PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Linwood Macias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Peacock will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Macias
vs
Peacock

164 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Linwood Macias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Peacock!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peacock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Peacock scores with a takedown into Macias's guard.
Macias has control of Peacock's left arm, preventing Peacock from doing any damage.

Macias manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias stuffs the takedown attempt from Peacock. Peacock gets slowly back to his feet.
Macias is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Macias leaves Peacock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Macias was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Peacock.
Linwood Macias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Peacock.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macias shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Peacock has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Macias has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Macias is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peacock is defending well for now.

Macias has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Peacock clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Peacock is trying to shake Macias off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Macias won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Peacock forces Macias back against the cage and clinches.

Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Macias closes the distance and pushes Peacock back into the cage.
Peacock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macias managing to block the knees to the body from Peacock.
Peacock is trying to break free.
Macias throws a knee to the head but misses.

Macias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peacock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Macias takes a step back to recover.
Peacock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peacock.
Peacock avoids the body shot from Macias.
Peacock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peacock looks winded!
Macias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peacock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macias wants it to stay on the feet.
Macias wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Robert Peacock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peacock shoots for a takedown but Macias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peacock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macias but Macias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peacock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Macias defends well and Peacock ends up having to push Macias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Macias tries to counter with a takedown but Peacock is quick to defend against it.
Macias lands with a hook. Peacock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Macias scores with a takedown into Peacock's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Macias decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peacock, up you get!
A looping hook to the body misses from Macias. Peacock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peacock fails with a takedown attempt.
A cross from Macias lands.
Peacock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Macias changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Macias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peacock fails with the takedown
and Macias counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Macias clinches.

Macias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macias misses with a double jab.

Macias tries to keep at a distance but Peacock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Macias gets through Peacock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peacock jumps guard but Macias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Macias manages to break the clinch.
Macias is looking to wear down Peacock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peacock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macias moves out of range of the body kick.

Peacock pushes Macias up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias slows down the pace here.
Peacock can't get the takedown.
Peacock is trying to pull guard but Macias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Linwood Macias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Peacock.

Macias manages to break the clinch.
Peacock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peacock is breathing heavily.
Macias ducks under a wild hook from Peacock.
Peacock shoots for a takedown but Macias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peacock can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Macias misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peacock feints the counter takedown.
Macias looks to land a body kick but Peacock moved away.
Peacock throws a right hand that Macias ducks under and follows up with a left that Macias also avoids with ease.
Macias is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Macias closes the distance and clinches.

Macias breaks the clinch.

Peacock gets tackled into the cage by Macias. Macias maintains the clinch.

Macias breaks from the clinch.

Macias shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peacock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Macias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macias stands up.
Sloppy strikes from Peacock. Those never looked like landing.
Peacock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Macias swinging wildly here.
Robert Peacock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peacock closes the distance but Macias moves to the side

and Macias counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Peacock!

Macias stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Macias swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peacock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Macias backs up against the cage.
Peacock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macias pinned against the cage. Macias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Macias forces Peacock back against the cage and clinches.

Macias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peacock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Macias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linwood Macias dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Macias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Macias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Macias moves into the clinch.
Peacock is trying to pull guard but Macias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Macias has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peacock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Macias missing with knees to the body.
Peacock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Linwood Macias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Macias prevents a body shot from Peacock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Macias breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Macias. No joy for Peacock on that attempt.
Peacock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macias misses with an attempted mid kick.
Macias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Linwood Macias is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macias forces Peacock back against the cage and clinches.
Peacock tries to pull guard but Macias holds him up against the cage and eventually Peacock drops back down to his feet.
Linwood Macias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Peacock.
Peacock fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Macias has hold of one of Peacock's legs. Peacock is fighting the takedown attempt but Macias gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Macias gets to his feet. Peacock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Macias takes a swing at Peacock's ribcage but misses.
Peacock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Macias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Macias misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macias misses with a straight right.

Macias decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Macias decides to return to a standing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Macias has closed the distance and engaged Peacock in a clinch.
Macias wants a takedown but no success here.
Peacock is pressed up against the cage. Macias has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peacock down to the mat. Peacock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peacock shoots in looking for a takedown. Macias tries to sprawl out of it but Peacock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Macias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Peacock looks to move away, Macias throws a big counter combo bu Peacock just gets out of the way.
Macias lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macias shoots in and bounces Peacock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Peacock 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.

Macias stands and steps away. Peacock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Macias gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Macias breaks the clinch.
Peacock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peacock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Macias drives through with a takedown into Peacock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Macias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Macias scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peacock misses with a takedown
letting Macias counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Linwood Macias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macias 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linwood Macias!