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Event:
SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orel.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Orel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Orel is just out of range.
It seemed like Orel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orel connects with a body shot.
Orel throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orel's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from Orel misses its intended target.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Orel misses the target.
Tantor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Orel digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orel looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Orel.
Orel throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.#T1#
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orel misses with the combination.
Tantor slips under a jab from Orel.
Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from Orel.
Tantor tries to land a body kick
and Orel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Tantor counters with a head kick that drops Orel! #ROC#Orel is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orel is looking to stand back up but Tantor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Orel.
Orel is still in real trouble! Can Tantor finish him?
Tantor stops Orel from getting back to his feet.
Tantor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tantor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Orel really wants to buck Tantor off and get back to his feet.
Orel seems to have recovered his senses.
Tantor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tantor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tantor tries to control but Orel wriggling away. #T3#
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Tantor content just to control the position here.
Orel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tantor looking to control and managing it successfully. #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.
Orel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tantor controlling his opponent.
Tantor continues to stall.
Orel tries to buck Tantor off but he can't manage it.
Tantor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor dominated that round.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orel misses with a hook
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Orel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orel thinking.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orel can do to turn this around?
Orel misses with a straight left.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor scores with a hook.
Tantor lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Orel out cold! Orel is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Tantor misses with a hook.
Prescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Tantor circles away.
Prescott throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor tries to clinch up.
Prescott tries to clinch there but Tantor circles away.
A lazy left from Prescott finds it's target.#CL2#
Prescott moves into the clinch.
Prescott throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Prescott has Tantor pressed against the cage, preventing Tantor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Tantor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch but Prescott keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Prescott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Prescott drives through and clinches with Tantor against the cage.
Prescott lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Prescott lands a nice uppercut.
Prescott misses with the head strike.
Tantor working hard to break the clinch.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tantor tries to circle away but Prescott has him pinned against the cage.
Tantor tries a body shot but Prescott blocks it.
Tantor is trying to break the clinch but Prescott is controlling him.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Prescott lands an uppercut.
Tantor wants to get back to striking at distance but Prescott won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Prescott scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Prescott tries to clinch up.
Tantor keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prescott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Prescott with a hook.
Prescott tries to clinch up.
Prescott misses with a looping left.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tantor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Prescott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prescott wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Prescott has closed the distance and engaged Tantor in a clinch.
Tantor blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Prescott has managed to clinch.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Prescott working aggressively here.
#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Prescott darts in and clinches Tantor up against the cage.
Tantor tries to circle away but Prescott has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tantor misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Prescott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tantor, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Prescott instigates a clinch.
Prescott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tantors head.
Tantor is trying to break the clinch but Prescott is controlling him.#BC2#
Prescott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prescott lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Prescott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick by Prescott misses #KD#
and Tantor counters with a left and a right that hurts Prescott! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Tantor jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prescott tries to hold on but Tantor pushes him away.
Prescott is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Prescott dominated that round.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tantor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Prescott has Tantor up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
A shot in the inside from Prescott.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Prescott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prescott misses with some punches.
#BC#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Prescott tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Prescott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
Prescott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Prescott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tantor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Prescott throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prescott checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Prescott clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pete Prescott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tantor looking to stall.
Prescott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards. #BC#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tantor tries to keep at a distance but Prescott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prescott lands a hook that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Tantor blocking some punches.
#BC#
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prescott ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Prescott closes the distance but Tantor moves to the side
and Tantor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prescott tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Tantor wants to clinch.
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!
Prescott tries to clinch up
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mara Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Prescott checks the leg kick.
Tantor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Prescott closes the distance and clinches.
Tantor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Prescott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tantor lands a glancing blow to the side of Prescott's head.
Prescott tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Prescott closes the distance but Tantor moves to the side
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Prescott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Tantor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Prescott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Prescott tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Prescott tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
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!
Prescott tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor is looking to chop away at Prescott's legs.
Prescott lands a really nice looking cross but Tantor seems unphased.
Prescott is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it.
Pete Prescott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Prescott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor tries to circle away but Prescott has him pinned against the cage.
Prescott has Tantor pressed against the cage, preventing Tantor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pete Prescott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Prescott pushes Tantor up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Prescott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor takes a shot to the head.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prescott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tantor's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Tantor wants to break free but Prescott has control.
#BC2#
Prescott manages to break the clinch.
Prescott tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Prescott misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Prescott wants to clinch.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prescott. Prescott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mara Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Prescott pushes Tantor up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor wants to get back to striking at distance but Prescott won't allow it.
Prescott misses with some punches.
Prescott lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Prescott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prescott tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tantor there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Tantor tries to keep at a distance but Prescott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prescott can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Prescott on the inside.
A short left from Prescott. #BC2#
Prescott manages to break 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 Prescott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Prescott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Prescott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Prescott loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.#CL2#
Prescott instigates a clinch.
Tantor tries to circle away but Prescott has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Prescott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prescott has Tantor pressed against the cage, preventing Tantor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tantor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
Tantor is trying to break the clinch but Prescott has him pressed against the cage.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prescott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
Pete Prescott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prescott has Tantor pressed against the cage, preventing Tantor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prescott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prescott tries to clinch up
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prescott 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.
Prescott moves out of range of the body kick from Tantor.
#CL2#
Prescott rushes Tantor and presses him up against the cage.
Prescott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 tries to break free but Prescott pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor is struggling to control the position.
Tantor is trying to push Prescott away but Prescott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tantor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Prescott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prescott 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Prescott!
After winning the bout, Pete Prescott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzalez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Gonzalez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tantor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gonzalez finds it's way round the side to connect with Tantor's head.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez throws a solid leg kick but Tantor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gonzalez.#T1#
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor 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.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Miguel Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Gonzalez.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Gonzalez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gonzalez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Tantor defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mara Tantor has been cut.
Good leg kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez scores with a nice head shot.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Tantor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gonzalez jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Gonzalez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gonzalez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gonzalez lands with a right hand.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Tantor 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!
Gonzalez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mara Tantor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzalez.
Tantor misses with a hook to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Tantor throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Miguel Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
And Tantor counters with a quick kick to the body but Gonzalez blocks it.
Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gonzalez stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Tantor with an uppercut!#T2#
Gonzalez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Gonzalez throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Tantor moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor tries to break free but Gonzalez pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tantor clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Miguel Gonzalez has been cut.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Gonzalez avoided it.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez scores with a leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gonzalez avoids it.#T4#
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp right that sends Gonzalez to the canvas! Tantor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Oliva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Oliva lands.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Oliva punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Good exchange - Oliva coming out on top.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor blocks a jab.#T1#
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oliva throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Oliva lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Tantor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliva.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tantor defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tantor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva counters with a nice body shot.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliva.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Oliva.
#T2#
A nice combination there by Oliva.
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!
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
A jab from Oliva does it's job there.
Tantor connects with a body shot.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliva misses the jab.
Oliva scores with a jab to the body.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor counters with a body kick.#T3#
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliva.
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 Oliva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oliva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva misses with a combination
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a body shot
#KD2#
and Tantor counters with a left hand that sends Oliva to the canvas! #ROC2#Oliva is rocked!
Oliva seems keen to control Tantor's posture.
Oliva working a defensive guard here.
Oliva has his hands on Tantor's head, controlling the 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 Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a left to the body.
Oliva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tantor misses.
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tantor clobbers Oliva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliva lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
Tantor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Oliva lands an overhand right.
Tantor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliva misses with a body shot.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tantor, as that shot connected.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Oliva takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliva lands with a good body shot.
Oliva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oliva!
#T3#
Oliva misses with a hook
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tantor throws a low kick, looking for Oliva's leg but Oliva calmly moves out of range.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Tantor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Tantor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tantor moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4#
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva misses the jab.
Tantor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Oliva takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oliva 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 Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
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#
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva misses with the combination.
Tantor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tantor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Tantor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Tantor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliva scores with a jab. Tantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oliva throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Tantor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliva.
Oliva throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor counters with a body kick.
Oliva throws a one two combo.
Tantor takes one to the chin there.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor lands a nice looking body kick.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Mara Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliva throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Tantor counters with a left hand that sends Oliva to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Tantor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliva, up you get! #T2#
Tantor is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Oliva flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Oliva 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 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mara Tantor!
After the fight, Mara Tantor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Tantor checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliva.
A counter left hand to the body from Tantor misses its target.
Tantor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tantor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Oliva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliva lands with an overhand left.
Oliva with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva connects with a crisp jab.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Oliva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.#T1#
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Oliva tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Oliva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oliva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tantor.
A combination from Oliva does no damage.
Oliva thuds his right hand into Tantor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
It seemed like Oliva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oliva moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliva, as that shot connected.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Tantor's leg. Tantor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliva misses with a double jab
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range. #T3#
Tantor defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva tries to counter with a clinch but Tantor shakes him off and moves away.
Oliva tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oliva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Tantor throws a shot to the body.
Oliva just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Oliva. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Oliva throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Oliva 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 is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the body from Oliva misses
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Oliva is rocked!
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
and Oliva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oliva throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor throws a big counter combination but Oliva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Oliva blocks a low kick nicely.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
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 Mara Tantor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
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#
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tantor.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Oliva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tantor. Tantor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
#T1#
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Oliva swinging wildly here.
As Oliva backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oliva misses with a double jab
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor throws a low kick but Oliva moves out of range easily.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Oliva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Oliva counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Oliva off balance momentarily.
Oliva lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Oliva misses.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliva.
Tantor wants to slow Oliva down by chopping away at his legs.
Oliva throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.#T3#
Oliva throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Oliva misses with a right hand
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Tantor connects with a jab.
Tantor swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a body kick that stops Oliva in his tracks momentarily.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliva's head.#CUT#The cut above Biscuit Oliva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Oliva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliva digs a good hook to Tantor's body.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oliva misses with a body shot.
Oliva misses with a hook to the body
and Tantor counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
A head kick misses from Oliva.
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. Oliva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
Oliva cracks Tantor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliva.
Oliva throws a wild body kick that Tantor sees coming a mile off.
It appears Tantor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Oliva checks the leg kick.
Oliva lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
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#
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Oliva ducks down to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Tantor misses
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oliva just manages to avoid it.
Oliva throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Oliva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Oliva.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oliva misses with the combination.
Oliva throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Oliva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a big head kick but Oliva shrugs it off.
Tantor moves forwards but Oliva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Oliva slips the punch.
Oliva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.#T2#
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from Oliva.
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oliva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Oliva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a thumping low kick.
Oliva scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor connects with a body shot that sends Oliva's belly button to the back.#T3#
Oliva misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oliva just manages to avoid it.
Tantor defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliva counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
Oliva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliva misses with the combination.
Oliva checks a leg kick.#T4#
Oliva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Oliva misses.
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tantor throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
Oliva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tantor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biscuit Oliva.
Well Oliva 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SMASH: Dennison vs Bartz
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Struja Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Tantor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Struja Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Struja Jr staying out of range there.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Struja Jr blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Tantor is breathing heavily.
Struja Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Struja Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tantor rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr clobbers Tantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tantor moves out of range as Struja Jr strikes.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Tantor throws a jab when Struja Jr was well out of range.#T1#
Struja Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor lands with a slapping head kick.
A shot to the liver by Struja Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Struja Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr scores with a nice strike.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Struja Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Struja Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Struja Jr avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tantor. #T2#
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Struja Jr looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Struja Jr blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Struja Jr back to the cage. Tantor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Struja Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
A head kick from Tantor lands but Struja Jr takes it in his stride.
Tantor throws a head kick but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Struja Jr feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Struja Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily.
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Struja Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Struja Jr with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struja Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Struja Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tantor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Struja Jr cracks Tantor with a good jab.
Struja Jr missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Struja Jr misses with an uppercut.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tantor looks to land a combination but Struja Jr avoids it well.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Struja Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr 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 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Struja Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Struja Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Struja Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
Struja Jr connects with a right hand. Tantor shakes it off.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Struja Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ROC2#Tantor is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Struja Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Struja Jr forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tantor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Tantor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struja Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja Jr throwing shots but Tantor is blocking nicely.
Struja Jr wants to control but Tantor is keeping him busy.
Struja Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Struja Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tantor is hurt! He's hurt bad - Struja Jr fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tantor from any more punishment! Congratulations to Struja Jr! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Obilic misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Obilic moves away and avoids it.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick
letting Obilic counter with a right hand.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Obilic's ribs.
Obilic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor unleashes a big counter combination but Obilic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Obilic throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obilic scores with the left hand. Tantor knows he should have avoided that one.
Tantor throws a nice head kick!
Obilic cracks Tantor with a good jab.
Obilic scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obilic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obilic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor ducks right into an uppercut from Obilic.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Obilic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tantor misses with a double jab.
Obilic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obilic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obilic scores with a sloppy right hand. Tantor should have avoided that one.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Obilic throws a body shot but no joy.
Obilic misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Obilic swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obilic moves away.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obilic.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obilic's head.
Obilic looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor lands a high kick!
Obilic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.#T2#
Tantor thumps Obilic with a low kick.
It looks like Obilic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obilic misses the shot to the body.
Obilic cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor throws a head kick that half lands.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Obilic looks to land a combination but Tantor avoids it well.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obilic misses with a body shot.
Obilic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tantor throws a head kick but Obilic moves out of range.
Obilic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obilic stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obilic.
Obilic avoids the head kick by Tantor.
A little feinted left hand from Obilic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Obilic scores with a nice head shot.
Obilic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tantor counters with a left and a right that stings Obilic.
Tantor throws a head kick but Obilic moves out of range.
Obilic lands a head shot.
Obilic dips to his left and cracks Tantor with an uppercut!
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
Obilic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick
and Obilic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obilic lands a nice looking body shot.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obilic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obilic just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Obilic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Obilic scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obilic.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick
letting Obilic counter with a right hand.
Obilic cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Obilic takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Obilic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Obilic moves out of range easily.
Obilic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Tantor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Obilic moves out of range easily.
Tantor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Obilic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor throws a head kick but Obilic moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obilic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Obilic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Obilic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tantor misses with a head kick.
It looked like Obilic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obilic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Obilic is out of range.
Tantor throws a head kick that half lands.
Obilic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tantor scores with a head kick. Obilic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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, Obilic has got the better of the exchanges.
Obilic lands with an overhand left.
Tantor slips a jab from Obilic.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor lands with a slapping head kick.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Obilic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
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!
Obilic throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Obilic slips a jab from Tantor.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obilic.
Mara Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obilic.#T1#
Obilic throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Obilic lands a right hook to the body.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obilic misses with a straight left.
Obilic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTantor.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obilic.
Tantor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Tantor scores with a four punch combination!
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Obilic moves out of range easily.
Obilic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obilic blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Tantor is breathing heavily.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Obilic.
Tantor unleashes a big counter combination but Obilic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Obilic finds it's way through Tantor's defenses.
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Obilic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obilic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor swings for the body but Obilic moves out of range.
#T2#
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obilic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tantor under the eye.
Obilic missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obilic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tantor circles away quickly and effectively.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Obilic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tantor's head backwards.
Milos Obilic is winning the standup battle so far.
Obilic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tantor. Tantor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Obilic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Obilic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Obilic throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Nice shot by Obilic.#T3#
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obilic.
Obilic blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Obilic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor misses with a wild combination.
Obilic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Obilic blocks it well.
Obilic throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.
Tantor tries a quick counter leg kick but Obilic is wise to it.
Tantor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obilic lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor moves out of range as Obilic strikes.
Good exchange - Obilic coming out on top.
Obilic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Obilic slips the punch.
Tantor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obilic lands a body shot.
#T4#
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obilic blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Obilic throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Obilic throws a combination. Tantor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
Obilic missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Obilic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a nice looking combination but Obilic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obilic throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obilic misses with a body shot.
As Obilic backs off Tantor throws a huge counter combo but Obilic manages to avoid it all.
Obilic connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obilic.
Obilic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milos Obilic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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 but Obilic moves out of range.
Obilic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obilic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick
and Obilic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obilic avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Obilic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obilic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tantors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obilic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obilic lands with a nice body punch.
Obilic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor throws a right and a left that Obilic avoids nicely.
Obilic connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Obilic swinging wildly here.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Obilic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Obilic avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tantor throws a head kick but Obilic moves out of range.
Obilic lands with a shot to the body.
Obilic tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obilic swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tantor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mara Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obilic scores with a shot to the body.
Obilic digs a good hook to Tantor's body.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Obilic tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor unleashes a big counter combination but Obilic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obilic lands a two punch combo.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Obilic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Obilic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tantor can do to turn this around?
Tantor dodges the punch combination from Obilic.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obilic.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Obilic.
Obilic lands a right hook to the body.
Obilic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obilic misses with an uppercut.
Obilic lands with a good body shot.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Obilic moves out of range easily.
Obilic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tantor slips a straight right by Obilic.
Tantor throws a fast counter high kick but Obilic manages to duck under it in time.
A big right from Obilic misses. #T3#
Obilic throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obilic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Obilic misses with the combination.
Obilic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tantor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tantor throws a shot to the body.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Obilic.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obilic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obilic clobbers Tantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Obilic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tantor momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Tantor.
A low kick from Tantor misses
enabling Obilic to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obilic.
Obilic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Obilic.
Nice uppercut there from Obilic.
Obilic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor lands a head kick. Obilic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obilic is looking to counter punch.
Obilic blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Obilic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milos Obilic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obilic 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milos Obilic!
Milos Obilic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Hasselhoff is looking to counter punch.
Tantor scores with a head kick. Hasselhoff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Misha Hasselhoff has been cut.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses
and Hasselhoff counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mara Tantor has been cut.
Tantor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hasselhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tantor duly obliges.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasselhoff quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hasselhoff scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Hasselhoff.
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Hasselhoff saw it coming and moves away.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hasselhoff's head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Hasselhoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hasselhoff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hasselhoff throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Hasselhoff moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTantor.
Hasselhoff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Hasselhoff throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a head kick.
Hasselhoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Hasselhoff avoids them all with ease.
Hasselhoff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD#
Hasselhoff drops Tantor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tantor looks back up at him and smiles so Hasselhoff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Hasselhoff drops Tantor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tantor looks back up at him and smiles so Hasselhoff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Tantor is rocked!
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor is still on wobbly legs! Can Hasselhoff finish him?
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Tantor walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Hasselhoff! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Misha Hasselhoff!
Misha Hasselhoff retains his light heavyweight title!
Misha Hasselhoff seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Nascimento vs Frewin 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Kennedy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy is looking to counter punch.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kennedy misses its target.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Kennedy's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor keeps Kennedy at a distance using the push kick.
Kennedy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Mara Tantor has been cut.
No joy there for Tantor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Tantor lands with a nice combination. Kennedy backs away looking to recover.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Tantor scores with a head kick.
Tantor is pawing at Kennedy, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kennedy's nose. Kennedy is badly hurt! Tantor pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kennedy tries desperately to hold on but Tantor is relentless in his assault! As Kennedy receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Tantor away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mara Tantor! |
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Event:
SMASH: Lomax vs Nascimento
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick by Tantor misses
and Christophe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christophe circles away quickly and effectively.
Christophe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Christophe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christophe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
It looked like Christophe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christophe 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.
Tantor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Christophe.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christophe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christophe checks the leg kick.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christophe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christophe manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christophe, as that shot connected.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Christophe is out of range.
Christophe stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christophe wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Christophe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tantor, pushing him back against the cage.
Christophe keeps control of Tantor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tantor is pressed up against the cage. Christophe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tantor down to the mat. Tantor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Christophe avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Christophe staying out of range there.
Christophe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Christophe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tantor but Tantor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
A head kick misses from Tantor.
A head kick by Tantor misses #TD#
and Christophe counters with a nice double leg into 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christophe is trying to pull guard but Tantor has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Christophe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Tantor lands but Christophe takes it in his stride.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Christophe is out of range.
Christophe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Christophe avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christophe lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.
Christophe moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Christophe moves out of range easily.
Christophe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tantor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Tantor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christophe.
Mara Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christophe blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Christophe counters with a takedown into side control.
Christophe trying to control the position but Tantor is working away.
Christophe taking a break here but Tantor is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tantor is refusing to be controlled, as Christophe sits in half guard. #T4#
Tantor is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Christophe is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christophe is looking to take a break and control but Tantor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christophe is stalling here. Tantor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Christophe 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.
Mara Tantor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christophe tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor lands with a kick to the temple. Christophe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tantor tries to bum rush Christophe with a series of wild strikes but Christophe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christophe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Tantor gets tackled into the cage by Christophe. Christophe maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christophe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tantor throws a head kick but Christophe moves out of range.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Christophe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a nice looking combination but Christophe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christophe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mara Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tantor lands a nice hook to Christophe's body. Christophe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Tantor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Christophe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tantor.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christophe throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Mara Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Christophe moves out of range easily.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor swats away the attempt to clinch by Christophe.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Christophe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tantor's guard.#SUB#
Christophe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christophe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christophe 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. #T2#
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Christophe from controlling successfully.
Tantor keeping full guard, as Christophe tries to pass.
Christophe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Christophe is looking to work some ground and pound but Tantor has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses
and Christophe counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Tantor misses.
Christophe tries to counter with a takedown but Tantor is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Christophe moves into range and clinches up with Tantor.
Christophe letting Tantor take a breather here.
Christophe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Christophe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Christophe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tantor just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Christophe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Christophe fails to land.
Christophe fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Christophe jumps guard but Tantor stands there with Christophe around his waist. Christophe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Christophe counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Christophe moves out of range easily.
Tantor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Tantor misses
and Christophe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tantor tries to bum rush Christophe with a series of wild strikes but Christophe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Christophe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christophe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tantor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws a head kick but Christophe moves out of range.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Christophe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tantor!
Christophe tries to move to mount but Tantor blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara 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#
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Mara Tantor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Christophe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tantor swats away the attempt to clinch by Christophe.
Christophe blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Tantor lands with a slapping head kick.
Tantor slaps away a takedown attempt from Christophe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Tantor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Christophe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tantor, pushing him back against the cage.
Christophe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Tantor looking to stall.
Christophe 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. Christophe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Christophe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christophe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Christophe moves out of range easily.
Christophe slips under a jab from Tantor.
Christophe is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it.
Christophe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tantor fails to land with a series of punches.
Christophe throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Tantor.
Christophe avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Armand Christophe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tantor throws a series of punches but Christophe moves out of range.
Christophe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christophe darts in looking for a takedown but Tantor gets double underhooks and turns Christophe into the cage.
Tantor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Christophe pulls Tantor into guard.
#SUB#
Christophe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tantor is aware though and is defending well.
Tantor wants to control from the top but Christophe keeps moving.
Christophe looking to control.
Tantor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tantor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Christophe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tantor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tantor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Tantor won't allow Christophe to sweep him here. #SUB#
Christophe working for a triangle but Tantor defends it easily.
#SUB#
Tantor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christophe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tantor has managed to get both his arms back between Christophe's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Christophe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tantor defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Christophe is looking for a triangle but Tantor pushes his legs off easily.
Christophe keeping moving, preventing Tantor from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tantor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christophe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tantor has managed to get both his arms back between Christophe's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christophe is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christophe throwing strikes from guard but Tantor blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mara 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mara Tantor! |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Cobb throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cobb takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Wallace Cobb has been cut.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
A head kick by Tantor misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Cobb.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Cobb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Mara Tantor has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Cobb there.
Cobb has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cobb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#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?!!
Cobb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Cobb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Tantor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb cracks Tantor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb scores with a spinning back kick!
Cobb throws a body kick that misses.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
A big left from Cobb misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Cobb slips under a jab from Tantor.
Cobb throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Cobb feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tantor sprawling to the canvas! Tantor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cobb finish him?!
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
BOOM! Cobb lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tantor. Tantor tries to recover but Cobb is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tantor lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wallace Cobb!
Wallace Cobb made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Borgia vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Montgomery.
Tantor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montgomery lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Tantor misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Montgomery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Tantor drops Montgomery with a beautiful combination! Montgomery stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tantor is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
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 shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Tantor backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Montgomery's temple! It sends Montgomery violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Tantor celebrates and the doctors try to help Montgomery!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Mara Tantor! |
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Event:
SMASH: Sasaki vs Fury
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Ochoa blocks a low kick nicely.
Ochoa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Ochoa loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Ochoa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ochoa scores with a jab.#CL#
Ochoa rushes Tantor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ochoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Tantor tries to break free but Ochoa pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch but Ochoa keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ochoa.
Ochoa tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Ochoa back against the cage.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor. #BC2#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Ochoa avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Ochoa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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.
A solid body kick from Tantor.
Tantor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ochoa. That one must have hurt.
Ochoa digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
Ochoa lands a jab to the nose.
Tantor misses with a hook. Ochoa ducked under it nicely.
Ochoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochoa scores with a jab.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Ochoa moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor slips a jab from Ochoa.
Ochoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Ochoa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tantors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Ochoa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ochoa lands a jab to Tantor's midsection.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ochoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tantor fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Ochoa.
Tantor looks winded!#CL#
Ochoa takes the fight into the clinch.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor. #BC2#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor slips a jab from Ochoa.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ochoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.#T3#
Ochoa slips under a jab.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ochoa at a distance.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Ochoa moves into the clinch.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Tantor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ochoa is looking to land body kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tantor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ochoa - the referee stops the clock and Tantor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ochoa. Tantor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tantor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tantor duly obliges.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Ochoa avoids the head kick by Tantor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ochoa. That's going to slow Tantor down.
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!#CL#
Ochoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ochoa.
Ochoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Ochoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochoa just leaning against Tantor, taking a breather.
Ochoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ochoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Ochoa back against the cage.
Ochoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
Ochoa misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Ochoa as the two fighters clinch.
Ochoa throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ochoa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ochoa lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ochoa.
Mara Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ochoa connects with a solid leg kick.
Ochoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tantor can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochoa. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ochoa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ochoa connects with a nice looking jab.
Ochoa misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor takes one to the side of the head.
Tantor throws a hook but Ochoa blocks it.
Ochoa moves out of range of the body kick from Tantor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochoa.
Ochoa is looking to counter punch.
Ochoa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ochoa.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Tantor throws a right and a left that Ochoa avoids nicely.
Tantor throws a sloppy body shot
and Ochoa counters with a low kick, right behind Tantor 's knee.
Ochoa is looking to land body kicks.
Crunch! Tantor slams his shin into Ochoa's torso.
Tantor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ochoa. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ochoa throws out a leg kick but Tantor moves out of range and Ochoa only half commits.
Tantor is looking to land body kicks.
Ochoa connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Ochoa.
Tantor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ochoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tantor lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Ochoa moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Ochoa misses. #T2#
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor throws a body punch but Ochoa moves out of range.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ochoa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor throws a head kick but Ochoa moves out of range.
Tantor throws a head kick but Ochoa moves out of range.
Tantor is breathing heavily.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ochoa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tantor.
Ochoa loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Ochoa connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Ochoa scoring well with a low kick there.
Ochoa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.#T3#
Ochoa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ochoa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Ochoa cracks Tantor with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ochoa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tantor to stand back up!#ROC#Tantor is rocked!
Ochoa connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor is still on wobbly legs! Can Ochoa finish him?
Ochoa cracks Tantor with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tantor falls to his knees and Ochoa doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ochoa!
Anthony Ochoa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Choke vs Bartz
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tantor.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.#KD2#
Tantor drops Kennedy with a beautiful combination! Kennedy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tantor is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor lands a head shot.
Tantor connects with the punch.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennedy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tantor just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kennedy gets a clinch.
Tantor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tantor is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tantor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tantor tries to break free but Kennedy pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor working hard to break the clinch.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tantor.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tantor blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Kennedy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tantor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Tantor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tantor is trying to break free.
Kennedy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tantor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy keeps control of Tantor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch but Kennedy keeps him there for the moment.
Our sources have told us that Kennedy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tantor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennedy won't allow it.
Tantor is trying to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling him.#BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Kennedy thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Kennedy half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Kennedy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Kennedy saw that one coming.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Kennedy.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with a thumping low kick.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
Tantor takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Mara Tantor has been cut.#T4#
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Tantor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Kennedy connects with the punch.
Tantor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kennedy.
Tantor looks winded!
Nice body kick there by Kennedy.#KD#
Kennedy lands a big right hand that sends Tantor crashing to the mat! Kennedy stays standing though and waves Tantor back to his feet!#ROC#Tantor is rocked!
Tantor walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kennedy swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonzar Kennedy! |
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Event:
SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 4
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Tantor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godwin.
Godwin throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tantor throws a right and a left that Godwin avoids nicely.
Godwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Godwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tantor thows a body kick. Godwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Godwin is just out of range.
Godwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Godwin.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Tantor scores with a four punch combination!
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Godwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Godwin tries to move into range but Tantor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Tantor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tantor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Godwin misses.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godwin.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tantor circles away quickly and effectively.
Tantor misses with a hook
enabling Godwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Godwin's ribs.
Godwin avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Godwin is looking to counter punch.
Godwin misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Godwin throws a series of strikes that have Tantor backpedaling.
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!
Godwin scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor swings for the body but Godwin moves out of range.
Godwin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godwin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Godwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godwin scores with a nice right hand.
Godwin feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Godwin avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Godwin is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Godwin avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Godwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tantor unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Godwin scores with a leg kick.
Godwin throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Tantor misses
and Godwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Godwin.
Godwin checks a low kick from Tantor.
Godwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Godwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses
and Godwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Godwin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tantor.
#T4#
Godwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Godwin thows a body kick. Tantor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Godwin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tantor avoids it.
Godwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Tantor throws a head kick but Godwin moves out of range.
Godwin 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.
Tantor misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Tantor lands a two punch combo.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Godwin.
Godwin misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Tantor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Godwin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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 Basko Godwin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Godwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Godwin can pounce on him.
Tantor misses with a double jab.
Godwin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Tantor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mara Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Godwin looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Godwin. Godwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Godwin avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin with a nice calf kick.
Godwin tries a low kick but Tantor avoids it.
Godwin defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Godwin slips a jab and a cross from Tantor.
A jab from Godwin finds it's way through Tantor's defenses. #T1#
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godwin.
Godwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tantor has knocked Godwin down with a huge combo! Tantor steps away and waves a wobbly Godwin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Godwin is rocked!
Godwin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oh Godwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Look low, kick high! Tantor uses the oldest trick in the book to send Godwin tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Tantor is absolutely delighted - when Godwin wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mara Tantor! |
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Event:
Highland 100
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a hook.
Vatsadze takes one to the chin there.
Tantor throws a hook but Vatsadze blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Vatsadze misses with a body shot.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Vatsadze throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Vatsadze avoids it with no problem.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vatsadze throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Vatsadze moves in looking to clinch but Tantor pushes him off.
Tantor tries to move into range but Vatsadze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Tantor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tantor lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Tantor.
Vatsadze walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vatsadze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vatsadze takes one to the chin there.
Vatsadze misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vatsadze takes one on the button.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Vatsadze. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Vatsadze misses with a hook.
Vatsadze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tantor's head backwards.
Vatsadze throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vatsadze 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 lands a jab to the nose.
Vatsadze blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatsadze misses the target.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vatsadze lands a really nice looking cross but Tantor seems unphased.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vatsadze misses the body punch
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vatsadze slips a jab from Tantor.
Vatsadze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vatsadze with a nice cross.
Tantor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vatsadze throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Tantor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vatsadze blocks a jab.
Vatsadze missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Vatsadze.
Tantor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Tantor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vatsadze throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Vatsadze misses.
Donk. Tantor catches Vatsadze right on the button with a cross.
Vatsadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vatsadze lands with an overhand left.
Vatsadze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vatsadze has time to react.
Tantor tries to move into range but Vatsadze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vatsadze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
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 Murtaz Vatsadze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tantor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tantor defending well as Vatsadze loads up on a big left hand.
Vatsadze misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Vatsadze moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze is looking to control Tantor's arms but Tantor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vatsadze has his back to the cage.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatsadze cracks Tantor with a nice body shot.
Vatsadze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tantor avoids it.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Vatsadze. #T1##BC2#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze throws a combination that misses
and Vatsadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Tantor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vatsadze is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vatsadze throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Vatsadze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vatsadze ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Murtaz Vatsadze is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vatsadze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target. #T2#
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Vatsadze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze connects with a looping right hand.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up but Tantor circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatsadze wants to clinch.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab. #CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and pushes Tantor back into the cage.
Tantor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tantor is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks. #T3#
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatsadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Tantor avoids the damage to the body.
Tantor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tantor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tantor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vatsadze's elbow.
Mara Tantor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vatsadze pushes Tantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Vatsadze works on Tantor's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze is trying to stall.
Vatsadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze landing knees to the body.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Murtaz Vatsadze 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.#R3#
Vatsadze misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Vatsadze misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatsadze.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Vatsadze.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Vatsadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Vatsadze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Tantor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A body shot lands from Tantor.
Vatsadze has Tantor pressed against the cage, preventing Tantor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor works on Vatsadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vatsadze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Tantor presses Vatsadze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tantor takes a swing at Vatsadze's ribcage but misses.
Vatsadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Tantor slips a jab from Vatsadze.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Vatsadze needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze blocks a jab.
Vatsadze throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vatsadze throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Vatsadze's head but Vatsadze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vatsadze takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tantor misses with a straight right. #T3#
Vatsadze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Vatsadze.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tantor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tantor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Vatsadze misses the target.
Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vatsadze throws a leg kick
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vatsadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vatsadze ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor. #T4#
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor misses with a hook
letting Vatsadze counter with a right hand.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Vatsadze moves into range and clinches up with Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor. #BC2#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tantor misses with a looping left.#CL#
Vatsadze takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tantor's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tantor working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Vatsadze counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vatsadze doesn't seem phased though.
Vatsadze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vatsadze tries to clinch up.#CL#
Vatsadze clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor wants to break free but Vatsadze has control.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Tantor takes a shot to the head.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tantor is looking to break free of the clinch but Vatsadze has double underhooks.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze digs a right hand into Tantor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tantor's gas tank. #T1#
Tantor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor. #BC2#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vatsadze doesn't seem phased though.
Vatsadze looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Vatsadze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Vatsadze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tantor.
Vatsadze avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Tantor.
Vatsadze wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.
Tantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Vatsadze ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Vatsadze throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A big left from Tantor misses.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Tantor misses the jab.
Vatsadze lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vatsadze throws a combination that misses
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vatsadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tantor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Vatsadze throws a series of strikes that have Tantor backpedaling.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Tantor cracks Vatsadze with a nice body shot.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Tantor jabs Vatsadze right on the nose. Vatsadze blinks but takes it well.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body
and Vatsadze counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Vatsadze drives through and clinches with Tantor against the cage.
Vatsadze landing knees to the body.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body.
Tantor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Tantor.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
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!
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Tantor on the inside.
Tantor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Tantor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Tantor throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Vatsadze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor digs a right hand into Vatsadze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatsadze's gas tank.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor dodges an elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Tantor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Tantor lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Tantor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tantor tries to break the clinch but Vatsadze is controlling the position.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Tantor blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
Tantor is trying to push Vatsadze away but Vatsadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tantor lands a shot to the body.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatsadze tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor can't break the clinch.
Vatsadze blocking some punches.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands a body punch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor lands a shot to the body.
Tantor lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor lands a right hand.
Vatsadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Vatsadze trying to stall but Tantor improves his position.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Vatsadze is rocked!
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Vatsadze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Tantor throws a big uppercut that drops Vatsadze! More strikes from Tantor and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vatsadze lies dazed against the cage as Tantor celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mara Tantor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Highland 95
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Vinogradov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Vinogradov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks.
Vinogradov misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Vinogradov finds it's way through Tantor's defenses.
Vinogradov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinogradov misses with a wild combination.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Vinogradov coming out on top.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor slips a jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
#T1#
Tantor slips a straight right by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinogradov walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Tantor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Vinogradov lands with a cross.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Vinogradov misses with a hook
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Vinogradov misses.
A swing and a miss from Vinogradov.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Vinogradov looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Vinogradov ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Tantor's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tantor takes one on the button.
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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinogradov defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Tantor misses the jab.
Good exchange - Vinogradov coming out on top.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Vinogradov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tantor slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Tantor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
Vinogradov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov with a nice cross.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.
Vinogradov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinogradov misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Tantor.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinogradov misses with a left hand
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Tantor.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Vinogradov swinging wildly here.
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
Vinogradov misses with a left hand
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vinogradov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tantor's head.
Vinogradov throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Vinogradov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vinogradov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tantor's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vinogradov swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Mara Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vinogradov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinogradov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Tantor.
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vinogradov on the side of the head.
Vinogradov throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
Vinogradov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.#T1#
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vinogradov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Vinogradov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vinogradov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a jab.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Tantor jabs at Vinogradov's body.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor misses with a hook.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vinogradov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vinogradov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinogradov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinogradov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Tantor lands a big uppercut and Vinogradov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vinogradov looks OK. Tantor waves Vinogradov back to his feet!#ROC#Vinogradov is rocked!
Vinogradov throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor counters with a huge left! Vinogradov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tantor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vinogradov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tantor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mara Tantor!
A relieved looking Mara Tantor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 89
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Quigley jabs at Tantor's body.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Quigley's ribs.
Quigley lands with a nice body punch.
Quigley throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor thuds his right hand into Quigley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quigley misses with a hook to the body
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quigley misses with a left hand
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Quigley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Tantor misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Quigley swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Quigley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quigley throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quigley scores with a punch to the head.
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Quigley scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Quigley misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quigley scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor misses the jab.
Good shot there by Quigley.
Quigley drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quigley misses the jab.
Quigley misses with an uppercut.
Quigley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quigley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Quigley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quigley throws a big shot that misses.
Quigley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.#T2#
Quigley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a right hand to the body.
Tantor lands a nice looking body shot.
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley lands a body shot.
Quigley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Quigley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quigley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Quigley punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
Quigley misses with a left hand
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley slips under a jab.
Quigley misses with a hook.
Quigley takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Quigley throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Tantor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Quigley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quigley there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Tantor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tantor.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Quigley misses the target.
Quigley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor walks into a jab.
Tantor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tantor moves forwards but Quigley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quigley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quigley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quigley. Quigley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
Quigley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor slips a jab from Quigley.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quigley with a hook.
Quigley throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from Quigley.
Nice shot by Tantor.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.
Tantor connects with a body shot that sends Quigley's belly button to the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Quigley ducks down to avoid it.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara 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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quigley misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Matthew Quigley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Quigley 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.
Tantor throws a hook but Quigley avoids it easily.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Tantor.
Mara Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Quigley misses with a left hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor lands a slapping body shot.
Tantor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quigley.
Nice cross by Tantor.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a right hand to the body.
Quigley walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Tantor lands with a cross.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Quigley's head but Quigley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor defending well as Quigley loads up on a big left hand.
Quigley throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Quigley is rocked!
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Tantor misses.
Quigley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quigley throws out the jab.
Quigley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quigley looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Quigley ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Quigley misses with an uppercut.
Quigley with a jab.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor throws a hook but Quigley blocks it.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor slips under a jab from Quigley.
Tantor throws a hook but Quigley blocks it.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Quigley uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Quigley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor slips a jab from Quigley.
Quigley tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Quigley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quigley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Quigley takes one to the side of the head.
Quigley works Tantor's body with a nice hook.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quigley is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Quigley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quigley seems to have recovered his senses.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Quigley.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Quigley.
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 throws a jab when Quigley was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Quigley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Quigley.
Quigley lands a right hook to the body.
Quigley cracks Tantor with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Quigley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quigley can do to turn this around?
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Quigley throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Quigley cracks Tantor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Quigley moves out of range.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quigley with a nice cross.
Tantor moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara 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#
Tantor tests Quigley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quigley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Quigley takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quigley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quigley misses with a hook
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quigley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Quigley sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Quigley moved out of range nicely.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quigley slips under a jab.
Quigley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Quigley. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quigley ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Quigley moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Quigley misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Tantor as he connects with a hook.
Quigley throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Quigley misses with a body shot
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Quigley misses.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quigley thinking.
A jab from Tantor finds it's way through Quigley's defenses.
Quigley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Quigley misses with a shot to the body
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quigley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor lunges at Quigley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quigley's hand.
Matthew Quigley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quigley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quigley throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor swings for the body but Quigley moves out of range.
Tantor works the jab nicely.
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quigley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quigley thinking.
Quigley swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Quigley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quigley throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quigley throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor throws a hook but Quigley avoids it easily.
Quigley slips a straight right by Tantor.
Quigley throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.#T3#
A slow jab from Quigley misses its intended target.
Quigley throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Quigley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quigley misses with a left hand
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quigley lands a head shot.
Quigley slips under a jab.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quigley throws out the jab.
Quigley misses with a hook
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Tantor misses.
It seemed like Quigley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Tantor.
Quigley looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tantor misses its target.
Quigley throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Tantor cracks Quigley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Quigley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tantor finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.#T4#
Quigley misses with a straight left.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quigley.
Quigley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Quigley throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
It looked like Tantor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quigley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Quigley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quigley finds it's way round the side to connect with Tantor's head.
A left lands for Tantor.
Quigley swings widly with a right hand
and Quigley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Quigley throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mara 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Tantor with a jab.
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manhoeff in his tracks.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manhoeff under the eye.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manhoeff's head.#CUT#It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Manhoeff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manhoeff's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Manhoeff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tantor wants it to stay on the feet.
Manhoeff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manhoeff fails to land the takedown.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tantor connects with a jab.#T1#
Manhoeff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
so Manhoeff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tantor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manhoeff on the ground.
Tantor controls Manhoeff momentarily but Manhoeff frees himself.
Manhoeff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tantor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manhoeff throws a big elbow that misses.
Tantor is trying to control the position but Manhoeff postures up.
Manhoeff wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Manhoeff throws a big right hand that misses.
Tantor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manhoeff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Manhoeff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tantor is trying to keep Manhoeff in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Manhoeff postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Manhoeff working some strikes from top position.
Manhoeff throws a big elbow that misses.
Manhoeff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tantor is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoeff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manhoeff postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Manhoeff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manhoeff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tantor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhoeff.
Tantor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manhoeff landing with the ground and pound.
Manhoeff postures up in Tantor's guard and throws a big left but Tantor blocks it.
Manhoeff distracts Tantor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manhoeff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manhoeff lands a couple of digs.
Manhoeff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Manhoeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manhoeff lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoeff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tantor's head.
Manhoeff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manhoeff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manhoeff wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Manhoeff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manhoeff.
Tantor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tantor pulls Manhoeff in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Melvin Manhoeff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Tantor misses.
Tantor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tantor connects with a right hand. Manhoeff shakes it off.
Manhoeff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects.
Tantor misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Manhoeff counters with a shoot takedown. Tantor fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Manhoeff is in close to Tantor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manhoeff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tantor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tantor wants to stand but Manhoeff is controlling the position.
Manhoeff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manhoeff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manhoeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Manhoeff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Melvin Manhoeff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Manhoeff from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manhoeff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manhoeff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manhoeff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Manhoeff from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab lands there for Tantor.#TD2#
Tantor tries to sprawl but Manhoeff drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff.
Ground and pound from Manhoeff.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff.
Manhoeff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manhoeff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tantor is refusing to be controlled, as Manhoeff sits in half guard.
Manhoeff slips a nice elbow through Tantor's hands, connecting with Tantor's forehead.
Manhoeff wants to control but Tantor is keeping him busy.
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manhoeff. #T4#
Manhoeff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manhoeff throwing shots but Tantor is blocking nicely.
Manhoeff working over Tantor with some ground and pound. Tantor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manhoeff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manhoeff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tantor keeps working.
Manhoeff thows a huge punch but Tantor dodges it nicely.
Manhoeff stalling.
Manhoeff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor has hold of Manhoeff's hands but Manhoeff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoeff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff'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#
Manhoeff darts in looking for a takedown but Tantor gets double underhooks and turns Manhoeff into the cage.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Manhoeff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tantor's guard.
Manhoeff wants to control from the top but Tantor keeps moving.
Manhoeff is stalling in the full guard.
Manhoeff throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manhoeff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manhoeff passes Tantor's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manhoeff connects with a nice short shot to Tantor's temple.
Manhoeff 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.
Manhoeff slips a nice elbow through Tantor's hands, connecting with Tantor's forehead.
Manhoeff lands strikes from half guard.
Manhoeff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Manhoeff working the head and body with strikes.
Manhoeff throws a strike but Tantor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhoeff lands a couple of digs.
Manhoeff is looking to work some ground and pound but Tantor has wrist control.
Manhoeff cracks Tantor with a solid left hand.
Manhoeff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mara Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Tantor is rocked!#T2#
Manhoeff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Tantor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manhoeff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manhoeff postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tantor covers up, he's hurt! Manhoeff keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Manhoeff and the ref steps in to end the fight! Manhoeff can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoeff! |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Ferret just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferret on the side of the head.
Ferret misses with a body shot.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferret stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ferret looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tantor lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferret's head.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects.
Tantor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferret.
Ferret misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Tantor.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor sets himself, and Ferret steps forward looking for the clinch! Tantor avoids it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor works the jab nicely.
Ferret throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferret takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferret throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Ferret tries to clinch up but Tantor circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferret ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
Ferret throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A punch combination from Ferret misses.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferret doesn't seem phased though.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Ferret moved out of range.
Ferret doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jermaine Ferret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Ferret sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Ferret does no damage.
Ferret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Ferret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Ferret was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferret.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferret. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor dodges the punch combination from Ferret.
Ferret swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferret throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferret. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Ferret.
Tantor sizes up Ferret with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferret dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferret takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferret misses the body punch
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferret is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tantor rather than just go for the knockout.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Ferret is looking for the big counter here.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Ferret saw that one coming.
Ferret stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferret slips under a jab from Tantor.
Ferret defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor lands with a cross. #T3#
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Ferret.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Ferret is out of range.
Ferret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Tantor gets tackled into the cage by Ferret. Ferret maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tantor.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferret throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Ferret tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferret tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Ferret back against the cage.
Ferret tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Ferret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Ferret.
Ferret tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferret tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Ferret doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferret blocks an uppercut.
Ferret misses with a body punch.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferret.
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!
Ferret misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferret blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrets head.
Ferret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferret lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferret struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Ferret misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor tries to work over Ferret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara 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#
Ferret ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Ferret is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferret misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
Ferret misses with a body shot
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Jermaine Ferret is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferret misses with a two punch combination.
Mara Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Tantor finds it's target.#ROC#Ferret is rocked!
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Ferret is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Ferret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tantor.
Ferret seems to have recovered his senses.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferret.
Ferret misses with a body shot.
Ferret looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferret tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor lands an overhand right.#T1#
Tantor dodges the punch combination from Ferret.
Ferret misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferret misses with the combination.
Ferret throws a combination that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ferret lands a body shot.
Ferret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferret fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Ferret lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Ferret lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferret throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Tantor.
Ferret swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tantor counters with a left to the body.
Tantor scores with a jab.
Tantor cracks Ferret with a hook to the temple - Ferret is on wobbly legs here! Tantor swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ferret falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tantor wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Oliva misses with a hook
and Tantor counters with a three punch combo that has Oliva backing up. Oliva nods at Tantor to acknowledge the strikes.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Oliva closes the distance and pushes Tantor back into the cage.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva cracks Tantor with a nice body shot.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Oliva blocks an uppercut.
Oliva lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oliva tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Tantor lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tantor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliva lands with a short shot to the head.
Tantor tries to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling the position.
Tantor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Oliva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Tantor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliva blocking some punches.
Oliva tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Oliva back against the cage.
Tantor lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliva.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliva tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Tantor pushes Oliva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Oliva is rocked!
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliva is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Oliva is working Tantor over against the cage.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oliva seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliva tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Oliva back against the cage.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliva.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Oliva tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Oliva back against the cage.
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Tantor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliva.
Oliva takes a shot to the head.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Tantor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tantor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tantor.
Tantor stalling.
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is trying to push Oliva away but Oliva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Oliva on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Oliva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliva fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Oliva blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva is trying to pull guard but Tantor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Oliva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor wants to break free but Oliva has control.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tantor can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tantor jabs Oliva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Tantor defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tantor with a hook.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor slips under a jab from Oliva.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliva can do to turn this around?
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Oliva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Oliva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tantor looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Oliva as the two fighters clinch.
Oliva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tantor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Tantor.
A short right from Oliva on the inside.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Good body shot from Tantor.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor pushes Oliva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tantor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Mara Tantor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor pushes Oliva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor trying to stall but Oliva improves his position.
Tantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliva.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Oliva.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tantor taking a breather.
Oliva scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tantor.
Oliva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Oliva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Oliva.
#T3#
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliva controls his hands.
Oliva tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliva is keeping busy.
Oliva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Oliva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Oliva.
Oliva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oliva lands a right hand.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Oliva's head.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva blocking some punches.
#T4#
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oliva lands a right hand.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor is leaning against Oliva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Oliva presses Tantor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor taking a breather.
A short right from Oliva on the inside.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliva's elbow.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Oliva lands a body shot.
Oliva lands with a short shot to the head.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Oliva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Oliva lands a right hand.
Tantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Oliva 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva cracks Tantor with a good jab.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Oliva.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Oliva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor slips a jab from Oliva.#CL2#
Oliva clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tantor can't break the clinch.
Oliva lands a nice uppercut.
Oliva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Tantor blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Tantor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Oliva blocking some punches.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor lands a body punch.
Oliva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land. #T2#
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Tantor is trying to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling him.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliva blocking some punches.
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch but Oliva keeps him there for the moment.
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Oliva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tantor stalling in the clinch.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Oliva.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Oliva blocks an uppercut.
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Oliva lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tantor is trying to break free.
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tantor is trying to force a seperation but Oliva has the dominant position.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor is trying to push Oliva away but Oliva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliva.
Tantor tries a body shot but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Tantor blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Oliva.
Oliva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oliva fails to land.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor trying to stall but Oliva improves his position.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Oliva struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliva 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Highland 83
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Jesus tries to clinch up.
Jesus wants to clinch.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Jesus wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jesus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jesus tries to clinch
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor lands a lovely overhand right.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Jesus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Jesus 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.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jesus looks to clinch #KD#
and Tantor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jesus! Tantor lets Jesus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jesus is rocked!
Tantor lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mara Tantor!
In his post fight interview, Mara Tantor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Highland 78
Date: Jul 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Manhoeff has a takedown stuffed.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Manhoeff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manhoeff fails with the takedown.
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manhoeffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tantor scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Manhoeff tries to move into range but Tantor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Manhoeff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Manhoeff clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Manhoeff tries to pull guard but Tantor holds him up against the cage and eventually Manhoeff drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Tantor.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Manhoeff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Manhoeff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tantor is fending him off so far but Manhoeff persists. Nope, Tantor circles away and we're back to standing.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manhoeff slips under a jab.
Manhoeff tries to clinch up
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tantor cracks Manhoeff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Melvin Manhoeff's cut is getting worse.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Manhoeff is out of range.
Manhoeff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Manhoeff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tantor to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoeff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tantor.
Jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Manhoeff blocks a jab.
Tantor swinging wildly here.
Mara Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhoeff drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manhoeff moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
A punch combination from Tantor misses.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Manhoeff ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Tantor digs a good hook to Manhoeff's body.
#T4#
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#Melvin Manhoeff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tantor cracks Manhoeff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tantor connects with a right hand. Manhoeff shakes it off.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Manhoeff ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Manhoeff instigates a clinch.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Melvin Manhoeff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Tantor.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
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#
Manhoeff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manhoeff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor scores with a jab. Manhoeff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manhoeff slips a jab from Tantor.#CL#
Manhoeff moves into the clinch.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Manhoeff misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manhoeff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Manhoeff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manhoeff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tantor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Melvin Manhoeff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 74
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finlayson misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Finlayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tantor throws the left hand but Finlayson avoids the punch easily.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlayson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tantor throws a hook but Finlayson avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finlayson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Finlayson cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor slips under a jab from Finlayson.
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finlayson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantor looks to land a combination but Finlayson avoids it well.
Jab from Tantor.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finlayson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finlayson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tantor misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Finlayson saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Finlayson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finlayson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finlayson throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Finlayson throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Finlayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Finlayson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finlayson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantor lands a glancing blow to the side of Finlayson's head.
Finlayson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Finlayson misses its intended target.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a nice body shot.
Tantor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Finlayson throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson misses with a hook.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Finlayson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finlayson.
#T4#
Finlayson connects with the punch.
Finlayson takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Finlayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Finlayson counters with a nice right hand that sends Tantor toppling to the canvas! Tantor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finlayson finish him?!#ROC2#Tantor is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Finlayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Tantor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finlayson on the side of the head.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finlayson cracks Tantor with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tantor tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Finlayson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tantor is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson! Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 63
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Ruiha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor lands a really nice looking cross but Ruiha seems unphased.
Tantor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruiha's hands.#CUT#It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Ruiha missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Ruiha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruiha at a distance.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ruiha to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Ruiha moved out of range nicely.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruiha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Ruiha.
Ruiha throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects.
Tantor moves out of range as Ruiha strikes.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruiha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ruiha scores with a nice head shot.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruiha takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Ruiha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tantor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Ruiha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiha is just out of range.#CL2#
Ruiha has Tantor up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruiha lands a shoulder strike.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Ruiha swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Ruiha's head.
Ruiha prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Ruiha.
Come on Tantor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ruiha misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiha.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tantor as Ruiha tries to tie him up.
Tantor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruiha backwards.
Ruiha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Ruiha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Ruiha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Tantor.
Ruiha lands with a left to the head.
Ruiha works on Tantor's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruiha.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Tantor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ruiha up against the cage.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch but Ruiha keeps him there for the moment.
Ruiha has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Ruiha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tantor's efforts to push away.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Ruiha throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor slows down the pace here.
A short right from Tantor.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Ruiha misses with the head strike.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruiha throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruiha controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
Ruiha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Ruiha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ruiha doesn't manage to clinch there - Tantor circles away.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruiha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruiha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruiha scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mara Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruiha throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ruiha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruiha wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruiha.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruiha has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruiha lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.
Ruiha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Ruiha.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruiha counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruiha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruiha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.#T1#
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruiha misses.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruiha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruiha misses with a looping left.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor throws a hook but Ruiha avoids it easily.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruiha throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Ruiha counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruiha throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor stuns Ruiha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Ruiha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiha can do to turn this around?#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruiha throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Ruiha does no damage.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Ruiha 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 scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
Ruiha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Ruiha misses with the combination.
Tantor slips a straight right by Ruiha.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruihas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruiha connects with a looping right hand.
Ruiha misses with a left hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Ruiha. Those never looked like landing.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Ruiha manages to avoid it.
Ruiha staying out of range there.
Ruiha dodges the punch combination from Tantor.
Ruiha scores with a nice right hand.
Ruiha 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.
Ruiha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruiha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruiha throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruiha misses with the combination.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Ruiha saw that one coming.
Ruiha misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tantor tests Ruiha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
#T4##CL2#
Tantor tries to keep at a distance but Ruiha has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor tries to work over Ruiha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruiha slows down the pace here.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruiha's elbow.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruiha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Ruiha throws a head punch that misses.
Mara Tantor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ruiha fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruiha working aggressively here.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruiha's elbow.
Ruiha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tama Ruiha's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ruiha throws a combination that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Ruiha misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruiha tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Ruiha - just one landing.
Ruiha ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Ruiha.
Ruiha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruiha scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Ruiha moves out of range.
Ruiha with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiha takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruiha doesn't seem phased though.
Ruiha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tantor to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#Tama Ruiha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruiha.
#T1#
Ruiha tries to move into range but Tantor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruiha tries to clinch
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Ruiha slips under a jab.
Tantor keeps the fight on the outside.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruiha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruiha missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor throws a hook but Ruiha avoids it easily.
Ruiha swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tama Ruiha's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mara Tantor!
During a confident post fight interview, Mara Tantor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 51
Date: May 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Bounser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bounser there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Aisland Bounser has been cut.
Bounser misses with a looping right.
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bounser in his tracks.
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bounser on the side of the head.
Bounser on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#Bounser is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Aisland Bounser's cut even more.
A head kick by Bounser misses
and Tantor counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mara Tantor!
Our winner, Mara Tantor, 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. |
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Event:
Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Semyorka throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor scores with a decent looking hook.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Semyorka does no damage.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semyorka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyorka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Semyorka misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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.
Nice straight punches there by Tantor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tantor.
Semyorka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Semyorka saw that one coming.
Semyorka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Tantor cracks Semyorka with an open hand slap.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semyorka misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Semyorka is rocked!
Tantor moves in close and cracks Semyorka with a massive right hand! Semyorka, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Tantor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mara Tantor!
Our winner, Mara Tantor, 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. |
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Event:
Highland 24
Date: Apr 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Mike Waltston has been cut.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Waltston counters with a straight right hand.
Waltston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left lands for Tantor.
Waltston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor misses with the combination.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waltston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tantor connects with the punch.
Waltston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Waltston avoids them all with ease.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Waltston.
Waltston dips to his left and cracks Tantor with an uppercut!
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Waltston looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
Waltston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#That has opened up Mike Waltston's cut even more.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Waltston lands a lovely overhand right.
Tantor throws a hook but Waltston avoids it easily.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Waltston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Waltston looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Waltston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor connects with a body shot that sends Waltston's belly button to the back.
Waltston misses the shot to the body.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Waltston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waltston misses with a straight right.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Waltston moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waltston lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Waltston misses the target.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Waltston.
Waltston looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Waltston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Waltston misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Tantor misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Tantor has knocked Waltston down with a huge combo! Tantor steps away and waves a wobbly Waltston back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Waltston is rocked!
Tantor is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Tantor shuts the power down on Waltston. Lights out, game over! Tantor is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Hurts slips under a jab from Tantor.
Hurts dives in for a single leg takedown but Tantor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tantor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tantor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hurts up against the cage.
Hurts tries to pull guard but Tantor won't allow it.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Hurts tries to pull guard but Tantor won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Hurts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurts 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.
Tantor leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Tantor to work.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hurts backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Tantor to work.
Hurts has Tantor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tantor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tantor pushes Hurts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hurts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tantor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hurts has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tantor.
Mara Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Hurts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hurts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Hurts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor cracks Hurts with an open hand slap.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Tantor jabs Hurts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Tantor.
Tantor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Hurts is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hurts square on the jaw! Damn, Hurts is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mara Tantor!
In defeat, Landon Hurts stepped up to the mic, saying 'I guess he just a dummy for not tapping, but hey, respect. He took the pain, and got hurt'. |
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