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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravish McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Preston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ravish McTavish's chin.
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260 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Preston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ravish McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from McTavish.
McTavish throws a jab but it's blocked by Preston.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McTavish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTavish misses with a double jab.
Preston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Preston staying out of range there.
McTavish is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McTavish.
Preston slips a jab and a cross from McTavish.
Preston misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from McTavish.
Horrible takedown by Preston or perhaps it was just good defense by McTavish which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston tries to move into range but McTavish moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McTavish wants to clinch.
McTavish is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Preston slips under a jab from McTavish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish throws a looping overhand right but Preston ducks down to avoid it.
McTavish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Preston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTavish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Preston checks a low kick from McTavish.
Ravish McTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Preston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McTavish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Preston.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTavish tries to clinch but Preston is having none of it.
McTavish smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravish McTavish 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.
A combination from McTavish does no damage.
McTavish tries to bum rush Preston with a series of wild strikes but Preston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McTavish throws the left hand but Preston avoids the punch easily.
McTavish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish tries to clinch up but Preston circles away and keeps his distance.
McTavish loads up on a big right hand but Preston slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by McTavish there.
McTavish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Preston in his tracks.
Preston shoots in looking for a takedown. McTavish tries to sprawl out of it but Preston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McTavish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Preston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Preston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Preston throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Preston goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McTavish has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Preston but great work by McTavish.
McTavish trying to control the action but Preston is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Preston some visible discomfort.
McTavish is looking to take a break and control but Preston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Preston is trying to get back to half guard.
McTavish controlling the position.
Preston is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McTavish politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McTavish prefers to stall for the moment though.
Preston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTavish working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Preston gets back to half guard.
Preston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McTavish is working away from the top position though.
McTavish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Preston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preston is staying active underneath McTavish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McTavish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravish McTavish 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.
Preston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Preston wants to free his trapped foot but McTavish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Preston seems to be looking for submissions.
Preston wants to pass the guard but McTavish is defending well.
McTavish is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston is working for a kimura but McTavish is defending it quite comfortably.
Preston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Preston is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McTavish controlling Preston's posture.
That's two 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.
McTavish keeping full guard, as Preston tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McTavish holds on and takes a little breather.
Preston looking to pass the guard.
McTavish keeping moving, preventing Preston from controlling successfully.
Preston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McTavish manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Preston has McTavish in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McTavish trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McTavish wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
McTavish scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McTavish passes into half guard.
Preston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Preston is looking for a sweep. McTavish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Preston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Preston is trying to maintain the position but McTavish is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTavish is trying to control. Preston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McTavish perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McTavish is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravish McTavish really 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.
McTavish fails in his attempt to clinch.
McTavish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Preston.
McTavish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McTavish fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish throws a big shot that misses.
McTavish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Preston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McTavish misses with a double jab.
McTavish scores with a punch to the head.
McTavish doesn't manage to clinch there - Preston circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Preston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Preston is pressing down on McTavish's thigh, looking to free his foot. McTavish is holding on for now.
Preston is looking for a kimura here.
Preston trying to pass the guard but McTavish defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Preston connects with a nice short shot to McTavish's temple.
Preston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McTavish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Preston.
Preston wants to work for an arm triangle but McTavish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Preston is looking to take a break and control but McTavish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Preston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Preston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Preston tries to pass to full mount but McTavish defends it.
McTavish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Preston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McTavish is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Preston, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTavish stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravish McTavish dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Donk. McTavish catches Preston right on the button with a cross.
Preston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McTavish defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from McTavish as Preston shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish wants to clinch up but Preston keeps it at a distance.
McTavish tries to clinch there but Preston circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McTavish 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 Preston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Preston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McTavish moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ravish McTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is looking to clinch.
Preston misses the jab.
Ravish McTavish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTavish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preston misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McTavish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ravish McTavish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McTavish connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Preston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Preston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McTavish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ravish McTavish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McTavish 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravish McTavish!
Ravish McTavish is the new heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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