PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos has chosen The Killers - Somebody Told Me as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vinicius Ramos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Macintosh
vs
Ramos

192 cm
32
212 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

185 cm
26
205 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 16 - 12 - 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos misses with a looping left.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Macintosh uses good head movement to avoid it.

Ramos gets caught napping as Macintosh dives in and scores a takedown. Ramos manages to retain guard.

Macintosh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macintosh has managed to get both his arms back between Ramos's legs - danger averted.
Ramos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macintosh sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Macintosh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macintosh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Macintosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macintosh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Macintosh chips away with some ground and pound.

Ramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macintosh defends it easily.
Macintosh won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh looking to pass the guard.
Macintosh trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Macintosh landing with the ground and pound.

Ramos has his foot on Macintosh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macintosh works his way back into a safe position though.

Ramos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macintosh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macintosh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macintosh lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramos is on top in guard.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramos is fighting to break Macintosh's control of his arms but Macintosh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macintosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Macintosh, not yet.
Macintosh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macintosh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macintosh is working away from the top position though.
Macintosh drops an elbow to the side of Ramos's head.

Macintosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Macintosh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Macintosh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Macintosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Macintosh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Macintosh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Macintosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramos keeps working.
Macintosh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Ramos actively working from the bottom here.
Ramos is not content to let Macintosh control the position.

Macintosh is looking for a kimura here.

Macintosh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is not content to let Macintosh control the position.
Macintosh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Ramos actively working from the bottom here.
Macintosh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macintosh thows a huge punch but Ramos dodges it nicely.

Macintosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macintosh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macintosh's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Macintosh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ramos fails to land with a series of punches.
Macintosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Macintosh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos dodges the punch combination from Macintosh.
Macintosh tests Ramos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Macintosh. Those never looked like landing.
Macintosh avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Macintosh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramos slaps away a takedown attempt from Macintosh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macintosh tries to avoid it but Ramos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macintosh to the ground. Macintosh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramos walks into a stiff left hand from Macintosh.
Macintosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramos at a distance.
Ramos slips a jab from Macintosh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos tries to bum rush Macintosh with a series of wild strikes but Macintosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramos tests Macintosh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Macintosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Macintosh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramos is trying to defend but Macintosh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Macintosh prevents Ramos from standing back up.
Ramos is looking for a sweep. Macintosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Macintosh is looking for a kimura here.
Ramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macintosh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macintosh's back!
Ramos throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Macintosh hold on?!
Ramos is not going to allow Macintosh to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh tries to escape the position.
Ramos lands shots from the back.
Macintosh is keeping busy.
Macintosh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramos's guard. Nice work there by Macintosh.
Ramos trying to control the position.
Ramos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Macintosh tries to get to full guard but Ramos has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macintosh has managed to free his arm - good work.

Macintosh actively working from the bottom here.
Ramos prevents Macintosh from improving his position.

Macintosh looking for submissions off his back.
Macintosh has hold of Ramos's hands but Ramos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ramos prevents Macintosh from improving his position.

Ramos is trying to work for a kimura but Macintosh is defending well.
Ramos wants to take a breather but Macintosh is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is looking to control Ramos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macintosh avoid being mounted?
Macintosh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Macintosh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ramos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Macintosh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramos's back!
Macintosh wants to control the position but Ramos frees himself and scrambles - Macintosh manages to regain control in side control.
Ramos is trying to improve his position.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Macintosh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinicius Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Ramos. No joy for Macintosh on that attempt.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Macintosh ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Macintosh does no damage.
Macintosh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramos counters with a left to the body.
Ramos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Bud Macintosh has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macintosh thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos misses the jab.
Macintosh fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Ramos.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macintosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Macintosh misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos cracks Macintosh with an open hand slap.
Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macintosh.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Macintosh ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a hook. Macintosh ducked under it nicely.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Macintosh.
Macintosh throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.
Macintosh swings away with a body shot that misses

and Ramos lands a stunning uppercut that sends Macintosh to the mat!

Macintosh is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ramos is taking a breather. Macintosh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Macintosh gets full guard.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Macintosh is keeping the position.

Macintosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Macintosh keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramos is in close to Macintosh's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Macintosh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well.
Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Macintosh is retaining full guard.
Ramos passes Macintosh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Ramos is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is thwarting Macintosh's attempts to control the position.
Macintosh is looking for a sweep. Ramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramos slips a nice elbow through Macintosh's hands, connecting with Macintosh's forehead.
Macintosh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramos postures up and lands a big shot to Macintosh's brow.

Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macintosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Macintosh's legs - danger averted.
Bud Macintosh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos slips nicely into half guard.
Ramos tries to pass to full mount but Macintosh defends it.
Macintosh wants to get back to full guard.
Ramos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Macintosh actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramos lands a nice short elbow.

Ramos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macintosh has managed to free his arm - good work.

Macintosh actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramos lands a nice short elbow.
Macintosh manages to get to full guard.
Ramos trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Macintosh keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramos 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!