PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Lyons (ranked 24348 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Macedon (ranked 4600 p4p, 474 weight class). Alexander Macedon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zane Lyons's chin.

Lyons
vs
Macedon

158 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zane Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Macedon!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macedon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Macedon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lyons really is a fat lump.

Lyons is fighting off a takedown attempt but Macedon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lyons to the mat. Lyons regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Macedon passes into half guard.
Lyons is not content to let Macedon control the position.
Macedon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macedon trying to control from half guard but Lyons is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Macedon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lyons is just riding it out for now. Macedon eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons trying to hold on to Macedon's head to control him but Macedon postures up.
Lyons is trying to get back to full guard.
Lyons wants to get back to his feet.
Lyons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macedon not doing much here.
Lyons regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macedon wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
Macedon looking to sit in guard and control but Lyons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macedon is on top in guard.

Lyons looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyons, not yet.
Macedon trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lyons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Macedon is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.

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.
Lyons trying to keep a closed guard but Macedon is proving a slippery customer.
Macedon advances to half guard.
Macedon tries to pass to full mount but Lyons defends it.
Macedon stops Lyons from getting back to his feet.

Macedon is trying to work for a kimura but Lyons is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Macedon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Macedon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyons.
Macedon stuffs the takedown.
Lyons throws a leg kick that misses.

Lyons gets caught flat footed, as Macedon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Macedon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Macedon wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Macedon drops back looking for a leg! Lyons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lyons manages to kick Macedon off! Macedon jumps back into Lyons's guard.
Macedon throws an elbow that misses. Lyons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Macedon's guard. Nice move by Lyons!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyons is one step ahead there.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexander Macedon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lyons wanted to stand there but Macedon had control of the position.
Lyons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Macedon's head.
Macedon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lyons cracks Macedon with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Macedon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lyons postures up.
Macedon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyons manages to get himself to full guard.

Lyons controlling Macedon's posture.
Macedon stopping the sweep attempt from Lyons.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Macedon from controlling successfully.
Lyons 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Macedon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Macedon from controlling successfully.
Macedon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Macedon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.
Macedon trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Lyons tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lyons throws out a powerful jab.
Lyons avoids the body shot from Macedon.

Macedon moves into the clinch.
Lyons wants to break the clinch but can't.

Macedon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lyons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macedon is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macedon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Macedon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Macedon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyons is looking to counter the offense by Macedon and move into the clinch.
Zane Lyons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lyons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macedon defends it nicely.

Macedon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons gets through Macedon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lyons can't break the clinch.

Macedon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Macedon throwing shots but Lyons is blocking nicely.
Macedon is keen to just control but Lyons is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macedon.
Macedon is keen to just control but Lyons is a slippery customer.
Macedon works his way into full mount!
Macedon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lyons has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Macedon's lack of action.
Macedon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lyons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macedon is keen to just control but Lyons is a slippery customer.
Macedon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macedon throwing shots but Lyons is blocking nicely.
Lyons trying to hold on to Macedon's head to control him but Macedon postures up.
Macedon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lyons!
Lyons tries to hold on but Macedon postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lyons tries to hold on but Macedon pushes him away.
Alexander Macedon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macedon content just to control the position here.
Macedon trying to control but Lyons is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Macedon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Macedon 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Macedon!
Our winner, Alexander Macedon, 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.