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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bud Macintosh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Al Capone's chin.
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212 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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175 cm
28
211 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
7 - 5 - 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macintosh ducks under a wild hook from Capone.
Macintosh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Macintosh trying to control the action but Capone is working from the bottom.
Capone parries the strikes from Macintosh easily there. Macintosh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Capone to escape.
Capone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Macintosh's best efforts.
Macintosh is working for a submission of some sort.
Macintosh seems to be looking for submissions.
Macintosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Capone is just riding it out for now. Macintosh eventually gives up the hold.
Macintosh is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura but Capone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macintosh to get the leverage.
Capone pushes Macintosh off looking to stand but Macintosh dives back in and keeps control.
Macintosh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macintosh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Capone wants to improve his position but Macintosh is controlling well.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh wants to take a breather but Capone is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh trying to mount his opponent but Capone defends it.
Capone wants to get back to his feet.
Capone won't allow Macintosh to pass to mount.
Capone is staying active underneath Macintosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macintosh is thwarting Capone's attempts to control the position.
Macintosh thows a huge punch but Capone dodges it nicely.
Macintosh is looking to advance position but Capone won't allow it.
Capone is not content to let Macintosh control the position.
Capone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Macintosh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura here.
Capone wants to control the action here but instead Macintosh manages to pass to full mount!
Macintosh wants to control the pace but Capone is squirming around nicely.
Capone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Macintosh throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Macintosh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Capone is looking to improve his position but Macintosh isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Al Capone has been cut.
Capone blocking the ground and pound.
Capone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Macintosh.
Capone regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capone wants to improve his position but Macintosh is controlling well.
Macintosh trying to control from half guard but Capone is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macintosh winds up and cracks Capone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Capone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Macintosh looks for a takedown but Capone sprawls well.
Macintosh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Capone finds it's way round the side to connect with Macintosh's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macintosh.
Capone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bud Macintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Capone or perhaps it was just good defense by Macintosh which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Capone as Macintosh shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown but Capone shows good takedown defense.
Macintosh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Capone pinned against the cage. Capone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Capone sprawls well. Capone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macintosh gets slowly back to his feet.
Macintosh misses with a takedown attempt - Capone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macintosh throws an overhand right that lands on Capone's shoulder, as Capone tries to avoid the shot.
Capone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Macintosh counters with a three punch combo that has Capone backing up. Capone nods at Macintosh to acknowledge the strikes.
Capone slaps away a takedown attempt from Macintosh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macintosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Capone is fending him off so far but Macintosh persists. Nope, Capone circles away and we're back to standing.
Capone staying out of range there.
Capone throws out a loose jab but Macintosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macintosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Macintosh closes the distance and clinches up with Capone, looking for a takedown. Macintosh pushes Capone against the cage but Capone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macintosh has a takedown stuffed.
Macintosh fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh scores with a jab to the body.
Macintosh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Capone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Capone throws a poor cross that misses
and Macintosh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capone's guard.
Capone wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Macintosh is now in half guard.
Macintosh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Capone tries to roll over but Macintosh keeps him under control.
Capone is trying to stand.
Macintosh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone tries to get to full guard but Macintosh has control of the leg.
Macintosh wants to control but Capone is keeping him busy.
Capone trying to hold on to Macintosh's head to control him but Macintosh postures up.
Macintosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Capone makes his way to full guard, as Macintosh worked for a kimura.
Macintosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macintosh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Capone 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Macintosh has gone for a leg lock! Capone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Macintosh's guard.
Macintosh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macintosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capone landing some decent shots from guard.
Capone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bud Macintosh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Capone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Macintosh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macintosh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Capone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macintosh.
Macintosh shoots in but Capone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Macintosh with that takedown attempt.
Capone misses with a looping right.
Al Capone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macintosh shoots in looking for a takedown but Capone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macintosh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Capone misses the shot to the body.
Capone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macintosh defends it nicely.
Capone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macintosh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh dives in and grabs Capone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Capone pushes down on Macintosh's head and hops out.
Capone takes a swing at Macintosh's ribcage but misses.
Capone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Macintosh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Capone counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macintosh tries to avoid it but Capone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macintosh to the ground. Macintosh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macintosh misses with a hook.
Macintosh fails to land the takedown.
Capone shoots in and gets a takedown into Macintosh's guard.
Capone wants to pass the guard but Macintosh is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capone won't allow Macintosh to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh keeping moving, preventing Capone from controlling successfully.
Macintosh is looking for a triangle but Capone pushes his legs off easily.
Macintosh wants to control but Capone passes easily into half guard.
Capone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macintosh keeps working.
Macintosh manages to get to full guard.
Macintosh controls Capone momentarily but Capone frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone with a nice head shot there.
Capone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macintosh is on top in guard.
Macintosh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Capone dives on top into guard.
Macintosh wants to sweep here but Capone controlling him for the moment.
Capone trying to control the position from guard on top but Macintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Capone has passed into half guard!
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 tries to get to full guard but Capone has control of the leg.
Capone passes to full mount!
Capone lands a big elbow.
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.
Capone with a couple of short strikes.
Macintosh working to try and regain half guard.
Al Capone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macintosh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Capone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macintosh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bud Macintosh!
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energy
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