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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ulan Cantara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulan Cantara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 cm
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152 lbs
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150 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulan Cantara! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Tank! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tank needs to keep his hands up - Cantara had a free shot at his head there. Cantara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cantara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Cantara cracks Tank with an open hand slap. Tank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tank is defended easily by Cantara. Tank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Cantara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tank. Tank circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Tank walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Tank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Tank walks into a jab. Cantara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Cantara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Tank shoots for a double leg takedown but Cantara sprawls well. He's pushed Tank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cantara, as that shot connected.
Cantara slaps away a takedown attempt from Tank, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ulan Cantara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Tank. Tank takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tank fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cantara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cantara throws a one two combo.
Tank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cantara as he jumps to the side. Tank tries for a takedown but Cantara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cantara connects with a jab. Cantara getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Cantara scores with a three punch combo!
Cantara is breathing heavily. Cantara lands a lovely overhand right. Tank shoots in and drives through. Cantara sprawls well. Cantara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cantara fails to land with a series of punches.
Tank shoots in for a takedown but Cantara shows good takedown defense. Tank takes a jab right on the kisser.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Cantara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cantara. Cantara lands a jab. Cantara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Cantara scores with a nice head shot. Cantara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tank shoots for a takedown but Cantara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Cantara slaps away a takedown attempt from Tank, before circling back to the center of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Cantara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cantara wants it to stay on the feet. Cantara catches Tank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cantara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tank's head. Cantara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tank's head backwards. Cantara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Cantara.
Cantara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Cantara with a hook. Tank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Cantara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tank fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Tank has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Cantara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ulan Cantara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tank shoots in but no luck this time. Tank takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A jab from Cantara does it's job there. Cantara sizes up Tank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Cantara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cantara lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Cantara. Cantara lands a slapping body shot.
Cantara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cantara wants it to stay on the feet. Cantara scores with a jab. Tank acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Tank takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cantara lands the left hand. Tank takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cantara with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cantara throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A jab lands there for Cantara. Good shot there by Cantara. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Cantara thuds his right hand into Tank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulan Cantara dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Cantara. No joy for Tank on that attempt. Tank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cantara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tank scrambles back to his feet. Big Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cantara catches Tank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A decent looking cross lands there for Cantara. Tank closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Cantara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tank. Tank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cantara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tank somewhat. Ulan Cantara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Tank. Cantara lands a nice shot that snaps Tank's head back.
Tank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Cantara lands a two punch combo.
Cantara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tank back to the cage. Cantara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Cantara lands a jab to the nose. Tank closes the distance and clinches up with Cantara, looking for a takedown. Tank pushes Cantara against the cage but Cantara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tank is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cantara is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tank. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cantara scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cantara lands a lovely overhand right. Cantara scores with a decent looking hook. Cantara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cantara misses the shot to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tank. Cantara scores with a jab. Tank acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Tank shoots in for a takedown but Cantara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tank fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Decent striking displayed by Cantara there. Cantara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tank at a distance.
Cantara scores with a jab to the body. Cantara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tank moves forwards but Cantara connects with a nice, crisp jab. Horrible takedown by Tank or perhaps it was just good defense by Cantara which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cantara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cantara with a hook. Jab, jab by Cantara - just one landing. Tank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cantara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tank is defended easily by Cantara. Cantara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Tank 's head but he takes it in his stride. Tank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tank shoots in and drives through. Cantara sprawls well. Cantara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Cantara. Cantara scores with a punch to the head. Cantara jabs Tank right on the nose. Tank blinks but takes it well. Cantara scores with the left hand. Tank knows he should have avoided that one. Tank dives in and grabs Cantara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cantara pushes down on Tank's head and hops out. Cantara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cantara. Cantara punishes Tank's body with a nice straight punch. Tank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cantara but Cantara pushes him off and we're back to square one. Cantara catches Tank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jab by Cantara. Cantara scores with a jab. Tank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Cantara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Tank dives in and grabs Cantara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cantara pushes down on Tank's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cantara sizes up Tank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Cantara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jab, jab by Cantara - just one landing. Cantara slaps away a takedown attempt from Tank, before circling back to the center of the mat. Cantara scores with a jab. Ulan Cantara is winning the standup battle so far. Cantara getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Tank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cantara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tank scrambles back to his feet. Cantara connects with a jab. Tank is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cantara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cantara connects with a nice looking jab.
Tank shoots in looking for a takedown. Cantara tries to sprawl out of it but Tank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cantara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Cantara lands with a nice combination. Tank backs away looking to recover. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulan Cantara dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Donk. Cantara catches Tank right on the button with a cross. Tank takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jab, jab by Cantara - just one landing. Cantara lands with an overhand left. Tank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cantara as he avoids it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tank is defended easily by Cantara. Nice body punch from Cantara. Cantara connects with a right hand. Tank shakes it off. Tank shoots for a takedown but Cantara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ulan Cantara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Tank. The crowd cheers as Cantara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tank doesn't seem phased though. Cantara lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cantara cracks Tank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Cantara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Cantara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tank can do to turn this around? Tank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Cantara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cantara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tank backs up against the cage.
Tank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cantara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tank under the eye. Tank shoots in for a takedown but Cantara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Cantara lands a nice looking body shot.
Tank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tank doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cantara lands with a good body shot. Cantara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Cantara with a jab. Tank closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Tank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tank misses with a takedown attempt - Cantara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cantara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cantara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Tank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Cantara stuns Tank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cantara lands a jab to Tank's midsection. Tank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cantara lands with a good body shot. Tank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tank on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd cheers as Cantara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tank doesn't seem phased though. Tank takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ulan Cantara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cantara jabs at Tank's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cantara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cantara scores with a body shot.
Cantara connects with the punch. Tank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cantara lands with a good body shot. Tank takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cantara sizes up Tank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice cross by Cantara. A cross from Cantara lands. Cantara lands with a nice body punch. Tank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Cantara scores with a nice right hand.
Tank takes one to the chin there. Cantara connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cantara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tank eats them both and turns towards Cantara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Nice sprawl there from Cantara as Tank shoots in. Tank shoots in looking for a takedown but Cantara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ulan Cantara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cantara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cantara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cantara feints a jab promting Tank to slip. Cantara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tank slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Cantara connects with a body shot that sends Tank's belly button to the back. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tank. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tank walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cantara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Cantara feints a jab promting Tank to slip. Cantara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tank slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Big Tank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cantara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tank back to the cage. Cantara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight! Ulan Cantara showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cantara 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulan Cantara!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
60% |
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