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Event:
RRFC Challengers 18
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Lewis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macedon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Macedon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macedon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macedon. #KD#
Lewis lands a big shot that drops Macedon! Can he finish him?
#ROC#
Macedon is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Macedon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Macedon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lewis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Macedon.
Macedon is still in real trouble! Can Lewis finish him?
Macedon looking for a sweep but Lewis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lewis controlling his opponent.
Macedon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lewis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lewis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macedon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lewis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Macedon for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Lewis.
Macedon seems to have recovered his senses.
Macedon is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Macedon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lewis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macedon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Macedon looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis is controlling the pace.
Macedon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Macedon actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Macedon looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lewis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Macedon is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macedon looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Macedon is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Macedon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Lewis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Macedon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macedon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
A left lands for Lewis.
Nice straight punches there by Lewis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lewis.
Lewis steps in with a hook that catches Macedon right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lewis follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Macedon looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Lewis!
A very excited looking Kyle Lewis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 16
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cardoso is defended easily by Macedon.#TD2#
Cardoso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macedon sprawls well initially but Cardoso persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macedon is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold.
Macedon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macedon won't allow Cardoso to pass to mount. #T1#
Cardoso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cardoso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macedon keeps working.
Cardoso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macedon tries to roll over but Cardoso keeps him under control.
Cardoso is taking a breather. Macedon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macedon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardoso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macedon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Macedon keeps moving.
Cardoso throws a big elbow that misses.
Macedon looking for a sweep. Not yet Macedon, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Macedon has Cardoso up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardoso jumps guard but Macedon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Cardoso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macedon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander Macedon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Cardoso.
Cardoso letting Macedon take a breather here.
Cardoso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Macedon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Macedon manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardoso is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cardoso wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Macedon wants to control but Cardoso is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Macedon tries for a kimura but Cardoso is defending well.
Macedon is breathing heavily.#T4#
Macedon trying to control the position but Cardoso is working away.
Cardoso gets back to half guard.
Cardoso is staying active underneath Macedon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardoso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macedon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macedon's back!
Macedon grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardoso is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andres Cardoso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Macedon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Macedon takes a swing at Cardoso's ribcage but misses.
Cardoso is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Macedon drives through and clinches with Cardoso against the cage.
#TD#
Macedon has clasped his hands together around Cardoso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Macedon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardoso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Cardoso makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Macedon misses with a straight right.
Cardoso darts in looking for a takedown but Macedon gets double underhooks and turns Cardoso into the cage.
Cardoso fails with a takedown attempt.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Macedon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardoso throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardoso avoids the body shot from Macedon.
#T1#
Cardoso shoots in looking for a takedown but Macedon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cardoso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander Macedon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Cardoso.
Macedon scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Macedon clinches with his opponent.
Cardoso is looking for a takedown.
Macedon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Macedon has Cardoso pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macedon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Macedon wants the takedown. Cardoso is fighting it off but Macedon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cardoso's guard against the cage.
Cardoso trying to control the position.
#T2#
Macedon advances position into side control!
Cardoso dodges the ground and pound from Macedon.
Macedon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardoso keeps working.
Macedon working away.
Macedon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardoso keeps working. #T3#
Cardoso wants to control but Macedon postures up.
Macedon wants to control but Cardoso is keeping him busy.
Macedon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cardoso is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cardoso is not content to let Macedon control the position.
Macedon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cardoso tries to bench press Macedon off him but Macedon keeps the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Macedon closes the distance and clinches.
Cardoso misses with an elbow over the top.
Macedon scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macedon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macedon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macedon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardoso looking to slow down the pace here.
Macedon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Macedon is stalling here.
Macedon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Macedon 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!
#R3##CL#
Macedon moves into range and clinches up with Cardoso.
Macedon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cardoso up against the cage.
Macedon wants a takedown.
Cardoso trying to land knees to the body.
Cardoso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macedon smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Cardoso shoots in and gets a takedown into Macedon's guard.
Macedon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cardoso manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macedon wants to improve his position but Cardoso is controlling well.
#T1#
Cardoso prevents Macedon from standing back up.
Macedon is not content to let Cardoso control the position.#SU2#
Cardoso postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Macedon to stand up.
Macedon throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Cardoso dives in and scores a takedown into Macedon's guard.
Cardoso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Cardoso trying to control but Macedon is working from the bottom.
Macedon is trying to keep Cardoso in close.
Macedon is trying to hold Cardoso in close to prevent damage but Cardoso has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Macedon trying to control from the bottom.
Cardoso is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cardoso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cardoso 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. #SUB#
Cardoso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macedon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cardoso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Macedon's guard.
Cardoso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown but Macedon shows good takedown defense.
Macedon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macedon with a jab.
Cardoso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andres Cardoso.
I think Cardoso 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Cardoso!
In his post fight interview, Andres Cardoso started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ouchie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macedon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ouchie's guard.
Macedon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Macedon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macedon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Macedon trying to control the pace. #T1#
Macedon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Macedon trying to control from half guard but Ouchie is working away.
Ouchie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ouchie tries to get out of the position.
Macedon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macedon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Ouchie gets tackled into the cage by Macedon. Macedon maintains the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macedon blocks an elbow strike.
Ouchie blocking some punches.
Ouchie misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Macedon.
Macedon tries to circle away but Ouchie has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Macedon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ouchie after a bit of a struggle.
Macedon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouchie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archie Ouchie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Macedon.
Ouchie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Ouchie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ouchie throws an elbow but misses.
Ouchie lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Macedon has been cut.
Ouchie lands a nice knee to the body.
Macedon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ouchie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macedon is looking to control Ouchie's arms but Ouchie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Macedon has his back to the cage.
Macedon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ouchie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ouchie crunches a lovely knee into Macedon's ribcage.
Macedon looks winded!
Macedon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ouchie tries to land knees in the clinch but Macedon avoids the damage to the body.
Ouchie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ouchie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Ouchie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Macedon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouchie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ouchie lands a nice elbow.
Macedon wants to take the fight to the mat but Ouchie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ouchie. #ROC#
Macedon is rocked!
Ouchie lands a big knee to the head and Macedon goes down! Ouchie pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Ouchie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Macedon dodges the punch combination from Kray.
Macedon is looking to counter the offense by Kray and move into the clinch.#CL#
Macedon clinches with his opponent.
Macedon blocks an elbow strike from Kray.
Macedon blocks an elbow strike from Kray.
Kray lands an elbow inside that Macedon shrugs off.
Macedon takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Macedon has been cut.
Kray lands an elbow that stopped Macedon in his tracks for a moment.
Macedon avoids the elbow strike from Kray, against the cage.
Kray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macedon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Macedon tightens his grip and picks Kray up, before dumping him to the ground. Kray manages to land in guard.
Kray is wriggling around but Macedon manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macedon is keen to just control but Kray is a slippery customer.
Macedon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Macedon unloads with some shots from mount but Kray bucks and avoids them well.
#T1#
Macedon with a couple of short strikes.
Macedon tries to control but Kray wriggling away.
Macedon prevents Kray from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Macedon quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Macedon but it's paid off an Kray is forced to tap! Nice work by Macedon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Macedon!
A victorious Alexander Macedon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Macedon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joe swinging wildly here.
Macedon swinging wildly here.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macedon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joe.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe swinging wildly here.
Joe avoids the body shot from Macedon.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macedon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joe thuds a left hand into Macedon's body.
A nice combination there by Joe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe scores with a jab to the body.
Macedon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Joe connects with a nice looking jab.
Joe swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Macedon moves into the clinch.
Macedon wants a takedown.
Macedon just leaning against Joe, taking a breather.
Macedon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joe is defending well.
Joe stalling in the clinch but Macedon improves position.
Macedon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joe after a bit of a struggle.
Boxey Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Macedon.#TD2#
Macedon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Joe regains guard immediately.
Joe is wriggling around but Macedon manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Joe taking some punishment here, with Macedon in his half guard.
Macedon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Macedon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Macedon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Macedon works his way into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe is bucking up trying to escape but Macedon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Macedon lands a big shot there that rocks Joe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Macedon with shots to the head and body - Joe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Macedon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joe?
#ROC2#
Joe is rocked!
Macedon postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Joe badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Macedon around the waist but Macedon pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Macedon is the winner by TKO! Macedon jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Macedon!
After winning the bout, Alexander Macedon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Macedon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dealo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dealo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilo Dealo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dealo misses with a few strikes there.
Macedon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dealo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Dealo misses its target.
Macedon tries to clinch up.
Dealo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Macedon is able to avoid easily.
Dealo shoots and misses #CL2#
and Macedon counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Macedon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Macedon manages to end up in side control.
Macedon wants to control but Dealo is keeping him busy.
Dealo is trying to get back to half guard.
Macedon is looking to take a break and control but Dealo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dealo tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Macedon trying to control the position but Dealo is working away.
The strikes coming from Macedon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Macedon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dealo is looking to regain half guard here but Macedon keeps moving and retains side control.
Dealo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dealo tries to get out of the position.
Dealo wants to control but Macedon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dealo defending against the ground and pound.
Macedon misses with the ground and pound.
Macedon throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Macedon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dealo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dealo is not content to let Macedon control the position. #T2#
Dealo is trying to control Macedon's posture but Macedon avoids it.
Dealo parries the strikes from Macedon easily there. Macedon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dealo to escape.
Macedon trying to control the position but Dealo is working away. #SUB2#
Macedon is trying to get an arm triangle but Dealo is defending well.
Macedon trying to control the action but Dealo is working from the bottom.
Dealo tries to buck Macedon off but Macedon is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Macedon has hold of Dealo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dealo seems comfortable defending it but Macedon has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dealo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dealo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Macedon couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Macedon!
A relieved looking Alexander Macedon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Macedon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Macedon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lyons really is a fat lump.#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macedon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lyons looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyons, not yet.
Macedon trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#SUB2#
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!#SUB2#
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.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyons.
Macedon stuffs the takedown.
Lyons throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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!#REVR##T1#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
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.
#REVB#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.
#CL2#
Macedon moves into the clinch.
Lyons wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
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!
#R3#
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.#CL2#
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.
#TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
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