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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maki Tantor (ranked 2865 p4p, 4785 weight class) and Tugsbayar Enkhtulga (ranked 355 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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17 - 11 - 0 |
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185
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed |
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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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Maki Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Enkhtulga saw that one coming.
Enkhtulga misses with a body shot.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Enkhtulga misses the shot to the body.
Tantor has closed the distance and engaged Enkhtulga in a clinch.
Enkhtulga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tantor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enkhtulga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enkhtulga misses with a body kick.
Enkhtulga throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enkhtulga throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Tantor.
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Enkhtulga on his heels. He'll look to pass Enkhtulga's guard now, I'm sure.
Enkhtulga wants to get back to his feet but Tantor passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor controlling the action here.
Tantor works his way into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Enkhtulga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Enkhtulga is trying desperately to improve position.
Tantor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tantor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Enkhtulga for as long as he can get away with.
Tantor prevents Enkhtulga from getting the reversal.
Tantor content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enkhtulga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tantor controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Tantor.
Enkhtulga is looking to improve his position but Tantor isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor controlling the position easily from mount.
Enkhtulga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tantor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Enkhtulga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Tantor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Enkhtulga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor tries to counter by clinching up but Enkhtulga breaks away and moves out of range.
Tantor closes the distance and pushes Enkhtulga back into the cage.
Enkhtulga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tantor has him pressed against the cage.
Tantor prevents Enkhtulga from breaking the clinch.
Tantor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Enkhtulga throws a strike but Tantor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tantor stays in close to Enkhtulga's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor continues to stall.
Tantor prevents Enkhtulga from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tantor passes Enkhtulga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Enkhtulga gets back to full guard.
Tantor content to stall in guard here.
Tantor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Enkhtulga is trying to stand up here but Tantor is controlling him well.
Tantor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Enkhtulga wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor is taking a breather. Enkhtulga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Enkhtulga is trying to stand back up but Tantor is controlling him
Enkhtulga tries to roll over but Tantor keeps him under control.
Enkhtulga is still trying to improve position.
Tantor controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enkhtulga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tantor shoots in looking for a takedown but Enkhtulga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tantor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Enkhtulga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick by Enkhtulga misses
and Tantor moves into the clinch.
Tantor presses Enkhtulga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Enkhtulga is breathing heavily.
Tantor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Enkhtulga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Enkhtulga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Enkhtulga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Enkhtulga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tantor has him pressed against the cage.
Tantor jumps guard and drags Enkhtulga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tantor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tantor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Tantor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Enkhtulga wants to improve his position but Tantor is controlling well.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enkhtulga can do to turn this around?
Tantor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tantor decides to return to a standing position.
Enkhtulga throws a head kick that misses.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tantor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enkhtulga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enkhtulga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tantor moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Enkhtulga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tantor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tantor pulls Enkhtulga into guard.
Tantor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Enkhtulga manages to get himself to full guard.
Tantor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Enkhtulga has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tantor has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Enkhtulga's face as Tantor controls the position.
Enkhtulga is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Tantor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tantor prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor stands up and beckons Enkhtulga to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Enkhtulga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tantor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tantor moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor has Enkhtulga pressed against the cage.
Tantor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Enkhtulga's efforts to push away.
Tantor pulls Enkhtulga into guard.
Enkhtulga wants to stand and escape but instead Tantor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tantor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor won't allow Enkhtulga to sweep him here.
Tantor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tantor moves into range and clinches up with Enkhtulga.
Tantor looking to throw knees to the head but Enkhtulga is blocking nicely.
Tantor jumps guard and drags Enkhtulga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tantor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tantor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Enkhtulga to stand up.
Tantor shoots in but no luck this time.
Tantor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enkhtulga's waist but Enkhtulga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tantor off to one side.
Enkhtulga tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Enkhtulga.
A lazy body kick from Enkhtulga
and Tantor counters with a body kick.
Enkhtulga looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Enkhtulga to the ground. Tantor is now in Enkhtulga's guard.
Enkhtulga wants to get back to his feet but Tantor passes into half guard.
Tantor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maki Tantor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tantor passes to full mount!
Tantor content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Tantor is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Tantor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tantor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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