PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Macias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aveiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Macias
vs
Aveiro

220 cm
24
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Macias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aveiro!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aveiro dives in and scores a takedown into Macias's guard.
Aveiro postures up in Macias's guard and throws a big left but Macias blocks it.
Aveiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Macias tries to get to full guard but Aveiro has control of the leg.

Aveiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macias sees it coming and defends easily.
Aveiro stops Macias from getting back to his feet.
Macias trying to hold on to Aveiro's head to control him but Aveiro postures up.
Aveiro prevents Macias from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aveiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macias gets full guard.
Macias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Macias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias working a defensive guard but Aveiro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Aveiro working away.
Macias is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Aveiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Macias is trying to get back to his feet.
Aveiro just content to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Aveiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aveiro showed some decent athleticism there.
Macias is trying to control but can't.
Macias is holding on to half guard well.
Macias taking some punishment here, with Aveiro in his half guard.
Macias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aveiro is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aveiro trying to control from half guard but Macias is working away.
Macias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aveiro tries to stand but can't do so whilst Macias controls his leg.
Aveiro content to control rather than advance.
Macias pushes Aveiro off looking to stand but Aveiro dives back in and keeps control.
Aveiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aveiro tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four 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.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Macias enables Aveiro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Macias manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aveiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Macias controlling Aveiro's posture.
Macias controls Aveiro momentarily but Aveiro frees himself.
Aveiro wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macias trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Aveiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aveiro closes the distance and clinches.
Aveiro missing with knees to the body.

Aveiro pulls Macias into guard.
Macias trying to control the position from guard on top but Aveiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aveiro trying to keep a closed guard but Macias is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias preventing the sweep.
Aveiro is trying to keep Macias in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias is fighting to break Aveiro's control of his arms but Aveiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Macias preventing the sweep.
Aveiro is trying to keep Macias in close.
Macias throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Macias drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Macias wants to stand but Aveiro has his arm trapped.
Aveiro is looking to regain half guard here but Macias keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macias stands up.
Aveiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macias lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Aveiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Macias did well to prevent Aveiro getting side control.

Aveiro is trying to work for a kimura but Macias is defending well.
Macias is trying to stand back up but Aveiro is controlling him
Aveiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias controlling the position for now.
Jose Aveiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aveiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Macias really wants to buck Aveiro off and get back to his feet.
Aveiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Macias tries to buck Aveiro off but Aveiro takes his back!
Macias trying to control the hands but Aveiro won't let him.

Macias defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aveiro's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aveiro looking for the RNC.
Aveiro is breathing heavily.
Macias looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Macias is trying to get back to his feet but Aveiro has full control of the position and if anything, Macias has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Aveiro controlling the position well here. Macias rolled but Aveiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Aveiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Macias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Aveiro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Macias to the ground. Aveiro is now in Macias's guard.

Macias pushes Aveiro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Aveiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Macias's guard.
Aveiro looking to pass the guard.
Macias is trying to control the position but Aveiro postures up.
Macias has control of Aveiro's left arm, preventing Aveiro from doing any damage.
Aveiro postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aveiro wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aveiro wants to stand but Macias has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aveiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macias's guard.
Macias is pressing down on Aveiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macias is adopting a defensive guard.
Aveiro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Macias is proving hard to escape from.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aveiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Macias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Macias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aveiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aveiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Macias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aveiro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Macias is proving hard to escape from.
Macias trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias wants to stand but Aveiro is controlling the position.
Macias trying to keep a closed guard but Aveiro is proving a slippery customer.
Aveiro looking to sit in guard and control but Macias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Aveiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macias prevents Aveiro from getting back to his feet.
Aveiro working a defensive guard here.

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.
Macias is looking to stand up but Aveiro won't let him.
Aveiro wants to stand up but Macias is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Aveiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macias, pushing him back against the cage.

Aveiro gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Macias manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aveiro keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aveiro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Macias regains guard.
Macias has his hands on Aveiro's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Macias.
I think Aveiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aveiro!