PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carey Mahoney (ranked 863 p4p, 1318 weight class) and Maki Tantor (ranked 122 p4p, 187 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mahoney
vs
Tantor

185 cm
30
180
16 - 12 - 1

182 cm
25
180
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Core Combat
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Core Combat
Hardcore Alchemy

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carey Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Maki Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Tantor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tantor.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahoney looks to land a combination but Tantor avoids it well.
Mahoney tries to clinch

so Tantor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Tantor gets to his feet - Mahoney follows without any prompting.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tantor misses with a few strikes there.

Mahoney forces Tantor back against the cage and clinches.
Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tantor is defending well for now.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tantor as Mahoney tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Tantor.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney crunches a lovely knee into Tantor's ribcage.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Mahoney on the inside.
Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor avoiding damage as Mahoney throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Mahoney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor pushes Mahoney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Mahoney has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Tantor digs a right hand into Mahoney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahoney's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Mahoney pushes Tantor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mahoney.
Tantor letting Mahoney take a breather here.
Tantor pushes Mahoney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Tantor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tantor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahoney moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Mahoney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tantor lands with a right hand.
Mahoney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it.
Mahoney misses with the combination.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney scores with a hook.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahoney.
Tantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tantor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mahoney's head.

Mahoney gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki Tantor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tantor is defending well for now.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Mahoney.
Tantor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Mahoney.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney digs a right hand underneath Tantor's ribcage. Tantor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mahoney wants to stall.
Tantor pushes Mahoney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Mahoney on the inside.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney lands with a right to the head.
Mahoney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor pushes Mahoney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tantor.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor working aggressively here.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahoney.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
A short left from Tantor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahoney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tantor up against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Tantor avoids a wild elbow strike from Mahoney.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Tantor lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tantor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mahoney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mahoney lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tantor scores with the left hand. Mahoney knows he should have avoided that one.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Mahoney connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Good work by Mahoney as he checks the leg kick.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Mahoney moved away.
It looked like Mahoney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mahoney tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahoney lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahoney blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Mahoney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor throws a low kick but Mahoney avoids it.
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Mahoney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor with a nice calf kick.
Mahoney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tantor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor tries to counter with a clinch but Mahoney shakes him off and moves away.
Tantor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahoney is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Mahoney instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Tantor tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Tantor prevents the takedown attempt.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Tantor gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Mahoney throws an elbow that misses.
Tantor tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carey Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Tantor.
Mahoney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tantor tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney presses Tantor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney misses with a knee to the head.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Tantor avoids the elbow strike from Mahoney, against the cage.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor lands a body punch.
Tantor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike from Mahoney.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney is trying to stall.
A short right from Tantor.
Mahoney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

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