PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Macedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Peterovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Macedo
vs
Peterovsky

175 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

215 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Win Nutritional
Win Nutritional

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Macedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zachary Peterovsky!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Macedo. No joy for Peterovsky on that attempt.
No luck for Macedo with that takedown attempt.
Peterovsky tries for a takedown but Macedo circles away easily

and Macedo counters with a single leg into guard. Peterovsky didn't expect that.
Peterovsky looks gassed!
Macedo is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterovsky has wrist control.
Peterovsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Macedo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macedo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterovsky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Macedo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macedo is looking to stand up but Peterovsky won't let him.
Macedo is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterovsky has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Macedo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Macedo throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterovsky jumps guard but Macedo stands there with Peterovsky around his waist. Peterovsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bryan Macedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Peterovsky.

Macedo decides to pull guard.
Macedo has a closed guard, preventing Peterovsky from standing up.
Macedo is trying to keep Peterovsky in close.
Macedo wants to stand and escape but Peterovsky is having none of it.

Macedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Macedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Macedo wants to sweep here but Peterovsky controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Macedo keeping moving, preventing Peterovsky from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Macedo misses with a takedown attempt

and Peterovsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Macedo is trying to stand up here but Peterovsky is controlling him well.
Peterovsky is looking to take a break and control but Macedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterovsky controlling the action here.
Peterovsky passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterovsky trying to control but Macedo is having none of it.
Macedo regains half guard.
Macedo strikes from the bottom but Peterovsky uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Macedo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A control attempt from Macedo but he's now mounted!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peterovsky looking to control but Macedo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macedo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peterovsky content just to control the position here.
Peterovsky with shots to the head and body - Macedo looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bryan Macedo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Peterovsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peterovsky is looking to clinch but Macedo is avoiding it.

Macedo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Macedo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Macedo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Macedo is looking to take a break and control but Peterovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterovsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Macedo stands up and beckons Peterovsky to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macedo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Macedo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Macedo is working Peterovsky over with some ground and pound from side control.
Macedo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peterovsky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Macedo trying to control the action but Peterovsky is working from the bottom.
Macedo in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macedo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Macedo tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterovsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macedo tries to clinch up but Peterovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Macedo, right into the meat.
Macedo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterovsky has his takedown stuffed
and Macedo counters with a head kick.
Macedo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zachary Peterovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macedo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterovsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peterovsky avoids the head kick by Macedo.
Macedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macedo looks to land a body kick but Peterovsky moved away.
Peterovsky blocks the body kick.
Macedo misses with a head kick.
Macedo looks for the body kick but Peterovsky saw that one coming.
Peterovsky throws a right and a left that Macedo avoids nicely.
Peterovsky shoots and misses

and Macedo counters with a single leg into guard. Peterovsky didn't expect that.

Macedo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterovsky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterovsky has escaped and now he's on top!
Macedo 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterovsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macedo's head.
Peterovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macedo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peterovsky postures up.
Macedo is really struggling to control Peterovsky but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Macedo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Macedo wants to clinch up but Peterovsky keeps it at a distance.
Peterovsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macedo.
Peterovsky misses with a takedown

and Macedo counters with a takedown into side control.

Macedo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peterovsky has escaped the position, nice work there.

Macedo is trying to get an arm triangle but Peterovsky is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macedo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterovsky keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterovsky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Macedo's best efforts.
Peterovsky trying to control but Macedo postures up.
Macedo wants to stand up but Peterovsky is controlling the position.
Peterovsky manages to get to full guard.

Peterovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryan Macedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macedo throwing strikes from guard but Peterovsky blocks nicely.

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.
Peterovsky keeping moving, preventing Macedo from controlling successfully.
Peterovsky controls Macedo momentarily but Macedo frees himself.
Macedo landing with the ground and pound.

Macedo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peterovsky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peterovsky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peterovsky!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedo pushes Peterovsky away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peterovsky gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Macedo is trying to get back to half guard.
Peterovsky trying to control the action but Macedo is working from the bottom.
Macedo is looking to regain half guard here but Peterovsky keeps moving and retains side control.
Macedo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Macedo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Macedo is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Peterovsky turns him over and now has his back.
Macedo tries to roll but Peterovsky sticks to his back.
Macedo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Peterovsky avoiding Macedo 's attempts to control his hands.
Macedo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterovsky keeps control of the position as Macedo tries to break free.
Macedo trying to control the hands but Peterovsky won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Macedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macedo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Macedo!