PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Macino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Viceroy
vs
Macino

198 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Macino!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macino slips a jab from Viceroy.
A slow jab from Viceroy misses its intended target.
Viceroy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viceroy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Macino has closed the distance and engaged Viceroy in a clinch.
Macino taking a breather.

Macino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Macino forces Viceroy back against the cage and clinches.
Viceroy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macino tries to break free but Viceroy pushes him back against the cage.

Macino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viceroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viceroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macino throws a body punch but Viceroy moves out of range.
Viceroy keeps the fight on the outside.
Viceroy throws a right and a left that Macino avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Viceroy.
A combination from Viceroy does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macino swinging wildly here.
Lord Viceroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viceroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viceroy throws a right and a left that Macino avoids nicely.
Viceroy tries to bum rush Macino with a series of wild strikes but Macino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Viceroy throws a nice looking combination but Macino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Macino. Those never looked like landing.
Macino lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Viceroy does no damage.
Macino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viceroy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Viceroy. Viceroy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Macino lands a nice shot to the body.
Viceroy is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macino throws the kick towards the body but Viceroy avoids it.
Macino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Macino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macino throws the kick towards the body but Viceroy avoids it.
Macino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Macino slips a straight right by Viceroy.
Good standup being displayed there by Macino as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macino lands with a straight right. Viceroy didn't see that one coming.
Macino closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Macino gets a clinch.

Macino lands a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Viceroy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viceroy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macino.
Macino sitting in guard, not really doing much.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcus Macino hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Viceroy throws a nice looking combination but Macino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viceroy blocks a head kick by Macino.
Macino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viceroy circles away quickly and effectively.
Viceroy throws a right hand that Macino ducks under and follows up with a left that Macino also avoids with ease.
Macino scores with a one two! Viceroy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Viceroy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viceroy throws a nice looking combination but Macino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viceroy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macino looks to land a combination but Viceroy avoids it well.
Macino with a nice cross.
Viceroy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Macino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viceroy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Macino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Viceroy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Macino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Viceroy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Macino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Macino there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viceroy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viceroy scores with a punch to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Macino scores with a four punch combination!
Macino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Viceroy misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Macino scores with a four punch combination!
Macino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macino dodges the punch combination from Viceroy.
Viceroy throws a hook but Macino blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Macino. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Macino. Those never looked like landing.
Macino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Viceroy misses with a double jab
and Macino counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Macino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Viceroy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Macino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Viceroy back to the cage. Macino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Macino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marcus Macino seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Macino has managed to clinch.
Macino wants to get back to striking at distance but Viceroy won't allow it.

Macino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viceroy looks to land a right hand but Macino moved out of range.
Viceroy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viceroy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macino circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Viceroy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Viceroy.
Macino tries to clinch but Viceroy is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Viceroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viceroy looks to land a left hand but Macino moved out of range nicely.
Viceroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!

Macino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viceroy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Macino. Those never looked like landing.
Viceroy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viceroy throws a series of punches but Macino avoids them all with ease.
Viceroy looks to land a combination but Macino avoids it well.
Macino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viceroy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macino circles away quickly and effectively.

Macino clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Macino decides to pull guard.
Viceroy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macino trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Viceroy wants to pass the guard but Macino is keeping the position.

Macino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macino wants to stand up but Viceroy is controlling him.
Viceroy looking to pass the guard.
Macino lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Viceroy!
Viceroy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macino trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macino trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Macino was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Viceroy tries to bum rush Macino with a series of wild strikes but Macino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viceroy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macino throws a right and a left that Viceroy avoids nicely.
Viceroy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Viceroy.
Lord Viceroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macino catches Viceroy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macino throws a nice looking combination but Viceroy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viceroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viceroy misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Macino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Macino moves into the clinch.
Macino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Macino prevents the takedown attempt.
Viceroy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macino prevents it.
Macino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Macino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Macino.
Viceroy takes one to the chin there.
Macino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viceroy throws a series of punches but Macino moves out of range.
Viceroy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viceroy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macino misses with a series of wild punches.

Macino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Macino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Macino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Viceroy.
Viceroy misses with a double jab.
Macino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viceroy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viceroy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viceroy has time to react.
Viceroy tries to bum rush Macino with a series of wild strikes but Macino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Macino.
Viceroy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macino throws a right and a left that Viceroy avoids nicely.
Macino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Macino misses with a head kick.

Macino gets a clinch.
Macino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Viceroy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Viceroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macino tries to circle away but Viceroy has him pinned against the cage.
Viceroy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Macino prevents it.
Viceroy is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Macino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Macino.
A combination from Viceroy does no damage.
Macino slips a jab from Viceroy.
Macino cracks Viceroy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Viceroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viceroy dodges the punch combination from Macino.
Danga de danga de dang - Macino scores with a four punch combination!
Viceroy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Viceroy misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Macino misses.
Viceroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lord Viceroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viceroy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Macino darts in and clinches Viceroy up against the cage.
Viceroy can't get the takedown.

Macino gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Macino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macino trying to control the action but Viceroy is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Macino was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Macino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viceroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Viceroy fails to land with a series of punches.
Macino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Macino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viceroy doesn't seem phased though.
Viceroy throws a combination that misses

and Macino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Macino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macino slips a jab and a cross from Viceroy.
Viceroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Macino counters with a straight right hand.

Macino forces Viceroy back against the cage and clinches.

Macino gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Macino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus Macino wasn't active enough on the ground.
Viceroy takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Macino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Macino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Macino!