|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonto MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacTavish comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
36
182 lbs
20 - 9 - 2 |
|
180 cm
34
172 lbs
38 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonto MacTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacTavish slips a jab from Lemieux.
MacTavish misses with the combination.
MacTavish fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacTavish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Lemieux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lemieux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lemieux misses with a wild combination.
MacTavish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but MacTavish slips the punch.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacTavish is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lemieux.
It looks like Tonto MacTavish has been cut.
Lemieux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but MacTavish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
MacTavish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux throws a combination. MacTavish tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacTavish feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down.
Lemieux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux looks to land a combination. MacTavish sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacTavish is rocked!
MacTavish dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lemieux. That did some damage!
MacTavish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries a head kick but it misses.
MacTavish lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from Lemieux.
Lemieux connects with a crisp jab.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
MacTavish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
Lemieux shoots for a takedown but MacTavish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Lemieux lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacTavish takes one on the button.
MacTavish cracks a nice hook into Lemieux's ribs.
A slow jab from MacTavish misses its intended target.
Lemieux lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacTavish's sensitive parts.
MacTavish lands a lovely overhand right.
MacTavish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by MacTavish.
MacTavish lands a right hook to the body.
MacTavish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
MacTavish misses with a straight left.
A jab from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacTavish connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lemieux. Lemieux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
MacTavish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Lemieux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacTavish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux looks to land a body kick but MacTavish moved away.
MacTavish has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lemieux finds it's way round the side to connect with MacTavish's head.
Lemieux misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a body punch but MacTavish moves out of range.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but MacTavish is out of range.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Lemieux. Those never looked like landing.
Lemieux attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacTavish misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Lemieux does it's job there.
MacTavish thuds a left hand into Lemieux's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish misses with a hook to the body
and Lemieux counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
MacTavish throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacTavish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tonto MacTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as MacTavish blocks the low kick.
Lemieux throws a combination. MacTavish tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lemieux tries to bum rush MacTavish with a series of wild strikes but MacTavish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacTavish moves out of range of the strikes.
MacTavish slips under a jab.
Lemieux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lemieux misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacTavish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lemieux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lemieux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tonto MacTavish's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but MacTavish is just out of range.
MacTavish 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.
MacTavish misses with a low kick.
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Lemieux scores with a four punch combination!
MacTavish takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
MacTavish just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux takes a swing at MacTavish's ribcage but misses.
A big right from MacTavish misses.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick.
MacTavish misses with a wild 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!
Lemieux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacTavish manages to avoid it.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by MacTavish.
Lemieux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lemieux duly obliges.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux swings for the body but MacTavish moves out of range.
MacTavish throws out a loose jab but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
MacTavish looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
MacTavish swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and MacTavish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux walks into a stiff left hand from MacTavish.
MacTavish tries to land a leg kick but Lemieux saw it coming and moves away.
MacTavish defending well as Lemieux loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lemieux. Those never looked like landing.
Lemieux closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacTavish circles away.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and MacTavish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemieux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacTavish tries to avoid it but Lemieux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacTavish to the ground. MacTavish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
MacTavish with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacTavish scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacTavish throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacTavish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Lemieux dives in for a single leg takedown but MacTavish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tonto MacTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Lemieux.
MacTavish throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lemieux blocks it with crossed arms.
Lemieux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, MacTavish scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacTavish gets through Lemieux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to pull guard but MacTavish forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lemieux jumps guard but MacTavish stands there with Lemieux around his waist. Lemieux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacTavish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacTavish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux is looking to control MacTavish's arms but MacTavish gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lemieux has his back to the cage.
MacTavish misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
MacTavish throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to stall but MacTavish uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lemieux is trying to break the clinch but MacTavish has him pressed against the cage.
Lemieux blocks the elbow strike.
MacTavish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemieux is trying to maintain a safe position but MacTavish gets an underhook and turns Lemieux into the cage.
MacTavish blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux wants to break free but MacTavish has control.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is trying to break the clinch but MacTavish is controlling him.
MacTavish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lemieux or not.
Lemieux tries to break free but MacTavish pushes him back against the cage.
MacTavish gets through Lemieux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacTavish tries to land knees in the clinch but Lemieux avoids the damage to the body.
Lemieux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacTavish wants to stand and escape but instead Lemieux has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lemieux throwing strikes from guard but MacTavish blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux throws a strike but MacTavish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
The cut man is working on Tonto MacTavish's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
MacTavish tries to land a leg kick but Lemieux saw it coming and moves away.
Lemieux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lemieux shoots in for a double leg but MacTavish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lemieux throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacTavish.
MacTavish throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacTavish lands a lovely overhand right.
Lemieux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacTavish slips a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lemieux misses with a low kick.
MacTavish lands a leg kick that knocks Lemieux off balance momentarily.
MacTavish throws a head kick but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from MacTavish.
MacTavish takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Lemieux blocks the leg kick.
MacTavish lands with a good body shot.
MacTavish throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacTavish cracks the inside of Lemieux's front leg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lemieux, as that shot connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lemieux.
Lemieux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tonto MacTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Lemieux.
MacTavish connects with a solid leg kick.
David Lemieux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lemieux jabs MacTavish right on the nose. MacTavish blinks but takes it well.
MacTavish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but MacTavish is out of range.
MacTavish lands a nice hook to Lemieux's body. Lemieux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacTavish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacTavish scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacTavish stuns Lemieux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacTavish takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
MacTavish throws a leg kick which misses Lemieux's front leg but catches the back leg as Lemieux tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from MacTavish.
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacTavish lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and MacTavish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacTavish feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacTavish.
MacTavish is looking to slow Lemieux down with leg kicks.
Lemieux moves out of range as MacTavish throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacTavish looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
MacTavish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemieux throws a low kick but MacTavish avoids it.
MacTavish feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lemieuxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot by Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a body punch but MacTavish moves out of range.
MacTavish swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
MacTavish fails to land with a series of punches.
Lemieux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lemieux throws a poor cross that misses
and MacTavish counters with a nice body kick.
MacTavish takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish blocks a jab.
Lemieux throws a body punch but MacTavish moves out of range.
MacTavish scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacTavish lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacTavish punishes Lemieux's body with a nice straight punch.
Lemieux throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacTavish.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacTavish.
MacTavish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacTavish avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacTavish, as that shot connected.
Lemieux throws a right hand that MacTavish ducks under and follows up with a left that MacTavish also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux blocks a leg kick.
No joy there for Lemieux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacTavish was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonto MacTavish showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonto MacTavish!
Tonto MacTavish gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
