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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John MacTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gilberto Alves!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacTavish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacTavish works the jab nicely.
MacTavish connects with a solid leg kick.
Alves looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacTavish clinches with his opponent.
MacTavish just leaning against Alves, taking a breather.
MacTavish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacTavish closes the distance and pushes Alves back into the cage.
MacTavish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacTavish connects with a body shot that sends Alves's belly button to the back.
MacTavish lands with a hook. Alves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacTavish works the jab nicely.
MacTavish looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
MacTavish is stalling in the full guard.
MacTavish trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacTavish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacTavish working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves's head.
MacTavish keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish stands up over Alves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacTavish distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacTavish lands a couple of digs.
MacTavish lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacTavish chips away with some ground and pound.
MacTavish cracks Alves with a solid left hand.
MacTavish lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacTavish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacTavish trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
MacTavish is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacTavish trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacTavish distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacTavish is one step ahead there.
MacTavish works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
MacTavish lands a couple of digs.
MacTavish landing some decent shots from guard.
MacTavish looking to pass the guard.
MacTavish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alves has momentary wrist control but MacTavish slips an elbow through the middle.
MacTavish landing with the ground and pound.
Alves is looking for a triangle but MacTavish pushes his legs off easily.
MacTavish working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish wants to stand but Alves has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
MacTavish wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
MacTavish has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alves is proving hard to escape from.
MacTavish working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacTavish has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alves is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to stand up but MacTavish isn't so interested in that idea.
Alves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacTavish landing some decent shots from guard.
MacTavish is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacTavish working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves's head.
MacTavish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MacTavish connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacTavish working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacTavish landing some decent shots from guard.
MacTavish scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John MacTavish dominated that round.
That's time! MacTavish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alves gets tackled into the cage by MacTavish. MacTavish maintains the clinch.
Alves prevents MacTavish from breaking the clinch.
MacTavish is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.
MacTavish is trying to force a seperation but Alves has the dominant position.
MacTavish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Alves tries to pull guard but MacTavish won't allow it.
Alves has had enough of the clinch but MacTavish keeps him there for the moment.
Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacTavish prevents it.
MacTavish wants to get back to striking at distance but Alves won't allow it.
MacTavish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alves.
John MacTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Alves.
MacTavish breaks from the clinch.
MacTavish throws a leg kick which misses Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
Alves is breathing heavily.
MacTavish throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacTavish is in Alves's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish working some strikes from top position.
MacTavish working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacTavish landing with the ground and pound.
MacTavish stands up over Alves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacTavish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Alves has momentary wrist control but MacTavish slips an elbow through the middle.
MacTavish chips away with some ground and pound.
MacTavish working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alves controls MacTavish momentarily but MacTavish frees himself.
MacTavish stands up over Alves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacTavish with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alves keeping moving, preventing MacTavish from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacTavish lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacTavish chips away with some ground and pound.
MacTavish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacTavish connects with a couple of short punches.
MacTavish scoring with some ground and pound.
MacTavish works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
MacTavish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacTavish has managed to get both his arms back between Alves's legs - danger averted.
MacTavish is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves keeping moving, preventing MacTavish from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacTavish lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacTavish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
John MacTavish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but MacTavish defends easily.
MacTavish lands a couple of digs.
MacTavish scoring with some ground and pound.
MacTavish with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacTavish's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacTavish defends well.
MacTavish postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacTavish makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacTavish landing with the ground and pound.
MacTavish is in close to Alves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacTavish cracks Alves with a solid left hand.
MacTavish lands a couple of elbows.
MacTavish trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves wants to stand up but MacTavish is controlling him.
MacTavish is in close to Alves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John MacTavish 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!
Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacTavish finds it's way round the side to connect with Alves's head.
MacTavish takes the fight into the clinch.
MacTavish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alves has MacTavish pressed against the cage, preventing MacTavish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacTavish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacTavish sizes up Alves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacTavish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacTavish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacTavish walks away with a smile on his face. Alves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacTavish wants to clinch.
MacTavish drives through with a takedown into Alves's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
MacTavish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacTavish is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacTavish's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacTavish distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacTavish distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacTavish connects with a couple of short punches.
MacTavish working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacTavish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacTavish looking to pass the guard.
MacTavish working some strikes from top position.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alves is trying to work for a kimura but MacTavish is defending well.
Gilberto Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from MacTavish as he works his way to full guard.
MacTavish keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
MacTavish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacTavish keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacTavish is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves prevents MacTavish from getting back to his feet.
Alves wants to control from the top but MacTavish keeps moving.
Gilberto Alves has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
MacTavish lands a jab.
MacTavish lands a nice shot to the body.
John MacTavish is winning the standup battle so far.
MacTavish fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alves on the side of the head.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but MacTavish pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish feints a jab promting Alves to slip. MacTavish then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
MacTavish clinches.
MacTavish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from MacTavish finds it's way through Alves's defenses.
Alves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacTavish defends it nicely.
John MacTavish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacTavish throws a one two combo.
MacTavish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alves drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacTavish pulls his leg out and moves away.
John MacTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Alves.
MacTavish lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
John MacTavish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves looks to land a body kick but MacTavish moved away.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
John MacTavish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacTavish 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John MacTavish!
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