PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

G Rection
vs
McTavish

202 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 Los Angeles, Hugh G Rection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McTavish looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McTavish trying to control but Rection is working from the bottom.
McTavish won't allow Rection to get back to his feet.
McTavish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rection will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rection working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McTavish.

McTavish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McTavish works over Rection with some ground and pound from guard.
McTavish sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McTavish in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

McTavish drops back looking for a leg! Rection is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rection manages to kick McTavish off! McTavish jumps back into Rection's guard.
McTavish stops Rection from standing up.
McTavish throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rection is working an open guard so McTavish takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

McTavish shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McTavish stops Rection from getting back to his feet.
McTavish scoring with strikes to the body and head.

McTavish is looking for a kimura here.
Rection is staying active underneath McTavish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McTavish is nestled in close to Rection, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McTavish lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rection wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McTavish is trying to control. Rection wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McTavish lands a nice short elbow.
Rection is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McTavish in particular looking to stall.
McTavish looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. McTavish connects with a nice short shot to Rection's temple.
Rection is trying to stand back up but McTavish is controlling him
Rection taking some punishment here, with McTavish in his half guard.

McTavish is trying to work for a kimura but Rection is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

McTavish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McTavish is keen to just control but Rection is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

McTavish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rection doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McTavish.
Rection is looking to escape.
McTavish has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McTavish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from McTavish.

McTavish escapes and gets back to his feet.

McTavish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McTavish lands in his opponent's guard.
McTavish wants to control from the top but Rection keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTavish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rection swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McTavish prevents Rection from getting back to his feet.

Rection is working an open guard so McTavish takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rection throws a right and a left that both miss.

McTavish shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rection napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rection is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McTavish is controlling him well.
McTavish in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McTavish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rection is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex McTavish dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McTavish shoots for a takedown but Rection saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rection lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rection.
Rection connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rection lands with a straight right. McTavish didn't see that one coming.
McTavish shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Rection. No joy for McTavish on that attempt.
Hugh G Rection has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex McTavish.
Rection scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rection throws a one two combo.
Rection lands a two punch combo.
Rection connects with an inside leg kick.
Rection lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rection connects with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rection goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rection!
McTavish fails with a takedown attempt.
Rection scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Rection tenderised McTavish's leg. McTavish is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rection scores with a hook to the body. McTavish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rection lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hugh G Rection is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTavish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rection scores with a three punch combo!
Rection lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown by McTavish or perhaps it was just good defense by Rection which made him look bad.
McTavish shoots in but no luck this time.
McTavish closes the distance and clinches up with Rection, looking for a takedown. McTavish pushes Rection against the cage but Rection circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McTavish fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McTavish.
Hugh G Rection is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTavish dives in and grabs Rection's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rection pushes down on McTavish's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rection counters with a head kick. That will keep McTavish thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McTavish takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McTavish shoots in for a double leg but Rection sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rection lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rection lands with a nice combination. McTavish backs away looking to recover.
McTavish slips a jab and a cross from Rection.
McTavish fails with the takedown.
McTavish takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rection keeps McTavish at a distance using the push kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rection as McTavish shoots in.
Rection connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rection.
No luck for McTavish with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by McTavish or perhaps it was just good defense by Rection which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rection scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McTavish changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rection tries to avoid it but McTavish manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rection to the ground. Rection escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rection slaps away a takedown attempt from McTavish, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rection scores with a one two! McTavish had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McTavish shoots in looking for a takedown but Rection manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McTavish's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McTavish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rection as he avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rection, right into the meat.

Rection gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McTavish to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rection pushes McTavish off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rection lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rection leaves McTavish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McTavish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rection is fending him off so far but McTavish persists. Nope, Rection circles away and we're back to standing.
Rection lands a right hook to the body.

McTavish closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

McTavish tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McTavish trying to control the position but Rection is working away.
McTavish lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McTavish wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rection, who protects the arm well.
McTavish is looking to take a break and control but Rection is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh G Rection 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!

That kick from Rection tenderised McTavish's leg. McTavish is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTavish chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rection can pounce on him.
McTavish steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rection. That one must have hurt.
McTavish looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

McTavish shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McTavish was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rection wants to try and get back to his feet.
McTavish landing punches.
Rection is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish lands with some strikes.

McTavish is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rection to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rection shrugs it off.
McTavish is landing with some decent strikes but Rection is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! McTavish connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rection trying desperately to get to his feet.
McTavish in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by McTavish.

McTavish is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rection can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rection is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

McTavish is working for a guillotine from mount but Rection frees his head quite easily.
McTavish raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTavish lands a heavy elbow.
McTavish lands a heavy elbow.
McTavish throws some wild stikes that Rection manages to avoid easily.

McTavish looking for a guillotine from mount but Rection is having none of it.

McTavish working for a submission but Rection is keeping him at bay.
Rection is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McTavish is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rection can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McTavish won't let Rection get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McTavish lands with some strikes.
Rection wants to try and get back to his feet.
McTavish controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish working the ground and pound effectively.
McTavish landing strikes, looking to finish!
McTavish in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rection is bucking up trying to escape but McTavish cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rection wants to get back to his feet.
McTavish landing strikes from the mount.
Alex McTavish has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rection'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.
A nice elbow there by McTavish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish scoring with strikes but Rection is staying in there.
McTavish landing shots from mount.
Rection is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McTavish wants to control the pace but Rection is squirming around nicely.
McTavish lands a heavy elbow.
McTavish trying to control but Rection is having none of it.
Rection is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

McTavish looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

McTavish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex McTavish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McTavish has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex McTavish!