PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonto MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacTavish comes into the arena with LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Xocoyotzin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Till I Collapse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

MacTavish
vs
Xocoyotzin

179 cm
24
182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
184 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonto MacTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacTavish throws a jab when Xocoyotzin was well out of range.
MacTavish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacTavish tries a low kick but Xocoyotzin avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacTavish.
MacTavish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacTavish wants it to stay on the feet.
Xocoyotzin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacTavish lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xocoyotzin's sensitive parts.
MacTavish looks to score with a jab to the body but Xocoyotzin is just out of range.
Xocoyotzin throws a poor cross that misses
and MacTavish counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish tests Xocoyotzin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacTavish misses with a leg kick
and Xocoyotzin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xocoyotzin. That's going to slow MacTavish down.
Xocoyotzin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick
and MacTavish counters with a left to the body.
Xocoyotzin misses with a takedown attempt
and MacTavish counters with a thumping low kick.
Tonto MacTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xocoyotzin shoots for a takedown but MacTavish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tonto MacTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacTavish is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacTavish circles away.
Xocoyotzin connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Xocoyotzin is predictable there
and MacTavish counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xocoyotzin needs to keep his hands up - MacTavish had a free shot at his head there.
Xocoyotzin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacTavish counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xocoyotzin's knee momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin cracks MacTavish with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
MacTavish lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish misses with a right hand
and Xocoyotzin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
MacTavish pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xocoyotzin is out of range and MacTavish settles back down.
Tonto MacTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacTavish circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacTavish thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacTavish throws a body punch but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
Xocoyotzin throws a solid leg kick but MacTavish takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xocoyotzin.
A jab from Xocoyotzin misses.
Xocoyotzin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacTavish throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacTavish. Xocoyotzin does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacTavish connects with a jab.
MacTavish is looking to chop away at Xocoyotzin's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xocoyotzin. MacTavish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xocoyotzin walks into a straight right hand from MacTavish.
MacTavish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonto MacTavish dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacTavish, right into the meat.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body shot
and MacTavish counters with an outside leg kick.
MacTavish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacTavish throws a low kick but Xocoyotzin avoids it.
Xocoyotzin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Xocoyotzin is predictable there
enabling MacTavish to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacTavish throws a leg kick but Xocoyotzin moved away.
Xocoyotzin looks to score with a jab to the body but MacTavish is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick that misses.
Xocoyotzin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xocoyotzin lands a right hook to the body.
Xocoyotzin throws a lazy head kick
enabling MacTavish to counter with a crisp jab.
MacTavish misses with an uppercut
and Xocoyotzin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacTavish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xocoyotzin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacTavish lands a slapping body shot.
MacTavish swings widly with a right hand
and Xocoyotzin counters with a head kick.
Xocoyotzin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacTavish swivels and escapes.
Xocoyotzin's corner calls for a 1-2. Xocoyotzin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacTavish will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Xocoyotzin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin passes to side control.
MacTavish regains half guard.
Xocoyotzin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacTavish is trying to get back to full guard.
MacTavish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Xocoyotzin has gone for a leg lock! MacTavish slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xocoyotzin's guard.
MacTavish wants to get up but he can't break Xocoyotzin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Xocoyotzin looking to control.

Xocoyotzin working for submissions but it's allowed MacTavish to get to half guard.
Xocoyotzin tries to roll over but MacTavish keeps him under control.
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 Tonto MacTavish will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A big left from MacTavish misses.
MacTavish misses with a looping left.
A low kick from MacTavish is predictable there
and Xocoyotzin counters with a body kick that stops MacTavish in his tracks momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacTavish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Xocoyotzin.
MacTavish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacTavish avoids the head kick by Xocoyotzin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xocoyotzin fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacTavish digs a good hook to Xocoyotzin's body.
Xocoyotzin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, jab by MacTavish - just one landing.
MacTavish tries to land a body kick
and Xocoyotzin counters with an inside leg kick.
MacTavish throws a low kick but Xocoyotzin avoids it.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonto MacTavish is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacTavish misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacTavish misses with an uppercut

and Xocoyotzin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MacTavish!
Xocoyotzin prevents MacTavish from getting the reversal.
Xocoyotzin controlling the pace for now.
Xocoyotzin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
MacTavish wants to hold on but Xocoyotzin pushes him away.
MacTavish is squirming around, avoiding Xocoyotzin's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

MacTavish defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin fails to move to back control.
Xocoyotzin throwing strikes here but MacTavish is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacTavish holds on for dear life.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacTavish avoids a series of strikes thrown by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacTavish is holding on tight.
Xocoyotzin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Xocoyotzin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Xocoyotzin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Xocoyotzin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Xocoyotzin looking to finish with strikes here!

Xocoyotzin working for a guillotine from mount but MacTavish is in no mood to give up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacTavish 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonto MacTavish!