PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravish McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer comes to the cage accompanied by Banana Joe Theme. Bud Spencer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ravish McTavish's chin.

Spencer
vs
McTavish

194 cm
24
275 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

200 cm
26
280 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 -159's
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 -159's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bud Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ravish McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - McTavish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer checks a leg kick.
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 Spencer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spencer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McTavish throws a leg kick but Spencer sees it coming and moves out of range.
McTavish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McTavish throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
McTavish looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTavish connects with an inside leg kick.
McTavish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spencer. Spencer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by McTavish.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McTavish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spencer - the referee stops the clock and McTavish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spencer. McTavish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but McTavish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer connects with a high kick.
McTavish gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Spencer moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Spencer.
McTavish looks gassed!
Spencer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McTavish tries to stall but Spencer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
Spencer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spencer gets through McTavish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
McTavish letting Spencer take a breather here.
Spencer cracks McTavish with a nice body shot.
Spencer works on McTavish's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer lands an uppercut.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Spencer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McTavish misses with the head strike.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Spencer.
Spencer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spencer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
Spencer scores with a shot to the side of McTavish's head.
Spencer slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
A body shot lands from Spencer.
Spencer effectively controlling the action here.
McTavish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
Spencer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
Spencer is leaning against McTavish and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spencer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spencer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.

McTavish is rocked!
Spencer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McTavish is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Spencer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spencer avoiding damage.
Spencer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McTavish.
McTavish seems to have recovered his senses.
Spencer presses McTavish against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spencer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
Spencer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spencer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spencer lands an uppercut.
Spencer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spencer lands with a short shot to the head.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Spencer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Spencer.
Spencer is working McTavish over against the cage.
Spencer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spencer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spencer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McTavish tries to stall but Spencer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Spencer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spencer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of McTavish backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Spencer.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bud Spencer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spencer.
Spencer throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Spencer.
McTavish slips under a jab.
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Spencer catches McTavish right on the button with a cross.
Ravish McTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavish on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spencer takes a swing at McTavish's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Spencer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spencer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but McTavish defending well.
Spencer throwing shots but McTavish is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spencer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McTavish is breathing heavily.
McTavish is controlling Spencer's trapped leg to prevent Spencer from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spencer.
Spencer trying to control the pace.
Spencer wants to lay and pray for a moment but McTavish keeps working.

That's two 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.
Spencer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McTavish is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Bud Spencer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Spencer digs a good hook to McTavish's body.
McTavish lands with a nice body punch.
Ravish McTavish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTavish takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
McTavish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spencer circles away quickly and effectively.
McTavish throws a hook to the side of Spencer's head but Spencer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish scores with a decent looking hook.
Spencer scores with a jab.
Spencer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with McTavish, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes McTavish against the cage but McTavish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McTavish jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from McTavish is predictable there
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from McTavish misses.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but McTavish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McTavish moves out of range of the strikes.
McTavish lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spencer throws a low kick, looking for McTavish's leg but McTavish calmly moves out of range.
McTavish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bud Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTavish throws a body kick the misses
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTavish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McTavish really felt that one!
Spencer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTavish throws a lazy body kick
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Spencer connects with a right hand. McTavish shakes it off.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McTavish as he jumps to the side.
Spencer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer cracks the inside of McTavish's front leg.
Spencer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McTavish's head.
McTavish throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spencer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from McTavish misses

and Spencer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spencer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Spencer wants to pass to mount but McTavish is defending the position.
McTavish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTavish is not content to let Spencer control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spencer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Spencer punching from mount but McTavish doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McTavish tries to hold on but Spencer postures up.
McTavish is looking to improve his position but Spencer isn't that keen on the idea.
Spencer controlling the position easily from mount.
Spencer with shots to the head and body - McTavish looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McTavish because Spencer loaded up on that one.
Spencer looking to control but McTavish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spencer punching from mount but McTavish doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Spencer working McTavish over with strikes here.
Spencer wants to control but McTavish has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to pass to full mount but McTavish defends it.
Spencer is keen to just control but McTavish is a slippery customer.
Spencer working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Spencer clearly takes 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.

Nice defenses there by McTavish.
Spencer cracks McTavish with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from McTavish does no damage.
Spencer dodges the punch combination from McTavish.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTavish.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but McTavish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but McTavish ducks down to avoid it.
McTavish connects with a nice looking jab.
McTavish connects with a body shot.
McTavish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer counters with a nice low kick that buckles McTavish's knee momentarily.
McTavish throws a leg kick
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTavish can do to turn this around?
Spencer tries a low kick but McTavish avoids it.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but McTavish is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer thumps McTavish with a low kick.
Spencer misses with a hook. McTavish ducked under it nicely.
Spencer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from McTavish. Those never looked like landing.
Spencer lands with a thumping leg kick.
McTavish is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McTavish catches Spencer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spencer tries to clinch but McTavish moves out of range.
McTavish throws a series of punches but Spencer moves out of range.
McTavish misses the shot to the body.
Spencer throws a push kick but McTavish slaps the foot to one side.
McTavish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Spencer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spencer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McTavish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McTavish tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McTavish is keeping the position for now.
Spencer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but McTavish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTavish keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.
Spencer wants to control from the top but McTavish keeps moving.
McTavish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McTavish keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bud Spencer.
McTavish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from McTavish misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Spencer had his way with Ravish McTavish in that round.
That's time! Spencer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice straight punches there by McTavish. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McTavish.
McTavish scores with a one two! Spencer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spencer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from McTavish finds it's target.
McTavish lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McTavish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
McTavish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer counters with an inside leg kick.
Spencer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTavish with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spencer to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Spencer.
McTavish is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTavish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTavish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
McTavish misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer scores with a jab to the head.
Spencer's jab looks to have found its range, popping McTavish under the eye.
Spencer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spencer throws the kick towards the body but McTavish avoids it.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTavish.

Spencer scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTavish is squirming around, avoiding Spencer's attempts to control the action.
Spencer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bud Spencer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spencer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Spencer controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Spencer thowing shots but they're missing.
McTavish is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Spencer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McTavish is looking to escape.

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.
Spencer lands with some strikes.
Ravish McTavish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McTavish avoids a series of strikes thrown by Spencer.
Bud Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer controlling from the full mount.
McTavish takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bud Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spencer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Spencer!