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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Donald McTavish has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Donald McTavish seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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142 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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165 cm
24
145 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel Penn swings for the body but McTavish moves out of range.
McTavish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McTavish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McTavish is trying to stand up here but Steel Penn is controlling him well.
McTavish tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Steel Penn manages to move to mount!
You get the feeling that McTavish really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McTavish is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Steel Penn controlling his opponent.
McTavish is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
McTavish's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel Penn controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that McTavish really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Steel Penn throwing strikes here but McTavish is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McTavish somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Steel Penn gets a takedown into half guard.
McTavish kicks off Steel Penn and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. McTavish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McTavish works the jab nicely.
Steel Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
McTavish scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel Penn throws a shot from downtown. McTavish moves away and avoids it.
Steel Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTavish.
Free Agent Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn dives in and scores a takedown into McTavish's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTavish has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Steel Penn is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McTavish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Penn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McTavish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donald McTavish will probably get the nod.
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.
Steel Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and McTavish counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McTavish sprawls well initially but Steel Penn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McTavish is trying to stand back up but Steel Penn is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish tries to kick Steel Penn off in order to stand up. Steel Penn Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Steel Penn controls the position.
Steel Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Steel Penn prevents McTavish from escaping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McTavish defends well and Steel Penn ends up having to push McTavish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel Penn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McTavish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel Penn.
McTavish tries to kick Steel Penn off but Steel Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steel Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel Penn feints a jab promting McTavish to slip. Steel Penn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McTavish slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish misses the shot to the body.
McTavish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
McTavish explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt - McTavish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donald McTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
McTavish throws out a loose jab but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McTavish sprawls well. McTavish wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
McTavish is looking to counter punch.
Donald McTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn shoots in but McTavish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McTavish throwing a counter right hand but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
McTavish slips a straight right by Steel Penn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn shoots in for a double leg but McTavish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McTavish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but McTavish avoids it with no problem.
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 Donald McTavish will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Steel Penn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McTavish tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steel Penn is in McTavish's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McTavish wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTavish wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McTavish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but McTavish is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McTavish wants to stand but Steel Penn is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but McTavish sprawls well. He's pushed Steel Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McTavish was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel Penn throws an overhand right that lands on McTavish's shoulder, as McTavish tries to avoid the shot.
McTavish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel Penn.
McTavish is looking to counter punch.
That's two 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.
Steel Penn lands with a good body shot.
Steel Penn shoots and misses
and McTavish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel Penn throws an off balance right hand
enabling McTavish to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel Penn closes the distance and clinches up with McTavish, looking for a takedown. Steel Penn pushes McTavish against the cage but McTavish circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donald McTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
McTavish swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Steel Penn.
McTavish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but McTavish sprawls well.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
McTavish scores with a nice right hand.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McTavish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn dives in and grabs McTavish's left leg, looking for a takedown. McTavish pushes down on Steel Penn's head and hops out.
Steel Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting McTavish counter with a right hand.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTavish.
McTavish throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel Penn moves into the clinch.
McTavish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn shoots and misses
and McTavish counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald McTavish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McTavish, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald McTavish!
A relieved looking Donald McTavish thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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