PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Macedon III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Maia
vs
Macedon III

185 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

189 cm
23
198 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Macedon III!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macedon III but Macedon III pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Macedon III connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maia scrambles back to his feet.
Maia moves away from the strike by Macedon III.

Macedon III fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maia to the ground. Macedon III is now in Maia's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Macedon III avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Maia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macedon III defends well.
Macedon III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macedon III can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Maia has his foot on Macedon III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macedon III works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Macedon III from controlling successfully.

Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Macedon III throwing strikes but missing.
Macedon III trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Macedon III is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Macedon III stays in close to Maia's body and controls the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexander Macedon III wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maia defending well as Macedon III loads up on a big left hand.
Maia gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maia tries to clinch but Macedon III moves out of range.
Macedon III fails to land with a series of punches.
Macedon III scores with a hook.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Macedon III sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Maia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Macedon III tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maia is in Macedon III's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Macedon III gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Macedon III trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maia looking for subs off his back but Macedon III has passed one foot through into half guard.
Macedon III wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
Maia tries to roll over but Macedon III keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Macedon III is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Macedon III lands with some strikes.
Maia is squirming around, avoiding Macedon III's attempts to control the action.
Maia wants to hold on but Macedon III pushes him away.
Maia is in a horrible position here. Macedon III smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Macedon III.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia is working to get back to half guard.

Macedon III looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Macedon III with a couple of short strikes.
Macedon III dominating with strikes here.
Macedon III with shots to the head and body - Maia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Macedon III takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia tries to reverse the position but Macedon III maintains control.
Maia tries to hold on but Macedon III postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Macedon III dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Macedon III thuds his right hand into Maia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Macedon III takes the fight into the clinch.
Macedon III lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Maia is rocked!
Maia tries to pull guard but Macedon III holds him up against the cage and eventually Maia drops back down to his feet.
Oh Maia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maia tries to pull guard but Macedon III holds him up against the cage and eventually Maia drops back down to his feet.
Maia tries to pull guard but Macedon III won't allow it.
Maia seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macedon III just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maia tries to pull guard but Macedon III holds him up against the cage and eventually Maia drops back down to his feet.
Maia tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Macedon III jumps into guard, dragging Maia to the mat.

Macedon III working for a triangle but Maia defends it easily.
Macedon III keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Macedon III not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander Macedon III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macedon III is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Macedon III trying to keep a closed guard but Maia is proving a slippery customer.
Macedon III keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Macedon III is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Macedon III was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Macedon III tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.
Macedon III wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Macedon III throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maia doesn't manage to clinch there - Macedon III circles away.
Macedon III tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.

Macedon III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macedon III lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maia hang on?
Macedon III lands a big elbow.
Macedon III scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to lock up and control but Macedon III gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macedon III is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Macedon III with shots to the head and body - Maia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Macedon III controlling the pace for now.
Maia wants to control but Macedon III is having none of it.
Maia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia tries to lock up and control but Macedon III gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macedon III connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Macedon III gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Maia gets caught flat footed, as Macedon III shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Macedon III throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macedon III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia controls Macedon III momentarily but Macedon III frees himself.
Macedon III trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Macedon III avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macedon III stands up over Maia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Macedon III lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Macedon III 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Macedon III jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Macedon III shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Macedon III sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Macedon III working over Maia with some ground and pound. Maia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maia is looking to improve his position.

Maia is defending against the submission attempts here by Macedon III.
Macedon III slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedon III sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maia defending well though.
Maia punching from the bottom.
Macedon III is trying to control. Maia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Macedon III wants to work for an arm triangle but Maia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macedon III is working away from the top position though.

Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Macedon III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III is trying to control the action in half guard but Maia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Macedon III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macedon III.
Macedon III wants to take a breather but Maia is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to control but Macedon III is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Macedon III decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macedon III's corner calls for a 1-2. Macedon III obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Macedon III drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Macedon III from controlling successfully.
Macedon III advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Maia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia is not content to let Macedon III control the position.
Macedon III working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macedon III wants to control for a moment but Maia uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Macedon III looks to land a strike but Maia avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Macedon III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Macedon III 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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