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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 552 p4p, 418 weight class) and Papi Tantor (ranked 78 p4p, 59 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tantor's choice of entrance music: Cyan Kicks - Wish You Well. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 cm
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189
10 - 0 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Papi Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson gets the takedown into side control.
Tantor bucks up and tries to throw McStafferson off but instead McStafferson has got his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McStafferson tightening his grip on Tantor, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McStafferson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tantor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tantor fending off the submission attempt from McStafferson.
Tantor turns into McStafferson and is now in his guard.
Tantor controls from within his opponent's guard.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tantor wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor forces his way into half guard.
McStafferson is trying to get back to full guard.
Tantor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tantor wants to stand but McStafferson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
McStafferson wants to improve his position but Tantor is controlling well.
Tantor wants to free his trapped foot but McStafferson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McStafferson is looking to improve his position.
McStafferson is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tantor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tantor's back!
Tantor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McStafferson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tantor has worked his arm free - good work by Tantor!
Tantor wants to control but McStafferson postures up.
Tantor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McStafferson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tantor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McStafferson is working for a kimura but Tantor is defending it quite comfortably.
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tantor is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor is trying to stand back up but McStafferson is controlling him
Tantor actively working from the bottom here.
McStafferson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tantor!
Tantor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStafferson takes Tantor's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tantor is in trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz McStafferson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tantor dodges the punch combination from McStafferson.
McStafferson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick lands for Tantor.
Tantor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McStafferson walks into a left hand.
No luck for McStafferson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStafferson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tantor misses.
McStafferson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tantor digs a good body shot into McStafferson's ribs.
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.
Tantor throws a leg kick but McStafferson moved away.
McStafferson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McStafferson checks a low kick from Tantor.
Tantor looks for the body kick but McStafferson saw that one coming.
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tantor swivels and escapes.
McStafferson throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
Tantor lands with a hook. McStafferson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McStafferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tantor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McStafferson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tantor to the mat! Tantor manages to get full 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor taking a breather.
McStafferson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tantor to keep the fight standing.
McStafferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McStafferson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tantor on his heels. He'll look to pass Tantor's guard now, I'm sure.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tantor is controlling McStafferson's posture.
Kaz McStafferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tantor trying to keep a closed guard but McStafferson is proving a slippery customer.
McStafferson trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
McStafferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tantor is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McStafferson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McStafferson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tantor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tantor pulls McStafferson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tantor is retaining full guard.
Tantor working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McStafferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McStafferson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tantor counters with a nice leg kick.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown but Tantor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaz McStafferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tantor cracks McStafferson with an open hand slap.
McStafferson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tantor is trying to defend but McStafferson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tantor manages to get to full guard.
McStafferson drops back looking for a leg! Tantor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tantor manages to kick McStafferson off! McStafferson jumps back into Tantor's guard.
McStafferson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Tantor. No joy for McStafferson on that attempt.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor wants to slow McStafferson down by chopping away at his legs.
McStafferson has his takedown stuffed
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McStafferson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor lands a jab to the head.
McStafferson fails with the takedown
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStafferson takes one to the chin there.
Tantor stuffs the takedown.
McStafferson backing away here, and Tantor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McStafferson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tantor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McStafferson scrambles back to his feet.
McStafferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor catches McStafferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
McStafferson stalks Tantor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tantor's face. Tantor staggers backwards, shaken.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown but Tantor shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McStafferson.
McStafferson misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
McStafferson moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
Papi Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tantor works the jab nicely.
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Papi Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from McStafferson.
McStafferson throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
McStafferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McStafferson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tantor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McStafferson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the body from McStafferson misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tantor misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McStafferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McStafferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McStafferson is rocked!
Tantor cracks McStafferson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McStafferson falls to his knees and Tantor 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 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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