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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonto MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanVactor comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Pimp by David Banner. MacTavish comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jake VanVactor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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183 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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179 cm
34
182 lbs
14 - 7 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonto MacTavish!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacTavish scores with a nice body kick.
VanVactor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacTavish can pounce on him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by VanVactor.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
VanVactor in side control, throwing shots but MacTavish defends.
MacTavish tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but VanVactor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing that VanVactor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
VanVactor landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanVactor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on VanVactor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VanVactor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and MacTavish works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
MacTavish blocking the ground and pound attempt from VanVactor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish wants to improve his position but VanVactor is controlling well.
VanVactor wants to pass to mount but MacTavish is defending the position.
VanVactor working over MacTavish with some ground and pound. MacTavish looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
VanVactor trying to control the action but MacTavish is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacTavish defending well though.
VanVactor wants to take a breather but MacTavish is having none of it.
VanVactor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
VanVactor is looking for a kimura but MacTavish is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for VanVactor to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacTavish is trying to get back to full guard.
VanVactor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor is thwarting MacTavish's attempts to control the position.
VanVactor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacTavish defending well though.
MacTavish controlling the position for now.
VanVactor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacTavish regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from VanVactor.
VanVactor throws an elbow that misses. MacTavish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in VanVactor's guard. Nice move by MacTavish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
VanVactor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VanVactor looking for a sweep. Not yet VanVactor, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake VanVactor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacTavish lands with a shot to the body.
VanVactor throws the left hand but MacTavish avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! MacTavish slams his shin into VanVactor's torso.
VanVactor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacTavish.
MacTavish avoids the body shot from VanVactor.
MacTavish misses with a left hand
and VanVactor counters with a stiff right hand.
VanVactor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from VanVactor misses.
VanVactor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacTavish's head.
A good leg kick by MacTavish.
VanVactor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
VanVactor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacTavish.
MacTavish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from VanVactor.
VanVactor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacTavish counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish with a nice cross.
MacTavish lands with a nice body punch.
VanVactor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
VanVactor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacTavish. MacTavish obviously looking to wear him down.
MacTavish with a jab.
VanVactor misses the body punch
and MacTavish counters with a right hand to the body.
VanVactor takes a swing at MacTavish's ribcage but misses.
MacTavish connects with a leg kick. VanVactor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
VanVactor 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.
VanVactor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacTavish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VanVactor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
VanVactor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonto MacTavish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacTavish.
MacTavish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from VanVactor misses its intended target.
MacTavish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
VanVactor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacTavish.
VanVactor throws a big shot that misses.
MacTavish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VanVactor.
MacTavish digs a good body shot into VanVactor's ribs.
MacTavish lands a nice hook to VanVactor's body. VanVactor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacTavish lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from VanVactor misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish lands a nice looking kick to the body. VanVactor takes a step back to recover.
MacTavish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacTavish lands a head shot.
MacTavish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacTavish tries to work over VanVactor's front leg with a kick but VanVactor checks it.
VanVactor throws a looping overhand right but MacTavish ducks down to avoid it.
MacTavish throws a looping overhand right but VanVactor ducks down to avoid it.
MacTavish leaves VanVactor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
VanVactor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
VanVactor misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacTavish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacTavish.
VanVactor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacTavish uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before VanVactor has time to react.
VanVactor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VanVactor throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacTavish moves out of range of the strikes.
VanVactor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacTavish throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
VanVactor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacTavish. That one must have hurt.
MacTavish misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
VanVactor misses with a body shot.
MacTavish looks to throw the jab but VanVactor is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from MacTavish.
MacTavish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonto MacTavish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
VanVactor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacTavish swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by VanVactor.
Good standup being displayed there by MacTavish as he connects with a hook.
MacTavish swings widly with a right hand
and VanVactor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacTavish with a jab.
MacTavish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacTavish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from VanVactor.
MacTavish misses with an uppercut.
A big right from VanVactor misses.
MacTavish throws the left hand but VanVactor avoids the punch easily.
MacTavish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from VanVactor.
VanVactor just misses with a punch to the body.
VanVactor shoots in and drives through. MacTavish sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish avoids the body shot from VanVactor.
VanVactor throws the left hand but MacTavish avoids the punch easily.
VanVactor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacTavish misses with a few strikes there.
VanVactor takes a swing at MacTavish's ribcage but misses.
Tonto MacTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VanVactor swings widly with a right hand
and MacTavish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - VanVactor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
VanVactor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from VanVactor there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacTavish just misses with a punch to the body.
MacTavish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacTavish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacTavish avoids the body shot from VanVactor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VanVactor.
MacTavish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
VanVactor swings for the body but MacTavish moves out of range.
VanVactor throws a hook but MacTavish avoids it easily.
VanVactor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacTavish. That one must have hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacTavish, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacTavish slips under a jab from VanVactor.
MacTavish throws a hook but VanVactor avoids it easily.
MacTavish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as VanVactor throws out the jab.
MacTavish getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by MacTavish.
MacTavish lands with an uppercut that bounces VanVactor off the cage and back into range.
VanVactor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish jabs VanVactor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacTavish lands a jab to the head.
VanVactor shoots in looking for a takedown but MacTavish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing VanVactor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
VanVactor misses with a body shot
and MacTavish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for VanVactor.
MacTavish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
VanVactor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
VanVactor swings widly with a right hand
and MacTavish counters with a stiff right hand.
MacTavish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by VanVactor.
VanVactor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacTavish tries to avoid it but VanVactor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacTavish to the ground. MacTavish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake VanVactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacTavish connects with a solid leg kick.
VanVactor scores with a hook to the body. MacTavish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
VanVactor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacTavish misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish scores with a nice head 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!
VanVactor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
VanVactor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonto MacTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacTavish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt VanVactor.
The crowd cheers as MacTavish lands an impressive looking overhand right. VanVactor doesn't seem phased though.
MacTavish throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacTavish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
VanVactor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
VanVactor is rocked!
BOOM! MacTavish lands a beautiful left hook that drops VanVactor. VanVactor tries to recover but MacTavish is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and VanVactor lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonto MacTavish!
An out of breath Tonto MacTavish 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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hype
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