PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbstreit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Herb Alpert - Street Life. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Macintosh
vs
Herbstreit

192 cm
29
212 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

190 cm
31
217 lbs
19 - 9 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Herbstreit!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herbstreit closes the distance but Macintosh moves to the side
and Macintosh counters with a series of strikes. Herbstreit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Macintosh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herbstreit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macintosh.

Herbstreit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Herbstreit keeps moving.
Macintosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herbstreit is keeping the position for now.
Herbstreit wants to stand up but Macintosh is controlling him.
Herbstreit keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bud Macintosh.
Macintosh fails with an attempt to clinch.

Herbstreit moves into range and clinches up with Macintosh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh jumps guard but Herbstreit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Herbstreit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macintosh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macintosh can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Macintosh is trying to pull guard but Herbstreit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Herbstreit misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit misses with a short punch on the inside.

Macintosh successfully pulls guard.

Macintosh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herbstreit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herbstreit throws a big elbow that misses.

Macintosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herbstreit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Macintosh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit stopping the sweep attempt from Macintosh.

Macintosh working for a triangle but Herbstreit defends it easily.
Macintosh is trying to keep Herbstreit in close.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macintosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herbstreit throwing strikes but missing.
Herbstreit wants to stand and escape but instead Macintosh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Macintosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macintosh stops Herbstreit from standing up.
Macintosh looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh advances position into side control!
Macintosh trying to control the action but Herbstreit is working from the bottom.
Herbstreit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macintosh working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Herbstreit parries the strikes from Macintosh easily there. Macintosh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Herbstreit to escape.
Macintosh wants to control but Herbstreit is keeping him busy.
Herbstreit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Macintosh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Macintosh wants to control but Herbstreit is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit wants to get back to his feet but Macintosh drags him back down.

Macintosh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Macintosh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Macintosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Herbstreit, who protects the arm well.
Herbstreit is not content to let Macintosh control the position.
Herbstreit is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Macintosh is controlling him well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Macintosh is trying to get an arm triangle but Herbstreit is defending well.

Macintosh tries for a kimura but Herbstreit is defending well.
Herbstreit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Macintosh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Herbstreit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herbstreit swings for the body but Macintosh moves out of range.
Macintosh tries for a takedown but Herbstreit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macintosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Herbstreit has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Macintosh shoots in and drives through. Herbstreit sprawls well.
Macintosh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Macintosh gets a takedown into half guard.
Herbstreit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macintosh.
Macintosh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Herbstreit pushes Macintosh off looking to stand but Macintosh dives back in and keeps control.
Macintosh wants to free his trapped foot but Herbstreit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macintosh stops Herbstreit from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh moves nicely into side control.

Macintosh tries for a kimura but Herbstreit is defending well.
Herbstreit tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Macintosh is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Herbstreit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Herbstreit showing good submission defense here.
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!
Herbstreit wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macintosh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Herbstreit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Herbstreit for a finish.

Herbstreit preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Macintosh.

Macintosh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Macintosh looking for the RNC.

Macintosh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Herbstreit is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Macintosh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Herbstreit is defending well though. Macintosh let's go of the attempt for now.
Macintosh scores with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macintosh is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Herbstreit won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Macintosh off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bud Macintosh!
Bud Macintosh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.