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu misses with a looping right.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.
Kossu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kossu there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a hook but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor needs to keep his hands up - Kossu had a free shot at his head there.
Kossu lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor staying out of range there.#T1#
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Kossu misses.
Kossu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
Kossu connects with a jab.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kossu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kossu prevents a body shot from Tantor. #T2#
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kossu working aggressively here.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Kossu misses with a body punch.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kossu misses with some punches.
Tantor stalling against the cage.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Tantor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Kossu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Kossu tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor slows down the pace here.
Kossu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Kossu.
Tantor gets through Kossu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor lands a body punch.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor taking a breather.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Kossu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Tantor.
Nice body punch from Kossu - that landed with a thud.
Kossu 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!
Tantor lands a right hand.
Tantor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kossu takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tantor scores with a shoulder strike.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu trying to control the position but instead, Tantor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kossu into the cage.
Tantor slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kossu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kossu is out of range and Tantor settles back down.
Kossu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kossu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Kossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kossu.
Kossu cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kossu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tantor catches Kossu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Kossu avoided it.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Kossu's leg. Kossu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kossu connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Kossu.#T1#
Kossu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kossu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kossu has time to react.
Kossu takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Kossu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kossu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kossu lands a nice shot that snaps Tantor's head back.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
A swing and a miss from Kossu.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Kossu manages to avoid it.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kossu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kossu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Kossu throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Kossu jumps back.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Kossu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kossu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kossu.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor lands with a cross.
Kossu misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kossu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kossu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kossu misses with a straight left.
Tantor catches Kossu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kossu throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Kossu lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Kossu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Kossu moved away.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor jabs Kossu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kossu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kossu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Kossu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tantor stuns Kossu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Kossu takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tantor momentarily.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor lands a nice looking body shot.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kossu just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kossu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Kossu is out of range.
Kossu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor is looking to slow Kossu down with leg kicks.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maki Tantor.
Well Tantor 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 56
Date: Aug 15, 2019

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Tantor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Voronov misses.
Tantor thows a body kick. Voronov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Voronov tenderised Tantor's leg. Tantor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voronov scores with a nice strike.
Voronov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tantor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Voronov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Voronov!
Voronov lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Voronov throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Voronov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Voronov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tantor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Voronov moves away and avoids it.
Tantor moves out of range as Voronov throws a body kick.
Tantor closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Andrei Voronov has been cut.
Voronov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Voronov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voronov throws a body shot but no joy.
Voronov throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Voronov fails to land with a series of punches.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Voronov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Voronov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor cracks the inside of Voronov's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voronov connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Voronov misses with a body kick.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Voronov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tantor wants to slow Voronov down by chopping away at his legs.
Voronov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tantor just manages to avoid it.
Voronov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voronov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Voronov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voronov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Tantor throws a push kick but Voronov slaps the foot to one side.
Voronov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Voronov off balance momentarily.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Voronov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Voronov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Voronov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Voronov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Voronov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voronov blocks a leg kick.
Voronov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though.
Tantor cracks Voronov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Voronov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Voronov misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Voronov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Voronov cracks Tantor with a good jab.
Voronov tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Voronov tries to land a leg kick but Tantor saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Voronov swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Voronov misses the shot to the body.
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.
Both fighters circling a little - Tantor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Voronov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Voronov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tantor.
Voronov misses with an uppercut.
Voronov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Voronov moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Nice defenses there by Voronov.#CL2#
Tantor clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Voronov's cut.
That's time! Voronov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Voronov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Voronov is out of range and Tantor settles back down.
Tantor takes a swing at Voronov's ribcage but misses.
Voronov misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Tantor catches Voronov right on the button with a cross.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voronov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voronov defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Voronov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Voronov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Tantor is predictable there
and Voronov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voronov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Tantor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Voronov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Tantor scores with the left hand. Voronov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Tantor throws a hook but Voronov avoids it easily.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Voronov saw that one coming.
Voronov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Voronov 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.
Voronov connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Voronov does it's job there.
Voronov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voronov is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it. #T2#
Voronov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor jabs Voronov right on the nose. Voronov blinks but takes it well.
Voronov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voronov tries to clinch there but Tantor circles away.
Voronov misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Voronov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor fakes the leg kick and cracks Voronov in the body.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Voronov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Voronov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Voronov tries a knee to the head but Tantor blocks it.
Voronov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Voronov prevents a body shot from Tantor.
I was talking to Voronov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Voronov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Voronov misses with a knee strike.
Tantor stalling in the clinch but Voronov improves position.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tantor avoids it.
Tantor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Voronov lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Tantor.
Voronov trying to stall but Tantor improves his position.
Voronov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronov avoiding damage.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Voronov's head. #T4#
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Voronov.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Voronov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tantor up against the cage.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Voronov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Voronov counters with a body kick.
Tantor misses with a hook. Voronov ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Voronov misses the target.
Voronov checks a leg kick.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Voronov at a distance.
Voronov lands a really nice looking cross but Tantor seems unphased.
Voronov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Voronov.
Both fighters circling a little - Tantor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronov tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voronov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Voronov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Voronov checks it. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Voronov moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Voronov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor stuns Voronov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tantor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Voronov.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Voronov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Voronov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Tantor lands a nice looking body kick.
A combination from Tantor does no damage.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Voronov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Voronov's knee but Voronov avoids it well.
Voronov drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronov connects with a jab.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voronov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor lands with a nice body kick.
Tantor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tantor scores with a body shot.
Tantor throws a solid leg kick but Voronov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tantor.
Voronov ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Voronov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Voronov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Tantor scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Voronov's sensitive parts.
Tantor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Voronov on the side of the head.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Voronov counters by clinching up.
Andrei Voronov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor. #BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Voronov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voronov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Voronov looks to clinch
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Voronov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Voronov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voronov.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Voronov with a knee to the head.
Voronov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Voronov avoiding damage.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tantor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Tantor tries to stall but Voronov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tantor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voronov backwards.
Voronov misses with a body punch.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tantor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Voronov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Tantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tantor 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 51
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Turunen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tantor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tantor slips a jab and a cross from Turunen.
Turunen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tantor circles away quickly and effectively.
Turunen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turunen loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Tantor slips under a jab from Turunen.
Tantor cracks Turunen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turunen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tantor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donk. Turunen catches Tantor right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Turunen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tantor doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turunen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Turunen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turunen counters with a nice body shot.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Tantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turunen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turunen misses with a double jab.
Tantor misses the jab.
Turunen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Tantor lands with an overhand left.
Turunen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A lazy left from Tantor finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turunen throws a combination. Tantor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tantor throws a front kick that sends Turunen stumbling back into the cage.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Turunen.
Turunen just misses with a punch to the body.
And Tantor counters with a quick kick to the body but Turunen blocks it.
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turunen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Turunen takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Turunen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tantor. Tantor obviously looking to wear him down.
Teuvo Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turunen misses with a hook.
Turunen throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor counters with a leg kick.
Turunen misses with a body punch
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor thows a body kick. Turunen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Tantor misses.
A nice side step and Turunen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turunen scores with a shot to the body.
Tantor slips a jab and a cross from Turunen.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Turunen walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.
Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from Turunen.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Turunen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Tantor misses. #T3#
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turunen.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Turunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turunen avoids it.
Turunen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tantor rather than just go for the knockout.
Turunen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tantor.
Turunen cracks Tantor with a good jab.
Turunen lands a slapping body shot.
Tantor is looking to land body kicks.
Turunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Turunen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turunen. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turunen jabs Tantor right on the nose. Tantor blinks but takes it well.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Turunen's shoulder, as Turunen tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Turunen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Tantor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tantor.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turunen.
Turunen looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Turunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Turunen saw it coming and moves away.
Turunen tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor defending well as Turunen loads up on a big left hand.
Turunen throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turunen. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turunen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTantor.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Turunen saw that one coming.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turunen throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Turunen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turunen misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teuvo Turunen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Turunen takes one to the chin there.
Turunen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tantor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Turunen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor throws a wild body kick that Turunen sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Turunen misses.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Turunen.
Turunen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turunen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turunen is looking for the big counter here.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Turunen moved out of range nicely.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turunen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor cracks the inside of Turunen's front leg.
Turunen takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Turunen.#T1#
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor connects with a jab.
Turunen tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Turunen misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Turunen misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor swings for the body but Turunen moves out of range.
Turunen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turunen swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turunen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turunen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tantor lands with a straight right. Turunen didn't see that one coming.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Turunen misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Jab by Turunen.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor jabs Turunen right on the nose. Turunen blinks but takes it well.
Turunen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turunen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Turunen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Turunen is rocked!
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turunen just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turunen. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Turunen backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turunen moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Turunen misses.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Turunen's shoulder, as Turunen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Turunen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tantor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turunen scores with a body shot.
Tantor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turunen.
Turunen is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Turunen moves away and avoids it.
Turunen seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tantor.
Tantor slips a jab from Turunen.
Turunen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turunen tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turunen throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor with a jab.
Turunen moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Tantor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Tantor avoids them all with ease.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Turunen avoided it.
Turunen moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turunen's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turunen misses with a body shot. #T4#
Turunen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turunen misses with a two punch combination.
Turunen throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor works the jab nicely.
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turunen misses the shot to the body.
Tantor connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Turunen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
Turunen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor ducks right into an uppercut from Turunen.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Turunen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turunen misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turunen's knee momentarily.
Turunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Turunen's shoulder, as Turunen tries to avoid the shot.
Turunen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tantor with a body shot.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maki Tantor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Turunen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turunen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turunen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turunen.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Turunen throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Turunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen misses with a straight left.
Turunen swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Turunen misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Turunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Turunen avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Turunen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Turunen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Turunen.
Turunen tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor lands a jab to Turunen's midsection.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Turunen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Turunen down.
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Turunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turunen looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range. #T2#
Turunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Tantor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Turunen.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turunen moves away from the strike by Tantor.
It seemed like Turunen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turunen throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Tantor counters by clinching up.
Tantor tries to stall but Turunen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tantor takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turunen misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Tantor closes the distance and pushes Turunen back into the cage.
Turunen tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it. #BC#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Turunen takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Turunen avoided it.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Turunen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turunen.
Turunen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Tantor. That snapped Turunen's head back.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Turunen.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turunen's calf.
You can see that Turunen has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body
and Turunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Turunen down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turunen misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Tantor feints and then cracks Turunen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turunen down. #T4#
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Tantor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Tantor avoids them all with ease.
Turunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turunen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turunen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tantor.
Turunen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turunen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Turunen slips a jab from Tantor.
Turunen swinging wildly here.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turunen moves away.
Turunen throws a combination. Tantor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turunen throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Turunen's head but Turunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turunen misses with a straight left.
Tantor throws a quick counter head kick but Turunen was just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teuvo Turunen.
I think Turunen 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Teuvo Turunen!
Teuvo Turunen got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: FARTMMA 44
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor. #TD2#
Bronco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bronco stops Tantor from getting back to his feet.
Bronco is trying to control the action in half guard but Tantor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronco trying to mount his opponent but Tantor defends it.
Tantor wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bronco is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco looks to land a strike but Tantor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bronco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bronco trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
Bronco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronco trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Tantor pulls Bronco in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco throwing strikes from guard but Tantor blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bronco trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Bronco pushing down on Tantor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bronco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bronco trying to control from half guard but Tantor is working away.
Bronco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bronco is pressing down on Tantor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tantor is holding on for now.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Tantor dodges it nicely. #T3#
Bronco thows a huge punch but Tantor dodges it nicely.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tantor wants to control but Bronco is keeping busy.
Bronco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronco works his way into full mount!
Bronco throws some wild stikes that Tantor manages to avoid easily.
Bronco landing shots from mount.
Bronco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tantor is looking to escape.
Tantor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Bronco there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Bronco is working for a guillotine from mount but Tantor frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Bronco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tantor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tantor! #SUB2#
Bronco looking for subs off his back but Tantor has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco wants to improve his position but Tantor is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Bronco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tantor's half guard.
Bronco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor tries to roll over but Bronco keeps him under control.
Bronco controlling the action here.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bronco is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tantor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronco. #T1#
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
Bronco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bronco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
Tantor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bronco wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tantor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tantor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Bronco has managed to clinch.
Bronco is working for takedown but Tantor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bronco goes for a takedown attempt but Tantor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maki Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.#TD2#
Bronco looking to score a takedown here. Tantor is defending well but Bronco drives through and ends up in Tantor's guard.
Bronco throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronco passes Tantor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bronco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tantor's head.
Bronco passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Bronco throwing strikes here but Tantor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bronco controlling the pace for now.
Bronco thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bronco looking to control but Tantor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bronco throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bronco sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bronco lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Bronco raining down shots from the mount!
Bronco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tantor looks a forlorn figure.
Bronco controlling the position easily from mount.
Bronco throws some wild stikes that Tantor manages to avoid easily. #SUB2#
Bronco looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco looking to ground and pound but Tantor is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Bronco is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tantor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bronco misses with a wild body shot.
Bronco tries to clinch there but Tantor circles away.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Bronco shoots in and bounces Tantor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bronco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
Tantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnny Bronco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bronco trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Bronco forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tantor looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Bronco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronco.
Bronco is trying to control. Tantor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bronco wants to free his trapped foot but Tantor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronco is keen to just control but Tantor is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Bronco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tantor's half guard.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Tantor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tantor trying to hold on to Bronco's head to control him but Bronco postures up.
Bronco is keen to just control but Tantor is a slippery customer.
Tantor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Bronco is trying to control. Tantor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bronco is looking for a kimura but Tantor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronco to get the leverage.
Bronco trying to advance position but Tantor counters by regaining guard.
Johnny Bronco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bronco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bronco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco passes Tantor's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bronco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bronco 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: FARTMMA 39
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
A clash of legs there as McCallum blocks the low kick.
McCallum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
McCallum jabs Tantor right on the nose. Tantor blinks but takes it well.
McCallum walks into a left hand.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCallum moves away.
Tantor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
As Tantor tries to get set, McCallum tries to push him back and clinch up but Tantor manages to avoid the attempt.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
McCallum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from McCallum.
McCallum throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCallum is out of range and Tantor settles back down.
McCallum misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and McCallum moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
McCallum throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCallum is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from McCallum misses its target.
McCallum misses with a looping left.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCallum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCallum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tantor defends well and McCallum ends up having to push Tantor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McCallum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCallum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but McCallum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks McCallum off balance momentarily.
McCallum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor looks for the body kick but McCallum saw that one coming.
McCallum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCallum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McCallum dodges the punch combination from Tantor. #T2#
Tantor slips under a jab from McCallum.
A leg kick checked by McCallum.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
McCallum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCallum's calf.
McCallum throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
A big right from McCallum misses.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCallum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
A cross from McCallum lands.#T3#
Tantor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
As Tantor tries to get set, McCallum tries to push him back and clinch up but Tantor manages to avoid the attempt.
McCallum moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and McCallum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Tantor slips under a jab from McCallum.
Tantor throws a leg kick but McCallum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but McCallum is just out of range.
McCallum feinted with a counter takedown.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into McCallum's ribs.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCallum blocks a low kick nicely.
Tantor lands a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Tantor. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
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 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCallum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but McCallum moved out of range nicely.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
McCallum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
McCallum swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCallum was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
McCallum scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McCallum throws a body shot but no joy.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
It looked like McCallum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCallum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Tantor.
McCallum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McCallum.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tantor.
McCallum throws a big counter combination but Tantor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCallum lands with a nice body punch.
Tantor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McCallum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McCallum might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tantor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCallum to score with a decent uppercut.
McCallum checks a low kick from Tantor.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
A little feinted left hand from McCallum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from McCallum misses the target.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCallum.
Tantor scores with a nice head shot.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCallum.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor is looking to slow McCallum down with leg kicks.
McCallum misses with a two punch combination.
McCallum moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
McCallum throws out a powerful jab.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tantor throws a hook but McCallum avoids it easily.
It looked like McCallum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCallum throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
A jab from Tantor does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor takes a swing at McCallum's ribcage but misses.
McCallum misses with a looping right.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but McCallum moved out of range.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
McCallum misses with a looping left.
McCallum throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
A leg kick checked by McCallum.
No luck for McCallum with that takedown attempt.
McCallum backing away here, and Tantor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but McCallum is out of range. #T3#
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. McCallum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCallum dips to his left and cracks Tantor with an uppercut!
McCallum looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
McCallum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
McCallum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCallum at a distance.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Tantor lands a big head kick that sends McCallum tumbling to the mat! Tantor takes a step backwards and waves McCallum back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
McCallum is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCallum.
Oh McCallum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCallum misses with a two punch combination.
McCallum misses with a looping right.
McCallum seems to have got his legs back now.
McCallum misses with a body punch
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Tantor steps in with a hook that catches McCallum right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tantor follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! McCallum looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 33
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Bangin slips a straight right by Tantor.
Some bone on bone action there as Bangin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bangin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
Bangin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tantor cracks the inside of Bangin's front leg.
Bangin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Bangin throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor moves forwards but Bangin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor thinks about the counter body kick.
Bangin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Bangin thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
and Tantor counters with a nice body kick.
Bangin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tantor checks it well.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Bangin misses with a head kick.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Bangin misses with a left hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor with a hook.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bangin momentarily.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bangin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Bangin takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor counters with a body kick.#T2#
Bangin lands with a hook. Tantor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Bangin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Bangin misses with some punches.
Bangin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bangin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bangin lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Bangin.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Bangin lands a right hand.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tantor is pushing Bangin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tantor blocking some punches. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bangin.
Bangin can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Bangin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Tantor breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Bangin rushes Tantor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bangin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bangin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bangin. #BC2#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bangin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Bangin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tantor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bangin thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Tantor circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Bangin throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bangin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tantor, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Tantor.
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangin.
I was talking to Bangin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bangin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Bangin can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Tantor trying to control the position but instead, Bangin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tantor into the cage.
Tantor takes a shot to the head.
Bangin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tantors head.
Bangin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangin.
Bangin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin misses with a body punch.
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 Izzy Bangin 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#
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tantor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor misses the jab.
Bangin throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Bangin.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Bangin lands with an overhand left.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor ducks right into an uppercut from Bangin.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Bangin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bangin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Bangin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1##CL#
Bangin takes the fight into the clinch.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Bangin.
Tantor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tantor can do to turn this around?
Tantor stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Bangin 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.
Tantor is trying to stall.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Tantor stalling in the clinch but Bangin improves position.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bangin fails to land.
Izzy Bangin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Bangin controls the action.
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bangin.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Bangin misses with the head strike.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Bangin.
Tantor is looking to control Bangin's arms but Bangin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tantor has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bangin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bangin.
Bangin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bangin throws a head punch that misses.
Bangin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor can't break the clinch.
Bangin throws a head punch that misses.
Bangin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tantor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bangin closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Bangin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a body punch.
Bangin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bangin has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Bangin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Bangin has Tantor pressed against the cage, preventing Tantor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tantor trying to control the position but instead, Bangin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tantor into the cage.
Bangin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Bangin digs a right hand underneath Tantor's ribcage. Tantor let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bangin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bangin backwards.
A short uppercut from Tantor.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tantor looking to stall.
Bangin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Bangin.
A right handed body shot lands from Bangin.
A right hand to the body from Bangin.
Bangin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Bangin controls his hands.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bangin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor trying to control the position but instead, Bangin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tantor into the cage.
Bangin lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Bangin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangins head.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bangin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bangin as Tantor tries to tie him up.
Bangin takes a shot to the head.
Bangin misses with the head strike.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Bangin's head.
Bangin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bangin checks it well.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Bangin checks it.
Jab by Tantor.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Bangin pushes Tantor up against the cage in a clinch.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bangin fails to land.
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bangin tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Bangin back against the cage.
Tantor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bangin blocking some punches.
Bangin misses with the head strike.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bangin.
Bangin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bangin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Bangin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Tantor.
Bangin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bangin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangin.
Bangin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tantor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bangin lands with a light punch inside.
Izzy Bangin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tantor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tantor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bangin.
Bangin throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor is looking to control Bangin's arms but Bangin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tantor has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Bangin - that landed with a thud. #T3#
A short left from Tantor.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bangin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor works on Bangin's body with a couple of short punches.
Bangin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tantor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bangin pushes Tantor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bangin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangin. #T4##BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
Bangin punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
Bangin lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.
Bangin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Bangin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick there by Bangin.
Tantor throws a leg kick which misses Bangin's front leg but catches the back leg as Bangin tries to avoid it.
Tantor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A low kick from Tantor is predictable there
and Bangin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maki Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Tantor 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bangin, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FARTMMA 28
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1#
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Meachum moves out of range of the body kick.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Meachum's head.#CUT#
It looks like Zack Meachum has been cut.
Tantor throws the left hand but Meachum avoids the punch easily.
Meachum throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Tantor.
Tantor throws a leg kick which misses Meachum's front leg but catches the back leg as Meachum tries to avoid it.
Meachum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Meachum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor with a nice cross.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Meachum is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Are you kidding me?! Tantor ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Meachum clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 22
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tantor lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Tantor feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Tantor misses with a two punch combination.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.#T1#
Tantor misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Tantor throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Tantor fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tantor trying to control the position.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Brown is pushing down on Tantor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tantor is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Tantor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tantor tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown with the ground and pound but Tantor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Tantor keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Tantor has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tantor keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T3#
Brown wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Tantor is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tantor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tantor thows a leg kick but Brown checks it #TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is pressing down on Tantor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tantor is holding on for now.
Billy Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Tantor defends it.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tantor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tantor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brown tries to control but Tantor wriggling away.
Tantor is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Brown fails to take his opponent's back.
Tantor is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Brown looking to secure an arm triangle but Tantor defends it well. #SUB2#
Brown working for a submission but Tantor is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Tantor prevents Brown from taking his back.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tantor turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Tantor to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Brown takes one on the button.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Tantor is retaining full guard.
Tantor trying to control the position.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Tantor is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tantor sprawls well. Tantor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tantor thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Tantor fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body. #T3#
Tantor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tantor as he jumps to the side.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Brown swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Brown throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely. #TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tantor bucks up and tries to throw Brown off but instead Brown has got his back!
Brown somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Tantor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tantor has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tantor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tantor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maki Tantor.
I think Tantor 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 17
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Drive misses with a body punch
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drive loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Drive ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor sizes up Drive with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tantor punishes Drive's body with a nice straight punch.
Drive takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Drive misses the body punch
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Tantor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drive on the side of the head.
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Drive counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Drive takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drive misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Drive is rocked!#T1#
Drive thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Oh Drive is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drive takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Drive seems to have got his legs back now.
Drive blocks a jab.
Drive is looking to counter punch.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Drive takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tantor throws a front kick that sends Drive stumbling back into the cage.
Drive uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Drive throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drive makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Drive drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drive throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drive walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drive misses with a hook
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tantor.
Drive throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a body kick that stops Drive in his tracks momentarily.
Drive misses with an uppercut
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drive throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a low kick, right behind Drive 's knee.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Drive is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Tantor pushes Drive away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Tantor connects with a jab.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Drive wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drive throws a shot to the body.
Drive throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Drive looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Drive misses the body punch
and Tantor counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Tantor misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Drive misses the target.#T4#
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drive misses with a hook.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Drive on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drive will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Drive misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a nice leg kick.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Drive slips the punch.
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drive throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Drive takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Drive moves away from the strike by Tantor.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tantor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Drive keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands a nice hook to Drive's body. Drive takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drive ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tantor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor lands a nice looking body shot.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drive just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drive.
Drive throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with an outside leg kick.
Drive takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drive misses with a shot to the body
and Drive takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Drive's leg. Drive is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drive misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Tantor misses.
Drive slips under a jab from Tantor.
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drive on the side of the head.
Tantor lands a slapping body shot.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drive is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Drive counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drive tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drive misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tantor thumps Drive with a low kick.
Drive throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drive misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drive's knee momentarily.
Jab, jab by Drive - just one landing.
Tantor lands a nice shot that snaps Drive's head back. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Tantor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tantor.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drive counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tantor delivers a nice body kick.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drive.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drive throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor cracks the inside of Drive's front leg.
Tantor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Drive throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Tantor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Drive! Tantor lets Drive back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Drive looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Drive crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 14 : BAD BLOOD
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Tantor lands a jab.
Tantor throws a jab when Winters was well out of range.
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor drops Winters with a huge uppercut! Winters drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tantor is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maki Tantor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Cross controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross wants to take the fight to the mat but Tantor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cross misses with some punches.
Tantor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor lands a right hand.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Cross misses with the head strike.
Cross blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tantor. #T1#
Tantor blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross 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.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cross tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cross.
Cross throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tantor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cross tries a knee to the head but Tantor blocks it.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor looking to stall.
Tantor has Cross pushed against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Cross manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor advances position into side control!
Cross is trying to buck Tantor off.#SU#
Tantor decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Tantor is blocking nicely.
Cross stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cross as Tantor tries to tie him up.
Cross tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cross letting Tantor take a breather here.
Tantor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tantor.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Cross controls his hands.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tantor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross misses with some punches.
Tantor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Cross stalling.
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor looking to slow down the pace here.
Tantor trying to control the position but instead, Cross has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tantor into the cage.
Tantor scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tantor is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tantor has his back to the cage.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor misses with the head strike. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Cross's head but Cross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Cross drives through and clinches with Tantor against the cage.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tantor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Cross.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Tantor trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
Tantor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tantor is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Tantor into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tantor lands a right hand. #T1#
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Maki Tantor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tantor slows down the pace here. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross moves away from the strike by Tantor. #CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross misses with the head strike.
Tantor taking a breather.
Tantor wants to stall.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cross looking for a takedown.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Cross tries to break free but Tantor pushes him back against the cage.
Cross changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tantor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maki Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Cross.#T2#
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Tantor circles away.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tantor looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Cross stalling in the clinch but Tantor improves position.
Cross throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Cross turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tantor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tantor tries to get out of the position.
Cross controlling his opponent. #T3#
Let's hope that Cross has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Cross goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tantor is on top in guard.
Cross is pulling down on Tantor's head. It's preventing any offense from Tantor, at least for the moment.#SU#
Tantor stands and steps away. Cross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Cross tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range. #CL2#
Cross instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tantor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Cross.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Cross's head.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross lands a shoulder strike.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Cross tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range. #CL2#
Cross has managed to clinch.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tantors head.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Cross jumps guard but Tantor stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tantor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor. #T1#
Tantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cross throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor. #T2#
Tantor has Cross pressed against the cage, preventing Cross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tantor looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Tantor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tantor after a bit of a struggle.
Tantor is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Tantor into the cage.
Cross prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Tantor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tantor has him pressed against the cage.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Cross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tantor after a bit of a struggle.
Maki Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Cross.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cross's elbow.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cross blocking some punches.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Cross on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tantor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Cross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tantor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Cross goes for a takedown attempt but Tantor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Tantor tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cross looking to stall.
A short left from Tantor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Tantor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tantor 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

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