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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Chaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chaney as he avoids it easily.
Macintosh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Macintosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macintosh.
Chaney is holding on to half guard well.
Macintosh works his way into side control.
Macintosh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chaney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Macintosh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macintosh lands a few punches from side control.
Chaney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macintosh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Macintosh cracks Chaney with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Macintosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chaney, who protects the arm well.
Macintosh has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Macintosh prevents Chaney from getting the reversal.
Macintosh working for a submission but Chaney is keeping him at bay.
Chaney tries to lock up and control but Macintosh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh prevents Chaney from getting the reversal.
Macintosh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaney sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chaney wants to improve his position but Macintosh is controlling well.
Chaney is looking to control Macintosh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaney avoid being mounted?
Chaney manages to get to full guard.
Macintosh looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh preventing the sweep.
Macintosh postures up and lands a big shot to Chaney's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaney has wrist control.
Macintosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaney trying to control the position here.
Macintosh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chaney trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Chaney.
Macintosh misses with a straight left.
Chaney throws a jab but it's blocked by Macintosh.
A big right from Chaney misses.
Chaney throws the left hand but Macintosh avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Macintosh blocks a jab.
Bud Macintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaney gets caught flat footed, as Macintosh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chaney looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaney, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaney pulls Macintosh in close to prevent any damage.
Chaney manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Macintosh is looking to improve his position but Chaney isn't that keen on the idea.
Macintosh swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macintosh working to try and regain half guard.
Macintosh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chaney throws out a loose jab but Macintosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Macintosh misses.
Chaney moves out of range as Macintosh strikes.
Chaney throws a jab when Macintosh was well out of range.
Chaney works the jab nicely.
Macintosh misses with an uppercut.
Chaney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Macintosh finds it's target.
Macintosh ducks under a wild hook from Chaney.
Macintosh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Macintosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Chaney keeps moving.
Chaney trying to keep a closed guard but Macintosh is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chaney wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bud Macintosh was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chaney looks to land a left hand but Macintosh moved out of range nicely.
Macintosh throws a lazy right hand but Chaney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chaney takes a swing at Macintosh's ribcage but misses.
Macintosh moves away from the strike by Chaney.
Macintosh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Macintosh cracks Chaney with an open hand slap.
Macintosh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Macintosh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chaney quickly recovers to half guard.
Chaney is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macintosh moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Chaney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaney tries to bench press Macintosh off him but Macintosh keeps the position.
Chaney takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Macintosh tries for a kimura but Chaney is defending well.
Chaney gets back to half guard.
Macintosh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chaney sees it coming and defends easily.
Macintosh is trying to work for a kimura but Chaney is defending well.
Chaney wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney is working hard here to advance position.
Macintosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chaney keeps working.
Bud Macintosh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaney moves into full guard.
Chaney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macintosh is stalling in the full guard.
Macintosh wants to pass the guard but Chaney is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaney, not yet.
Macintosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macintosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaney trying to strike off his back.
Chaney trying to keep a closed guard but Macintosh is proving a slippery customer.
Chaney wants to sweep but no luck.
Macintosh forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaney is trying to control but can't.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaney gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Macintosh throws a shot from downtown. Chaney moves away and avoids it.
Chaney misses with a two punch combination.
Macintosh slips under a jab.
Macintosh misses the shot to the body.
Chaney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macintosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macintosh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chaney stopping the sweep attempt from Macintosh.
Macintosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaney.
Chaney won't allow Macintosh to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaney cracks Macintosh with a solid left hand.
Chaney wants to control from the top but Macintosh keeps moving.
Macintosh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaney defends well.
Chaney looking to pass the guard.
Chaney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chaney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Macintosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaney throwing strikes from guard but Macintosh blocks nicely.
Macintosh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macintosh keeping moving, preventing Chaney from controlling successfully.
Macintosh controls Chaney momentarily but Chaney frees himself.
Macintosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macintosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Macintosh, not yet.
Chaney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Macintosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ivan Chaney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaney throws a big elbow that misses.
Macintosh 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.
Macintosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chaney throwing strikes but missing.
Macintosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chaney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Macintosh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chaney throws a strike but Macintosh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macintosh's guard.
Chaney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chaney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaney throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Chaney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chaney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Macintosh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macintosh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaney defends well.
Macintosh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bud Macintosh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macintosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macintosh is trying to keep Chaney in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Chaney.
I think Macintosh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Macintosh!
Bud Macintosh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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