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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Getzat Downe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Mctavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downe comes to the cage accompanied by Next Level. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Getzat Downe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamish Mctavish!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mctavish instigates a clinch.
Mctavish wants to take the fight to the mat but Downe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Downe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mctavish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Downe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Mctavish there.
Mctavish shoots in for a double leg but Downe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Getzat Downe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Mctavish.
Mctavish tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Downe defends well and Mctavish ends up having to push Downe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mctavish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Downe is fending him off so far but Mctavish persists. Nope, Downe circles away and we're back to standing.
Downe is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mctavish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Mctavish looks to move away, Downe throws a big counter combo but Mctavish just gets out of the way.
Mctavish tries to clinch but Downe is having none of it.
Downe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Downe stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctavish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Downe avoids it really well and circles away.
Mctavish shoots in looking for a takedown. Downe tries to sprawl out of it but Mctavish keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Downe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mctavish with a lazy takedown attempt
and Downe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mctavish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Downe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mctavish jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Downe walks away with a smile on his face. Mctavish gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Downe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mctavish.
As Mctavish looks to move away, Downe throws a big counter combo but Mctavish just gets out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctavish stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mctavish can't break the clinch.
Downe trying to land knees to the body.
Mctavish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Downe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Downe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Downe counters with a one-two to the body.
Downe tries to keep at a distance but Mctavish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Downe scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctavish wants a takedown.
Mctavish fails to pull guard.
Mctavish wants a takedown.
Mctavish tries for a takedown but Downe manages to get underhooks.
Mctavish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mctavish tries to clinch up.
Mctavish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Downe but Downe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mctavish changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Downe tries to avoid it but Mctavish manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Downe to the ground. Downe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mctavish shoots in and drives through. Downe sprawls well.
Downe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Downe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mctavish is defended easily by Downe.
Mctavish looks winded!
Mctavish closes the distance and clinches.
Mctavish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mctavish lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downe stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Downe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Downe leaves Mctavish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Getzat Downe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mctavish looks for a takedown but Downe sprawls well.
Downe fails to land with a series of punches.
Mctavish has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Downe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mctavish takes a step back to recover.
Downe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mctavish.
Downe tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mctavish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mctavish misses with a takedown attempt - Downe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Downe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mctavish.
Getzat Downe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Mctavish.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mctavish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctavish doesn't manage to clinch there - Downe circles away.
Downe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Downe walks into a jab.
Hamish Mctavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mctavish shoots in for a double leg but Downe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mctavish tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Downe defends well and Mctavish ends up having to push Downe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Downe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Downe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mctavish has his takedown stuffed
enabling Downe to counter with a crisp jab.
Downe wants to slow Mctavish down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mctavish is defended easily by Downe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctavish shoots in looking for a takedown but Downe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mctavish's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Downe throws a quick counter head kick but Mctavish was just out of range.
Mctavish looks for a takedown but Downe sprawls well.
Downe stalks Mctavish and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mctavish's face. Mctavish staggers backwards, shaken.
Mctavish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Downe lands an overhand right.
Getzat Downe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mctavish shoots and misses
and Downe counters with a series of strikes. Mctavish will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mctavish clinches with his opponent.
Downe manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctavish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Downe is looking for a counter combo.
Mctavish darts in looking for a takedown but Downe gets double underhooks and turns Mctavish into the cage.
Downe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mctavish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Downe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mctavish closes the distance and clinches.
Mctavish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Downe breaks from the clinch.
Getzat Downe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mctavish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Downe avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mctavish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mctavish or perhaps it was just good defense by Downe, which made it look bad.
Mctavish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Downe pinned against the cage. Downe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Downe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mctavish can do to turn this around?
Mctavish darts in looking for a takedown but Downe gets double underhooks and turns Mctavish into the cage.
Downe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mctavish.
Downe leaves Mctavish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Getzat Downe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Downe.
Mctavish looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Downe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Mctavish.
Mctavish misses with a takedown attempt - Downe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mctavish jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mctavish darts in looking for a takedown but Downe gets double underhooks and turns Mctavish into the cage.
Downe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Getzat Downe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Mctavish.
Downe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctavish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mctavish fails with the takedown
and Downe counters with a two punch combo.
Mctavish tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Downe swivels and escapes.
Mctavish misses with a takedown
and Downe counters with a left and a right that stings Mctavish.
A lazy left from Downe finds it's target.
Downe throws a hook to the side of Mctavish's head but Mctavish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick from Downe.
Mctavish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mctavish.
Downe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Mctavish tries to counter it with a takedown but Downe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mctavish with a poor takedown
and Downe counters with a left and a right that stings Mctavish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Downe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mctavish with the counter takedown but Downe avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Downe. No joy for Mctavish on that attempt.
Mctavish is looking to clinch but Downe is avoiding it.
Mctavish is looking to clinch.
Downe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctavish is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Downe to keep the fight standing.
Mctavish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mctavish shoots in but Downe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Downe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Getzat Downe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Downe is looking to land body kicks.
Mctavish shoots for a takedown but Downe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mctavish tries to clinch but Downe moves out of range.
Downe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Downe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mctavish.
Mctavish shoots for a double leg takedown but Downe sprawls well. He's pushed Mctavish's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mctavish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Downe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Downe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mctavish tries to clinch up but Downe circles away and keeps his distance.
Downe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mctavish misses with a takedown attempt - Downe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mctavish shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Downe counters with a one-two to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Downe.
Mctavish clobbers Downe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hamish Mctavish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mctavish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Downe circles away quickly and effectively.
Downe throws a big counter combination but Mctavish scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mctavish tries to bum rush Downe with a series of wild strikes but Downe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Getzat Downe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Downe, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Getzat Downe!
Getzat Downe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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