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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 115
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Vujić.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tantor takes a swing at Vujić's ribcage but misses.
Vujić changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good work by Vujić as he checks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vujić 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.
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Vujić tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vujić keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands a jab.
Tantor slips a jab from Vujić.
Krsto Vujić seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vujić scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tantor connects with a high kick.
Vujić wants to clinch but Tantor slips to the side
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vujić lands a lovely overhand right.
Vujić tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it. #T1#
Vujić on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vujić connects with a jab.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Vujić moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Vujić works Tantor's body with a nice hook.
Vujić avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vujić checks a leg kick.
Tantor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vujić's head backwards.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Vujić misses.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Vujić avoided it.
Vujić tries to clinch but Tantor moves away
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor tries to work over Vujić's front leg with a kick but Vujić checks it.
Vujić jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor throws a low kick, looking for Vujić's leg but Vujić calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Vujić tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tantor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vujić. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!#TD2#
Vujić manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tantor on his heels. He'll look to pass Tantor's guard now, I'm sure.
Tantor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vujić controls the pace.
Tantor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vujić engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tantor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vujić trying to control but Tantor is working from the bottom.
Tantor trying to control the position.
#T3#
Vujić trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tantor wants to get back to his feet but Vujić is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tantor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vujić wants to clinch
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor connects with the punch.
Vujić fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.
Vujić is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tantor rather than just go for the knockout.
Vujić throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Vujić closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vujić tries to pull guard but Tantor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Vujić blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vujić lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vujić.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Vujić misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Vujić.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Vujić jumps guard and drags Tantor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vujić being controlled here, momentarily.
Vujić keeping moving, preventing Tantor from controlling successfully.
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 Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić feints the counter takedown.
Vujić ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Vujić moved out of range.
And Vujić tries to counter it with a takedown but Tantor pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Vujić shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vujić was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tantor tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Well, with Vujić on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tantor is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vujić has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tantor.
Tantor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Tantor covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tantor just trying to survive but Vujić is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tantor is really stuck here.
Vujić punches Tantor on the ear.
Vujić lands strikes to the head.
Vujić lands punches and elbows.
Vujić lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Vujić.
Vujić throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Krsto Vujić has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vujić trying to control momentarily.
Vujić controlling the position well here. Tantor rolled but Vujić kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Vujić.
#T2#
Vujić gets his hands free as Tantor looks to control.
Vujić is riding his opponent, not letting Tantor buck him off.
Tantor is trying to stand back up.
Vujić controlling well, preventing Tantor from escaping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vujić lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T3#
Vujić is trying to stick to Tantor's back but Tantor is turning into Vujić. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vujić's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tantor.
Vujić wants to sweep but no luck.
Tantor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vujić is trying to get back to half guard.
Vujić is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vujić holds on to Tantor's head and controls the position momentarily.
Vujić sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Vujić is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vujić is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Tantor stands up and beckons Vujić to join him on the feet.
Vujić displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Vujić with the counter takedown but Tantor avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krsto Vujić 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!#R3#
Tantor avoids the body shot from Vujić.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vujić. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Tantor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tantor slips a straight right by Vujić.
Tantor tries to work over Vujić's front leg with a kick but Vujić checks it.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Vujić jumps back.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vujić moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Vujić checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vujić with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vujić misses with a hook.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Vujić.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor takes a swing at Vujić's ribcage but misses.
Vujić has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vujić shoots in and drives through. Tantor sprawls well.#T1#
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Vujić smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vujić fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vujić keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Vujić scores with a one two! Tantor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vujić keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor punishes Vujić's body with a nice straight punch.
Vujić on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vujić moves out of range of the strikes.
Vujić comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Vujić as he checks the leg kick.
Vujić looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papi Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vujić throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vujić throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Vujić blocks a jab.
Vujić slips a jab from Tantor.
Good work by Vujić as he checks the leg kick.
Vujić uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vujić tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vujić lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vujić darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vujić.
Vujić throws a series of punches but Tantor avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Tantor throws a leg kick
enabling Vujić to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vujić momentarily.
Tantor pushes Vujić away with a front kick.
Vujić throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vujić.
Vujić looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vujić throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tantor throws a leg kick which misses Vujić's front leg but catches the back leg as Vujić tries to avoid it.
Tantor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vujić.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Tantor.
Vujić takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Vujić swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Vujić bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tantor's head.
Tantor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vujić will feel that in the morning.
Vujić tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Vujić looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vujić walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vujić throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Vujić.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Good leg kick by Tantor. #CL2#
Vujić closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Vujić tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.
Vujić stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krsto Vujić.
I think Vujić 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krsto Vujić!
After winning the bout, Krsto Vujić 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:
SYN 829 Maluga vs. Heavy Rain
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Tantor moves his leg out of the way.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Jeremy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Tantor is predictable there
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Tantor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Tantor.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tantor!
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Tantor is wise to it.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Tantor throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.#T1#
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Jones throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Tantor down.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tantor.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A jab from Tantor misses.
That kick from Jones tenderised Tantor's leg. Tantor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor with a nice calf kick.
Tantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tantor throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Tantor is wise to it.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tantor is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Tantor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Tantor is looking to land body kicks.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Jones cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tantor.#T3#
Tantor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.
Tantor misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones scores with a jab. Tantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Jones.
#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tantor checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Tantor wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tantor lands a jab to the head.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jeremy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Tantor blocks the leg kick.
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Jones misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thumps Tantor with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Tantor.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tantor.
Tantor moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Tantor swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tantor is able to avoid easily.
Tantor moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor checks a low kick from Jones.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones checks a low kick from Tantor.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Tantor throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Tantor lands with a cross. #T2#
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones cracks Tantor with a good jab.
A low kick from Jones misses
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tantor is able to avoid easily.
Tantor swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones staying out of range there.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
Tantor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
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.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.#T3#
Tantor takes one to the chin there.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
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.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Tantor's leg but Tantor calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Tantor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tantor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Jones tenderised Tantor's leg. Tantor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tantor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tantor.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeremy Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Tantor checks it.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor checks a leg kick.
Jones 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 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Jones misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
And Tantor counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Tantor's knee but Tantor avoids it well.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor checks a low kick from Jones.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Jones defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tantor slips a jab from Jones.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tantor looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.#T2#
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Papi Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Tantor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones thuds his right hand into Tantor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Jones scores with a jab. Tantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Jones.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tantor throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.
Tantor takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
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.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
That kick from Jones tenderised Tantor's leg. Tantor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jeremy Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tantor.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Tantor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN 822 Whymer vs. DeSilva
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Slayin throws a leg kick but Tantor checks it.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Slayin's head but Slayin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayin moves out of range of the body kick.
Slayin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slayin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slayin misses the shot to the body.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Slayin.
Tantor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Tantor blocks the leg kick.
Tantor's coach down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tantor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Slayin checks a leg kick.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor thuds a left hand into Slayin's body.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Slayin saw that one coming. #T1#
Slayin throws a head kick that half lands.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Slayin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Slayin off balance momentarily.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slayin.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses
and Slayin counters with a body kick that stops Tantor in his tracks momentarily.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slayin ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
Slayin looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Slayin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tantor.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slayin throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Slayin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slayin checks a low kick from Tantor.
Tantor connects with the punch.
Tantor jabs Slayin right on the nose. Slayin blinks but takes it well.
Tantor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Slayin appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD#
Slayin lands a big head kick that sends Tantor tumbling to the mat! Slayin takes a step backwards and waves Tantor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Papi Tantor has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Slayin.
Slayin throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Slayin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Tantor throws a leg kick but Slayin moved away.
Slayin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tantor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slayin throws a big shot that misses.
Slayin throws a body shot but no joy.
Slayin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Slayin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slayin loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Slayin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slayin scores with a head kick. Tantor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Slayin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tantor lands with a hook. Slayin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slayin is out of range and Tantor settles back down. #T4#
Slayin lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayin lands a jab.
Slayin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Slayin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slayin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tantor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slayin misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Tantor.
Slayin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tantor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Slayin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Slayin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slayin lands with a right to the head.
Slayin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Rhymin Slayin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Papi Tantor's cut.
That's time! Slayin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Slayin blocks a jab.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Slayin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Slayin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slayin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tantor.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Slayin moved away.
Slayin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor dips to his left and cracks Slayin with an uppercut!
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Slayin saw that one coming.
Slayin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Papi Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slayin counters with a flying knee that drops Tantor! Slayin dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhymin Slayin!
Rhymin Slayin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN 811 Mazziotti vs. Mumu
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Al Din throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Din counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor tries a low kick but Al Din avoids it.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Tantor avoided it.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Din.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Papi Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Din thuds his shin into the meat of Tantor's side.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Al Din off balance momentarily.#T1#
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
A left lands for Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
It appears Al Din was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tantor throws a jab when Al Din was well out of range.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Din stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor moves out of range as Al Din throws a body kick.
Al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Din checks it well.
Al Din throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tantor avoids it.
Al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Al Din saw that one coming.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a good, hard body kick but Tantor shrugs it off.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor connects with a body shot.#T3#
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Al Din moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Din takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Tantor finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Al Din. Beautiful body shot.
Al Din gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
A low kick lands for Tantor.
#T4#
Al Din looks to throw a body kick
and Tantor counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Din misses with a straight right.
Al Din with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tantor to score with a decent uppercut.
Al Din misses with a hook
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Al Din looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.
Tantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al Din tries to clinch but Tantor moves away
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tantor moves out of range as Al Din throws a body kick.
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papi 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.#R2#
Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Al Din takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tantor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Al Din thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tantor if he has to take too many more of those.
Tantor throws a low kick but Al Din avoids it.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Tantor tries to move into range but Al Din moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Papi Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Al Din blocks the body kick.
Nice cross by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs. #KD#
Al Din lands a big head kick that sends Tantor tumbling to the mat! Al Din takes a step backwards and waves Tantor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Din.
Tantor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
#T2#
Al Din is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Al Din saw it coming and moves away.
Tantor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Al Din 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 Al Din finish him?!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Din crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tantor - the referee stops the clock and Al Din gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tantor. Al Din manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Din misses with a jab to the body
and Al Din takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Al Din.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Al Din takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Din's head.
Al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Al Din lands a big head kick that sends Tantor tumbling to the mat! Al Din takes a step backwards and waves Tantor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tantor is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Din misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tantor is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Din finish him?
Tantor lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Din misses the jab.#T4#
Tantor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tantor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
A clash of legs there as Al Din blocks the low kick.
Al Din pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Din looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Din keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Badr Al Din will probably get the nod.
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#
A punch lands to the side of Al Din 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Al Din sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Din.
Al Din misses with a hook to the body
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor tests Al Din's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a push kick but Al Din slaps the foot to one side.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Al Din coming out on top.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Tantor moves out of range as Al Din throws a body kick.
Tantor stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
A clash of legs there as Tantor blocks the low kick.
Tantor misses with a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Al Din as he checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Al Din misses its target.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Al Din throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Al Din misses the target.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor lands a lovely overhand right.
Tantor is looking to chop away at Al Din's legs.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Al Din's leg. Al Din is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Al Din down. #T3#
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Al Din tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor misses with a body punch
and Al Din counters with a right hand to the body.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Al Din.
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Al Din on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Din blocks a leg kick.
Tantor scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Tantor cracks Al Din with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Din moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
As Tantor backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Al Din appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
Al Din takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Al Din darts in and clinches Tantor up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papi Tantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tantor 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
During a confident post fight interview, Papi Tantor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 804 Neckbreaker vs. Mazzio
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Garuda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Garuda misses.
Tantor walks into a jab.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Garuda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Garuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garuda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tantor's corner calls for a 1-2. Tantor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tantor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
Tantor throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Garuda finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda slips under a jab from Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor throws a head kick but Garuda moves out of range.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Garuda.
Tantor tries a low kick but Garuda avoids it.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Garuda walks into a left hand.
Garuda throws a lazy body kick
and Tantor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Garuda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tantor with a body shot.
Tantor throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Garuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garuda connects with a single shot there.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Garuda.
Tantor swats away the attempt to clinch by Garuda.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garuda.
Garuda throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.#T2#
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garuda is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garuda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Garuda closes the distance and clinches.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Garuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Garuda.
Nice body punch from Garuda - that landed with a thud.
Garuda blocking some punches.
Garuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Garuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garuda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garuda.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor pushes Garuda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garuda lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Tantor throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Garuda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Garuda scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garuda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Tantor takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Tantor lands a nice shot that snaps Garuda's head back.
Tantor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garuda. That one must have hurt.
Tantor misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
Tantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Garuda moves his leg out of the way.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Tantor misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garuda can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Garuda.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
Mantak Garuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garuda thows a body kick. Tantor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garuda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Garuda moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Garuda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
Garuda tries to work over Tantor's front leg with a kick but Tantor checks it.
Garuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Garuda - just one landing.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Garuda's head but Garuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Garuda.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Garuda cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Garuda misses with an uppercut
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garuda is looking to slow Tantor down with leg kicks.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Garuda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Tantor misses with a shot to the body
and Garuda counters with a low kick, right behind Tantor 's knee.
Garuda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.#T2#
Tantor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Garuda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Garuda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tantor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Garuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Garuda's knee but Garuda avoids it well.
Garuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tantor. That did some damage!
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
Garuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda checks a leg kick.
Tantor throws a jab when Garuda was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Garuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters with a nice body kick.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Garuda moves away and avoids it.
Garuda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot.
Garuda throws a low kick but Tantor moves out of range easily.
Garuda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
A big right from Garuda misses.
Tantor pushes Garuda away with a front kick.
Garuda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garuda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda is looking to chop away at Tantor's legs.
Tantor lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Garuda moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Garuda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mantak Garuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Garuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
It seemed like Garuda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor connects with a nice looking jab.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Garuda counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garuda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
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.
Decent striking displayed by Garuda there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Garuda scores with a decent looking hook.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garuda.
Garuda misses with a body punch
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Garuda's head.
Tantor takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Garuda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tantor under the eye.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Garuda scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Garuda tries to clinch up.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garuda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Garuda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tantor is able to avoid easily.
Garuda missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garuda misses with a right hand
and Tantor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garuda really felt that one!
Garuda throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor jabs Garuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Garuda throws a leg kick but Tantor checks it.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garuda misses with the body kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Tantor jabs at Garuda's body.
Tantor misses with a left hand
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with an inside leg kick.
Garuda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tantor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Garuda checks it.
Garuda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Garuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor connects with a nice looking jab.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda misses the jab.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tantor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Garuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantak Garuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Tantor counters with a quick kick to the body but Garuda blocks it.
Papi Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garuda throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mantak Garuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garuda 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mantak Garuda!
An out of breath Mantak Garuda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Syn Maluga vs Piano 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Tantor.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Toivonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a jab.
Tantor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Toivonen swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tantor is out of range and Toivonen settles back 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!
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tantor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tantor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big left from Tantor misses.
A jab from Tantor finds it's way through Toivonen's defenses.
Tantor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Toivonen connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Toivonen misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tantor misses with a hook to the body
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Toivonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen scores with a jab. Tantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Toivonen as he connects with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Toivonen
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Toivonen lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tantor tries to work over Toivonen's front leg with a kick but Toivonen checks it.
Tantor slips a jab from Toivonen.
Tantor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Toivonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Toivonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toivonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Tantor checks it.
Toivonen tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor connects with the punch.#T3#
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor connects with a solid leg kick.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
Tantor connects with the punch.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tantor walks into a jab.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.#T4#
Tantor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Tantor tries a low kick but Toivonen avoids it.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a front kick that sends Toivonen stumbling back into the cage.
Toivonen misses with a hook.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Tantor looks to throw a body kick
and Toivonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor with a nice calf kick.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Toivonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Toivonen misses with a looping left.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Toivonen misses its target.
Toivonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toivonen in his tracks.
Toivonen takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Toivonen saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Tantor feints a counter leg kick.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toivonen.#T1#
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tantor momentarily.
Toivonen tries to move into range but Tantor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toivonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Tantor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Tantor circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toivonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toivonen throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Toivonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toivonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Toivonen.
A left lands for Toivonen.#T3#
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toivonen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Tantor's leg. Tantor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Tantor thumps Toivonen with a low kick.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toivonen's sensitive parts.
Toivonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Tantor digs a good body shot into Toivonen's ribs.
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toivonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tantor throws a front kick that sends Toivonen stumbling back into the cage.
Toivonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Toivonen wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toivonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Toivonen motions for Tantor to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Tantor misses the jab.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Toivonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Papi Tantor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A solid body kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen misses the jab.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Toivonen looks to clinch
and Tantor counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Tantor wants to slow Toivonen down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Toivonen as he checks the leg kick.
Toivonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Toivonen misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a leg kick.
Toivonen with a jab.
Toivonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tantor. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Toivonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toivonen slowing the pace effectively.
Tantor is trying to stall.
Tantor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toivonen.
Toivonen tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Still in the clinch, Toivonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen lands an uppercut.#T2#
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toivonen is keeping busy.
Toivonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen looking to stall.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor tries to break free but Toivonen pushes him back against the cage.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Toivonen digs a right hand underneath Tantor's ribcage. Tantor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tantor is trying to maintain a safe position but Toivonen gets an underhook and turns Tantor into the cage.
Toivonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tantor on the inside.
Toivonen has Tantor pressed against the cage.
Toivonen cracks Tantor with a nice body shot.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
A short right from Tantor.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Toivonen as the two fighters clinch.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor slips a jab from Toivonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toivonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Toivonen throws a series of punches but Tantor avoids them all with ease.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Tantor saw it coming and moves away.
Tantor scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pekka Toivonen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
That's time! Toivonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Tantor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor looks to land a body kick but Toivonen moved away.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Tantor misses.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Toivonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Toivonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Toivonen moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lands a jab to the head.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toivonen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Toivonen. #T1#
Toivonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Toivonen checks a low kick from Tantor.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor motions for Toivonen to come forward. Tantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Toivonen as he connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Toivonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen misses the jab.
Tantor feints a counter leg kick.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Tantor moved away.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Toivonen backs off Tantor throws a huge counter combo but Toivonen manages to avoid it all.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Toivonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toivonen checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen lands a slapping body shot.
Toivonen throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Toivonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Toivonen throws a lazy head kick
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen tries to clinch but Tantor moves away
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toivonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toivonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Toivonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toivonen. That's going to slow Tantor down.
Tantor lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Toivonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Tantor throws a leg kick #CL#
and Toivonen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toivonen.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen lands a nice uppercut.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tantor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pekka Toivonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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!#R5#
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Toivonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Toivonen digs a good hook to Tantor's body.
Toivonen drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toivonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toivonen with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor slips a jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen with the inside leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.#T1#
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye.
Tantor delivers a nice body kick.
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 scores with a decent looking hook.
Toivonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Tantor's leg but Tantor calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Tantor does it's job there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Tantor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tantor cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Toivonen connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Toivonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
A jab from Toivonen does it's job there.
Tantor throws a wild body kick that Toivonen sees coming a mile off.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Tantor throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Toivonen jumps back.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Toivonen jumps back.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Toivonen.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toivonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toivonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Toivonen takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toivonen throws a nice head kick!
Toivonen connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Tantor is rocked!
Good leg kick by Toivonen.
Tantor is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Toivonen checks it.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toivonen defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toivonen drops Tantor with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tantor! Toivonen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his middleweight title!
Pekka Toivonen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Syn Gusmao vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Stein is looking to counter the offense by Tantor and move into the clinch.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein checks a low kick from Tantor.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Stein as he checks the leg kick.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.#CL#
Stein clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Good body shot from Stein.
Tantor misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tantor tries a low kick but Stein avoids it.
Tantor scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.#T1#
Stein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Stein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Stein lands a nice looking body shot.
Stein scores with a punch to the head.
Stein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick there by Tantor.
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Papi Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
#T2#
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Stein counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor working aggressively here.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor's coach down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tantor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tantor takes an elbow to the temple.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Tantor stalling in the clinch.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein lands an elbow just above Tantor 's eye.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocking some punches.
Tantor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor slowing the pace effectively.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor has Stein pushed against the cage.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Tantor is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.#T4#
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land.
Tantor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steins head.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Tantor shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor tries to land a body kick
and Stein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Good standup being displayed there by Tantor as he connects with a hook.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stein tries to counter by clinching up but Tantor breaks away and moves out of range.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
Stein scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
It looked like Stein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tantor thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
Tantor misses the jab.
Stein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tantor throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Tantor misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tantor throws a wild body kick that Stein sees coming a mile off.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stein looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Stein avoids the body shot from Tantor.
An attempted straight right counter from Stein misses the target.
Tantor throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor looks to land a body kick but Stein moved away.
Stein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Stein throws a big counter combination but Tantor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein blocks a leg kick.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
A jab from Tantor misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Papi Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Tantor delivers a nice body kick.
Stein 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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Stein checks it.
Stein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tantor.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Stein takes the fight into the clinch.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor tries to break the clinch but Stein is controlling the position.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Tantor in his tracks for a moment.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike.
Tantor wants to stall.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is 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.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Stein.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
As Tantor looks to move away, Stein throws a big counter combo but Tantor just gets out of the way.
Stein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A low kick from Tantor misses
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
Stein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
A jab from Tantor finds it's way through Stein's defenses.
Stein throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Stein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tantor with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tantor wants to stall.
#BC2#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Stein scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Tantor.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Stein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
Tantor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tantor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stein moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Stein tried to counter with a leg kick but Tantor avoided it.
Tantor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stein ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Stein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Stein checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Tantor slips a straight right by Stein.
Stein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Tantor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stein's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein staying out of range there.
Stein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Tantor jabs at Stein's body.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein slips a straight right by Tantor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Syn 779 Toivonen vs Girard
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Steele misses with a body shot.
Tantor cracks Steele with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Tantor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tantor thumps Steele with a low kick.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tantor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tantor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tantor momentarily.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Tantor. #T1#
Steele throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Steele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tantor. Tantor obviously looking to wear him down.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Steele.
Tantor scores with a nice body kick.
Tantor punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele staying out of range there.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Steele with a nice cross.
Steele misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele checks a leg kick.#T2#
Steele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Steele blocks the low kick.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele jabs at Tantor's body.
Steele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Steele is looking to counter the offense by Tantor and move into the clinch.
Tantor throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Stanley Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Steele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tantor thows a body kick. Steele tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steele.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Steele. #T3#
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tantor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steele scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Tantor.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
Steele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Tantor catches Steele right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor misses the jab.#T4#
Tantor misses with a hook
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Steele lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Steele misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor scores with a nice head shot.
Steele blocks a low kick nicely.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Steele moves his leg out of the way.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
As Steele backs off Tantor throws a huge counter combo but Steele manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele'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##CL#
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Tantor in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tantor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steele fails to pull guard.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD#
Steele drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tantor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tantor wants to stand but Steele has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Tantor wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Steele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tantor wanted to stand there but Steele had control of the position.
Tantor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steele manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Steele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steele pushes down on Tantor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tantor tries to kick Steele off but Steele keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Steele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Steele is trying to work for a kimura but Tantor is defending well.
#T2##ES2#
Tantor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tantor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Steele moves his leg out of the way.
Steele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Steele digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with an inside leg kick.
Steele connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tantor.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Steele.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Steele.
Steele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Tantor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papi Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor tries to move into range but Steele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele tries to clinch there but Tantor circles away.
A jab from Tantor finds it's way through Steele's defenses.
Tantor connects with a jab.
Steele throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steele throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor stuns Steele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tantor thumps Steele with a low kick.
Tantor clobbers Steele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Stanley Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley Steele'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Steele moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Steele cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steele cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Steele counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tantor managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steele throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Steele ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steele no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1##SUB#
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Tantor gets to his feet - Steele follows without any prompting.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
A big right from Steele misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Tantor throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick.
Steele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Steele misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Steele takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down. #T3#
A jab from Tantor misses.
Tantor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tantor throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele works Tantor's body with a nice hook.
Steele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Steele as he connects with a hook.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
#CL#
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
Steele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steele letting Tantor take a breather here.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4##BC2#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
Steele checks a low kick from Tantor.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Steele. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steele moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Tantor pushes him off.
Tantor sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stanley Steele.
I think Steele has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SYN 775 Garuda vs Magufuli 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor scores with a hook.
Girard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Girard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Girard backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girard.
Girard thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girard defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Girard loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Girard misses with a leg kick
and Tantor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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.
Girard sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Girard 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Girard.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Girard counters with a low kick, right behind Tantor 's knee.
Girard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tantor.#T1#
Tantor tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tantor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tantor feints and then cracks Girard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Girard down.
Tantor swings for the body but Girard moves out of range.
Girard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Tantor.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Girard fakes the leg kick and cracks Tantor in the body.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Girard moved away.
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Girard dips to his left and cracks Tantor with an uppercut!
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Girard.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Tantor slips a jab from Girard.
Girard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tantor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Girard scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Girard sends Tantor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Girard is motioning to the referee to let Tantor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T2#
Tantor connects with a leg kick.
Tantor wants to slow Girard down by chopping away at his legs.
Girard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Girard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Girard connects with a jab.
Girard misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Girard.
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Girard.
Girard staying out of range there.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Girard lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.#ROC2#Tantor is rocked!
Girard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Girard is looking to chop away at Tantor's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Girard 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Girard slips the punch.#T3#
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girard tries to land a body kick
and Tantor counters with a thumping low kick.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Girard throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Girard throws a body kick that misses.
Girard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Girard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Girard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Girard checks a leg kick.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Girard's knee but Girard avoids it well.
Girard throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Girard checks a low kick from Tantor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Girard lands with a good body shot.
Girard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Girard scores with a nice strike.
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Tantor scores with the left hand. Girard knows he should have avoided that one.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Girard ducks down to avoid it.
Girard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Girard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Girard.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Girard throws a body kick that misses
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor throws a front kick that sends Girard stumbling back into the cage.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Girard cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaultier Girard dominated that round.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Girard feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Girard throws a nice outside leg kick.
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.
An inside leg kick from Girard misses.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Girard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Girard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Girard throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Girard avoids it.
Girard needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Girard saw it coming and moves away.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Girard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tantor's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick lands from Girard.
Girard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a good low kick that Girard was not able to check.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Girard misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Tantor tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Tantor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Girard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Girard wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Girard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Gaultier Girard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Girard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Girard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor blocks a jab.#T2#
Girard swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Girard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Tantor as he checks the leg kick.
Tantor takes one on the button.
Girard lands the left hand.
Girard lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor tries to work over Girard's front leg with a kick but Girard checks it.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Girard. That did some damage!
Tantor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tantor checks a low kick from Girard.
Girard lands a front kick.
A shot to the liver by Girard. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tantor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Girard avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Tantor misses the jab.
Girard throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
Girard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor throws a hook but Girard avoids it easily.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Tantor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Girard throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Girard scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Girard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.
Girard tried to score with a low kick but Tantor checks it.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Girard checks it.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Jab by Girard.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Girard throws a low kick but Tantor moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Tantor blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Girard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Tantor slams his shin into Girard's torso.
Girard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Girard.
Girard looks to throw a body kick
and Tantor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Girard really felt that one!
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Girard throws out the jab.
Girard lands a head shot.
Girard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Girard delivers a nice body kick.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Girard throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a low kick, right behind Girard 's knee.
Tantor throws a low kick, looking for Girard's leg but Girard calmly moves out of range.
Tantor blocks a low kick nicely.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Girard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaultier Girard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A jab from Tantor misses.
Girard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor digs a good hook to Girard's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tantor. Girard shrugs it off though.
Girard throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Girard thinking.
A head kick misses from Girard.
Girard misses with a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Tantor blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Girard throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Girard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tantor throws a push kick but Girard slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Girard.
Jab from Girard.
Girard tries to land a leg kick but Tantor saw it coming and moves away.
As Girard backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Girard with the inside leg kick.
Tantor scores with a jab.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Girard.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Girard.
Girard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Girard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tantor scrambles back to his feet.
Girard staying out of range there.
Tantor tries to move into range but Girard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Girard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Girard is out of range.
Girard scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Girard scores with a sloppy right hand. Tantor should have avoided that one.
Donk. Tantor catches Girard right on the button with a cross.
Girard scores with a nice body kick.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Girard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Girard cracks Tantor with a hook to the temple - Tantor is on wobbly legs here! Girard swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tantor falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Girard wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard is the new middleweight champion!
Gaultier Girard 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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Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Toivonen checks a low kick from Tantor.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Tantor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Toivonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook.
And Toivonen responds with a good body kick, but Tantor manages to step out the way in time.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toivonen doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Tantor lands with an uppercut that bounces Toivonen off the cage and back into range.
Tantor throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tantor blocks it well.
Toivonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Toivonen delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
And Toivonen responds with a good body kick, but Tantor manages to step out the way in time.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Toivonen thows a body kick. Tantor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Papi Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toivonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tantor lands a jab.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Toivonen wants to counter the offense by Tantor and move into the clinch position.
Toivonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Tantor counters with a quick kick to the body but Toivonen blocks it.
Good leg kick by Toivonen.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Toivonen staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor backing away here, and Toivonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Tantor
and Toivonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Tantor with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen throws a front kick that sends Tantor stumbling back into the cage.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor tries a low kick but Toivonen avoids it.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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 Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Tantor
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen throws a body kick that misses
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Toivonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Tantor with the inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Toivonen.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor thuds his shin into the meat of Toivonen's side.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Tantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Toivonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Toivonen jumps back.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toivonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Tantor is wise to it.#T2#
A lazy left from Toivonen finds it's target.
Tantor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Tantor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Toivonen checks it.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Toivonen misses
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range. #T3#
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Tantor cracks Toivonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tantor lands with a hook. Toivonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tantor is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks.
Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick from Toivonen misses.
Tantor dips to his left and cracks Toivonen with an uppercut!
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.#T4#
Toivonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toivonen stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toivonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Toivonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Toivonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor tries a low kick but Toivonen avoids it.
Toivonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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.#R3#
Toivonen scores with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Toivonen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tantor has got the better of the exchanges.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toivonen has time to react.
Tantor throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Tantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Toivonen.
A nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Toivonen.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Tantor misses the target.#T1#
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toivonen.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Toivonen.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Toivonen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Toivonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tantor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Toivonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tantor with a nice calf kick.
Tantor throws a lazy body kick
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tantor's knee momentarily.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a right hand. Tantor shakes it off.#T2#
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tantor lands with a nice body kick.
Toivonen throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
Tantor scores with a body shot.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
Toivonen looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.#T3#
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tantor's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Toivonen is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tantor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Toivonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tantor misses with a jab to the body
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
Tantor misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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.#R4#
Toivonen wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.
Toivonen thumps Tantor with a low kick.
Tantor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen checks the leg kick.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Toivonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Toivonen throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Toivonen 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 thuds his right hand into Toivonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Toivonen throws a counter combo.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tantor blocks it well.
Tantor's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Toivonen checks the leg kick.
Toivonen blocks the body kick.
Tantor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Toivonen counters with a nice body kick.
Toivonen motions for Tantor to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Tantor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Toivonen avoids it.
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Tantor motions for Toivonen to come forward. Tantor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws a leg kick but Toivonen checks it.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Toivonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toivonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
It appears Tantor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Toivonen slips under a jab from Tantor.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Tantor takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Tantor lands a nice looking body kick.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Tantor walks into a left hand.
Toivonen moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor cracks Toivonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Tantor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toivonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor lands a really nice looking cross but Toivonen seems unphased.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Toivonen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor had his way with Pekka Toivonen in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toivonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toivonen tries to work over Tantor's front leg with a kick but Tantor checks it.
Toivonen pushes Tantor away with a front kick.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toivonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye.
Toivonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tantor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Toivonen avoids it.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Tantor.#T1#
Tantor slips under a jab from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
Toivonen with a nice calf kick.
Toivonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tantor.
Toivonen throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
Tantor lands a nice hook to Toivonen's body. Toivonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Toivonen's knee but Toivonen avoids it well.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Tantor.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pekka Toivonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Toivonen misses with a hook.
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Tantor.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Toivonen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen cracks Tantor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toivonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Tantor ducks right into an uppercut from Toivonen.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a straight right. Toivonen didn't see that one coming.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Tantor.
Tantor throws a series of strikes that have Toivonen backpedaling.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick from Tantor.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
A jab from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toivonen. That one must have hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Toivonen lands a leg kick that knocks Tantor off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Toivonen.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor is the new middleweight champion!
Papi 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:
Syn 763
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Alcala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alcala. Alcala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alcala blocks a leg kick.
Alcala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alcala misses with a two punch combination.
Alcala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alcala misses with a body punch
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Alcala misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alcala digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.#CL#
Alcala rushes Tantor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala misses with a punch to the body.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Alcala manages to break the clinch.
Tantor lands a jab.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Alcala darts in and clinches Tantor up against the cage.
Tantor's coach down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tantor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Alcala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Alcala.
Tantor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alcalas head. #BC2#
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Tantor.
Alcala misses with a right hand
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Alcala looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Alcala misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Alcala is rocked!
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.
Tantor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Alcala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Alcala misses the shot to the body.
Alcala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alcala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tantor's head.#T2#
Alcala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alcala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Alcala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alcala blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Alcala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tantor fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Alcala to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Alcala looks to clinch but Tantor throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Alcala taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Papi Tantor!
Our winner, Papi 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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CFC: Last One Out..
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala throws a series of strikes that have Tantor backpedaling.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alcala takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alcala misses with a hook
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor lands with an uppercut that bounces Alcala off the cage and back into range.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor lands a body shot.
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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor scores with a jab to the head.
Alcala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Papi Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala scores with a head kick.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alcala. That did some damage!#T1#
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcala.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
and Alcala counters with a left to the body.
Alcala misses the body punch
and Tantor counters with a good low kick that Alcala was not able to check.
Alcala throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Alcala throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor throws a hook but Alcala blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Alcala moves out of range as Tantor strikes.#T2#
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tantor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alcala.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor lands a nice looking body kick.
Alcala misses the jab.
Alcala cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tantor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alcala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tantor. Tantor obviously looking to wear him down.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tantor throws a push kick but Alcala slaps the foot to one side.
Alcala checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Alcala misses.
Tantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Alcala steps away.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Alcala moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Alcala misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back.
Tantor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Alcala is out of range.
Good work by Alcala as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Alcala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Alcala moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
Tantor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alcala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
Alcala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
enabling Alcala to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor jabs Alcala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Alcala blocks the leg kick.
Alcala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Papi Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Alcala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alcala might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alcala.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alcala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alcala throws a combination that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Alcala's leg. Alcala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Tantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Alcala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Alcala 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Alcala is rocked!
Tantor digs a good hook to Alcala's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Alcala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Alcala slips under a jab from Tantor.
Alcala tried to counter with a leg kick but Tantor avoided it.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Alcala seems to have got his legs back now.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Alcala misses with an uppercut.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alcala throws a counter high kick but Tantor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Alcala swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tantor tries a quick counter leg kick but Alcala is wise to it.#T3#
Alcala throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Alcala has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tantor with a nice calf kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tantor!
Alcala misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Alcala down.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Alcala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alcala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Alcala misses
and Tantor counters with a low kick, right behind Alcala 's knee.
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alcalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Tantor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alcala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid body kick from Tantor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor thuds a left hand into Alcala's body.
Alcala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alcala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tantor blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Alcala looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Alcala throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alcala takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alcala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Alcala checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Alcala's leg. Alcala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alcala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Alcala jabs at Tantor's body.
Alcala takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Alcala blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Alcala lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tantor takes a step back to recover.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alcala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tantors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor throws a shot to the body.
Tantor wants to slow Alcala down by chopping away at his legs.
Alcala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Tantor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tantor throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Alcala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Alcala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alcala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
Alcala is looking to counter punch.
Tantor throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Alcala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Alcala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tantor dips to his left and cracks Alcala with an uppercut!#T4#
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 leg kick but Alcala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Alcala is looking to counter punch.
Tantor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tantor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Alcala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Tantor misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Alcala throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Alcala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alcala.#T1#
Tantor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alcala is able to avoid easily.
Alcala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tantor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor tests Alcala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tantor scores with a hook.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Tantor misses the jab.
Alcala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alcala throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Alcala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses
and Alcala counters with a low kick, right behind Tantor 's knee.
Alcala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Alcala.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot.
Alcala delivers a nice body kick.
Alcala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alcala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Alcala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot lands for Tantor.#T4#
Alcala looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Alcala misses the target.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alcala momentarily.
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcala looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.
Tantor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcala.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
Tantor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alcala looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Alcala blocks a jab.
Tantor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Tantor lands a big head kick that sends Alcala tumbling to the mat! Tantor takes a step backwards and waves Alcala back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alcala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alcala.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
It looked like Alcala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Tantor misses with a hook to the body
and Alcala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Alcala.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alcala finds it's way round the side to connect with Tantor's head.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Alcala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tantor misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Alcala blocks the low kick.
Alcala slips a straight right by Tantor.
Tantor throws a sloppy body shot
and Alcala counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alcala has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alcala.
A big right from Alcala misses.
Alcala checks a leg kick.
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcala throws a lazy head kick
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Alcala blocks the leg kick.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
A big right from Tantor misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Alcala 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.
Alcala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
It appears Alcala was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Alcala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Alcala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alcala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alcala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alcala will feel that in the morning.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alcala. That did some damage!
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodney Alcala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papi Tantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tantor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Papi Tantor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 428
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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! #SUB#
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. #SUB#
McStafferson is working for a kimura but Tantor is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
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. #T4#
Tantor is trying to stand back up but McStafferson is controlling him
#SUB2#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#TD#
McStafferson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tantor to the mat! Tantor manages to get full guard. #ES2#
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. #T2#
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.#BC#
McStafferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
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.#TD#
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.
#SUB#
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!#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #ROC2#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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Event:
WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Brandstatter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Brandstatter 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 takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Brandstatter lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy body kick from Brandstatter
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Brandstatter off balance momentarily.
Tantor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tantor thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.
Tantor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Tantor checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tantor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brandstatter if he has to take too many more of those.
Tantor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor scores with the left hand. Brandstatter knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandstatter jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tantor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandstatter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Brandstatter moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tantor.#T2#
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range. #CL2#
Brandstatter clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Tantor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage. #T3#
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Tantor is struggling to control the position.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor cracks Brandstatter with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Tantor tries to break the clinch but Brandstatter is controlling the position.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Tantor taking a breather.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor is looking to control Brandstatter's arms but Brandstatter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tantor has his back to the cage.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Tantor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tantor's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter scores with a jab. Tantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Tantor saw that one coming.
It looked like Tantor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a head kick. That will keep Brandstatter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tantor slips a jab and a cross from Brandstatter.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandstatter avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Tantor's head back.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Brandstatter coming out on top.
Brandstatter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor throws a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandstatter should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Brandstatter finds it's target.
Brandstatter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tantor lands with a hook. Brandstatter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Nice uppercut there from Tantor.
Tantor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor lands with a straight right. Brandstatter didn't see that one coming.
Tantor blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter clobbers Tantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up.#T2#
A shot to the body from Brandstatter misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks.
Tantor swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandstatter.
As Brandstatter backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandstatter scores with a three punch combo!
Tantor lands the left hand.
Tantor keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Brandstatter pushes Tantor up against the cage in a clinch.
Tantor avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter prevents Tantor from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
#T3#
Tantor is looking to chop away at Brandstatter's legs.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Tantor checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Tantor cracks Brandstatter with an open hand slap.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandstatter.#CL2#
Tantor gets tackled into the cage by Brandstatter. Brandstatter maintains the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tantor.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Tantor jumps into guard, dragging Brandstatter to the mat.
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.
Tantor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandstatter is controlling him.
Brandstatter sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Brandstatter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brandstatter advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter tries to advance to mount but Tantor denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Brandstatter moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Brandstatter lands a jab to Tantor's midsection.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Tantor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor tries a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Tantor tries a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor looks to land a body kick but Brandstatter moved away.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Tantor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Tantor connects with the punch.
Brandstatter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tantor if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor thuds his shin into the meat of Brandstatter's side.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Tantor. #T2#
Tantor slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor sets himself, and Brandstatter steps forward looking for the clinch! Tantor avoids it this time.
Tantor tries to land a body kick
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandstatter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.
Brandstatter 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 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Good work by Brandstatter as he checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter 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.
Brandstatter catches Tantor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Brandstatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tantor!
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandstatters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brandstatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a right hand to the body.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tantor checks it well.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandstatter's calf.
Brandstatter walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Brandstatter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Tantor misses.
Brandstatter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tantor if he has to take too many more of those.
A cross from Brandstatter lands.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor keeps Brandstatter at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandstatter's knee momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandstatter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tantor checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
Brandstatter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
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 Brandstatter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandstatter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Tantor scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Brandstatter down.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Brandstatter is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Brandstatter throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brandstatter jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tantor. That did some damage!
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Tantor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tantor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Brandstatter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brandstatter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Brandstatter avoids them all with ease.
Brandstatter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Tantor moved away.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Brandstatter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandstatter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tantor.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandstatter lands with a slapping head kick.
Brandstatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Brandstatter darts in and clinches Tantor up against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tantor.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Tantor presses Brandstatter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Tantor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tantor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tantor looking to stall.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor jumps guard but Brandstatter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Tantor stalling.
Brandstatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tantor working aggressively here.
Tantor is struggling to control the position.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tantor tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tantor circles away.
Tantor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Tantor lands the left hand.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Brandstatter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandstatter thinking.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Tantor.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Tantor slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Tantor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandstatter throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a body kick that stops Brandstatter in his tracks momentarily.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Tantor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandstatter doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body
and Brandstatter counters with an inside leg kick.
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandstatter checks it well.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandstatter scores with the left hand. Tantor knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Tantor misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Brandstatter misses
and Tantor counters with a good low kick that Brandstatter was not able to check.
Tantor feints and then cracks Brandstatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandstatter down.
Brandstatter takes one on the button.
A solid body kick from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor throws the kick towards the body but Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Tantor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!
A big left from Tantor misses.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tantor under the eye.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Papi Tantor.
I think Tantor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor retains his middleweight title!
Papi Tantor looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I have to thank Brandstatter. At december i started to spar 6 times a week, because there was fighter at 185 who had about +50 points more at striking primaries.
Now we are even.'.
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Event:
WPFC 48 - Tantor vs. Lund
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Lund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Lund.
Lund throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor defending well as Lund loads up on a big left hand.
Lund throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lund.
Lund throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Lund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lund looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Lund tries to clinch there but Tantor circles away.
Lund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
Lund throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor scores with a jab.
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!
Lund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Lund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lund.
Lund is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Lund.
Lund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lund misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aaron Lund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lund at a distance.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lund throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Lund moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
Lund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Lund's shoulder, as Lund tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lund! But no joy.
Lund swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a good low kick that Lund was not able to check.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tantor.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Lund throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lund.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Lund avoided it.
Tantor lands a head shot.
Lund throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor works the jab nicely.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Lund misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lund throws a leg kick but Tantor checks it.
Lund throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Lund tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lund wants to clinch up but Tantor keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lund. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Tantor counters with a quick kick to the body but Lund blocks it.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tantor scores with a jab.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lund.
Tantor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tantor paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lund avoids a kick to the body.
Lund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor scores with a jab to the head.
Lund scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tantor scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tantor. Beautiful body shot.
Tantor scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Lund has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Lund's leg. Lund is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lund misses with a looping left.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lund.
#T4#
Lund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor throws a leg kick which misses Lund's front leg but catches the back leg as Lund tries to avoid it.
Tantor tests Lund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lund slips a jab from Tantor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lund.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Lund. Those never looked like landing.
Lund darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lund throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor 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 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lund motions for Tantor to come forward. Lund throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor tries to move into range but Lund moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lund slips a jab from Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lund misses with an uppercut.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Lund.
Lund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Lund throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Lund.
Tantor cracks Lund with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lund avoids the head kick by Tantor.
A little jabbing left from Lund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lund.
Lund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Lund manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lund.
Lund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lund momentarily.
Lund throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
The fighters circling - Lund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lund connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Tantor finds it's target.
Tantor moves out of range as Lund throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lund as he connects with a hook.
Tantor lands with a nice body kick.
Tantor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lund lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Tantor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Lund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Lund.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Lund.
Lund moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
#T2#
Lund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body kick there by Lund.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Lund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tantor lands a head kick!
A lazy left from Tantor finds it's target.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Lund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Lund.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Lund down.
Lund throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lund's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lund 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lund misses with a low kick.
Lund walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tantor.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Lund misses with an uppercut.
Tantor punishes Lund's body with a nice straight punch.
Lund throws a low kick but Tantor avoids it.
Lund misses with a looping right.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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.
Lund is looking to slow Tantor down with leg kicks.
Lund moves forwards but Tantor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tantor fakes the leg kick and cracks Lund in the body.
Tantor slips under a jab from Lund.
Tantor scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor pushes Lund away with a front kick.
Lund is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Tantor.
Lund throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lund's sensitive parts.
Lund throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor. #T4#
Lund ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
Lund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tantor fakes the leg kick and cracks Lund in the body.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Lund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lund throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Lund misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lund misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lund has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Lund's head.
Lund misses with an uppercut.
Lund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lund throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lund tries to clinch up but Tantor circles away and keeps his distance.
Tantor connects with a right hand. Lund shakes it off.
Lund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tantor. Tantor obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Lund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Lund 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.
Lund swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Lund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Lund misses.
Lund delivers a nice body kick.
Tantor lands a lovely overhand right.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Lund off balance momentarily.
Tantor checks a low kick from Lund.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lund momentarily.
Good work by Tantor as he checks the leg kick.
Lund connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tantor. Tantor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lund throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lund checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lund in his tracks.
Lund has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tantor.#T1#
Lund avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Tantor throws a jab when Lund was well out of range.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Lund thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lund.
Lund wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lund.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lund can do to turn this around?
Lund thuds his shin into the meat of Tantor's side.
Tantor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lund takes a step back to recover.
Lund throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor cracks Lund with a good jab.
Lund slips a straight right by Tantor.
Tantor feints and then cracks Lund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lund down.
Lund has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Lund moves out of range and Tantor only half commits. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lund doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lund throws a lazy uppercut
and Lund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lund looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor slips a straight right by Lund.
Lund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lund looks to clinch
and Tantor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tantor walks into a jab.
Lund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Lund blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tantor blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Tantor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lund misses with the combination.
#T3#
Tantor digs a good hook to Lund's body.
Lund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Lund throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Lund checks it.
Lund is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lund.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lund is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Lund's head but Lund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Tantor.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lund jabs at Tantor's body.#T4#
Lund drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Lund misses.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Lund misses with a few strikes there.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lund lands a jab.
Jab by Tantor.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Lund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
Lund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Lund.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Tantor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lund misses with a body shot.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lund moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lund.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Lund avoided it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lund. That's going to slow Tantor down.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lund throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Lund misses the shot to the body.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lund misses the jab.#T1#
A jab from Lund does it's job there.
Tantor catches Lund with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tantor.
A cross from Tantor lands.
Lund throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lund keeps Tantor at a distance using the push kick.
Tantor slips under a jab from Lund.
Tantor throws a front kick that sends Lund stumbling back into the cage.
Tantor slips a jab and a cross from Lund.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Lund cracks the inside of Tantor's front leg. #T2#
Lund connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat.
Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Lund looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Lund throws a leg kick that misses.
Tantor connects with a body shot.
You can see that Lund has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tantor takes one on the button.
Lund moves forwards but Tantor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lund misses the target.
Tantor scores with a nice body kick.
Tantor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tantor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lund lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Lund misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lund really felt that one!
Lund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tantor moves out of range as Lund strikes.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Lund checks it.
It seemed like Lund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tantor thumps Lund with a low kick.
Tantor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lund throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lund just manages to avoid it.
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lund's calf.
A slow jab from Lund misses its intended target.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lund moves away.#T4#
Lund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tantor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Lund misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Lund.
Lund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lund looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
As Lund backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lund scoring well with a low kick there.
Lund lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor had his way with Aaron Lund in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lund walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lund wants to land a leg kick but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lund missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lund looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Lund throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice leg kick.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Lund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lund tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor scores with a jab.
Lund throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Lund darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tantor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lund takes a step back to recover.
Tantor thows a body kick. Lund tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lund throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Lund throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Lund jumps back.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lund moves away.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor slips a straight right by Lund.
Lund takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a straight right. Lund didn't see that one coming.
Aaron Lund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lund.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lund.
Lund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat.
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lund slips under a jab from Tantor.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tantor thows a body kick. Lund tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lund takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circle momentarily. Tantor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lund moves out of range of the body kick from Tantor.
Lund is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lund takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Tantor lands with a hook. Lund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with an outside leg kick.
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lund's sensitive parts.
Lund scoring well with a low kick there.
Tantor throws a low kick but Lund avoids it.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
Tantor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lund throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Lund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lund lands a jab to the nose.
Lund slips a straight right by Tantor.
Tantor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tantor walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tantor.
Lund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tantor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lund manages to avoid it.
Lund throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lund's head.
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Lund saw it coming and moves away.
Lund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lund misses with a low kick as Tantor jumps back.
Good work by Lund as he checks the leg kick.
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lund.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor cracks Lund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Papi Tantor 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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WPFC 42 - New Year, Same Blood
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Brandstatter misses.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
Tantor feints and then cracks Brandstatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandstatter down.
A lazy left from Brandstatter finds it's target.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Tantor.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandstatter feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandstatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter blocks a leg kick.
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandstatters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brandstatter gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandstatter - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
It seemed like Brandstatter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tantor.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papi Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Tantor moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Brandstatter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brandstatter.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
#T2#
Tantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter is leaning against Tantor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brandstatter lands a shot to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land. #T3#
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tantor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor is trying to maintain a safe position but Brandstatter gets an underhook and turns Tantor into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a body shot.
Tantor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brandstatter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Tantor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandstatter digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.
Tantor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
Tantor swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter counters with a body kick.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandstatter lunges at Tantor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tantor's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Tantor throws a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brandstatter. Brandstatter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter wants to counter the offense by Tantor and move into the clinch position.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter connects with a right hand. Tantor shakes it off.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a right hand.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a big head kick but Tantor shrugs it off.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Brandstatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandstatter's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Brandstatter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brandstatter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor looks to throw a body kick
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Brandstatter lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor sets himself, and Brandstatter steps forward looking for the clinch! Tantor avoids it this time.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Brandstatter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Brandstatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor cracks the inside of Brandstatter's front leg.
Brandstatter wants to clinch but Tantor slips to the side
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Tantor misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandstatter, as that shot connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brandstatter in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brandstatter blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandstatter checks it well.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brandstatter lands a jab.
Brandstatter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
A left lands for Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tantor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Tantor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandstatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor sizes up Brandstatter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Tantor tries to keep at a distance but Brandstatter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandstatter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brandstatter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandstatter.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Brandstatter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Brandstatter.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brandstatter 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor moves forwards but Brandstatter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brandstatter misses the jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Brandstatter clinches up against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandstatter's calf.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tantor digs a good body shot into Brandstatter's ribs.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandstatter's knee momentarily.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tantor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Tantor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Tantor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with a nice body kick.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Tantor is predictable there
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Tantor scores with a nice head shot.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a body kick.
Tantor throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Tantor takes one on the button.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tantor throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Brandstatter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brandstatter.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Papi Tantor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Brandstatter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandstatter looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Tantor is looking to land body kicks.
Brandstatter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brandstatter tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandstatter is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
#T1#
Nice cross by Tantor.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Brandstatter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Tantor throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Brandstatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandstatter blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter cracks the inside of Tantor's front leg.
Good shot there by Tantor.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Tantor
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Tantor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brandstatter counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Brandstatter finds it's target.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor walks into a left hand.
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Brandstatter is trying to counter with his kicks.
Brandstatter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3##CL2#
Brandstatter clinches up against the cage.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor tries to break free but Brandstatter pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor tries to circle away but Brandstatter has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Tantor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Brandstatter moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandstatter's calf.
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 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tantor lands with a cross.
A low kick from Tantor is predictable there
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor is looking to chop away at Brandstatter's legs.
Brandstatter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Tantor saw that one coming.
Tantor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tantor moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Tantor cracks the inside of Brandstatter's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Brandstatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tantor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandstatter avoided it.
Tantor cracks the inside of Brandstatter's front leg. #CL2#
Brandstatter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tantor, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Brandstatter tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Brandstatter back against the cage.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Brandstatter. #T1##BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Brandstatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Brandstatter rushes Tantor and presses him up against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Tantor tries to stall but Brandstatter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brandstatter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the side of Tantor's head.
Brandstatter lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter is leaning against Tantor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tantor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tantor lands a right hand.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tantor backwards. #T3#
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandstatter has double underhooks.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor is trying to stall.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tantor tries to pull guard but Brandstatter won't allow it.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.#T4#
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Tantor backwards. #TD#
Tantor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tantor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tantor controlling the position.
Tantor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brandstatter content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Tantor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandstatter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandstatter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tantor is trying to hold Brandstatter in close to prevent damage but Brandstatter has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tantor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Papi 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:
WPFC 37 - Tantor vs. Kratos
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Kratos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kratos ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Kratos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donk. Kratos catches Tantor right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Augustus Kratos has been cut.
Kratos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kratos throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor lands a jab to the head.
Tantor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kratos takes a step back to recover.
Kratos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kratos throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Tantor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kratos should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Kratos is rocked!
Tantor and Kratos are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tantor throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Kratos into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tantor knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Papi Tantor 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:
WPFC 32 - Tantor vs Zdravkov
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Zdravkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tantor sprawls well initially but Zdravkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tantor is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jorzi GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tantor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zdravkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tantor is retaining full guard.
Tantor wants to stand but Zdravkov is controlling the position. #SUB#
Tantor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zdravkov is aware though and is defending well.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tantor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Tantor is controlling Zdravkov's posture.
Zdravkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tantor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tantor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tantor with a jab.
Zdravkov moves forwards but Tantor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zdravkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Nice body kick from Tantor.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown but Tantor shows good takedown defense.
Zdravkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tantor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Papi Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdravko Zdravkov.
Zdravkov with a poor takedown
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor digs a good body shot into Zdravkov's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zdravkov at a distance.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zdravkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Zdravkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zdravkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tantor avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Zdravkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tantor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Zdravkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tantor to the mat! Tantor manages to get full guard.
Tantor is looking to stand back up but Zdravkov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tantor. #REVR#
Zdravkov is taking a breather. Tantor 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.
Tantor is controlling Zdravkov's trapped leg to prevent Zdravkov from advancing to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zdravkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Tantor is defending against the submission attempts here by Zdravkov.
Tantor wants to improve his position but Zdravkov is controlling well.
#T4##ES#
Tantor kicks Zdravkov off and gets back to his feet.
Zdravkov fails with the takedown.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Zdravkov manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov darts in looking for a takedown but Tantor gets double underhooks and turns Zdravkov into the cage.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Zdravko Zdravkov has been cut.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zdravkov on the side of the head.
Tantor stuffs the takedown attempt from Zdravkov. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Zdravkov'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.
#R2#
Tantor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Tantor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zdravkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zdravkov misses with a takedown
and Zdravkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Zdravkov is rocked!
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!
Zdravkov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tantor gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Zdravkov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor retains his middleweight title!
Papi 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:
WPFC 28 - Tantor vs. Kulik
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Kulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulik swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kulik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kulik connects with a looping right hand.
Kulik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Kulik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Kulik with a nice cross.
Tantor lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulik off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulik blocks a jab.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Kulik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Kulik is rocked!
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
Kulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Kulik.
Tantor tests Kulik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulik is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Kulik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Kulik seems to have recovered his senses.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kulik throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tantor slips under a jab from Kulik.
Tantor dodges the punch combination from Kulik.
Kulik misses with a looping left.
Kulik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kulik throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulik looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Kulik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kulik.
Tantor throws a solid leg kick but Kulik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tantor.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulik.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kulik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulik throws a push kick but Tantor slaps the foot to one side.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulik.
It looks like Tantor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tantor throws a good cross that connects.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kulik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.#T3#
Kulik throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Kulik saw that one coming.
Tantor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kulik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tantor. Tantor obviously looking to wear him down.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kulik. That did some damage!
Kulik misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulik.
Kulik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick by Tantor misses
and Kulik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab.
Tantor takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulik throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range. #T4#
Kulik throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Tantor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kulik doesn't seem phased though.
Kulik misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulik throws a fast counter high kick but Tantor manages to duck under it in time.
Kulik staying out of range there.
Tantor slips under a jab from Kulik.
Tantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kulik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tantor scrambles back to his feet.
Kulik looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Kulik throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kulik throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor misses with a right hand
and Kulik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tantor thuds his right hand into Kulik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasiliy Kulik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kulik misses with a combination
and Tantor counters with a low kick, right behind Kulik 's knee.
Tantor blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Kulik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Kulik throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Jab, jab by Kulik - just one landing.
Kulik scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws the left hand but Kulik avoids the punch easily.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kulik slips a straight right by Tantor.
Kulik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulik. Kulik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Tantor drops Kulik with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kulik looks back up at him and smiles so Tantor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T1#
Kulik misses with a double jab
and Tantor scores with a counter punch that sends Kulik to the canvas! Tantor smells blood - he's punishing Kulik with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kulik has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Papi Tantor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
WPFC 24 - Power vs. Tantor
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Tantor connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Power misses the jab.
Tantor slips a straight right by Power.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Power throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Power steps away.
Tantor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Power scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Tantor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tantor lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor delivers a nice body kick.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Power has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irish Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor lands a head kick. Power smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power misses with a hook
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tantor lands the left hand.
Tantor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Power lands a slapping body shot.
Power takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Power throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.#T2#
Tantor slips a straight right by Power.
Power misses with a body punch
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Power misses with a straight right.
Tantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Power's head.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tantor to score with a decent uppercut.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tantor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Power had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tantor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Power lands with a straight right. Tantor didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
Power misses with an uppercut
and Tantor counters with a good, hard body kick but Power shrugs it off.
Tantor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2#
Tantor lands a big head kick that sends Power tumbling to the mat! Tantor takes a step backwards and waves Power back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Power is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor lands with a nice body kick.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Power is breathing heavily.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Power crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tantor - the referee stops the clock and Power gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tantor. Power manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tantor lands with an overhand left.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
Power takes one on the button.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks. #T4#
Power misses with a body shot.
Power misses with a hook to the body
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor thuds his right hand into Power's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Tantor lands a big head kick that sends Power to the canvas! Tantor follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Papi Tantor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
WPFC 18 - Lawrence vs McDonald
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Kulik saw that one coming.
Tantor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulik.
Kulik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body. Kulik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kulik missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Kulik backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kulik throws a big shot that misses.
Kulik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Kulik ducks down to avoid it.
Kulik throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.
Kulik staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulik! But no joy.
Kulik cracks Tantor with an open hand slap.
Kulik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor thuds a left hand into Kulik's body.
Kulik moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Kulik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tantor doesn't seem phased though.
Kulik misses the shot to the body.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kulik.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Kulik moves forwards but Tantor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Kulik's shoulder, as Kulik tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Kulik misses.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulik misses with a straight left.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kulik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulik misses with a body shot
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor scores with a body shot.
Kulik just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulik.
Kulik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Kulik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor throws a lazy head kick
letting Kulik counter with a right hand.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Tantor coming out on top.
Kulik throws a sloppy body shot
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Kulik.
Kulik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Tantor throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Kulik is rocked!
Donk. Tantor catches Kulik right on the button with a cross.
Kulik is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Kulik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Kulik is looking for the big counter here.
Kulik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tantor.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Kulik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Kulik does no damage.
Kulik seems to have recovered his senses.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Kulik misses with a jab to the body
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulik scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tantor slips under a jab from Kulik.
Kulik tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kulik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Kulik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulik throws a right hand that misses
and Kulik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulik.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tantor lands a brutal head kick. Kulik looks out on his feet and Tantor throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Papi Tantor!
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Event:
WPFC 13 - Alexei vs Wulfgar
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Zhang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Zhang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zhang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Zhang rushes Tantor and presses him up against the cage.
Tantor stalling.
Zhang is struggling to control the position.
Tantor looking to stall.
Zhang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Zhang takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Tantor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhang moves away from the strike by Tantor. #T1#
Zhang misses with a takedown attempt
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Zhang moves into the clinch.
Tantor avoiding damage.
Zhang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zhang jumps guard but Tantor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor is stalling here.
A short left from Tantor. #ROC#
Zhang is rocked!
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor dips a shoulder and cracks Zhang with a mighty uppercut! Zhang falls back against the cage and Tantor unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zhang is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tantor screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papi Tantor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Tantor lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.#CUT#
It looks like Lachlan Thompson has been cut.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.
Tantor cracks Thompson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor cracks Thompson with a good jab.#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!#TD2#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Tantor won't allow Thompson to pass to mount. #SU2#
Thompson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Tantor sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tantor with a nice cross.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papi Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tantor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?#TD2#
Thompson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tantor to the ground. Thompson is now in Tantor's guard.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tantor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SU2#
Thompson stands up and waves to Tantor to follow him.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Tantor working a defensive guard here.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tantor's head.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tantor controlling the position.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Tantor is keeping the position.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tantor thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
That has opened up Lachlan Thompson's cut even more.
Nice uppercut there from Tantor.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor's corner calls for a 1-2. Tantor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tantor connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.#CUT#
The cut above Lachlan Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Tantor sends Thompson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tantor is motioning to the referee to let Thompson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lachlan Thompson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tantor wobbles Thompson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Tantor dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Thompson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Papi Tantor!
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