PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erin Macias (ranked 5967 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Drillon (ranked 9022 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Erin Macias has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Erin Macias seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Macias
vs
Drillon

191 cm
18
346 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erin Macias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Drillon!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drillon misses with a double jab.
Macias wants to clinch.
Drillon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Drillon misses

and Macias counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Macias thows a huge punch but Drillon dodges it nicely.
Macias throwing shots but Drillon is blocking nicely.
Macias not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Macias escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drillon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drillon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Macias is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Macias misses its target.

Macias bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macias throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias working the ground and pound.
Macias creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Macias has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drillon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drillon looks winded!

Macias decides to stand back up. Macias steps back and let's Drillon get back to his feet.
A low kick from Drillon is predictable there

and Macias counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macias.

Drillon 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 changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drillon fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

Macias wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drillon throws a jab but it's blocked by Macias.

Macias shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Macias lands a nice short elbow.
Macias winds up and cracks Drillon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drillon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macias.
Macias is controlling the pace.
Macias working Drillon over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drillon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Macias escapes and gets back to his feet.
Macias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drillon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drillon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drillon avoids the body shot from Macias.
Drillon throws a one two combo.
Drillon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drillon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drillon misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macias misses with a takedown attempt - Drillon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Macias. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Drillon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Macias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macias is not content to let Drillon control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Erin Macias will probably get the nod.
That's time! Macias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Drillon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drillon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macias shoots in but Drillon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Macias throws a body shot but no joy.
Drillon misses with a wild combination.
Macias is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drillon.

Drillon gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macias is trying to pull guard but Drillon has him pressed against the cage.
Macias's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drillon after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Macias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macias tries to score a body lock takedown but Drillon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Macias - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Macias fails to land.

Drillon pulls Macias into guard.

Macias stands up and waves to Drillon to follow him.
Drillon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drillon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macias appears to be looking for a big counter.

Drillon scores with a takedown into Macias's guard.
Drillon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Macias really is a fat lump.
Macias pulls Drillon in close to prevent any damage.
Drillon postures up and lands a big shot to Macias's brow.
Macias wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias is trying to keep Drillon in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drillon controls the pace.
Drillon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Drillon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Drillon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Drillon is looking to stand up but Macias won't let him.
Macias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drillon's guard.

Macias is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.

Macias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Drillon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macias.
Macias slips a jab and a cross from Drillon.
Macias circles away from the clinch attempt.

Drillon scores with a takedown into Macias's guard.

Macias pushes Drillon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drillon misses with a hook to the body

and Macias counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Drillon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Macias misses with a takedown attempt - Drillon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Macias checks a leg kick.
Macias avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Macias throws a big counter combination but Drillon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Drillon misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Drillon misses.
Macias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drillon.
Macias gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Drillon moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias prevents a body shot from Drillon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drillon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Macias. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drillon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Macias shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Drillon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Macias throws a strike but Drillon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Drillon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Drillon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Macias's head.
Drillon wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macias has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Drillon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Macias avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drillon misses with the combination.
Frank Drillon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macias connects with a body shot.
Macias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drillon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drillon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Macias back to the cage. Drillon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Macias is looking to wear down Drillon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Macias manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drillon on his heels. He'll look to pass Drillon's guard now, I'm sure.

Drillon pushes Macias off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drillon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drillon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Macias misses with a two punch combination.
Drillon looks to land a combination but Macias avoids it well.
Macias closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drillon counters with a series of strikes. Macias will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macias.
A bone on bone clash there as Macias blocks the leg kick.
Macias tries to counter by clinching up but Drillon breaks away and moves out of range.
Drillon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drillon misses with a two punch combination.
Macias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drillon misses with a combination

and Macias counters with a single leg into guard. Drillon didn't expect that.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Drillon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Macias is looking for a takedown.
Macias pushes off an throws an elbow but Drillon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Drillon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drillon 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Drillon!