PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Miletich (ranked 352 p4p, 292 weight class) and Tyler Wrexham (ranked 53 p4p, 44 weight class). Tyler Wrexham looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Miletich
vs
Wrexham

181 cm
38
171
16 - 7 - 0

178 cm
34
174
35 - 14 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Miletich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrexham scores with a jab to the body.
Miletich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wrexham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miletich in his tracks.
Wrexham throws a shot to the body.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miletich throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Miletich.
Wrexham throws a looping overhand right but Miletich ducks down to avoid it.
Miletich tries to land a leg kick but Wrexham saw it coming and moves away.
Wrexham throws a hook to the side of Miletich's head but Miletich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miletich manages to avoid it.
Miletich checks a low kick from Wrexham .
Wrexham moves out of range of the leg kick from Miletich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich throws a shot to the body.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. Miletich saw that one coming.
Wrexham lands a right hook to the body.
Miletich looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrexham is just out of range.
Miletich has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Miletich checks a leg kick.
Miletich throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Wrexham .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrexham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miletich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Wrexham clinches up against the cage.
Miletich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miletich digs a right hand underneath Wrexham 's ribcage. Wrexham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been informed that Wrexham has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wrexham looks winded!
Miletich'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.
Miletich lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Miletich has hold of one of Wrexham 's legs. Wrexham is fighting the takedown attempt but Miletich gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wrexham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miletich controls the pace.
Miletich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wrexham 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.
Wrexham is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miletich.
Miletich stopping the sweep attempt from Wrexham .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich wants to control from the top but Wrexham keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wrexham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Miletich wants to sweep but no luck.
Miletich is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham content to stall in guard here.

Miletich working for a triangle but Wrexham defends it easily.
Wrexham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miletich controls Wrexham momentarily but Wrexham frees himself.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrexham throws a lazy uppercut
and Wrexham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrexham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Miletich misses its target.
Miletich misses with a two punch combination.
Miletich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wrexham checks it well.
Wrexham counters with a body kick.
Miletich looks to throw the jab but Wrexham is out of range.
Miletich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyler Wrexham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but Miletich is out of range.
Miletich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wrexham just manages to avoid it.
Miletich throws a sloppy head kick and Wrexham moves out of range easily.
Wrexham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wrexham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miletich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrexham counters with a right hand to the body.

Miletich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wrexham was covering up waiting for the punch and Miletich finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Wrexham pushes Miletich off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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 Mitch Miletich will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A big left from Miletich misses.
A big right from Miletich misses.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
Wrexham looks for the body kick but Miletich saw that one coming.
Miletich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miletich scores with the left hand. Wrexham knows he should have avoided that one.
Miletich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Wrexham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham misses with some punches.
Wrexham blocking some punches.
Miletich lands a shot to the body.
Miletich pushes Wrexham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Miletich.

Miletich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wrexham clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Miletich is persistently looking for the submission but Wrexham is defending it well.
Miletich controlling well, preventing Wrexham from escaping the position.
Wrexham is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miletich working for a choke but Wrexham is defending well.

Miletich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wrexham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wrexham for a finish.
Wrexham is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miletich's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wrexham trying to get back to his feet but Miletich is in full control for now.
Mitch Miletich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Miletich is looking for the choke from the back position but Wrexham is controlling his hands well.
Miletich is hanging on to Wrexham 's back as he tries to escape.
Wrexham wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miletich is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wrexham defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Wrexham defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrexham is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wrexham turns into Miletich and is now in his guard.
Wrexham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Miletich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham 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.
Wrexham stops Miletich from standing up.
Wrexham won't allow Miletich to sweep him here.

Miletich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wrexham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wrexham controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Miletich dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Miletich throws a hook but Wrexham avoids it easily.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wrexham misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Miletich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrexham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wrexham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrexham throws a body kick that misses.
Wrexham feints a jab promting Miletich to slip. Wrexham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miletich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wrexham slips a straight right by Miletich.
Wrexham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wrexham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miletich throws a jab when Wrexham was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Miletich.
Wrexham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miletich can pounce on him.
Wrexham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrexham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miletich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wrexham .
A telegraphed right hand from Miletich misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrexham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wrexham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miletich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miletich throws a leg kick which misses Wrexham 's front leg but catches the back leg as Wrexham tries to avoid it.
Wrexham is looking to clinch but Miletich is avoiding it.
A big left from Miletich misses.
Wrexham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miletich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miletich misses the jab.
Wrexham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wrexham misses with a body kick.
Wrexham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miletich looks to throw the jab but Wrexham is out of range.
Miletich swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham throws a low kick but Miletich moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Wrexham finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrexham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mitch Miletich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Miletich moves out of range.
Wrexham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miletich digs a good body shot into Wrexham 's ribs.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Miletich moves out of range.
As Wrexham backs away, Miletich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miletich manages to avoid it.
As Wrexham tries to get set, Miletich tries to push him back and clinch up but Wrexham manages to avoid the attempt.
Miletich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miletich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miletich lands a nice shot to the body.
Wrexham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wrexham tries to bum rush Miletich with a series of wild strikes but Miletich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miletich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wrexham .
Miletich lands a leg kick that knocks Wrexham off balance momentarily.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Miletich.

Miletich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wrexham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miletich is in Wrexham 's guard.
Wrexham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miletich controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wrexham working a defensive guard here.
Tyler Wrexham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miletich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wrexham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miletich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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.
Wrexham is trying to keep Miletich in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miletich scores with a shot to the body.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miletich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wrexham swinging wildly here.
Miletich is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Wrexham .
I think Miletich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Miletich!
After the fight, Mitch Miletich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.