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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mackintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saul Tigh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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168 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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182 cm
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180 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Mackintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Tigh!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigh keeps the fight on the outside.
Tigh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mackintosh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mackintosh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mackintosh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mackintosh trying to control the action but Tigh is working from the bottom.
Mackintosh working away.
Mackintosh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tigh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mackintosh tries for a kimura but Tigh is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackintosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tigh keeps working.
Tigh regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh is looking to improve his position.
Tigh looking for submissions off his back.
Tigh is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Tigh is defending against the submission attempts here by Mackintosh.
Tigh is looking to improve his position.
Tigh is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tigh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tigh actively working from the bottom here.
Tigh tries to get to full guard but Mackintosh has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tigh is staying active underneath Mackintosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tigh wants to get back to full guard.
Mackintosh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tigh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tigh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mackintosh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tigh is able to avoid easily.
Tigh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tigh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mackintosh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh fails with the takedown
and Mackintosh counters with a three punch combo that has Tigh backing up. Tigh nods at Mackintosh to acknowledge the strikes.
Mackintosh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tigh.
Mackintosh closes the distance and pushes Tigh back into the cage.
Tigh pulls Mackintosh into guard.
Mackintosh slips nicely into half guard.
Tigh is not content to let Mackintosh control the position.
Tigh actively working from the bottom here.
Mackintosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mackintosh moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigh is looking to reverse the position.
Mackintosh wants to control but Tigh is keeping him busy.
Mackintosh staying calm.
Tigh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mackintosh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tigh looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mackintosh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mackintosh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tigh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mackintosh throws a right and a left that Tigh avoids nicely.
Mackintosh scores with a takedown into Tigh's guard.
Tigh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mackintosh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mackintosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tigh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mackintosh trying to control but Tigh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tigh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mackintosh defends it easily.
Mackintosh wants to control from the top but Tigh keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackintosh passes into half guard.
Tigh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mackintosh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mackintosh's back!
Tigh is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Tigh on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mackintosh is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mackintosh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tigh.
Mackintosh trying to control the action but Tigh just sinks the hooks in.
Tigh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tigh keeps control of the position as Mackintosh tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh trying to control the position but Tigh manages to sink in the hooks.
Mackintosh takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mackintosh is trying to break free.
Tigh looking for the RNC.
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!
Tigh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mackintosh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tigh not allowing Mackintosh to control his hands.
Tigh trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tigh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mackintosh has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh not allowing Mackintosh to control his hands.
Mackintosh turns into Tigh and is now in his guard.
Tigh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mackintosh is aware though and is defending well.
Tigh has Mackintosh pulled in close to control his posture.
Tigh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mackintosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tigh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tigh keeping moving, preventing Mackintosh from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh won't allow Tigh to sweep him here.
Mackintosh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tigh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mackintosh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tigh keeping moving, preventing Mackintosh from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tigh controls Mackintosh momentarily but Mackintosh frees himself.
Mackintosh wants to pass the guard but Tigh is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Tigh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mackintosh throws a right hand that Tigh ducks under and follows up with a left that Tigh also avoids with ease.
Tigh looks for a takedown but Mackintosh sprawls well.
Tigh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mackintosh's waist but Mackintosh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tigh off to one side.
Mackintosh throws a head kick but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackintosh.
Mackintosh lands with a kick to the temple. Tigh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Paul Mackintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tigh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul Mackintosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Tigh.
Tigh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tigh controlling the pace.
Mackintosh tries to roll over but Tigh keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh is looking to take a break and control but Mackintosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tigh tries to pass to full mount but Mackintosh defends it.
Tigh is trying to control. Mackintosh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tigh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mackintosh is refusing to be controlled, as Tigh sits in half guard.
Mackintosh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mackintosh.
Mackintosh trying to keep a closed guard but Tigh is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mackintosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tigh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Mackintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saul Tigh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tigh drops back looking for a leg! Mackintosh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mackintosh manages to kick Tigh off! Tigh jumps back into Mackintosh's guard.
Mackintosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tigh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mackintosh is tightening it up a little... Tigh has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tigh reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tigh taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mackintosh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Mackintosh!
A victorious Paul Mackintosh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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