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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanders Muratia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders Muratia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sanders Muratia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John MacTavish!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muratia closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacTavish circles away.
Muratia tries to keep at a distance but MacTavish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muratia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacTavish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muratia pressing his opponent against the cage.
MacTavish tries to break free but Muratia pushes him back against the cage.
MacTavish is trying to push Muratia away but Muratia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Muratia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanders Muratia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacTavish is trying to push Muratia away but Muratia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacTavish can't break the clinch.
Muratia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacTavish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacTavish prevents the takedown attempt.
MacTavish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacTavish can't break the clinch.
Muratia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muratia wants a takedown but no success here.
Muratia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muratia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John MacTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacTavish shoots in looking for a takedown but Muratia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacTavish's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacTavish avoids the head kick by Muratia.
MacTavish pushes Muratia up against the cage in a clinch.
Muratia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacTavish is keeping busy.
Muratia prevents MacTavish from breaking the clinch.
Muratia tries to pull guard but MacTavish forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
MacTavish is trying to break the clinch but Muratia is controlling him.
Muratia pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
MacTavish postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Muratia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacTavish postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muratia wants to get back to his feet but MacTavish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Muratia is breathing heavily.
Muratia trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
MacTavish landing some decent shots from guard.
MacTavish trying to control but Muratia is working from the bottom.
MacTavish postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacTavish distracts Muratia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacTavish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacTavish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Muratia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacTavish stands and throws Muratia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacTavish scores with punches from side control.
MacTavish scoring with punches and elbows.
MacTavish works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Muratia struggling a bit here.
MacTavish tries to move to mount but Muratia blocks the move with his legs.
Muratia is looking to regain half guard here but MacTavish keeps moving and retains side control.
MacTavish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muratia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish trying to control the action but Muratia is working from the bottom.
MacTavish looks up at the clock and then as Muratia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, MacTavish smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muratia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Muratia trying to control the action but MacTavish is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John MacTavish dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Muratia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacTavish shoots in but no luck this time.
Muratia fails with a takedown attempt.
Muratia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacTavish darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Muratia makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
MacTavish darts in and clinches Muratia up against the cage.
MacTavish is trying to force a seperation but Muratia has the dominant position.
MacTavish is breathing heavily.
MacTavish wants a takedown.
Muratia jumps guard but MacTavish turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Muratia prevents MacTavish from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muratia prevents MacTavish from breaking the clinch.
Muratia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacTavish's defenses.
MacTavish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muratia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacTavish clinches with his opponent.
Muratia pulls MacTavish into guard.
MacTavish postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacTavish with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacTavish trying to control but Muratia is working from the bottom.
MacTavish lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacTavish has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacTavish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacTavish postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish throwing strikes from guard but Muratia blocks nicely.
MacTavish trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacTavish lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacTavish is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacTavish landing some decent shots from guard.
Muratia controlling MacTavish's posture.
MacTavish throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muratia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacTavish is working Muratia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacTavish landing some decent shots from guard.
Muratia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacTavish lands a couple of digs.
MacTavish looking to sit in guard and control but Muratia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muratia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muratia avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanders Muratia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John MacTavish.
Muratia looks for a takedown but MacTavish sprawls well.
MacTavish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacTavish taking a breather.
Muratia manages to break the clinch.
Muratia clinches.
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!
MacTavish is trying to trip Muratia. He has hold of a leg but Muratia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MacTavish persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacTavish working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muratia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for MacTavish!
MacTavish tries to lock up and control but Muratia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John MacTavish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by MacTavish or perhaps it was just good defense by Muratia which made him look bad.
Muratia rushes MacTavish and presses him up against the cage.
Muratia prevents MacTavish from breaking the clinch.
Muratia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacTavish feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacTavish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muratia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacTavish has managed to get both his arms back between Muratia's legs - danger averted.
John MacTavish has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacTavish working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muratia is adopting a defensive guard.
Muratia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacTavish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muratia looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish trying to control but Muratia is working from the bottom.
Muratia controls MacTavish momentarily but MacTavish frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sanders Muratia wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Muratia fails with the takedown.
Muratia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacTavish with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacTavish postures up and lands a big shot to Muratia's brow.
MacTavish connects with a couple of short punches.
Muratia throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
MacTavish works over Muratia with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muratia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacTavish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacTavish's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacTavish being controlled here momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacTavish keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muratia's head.
MacTavish landing some decent shots from guard.
MacTavish won't allow Muratia to get back to his feet.
MacTavish stands up over Muratia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muratia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratia striking off his back but it's not causing MacTavish any problems.
Muratia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacTavish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacTavish lands a couple of digs.
Muratia tries to strike from the bottom.
Muratia looking for a sweep. Not yet Muratia, not yet.
MacTavish postures up and lands a big shot to Muratia's brow.
MacTavish wants to control from the top but Muratia keeps moving.
Muratia tries to strike from the bottom.
MacTavish working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish distracts Muratia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacTavish is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacTavish sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muratia's guard.
Muratia trying to hold on to MacTavish's head to control him but MacTavish postures up.
MacTavish drops an elbow to the side of Muratia's head.
MacTavish drops an elbow to the side of Muratia's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacTavish takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muratia is trying to get back to full guard.
Muratia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John MacTavish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacTavish 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John MacTavish!
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RATING
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