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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Gattuso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Macintosh ducks under a wild hook from Gattuso.
Macintosh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gattuso.
A telegraphed right hand from Gattuso misses the target.
A jab from Gattuso misses.
Macintosh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gattuso.
Gattuso connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Bud Macintosh has been cut.
Macintosh ducks right into an uppercut from Gattuso.
Gattuso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macintosh looks winded!
Gattuso sizes up Macintosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gattuso connects with a body shot.
Gattuso misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Macintosh! But no joy.#T1#
Gattuso looks to score with a jab to the body but Macintosh is just out of range.
Gattuso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Macintosh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gattuso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Macintosh in his tracks.
Gattuso is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Macintosh hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Javier Gattuso!
A very excited looking Javier Gattuso 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Macintosh blocks a jab.#TD#
Macintosh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morgan wants to stand back up but Macintosh manages to pass into side control.
Morgan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Macintosh is trying to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Macintosh looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Morgan taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bud Macintosh!
A relieved looking Bud Macintosh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Macintosh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seia finds it's way round the side to connect with Macintosh's head.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown but Seia shows good takedown defense.
Macintosh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Macintosh.
Seia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seia, right into the meat.
Seia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Seia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia with a hook.
Seia scores with a kick to the body.
Macintosh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Seia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seia. Macintosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Macintosh on the side of the head.
Seia misses with an uppercut. Macintosh saw that one coming.
Macintosh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Seia misses #TD#
and Macintosh counters with a single leg into guard. Seia didn't expect that.
Seia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macintosh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Macintosh stands and throws Seia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Macintosh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Seia prevents Macintosh from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Seia is not content to let Macintosh control the position.
Macintosh working away.
Macintosh wants to control but Seia is keeping him busy.
Macintosh remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seia can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Seia is trying to control Macintosh's posture but Macintosh avoids it.
Macintosh prevents Seia from escaping the position.
Macintosh wants to control but Seia is keeping him busy.
Seia stops Macintosh from passing to mount.
Macintosh is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Macintosh has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Seia is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Macintosh yanks on the arm and Seia is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Macintosh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Mela misses with a looping right.#TD#
Mela tries to sprawl but Macintosh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Macintosh prevents Mela from improving his position.
Mela keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mela is looking to improve his position.
Macintosh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mela!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macintosh wants to control the pace but Mela is squirming around nicely.
Mela is trying desperately to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Macintosh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Macintosh wants to take his opponent's back but Mela doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mela tries to hold on but Macintosh pushes him away.
Mela is working to get back to half guard.
Macintosh wants to control the pace but Mela is squirming around nicely.
Macintosh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mela tries to reverse the position but Macintosh maintains control.
Mela sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mela trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Macintosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mela is just riding it out for now. Macintosh eventually gives up the hold.
Macintosh is thwarting Mela's attempts to control the position.
Mela is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Macintosh is staying active.
Macintosh content to control rather than advance.
Mela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macintosh looking to pass the guard.
Mela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macintosh is one step ahead there. #T3#
Macintosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mela is keeping the position for now.
Macintosh is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mela is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mela stands up over Macintosh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mela won't allow Macintosh to sweep him here.
Mela cracks Macintosh with a solid left hand.
Mela is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Macintosh keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
Macintosh has momentary wrist control but Mela slips an elbow through the middle.
Mela slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macintosh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Macintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macintosh trying to keep a closed guard but Mela is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mela working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macintosh's head.
Macintosh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mela punishes Macintosh's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Macintosh looking to score a takedown here. Mela is defending well but Macintosh drives through and ends up in Mela's guard.
Macintosh postures up.
Macintosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Mela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mela trying to control the position.
Mela wants to improve his position but instead Macintosh has moved into half guard.
Mela 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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mela misses with an elbow to the head.
Macintosh wants to escape the position.
Mela avoiding Macintosh 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Macintosh prevents Mela from getting a body triangle.
Mela landing with strikes.
Mela throwing sloppy strikes.
Mela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macintosh trying to control the hands but Mela breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Mela working for a choke but Macintosh is defending well.
Mela is looking to control Macintosh but Macintosh is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh is trying to break free.
#T2##SUB2#
Mela looking for the choke but no joy.
Mela connects with a big shot to the side of Macintosh's head.
Macintosh is taking damage to the body and head.
Mela punches Macintosh on the ear.
Mela cracks Macintosh with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Macintosh from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mela is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Antero Mela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macintosh wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mela looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mela.
Mela is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mela gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mela gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mela apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD2#
Mela shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Macintosh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Mela 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.
Mela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mela is thwarting Macintosh's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Mela passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mela working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mela landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mela working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Macintosh is rocked!
Mela postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Macintosh badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mela around the waist but Mela pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mela is the winner by TKO! Mela jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Mela!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Strashko has closed the distance and engaged Macintosh in a clinch.
Macintosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strashko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Strashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strashko connects with a leg kick. Macintosh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ivan Strashko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Strashko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strashko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macintosh.
Macintosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macintosh jumps guard but Strashko stands there with Macintosh around his waist. Macintosh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Strashko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macintosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strashko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Macintosh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Macintosh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Macintosh wants to break free but Strashko has control.
#BC2#
Strashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Strashko catches Macintosh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Strashko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strashko showed some decent athleticism there.
Macintosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strashko is nestled in close to Macintosh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strashko trying to control the pace.
Strashko working over Macintosh with some ground and pound. Macintosh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strashko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Strashko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Macintosh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Macintosh wants to sweep but Strashko has passed to side control!
Macintosh is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Strashko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#
Macintosh is rocked!
Strashko working away.
Oh Macintosh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macintosh tries to bench press Strashko off him but Strashko keeps the position.
Strashko lands a strong strike to the head of Macintosh. That's dazed him! Strashko looking to finish here. Macintosh is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Strashko lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Strashko!
Post fight, Ivan Strashko stared into the camera and said 'Dont mess with cossacks you foolish englishman. And especially dont mess with Viking Cossacks.'.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pete Palahnuik and Bud Macintosh. Palahnuik comes into the arena with Machine Civilization blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Pete Palahnuik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bud Macintosh!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macintosh gets tackled into the cage by Palahnuik. Palahnuik maintains the clinch.
Macintosh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palahnuik is defending well.
Macintosh wants a takedown.
Palahnuik successfully pulls guard.
Macintosh is pushing down on Palahnuik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Palahnuik is fighting to maintain full guard but Macintosh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Palahnuik trying to hold on to Macintosh's head to control him but Macintosh postures up.
Macintosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palahnuik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macintosh.
Macintosh wants to pass to mount but Palahnuik is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macintosh is working for a kimura but Palahnuik is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik is doing well to control the position and prevent Macintosh from advancing to side control.
Palahnuik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Macintosh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Macintosh is pressing down on Palahnuik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Palahnuik is holding on for now.
Palahnuik is refusing to be controlled, as Macintosh sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik tries to get to full guard but Macintosh has control of the leg.
Palahnuik wants to control but Macintosh is keeping busy.
Macintosh is working for a submission of some sort.
Macintosh wants to free his trapped foot but Palahnuik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macintosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Macintosh is pressing down on Palahnuik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Palahnuik is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Palahnuik is looking for a sweep. Macintosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macintosh trying to pass the guard but Palahnuik defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Palahnuik is concentrating on defense, preventing Macintosh from advancing position.
Macintosh prevents Palahnuik from improving his position.
Macintosh is trying to control the action in half guard but Palahnuik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik wants to control but Macintosh is keeping busy.
Palahnuik controlling the position well.
Macintosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Palahnuik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macintosh.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura here.
Macintosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is thwarting Palahnuik's attempts to control the position.
Palahnuik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Palahnuik keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.
Macintosh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Palahnuik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Palahnuik has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Palahnuik (2) vs (0) Macintosh
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh working a defensive guard here.
Macintosh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macintosh working for a triangle but Palahnuik defends it easily.
Palahnuik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palahnuik trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macintosh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Palahnuik looking to pass the guard.
Macintosh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palahnuik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macintosh is keeping the position for now.
Macintosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macintosh working a defensive guard here.
Palahnuik is pushing down on Macintosh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Macintosh is fighting to maintain full guard but Palahnuik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Palahnuik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macintosh defends it well.
Palahnuik 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik trying to pass the guard but Macintosh defending well.
Macintosh wants to get back to full guard.
Palahnuik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macintosh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macintosh is trying to control but Palahnuik passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (5) vs (0) Macintosh
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Macintosh is not content to let Palahnuik control the position.
Palahnuik moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Palahnuik (7) vs (0) Macintosh
Macintosh is desperately trying to improve his position but Palahnuik has a good base and remains in mount.
Macintosh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macintosh is trying to control but can't.
Palahnuik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macintosh sees it coming and defends easily.
Palahnuik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (10) vs (0) Macintosh
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Macintosh is trying to escape the mount.
Palahnuik looking to control but Macintosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macintosh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macintosh gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik trying to control the action but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
Macintosh won't allow Palahnuik to pass to mount.
Macintosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palahnuik pulls his head out easily.
Macintosh trying to control here.
Macintosh won't allow Palahnuik to pass to mount.
Macintosh is looking for a sweep. Palahnuik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palahnuik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Palahnuik works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Palahnuik (13) vs (0) Macintosh
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik trying to control but Macintosh is having none of it.
Palahnuik mounts Macintosh! Really nice guard pass there!
Palahnuik wants to control the pace but Macintosh is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palahnuik is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palahnuik takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Pete Palahnuik made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'. |
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Event:
Return of Kings
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Macintosh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pettersson.
Pettersson scores with a three punch combo!
Macintosh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macintosh defending well as Pettersson loads up on a big left hand.
Pettersson looks to land a body kick but Macintosh moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macintosh.
Pettersson is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson connects with a right hand. Macintosh shakes it off.#T1#
Pettersson lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Pettersson lands a big head kick that sends Macintosh tumbling to the mat! Pettersson takes a step backwards and waves Macintosh back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Macintosh is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bud Macintosh has been cut.
Pettersson drops Macintosh with a naaaaasty hook - Macintosh is in real trouble here! Pettersson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christer Pettersson!
In his post fight interview, Christer Pettersson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UVT 371: Round IV
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
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.#CL2#
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.
#TD#
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. #T1#
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.
#REVB#
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.#SUB#
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!#T2#
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. #T3##SUB#
Macintosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Pheu Pheu has gone for a leg lock! Macintosh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pheu Pheu's guard.#REVR#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.
#R2#
Pheu Pheu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
Macintosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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.
#SUB#
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.
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Event:
UVT 363: April Agression
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Macintosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okiro as he jumps to the side.
Okiro wants to clinch.
Okiro misses with a low kick.
Okiro misses with a body punch
and Macintosh counters with a three punch combo that has Okiro backing up. Okiro nods at Macintosh to acknowledge the strikes.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Macintosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okiro cracks Macintosh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Macintosh slips a jab and a cross from Okiro.
Okiro connects with a body shot.
Okiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macintosh's head.
Okiro throws a nice looking combination but Macintosh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Macintosh misses the target.
Macintosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okiro cracks Macintosh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Okiro misses with a body shot.
Macintosh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okiro sprawls and moves away.
Okiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okiro misses with a straight left.
Okiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okiro misses with a body kick.
Okiro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Okiro throws a right hand that Macintosh ducks under and follows up with a left that Macintosh also avoids with ease.
Macintosh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okiro falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Macintosh counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Macintosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macintosh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Macintosh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okiro pinned against the cage. Okiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okiro throws a shot from downtown. Macintosh moves away and avoids it.
Okiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Macintosh off the cage and back into range.
Lyon Okiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Okiro instigates a clinch. #BC#
Macintosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Macintosh counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Macintosh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Macintosh wants to control but Okiro is keeping him busy.
Okiro stops Macintosh from passing to mount. #SUB#
Macintosh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Okiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Macintosh but great work by Okiro.
Macintosh gets back to half guard.
Okiro controlling the action here. #T4#
Macintosh trying to get back to full guard but Okiro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Macintosh is trying to escape the mount.
Okiro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Macintosh to take his back!
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Okiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okiro controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Okiro swings for the body but Macintosh moves out of range.
It looked like Macintosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macintosh checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Okiro misses the target.
Okiro misses with a combination
enabling Macintosh to counter with a crisp jab.
Okiro falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Macintosh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okiro's guard.
Macintosh passes Okiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Macintosh trying to pass the guard but Okiro defending well.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macintosh seems to be working for a kimura but Okiro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Macintosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Okiro tries to get to full guard but Macintosh has control of the leg. #SUB#
Macintosh seems to be working for a kimura but Okiro defends the submission attempt.
Okiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macintosh.
Macintosh not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macintosh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Macintosh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Macintosh looking for a submission but Okiro manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Macintosh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Okiro keeps moving.
Macintosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macintosh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Macintosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Macintosh, not yet.
Okiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Okiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macintosh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macintosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Macintosh, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bud Macintosh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Macintosh working for a triangle but Okiro defends it easily.
Macintosh wants to sweep here but Okiro controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okiro stays in close to Macintosh's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okiro wants to clinch but Macintosh slips to the side#TD#
and Macintosh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Okiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Macintosh is controlling the pace.
Okiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Macintosh seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Macintosh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okiro.
Okiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macintosh.
Okiro is looking to clinch.
Macintosh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okiro sprawls and moves away.
Macintosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okiro throws a hook to the side of Macintosh's head but Macintosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Macintosh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Okiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macintosh slips a straight right by Okiro.
Okiro throws a right and a left that Macintosh avoids nicely.
Macintosh attempts a counter takedown but Okiro avoids it well and moves away.
Okiro misses with a looping right.
Okiro throws a body punch but Macintosh moves out of range. #T1#
Okiro tries to clinch but Macintosh moves out of range.
Okiro wants to clinch but Macintosh slips to the side#TD#
and Macintosh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macintosh.
Okiro keeping full guard, as Macintosh tries to pass.
Macintosh advances to half guard. #SUB#
Macintosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macintosh.
Okiro is staying active underneath Macintosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Macintosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okiro pushes Macintosh off looking to stand but Macintosh dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Macintosh seems to be looking for submissions.
Macintosh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Macintosh controlling the pace for now.
Okiro tries to reverse the position but Macintosh maintains control.#T3#
Macintosh fails to take his opponent's back.
Macintosh trying to control but Okiro is having none of it.
Macintosh is landing with some decent strikes but Okiro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Macintosh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okiro is looking to escape.
Okiro is trying desperately to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Macintosh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Okiro is now in Macintosh's guard. A big mistake from Macintosh there, giving up the dominant position!
Macintosh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Macintosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macintosh is pulling down on Okiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Okiro, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Macintosh throws his legs up looking for a submission but Okiro uses it to pass to side control.
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 Bud Macintosh.
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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Macintosh!
Our winner, Bud Macintosh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bud Macintosh and Niten Dōraku. Dōraku has chosen Ides Of Light - Jucifer as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bud Macintosh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Niten Dōraku!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macintosh shoots in but Dōraku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dōraku closes the distance and clinches.
Macintosh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dōraku wants the takedown. Macintosh is fighting it off but Dōraku persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Macintosh's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macintosh (0) vs (2) Dōraku
Macintosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dōraku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macintosh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dōraku trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Macintosh holds on and takes a little breather.
Dōraku tries to free his leg and advance position but Macintosh is retaining full guard.
Macintosh wants to sweep here but Dōraku controlling him for the moment.
Dōraku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macintosh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macintosh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (2) vs (2) Dōraku
Dōraku is controlling Macintosh's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is looking to advance position but Dōraku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (2) vs (6) Dōraku
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh working to try and regain half guard.
Dōraku goes for an armbar but Macintosh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Macintosh. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (4) vs (6) Dōraku
Dōraku keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku has his hands on Macintosh's head, controlling the position.
Macintosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku is looking for a triangle here but Macintosh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macintosh (7) vs (6) Dōraku
Macintosh controlling from side mount.
Macintosh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dōraku is not content to let Macintosh control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dōraku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macintosh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dōraku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dōraku regains half guard there - taking advantage of Macintosh's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Macintosh is stalling here. Dōraku is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Macintosh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dōraku has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (7) vs (10) Dōraku
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Macintosh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macintosh is looking for a sweep. Dōraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macintosh gets full guard.
Macintosh is trying to control the position but Dōraku postures up.
Macintosh looking for subs off his back but Dōraku has passed one foot through into half guard.
Macintosh looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh manages to get to full guard.
Dōraku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dōraku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dōraku pushes down on Macintosh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dōraku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Macintosh! Score +3 for passing guard: Macintosh (7) vs (13) Dōraku
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku looking to control but Macintosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macintosh is trying desperately to improve position.
Macintosh is working hard here to advance position.
Dōraku looking to control but Macintosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macintosh can't escape the position.
Dōraku wants to control the pace but Macintosh is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Macintosh (7) vs (16) Dōraku
Dōraku is looking for the choke from the back position but Macintosh is controlling his hands well.
Dōraku tightening his grip on Macintosh, looking for the choke.
Dōraku doesn't have the hooks in and Macintosh manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (9) vs (16) Dōraku
Dōraku is adopting a defensive guard.
Macintosh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dōraku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dōraku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dōraku! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (9) vs (20) Dōraku
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku swings around for an armbar but Macintosh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dōraku's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (11) vs (20) Dōraku
Our spies down at at Russian Top Team Elite Gym inform us that Dōraku has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dōraku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macintosh postures up.
Dōraku being controlled here, momentarily.
Macintosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dōraku is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dōraku is keeping the position for now.
Dōraku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macintosh (11) vs (22) Dōraku
Dōraku is keen to just control but Macintosh is a slippery customer.
Dōraku is just content to waste time from the top position. Macintosh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Macintosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dōraku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku trying to control but Macintosh is working from the bottom.
Dōraku stands and throws Macintosh's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macintosh (11) vs (25) Dōraku
Macintosh struggling a bit here.
Dōraku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macintosh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macintosh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Well,Macintosh is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macintosh, who protects the arm well.
Dōraku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dōraku off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macintosh (15) vs (25) Dōraku
Dōraku wants to control his opponent's hands but Macintosh gets his hands free.
Dōraku is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Macintosh gets his way!
Dōraku showing good submission defense here.
Will Macintosh go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh looking for the RNC.
Macintosh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Macintosh working for the choke.
Macintosh is not going to allow Dōraku to sit and survive in this position.
Macintosh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dōraku is defending well though. Macintosh let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macintosh gets his hands free as Dōraku looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dōraku wins on points by 25 to 15.
Niten Dōraku was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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