PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Macintosh
vs
Pheu Pheu

192 cm
48
212 lbs
37 - 32 - 4

184 cm
38
207 lbs
29 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 37 - 32 - 4, 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 29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macintosh shoots in looking for a takedown but Pheu Pheu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macintosh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pheu Pheu is looking to land body kicks.

Pheu Pheu closes the distance and pushes Macintosh back into the cage.
Pheu Pheu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macintosh.
Macintosh is trying to drag Pheu Pheu to the mat but Pheu Pheu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macintosh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pheu Pheu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macintosh jumps guard but Pheu Pheu stands there with Macintosh around his waist. Macintosh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Macintosh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pheu Pheu regains guard.
Macintosh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macintosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Pheu Pheu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu working a defensive guard here.
Pheu Pheu keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.
Macintosh looking to pass the guard.
Pheu Pheu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pheu Pheu is on top in guard.

Pheu Pheu chips away with some ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pheu Pheu won't allow Macintosh to sweep him here.
Pheu Pheu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Macintosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pheu Pheu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Pheu Pheu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh wants to sweep here but Pheu Pheu controlling him for the moment.
Macintosh trying to control the position.
Macintosh pulls Pheu Pheu in close to his closed guard and prevents Pheu Pheu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pheu Pheu wants to control from the top but Macintosh keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pheu Pheu distracts Macintosh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Macintosh controls Pheu Pheu momentarily but Pheu Pheu frees himself.
Pheu Pheu with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macintosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Pheu Pheu has gone for a leg lock! Macintosh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pheu Pheu's guard.

Macintosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pheu Pheu is keeping the position for now.
Pheu Pheu is trying to keep Macintosh in close.
Macintosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pheu Pheu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Pheu Pheu keeps moving.
Macintosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Pheu Pheu is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh preventing the sweep.
Macintosh won't allow Pheu Pheu to get back to his feet.
Macintosh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pheu Pheu has his hands on Macintosh's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Macintosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pheu Pheu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macintosh trying to control but Pheu Pheu is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pheu Pheu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macintosh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pheu Pheu's waist but Pheu Pheu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macintosh off to one side.
Macintosh misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaka Pheu Pheu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pheu Pheu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Pheu Pheu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Macintosh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Macintosh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macintosh is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu passes into half guard.
Macintosh wants to control but Pheu Pheu is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Macintosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh gets back to full guard.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position from guard on top but Macintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pheu Pheu is in close to Macintosh's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Macintosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pheu Pheu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pheu Pheu cracks Macintosh with a solid left hand.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position from guard on top but Macintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh wants to sweep but no luck.
Macintosh controls Pheu Pheu momentarily but Pheu Pheu frees himself.
Pheu Pheu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pheu Pheu is working Macintosh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pheu Pheu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pheu Pheu tries to advance to mount but Macintosh denies him.
Pheu Pheu wants to control but Macintosh is keeping him busy.
Macintosh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pheu Pheu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Macintosh can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Macintosh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Macintosh tries to improve position but can't.
Pheu Pheu is putting a hurting on Macintosh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pheu Pheu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Macintosh can't do much from the bottom here.

Pheu Pheu is trying to get an arm triangle but Macintosh is defending well.
Macintosh is trying to get back to half guard.
Macintosh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pheu Pheu's best efforts.
Kaka Pheu Pheu has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu working the head and body with strikes.
Macintosh tries to get to full guard but Pheu Pheu has control of the leg.
Pheu Pheu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Macintosh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pheu Pheu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pheu Pheu's back!
Pheu Pheu rolls, trying to escape but Macintosh keeps control of the position.

Pheu Pheu is holding on to Macintosh 's glove but Macintosh gets free and slips his arm under Pheu Pheu 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Pheu Pheu is tapping furiously and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bud Macintosh!
A very excited looking Bud Macintosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.