PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Alexander Marcos (ranked 4755 p4p, 6469 weight class) and Bryce Mildred (ranked 455 p4p, 498 weight class). Ferdinand Alexander Marcos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Marcos
vs
Mildred

170 cm
26
160
0 - 2 - 0

166 cm
18
160
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferdinand Alexander Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryce Mildred!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos digs a good hook to Mildred's body.
Marcos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mildred avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marcos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marcos lands a jab to Mildred's midsection.

Mildred moves into the clinch.
Mildred fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Marcos.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcos.
Mildred has Marcos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marcos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Marcos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mildred misses with a knee strike.
Mildred should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcos.
Marcos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcos misses with a body punch.
Mildred tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marcos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Mildred.
Marcos tries to work over Mildred's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mildred wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mildred wants to take the fight to the mat but Marcos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mildred misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mildred is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marcos pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mildred tries to stall but Marcos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mildred looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mildred.
Marcos lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcos.
Marcos lands with a left to the head.
Marcos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mildred wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcos won't allow it.
Marcos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mildred jumps guard but Marcos stands there with Mildred around his waist. Mildred gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marcos lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos lands with a left to the head.
Mildred is trying to pull guard but Marcos has him pressed against the cage.
Mildred tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Marcos.
Marcos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Mildred breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcos jabs at Mildred's body.
Mildred takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marcos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mildred moves forwards but Marcos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marcos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcos works the jab nicely.
Marcos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mildred looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mildred shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcos clobbers Mildred with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Marcos clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcos.
Marcos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marcos pushes Mildred back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mildred wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Marcos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdinand Alexander Marcos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Marcos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marcos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marcos connects with a body shot that sends Mildred's belly button to the back.
Marcos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mildred takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marcos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mildred doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcos connects with a right hand. Mildred shakes it off.
Marcos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcos scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcos throws a shot to the body.

Marcos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mildred is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marcos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcos lands with a left to the head.
Mildred is breathing heavily.
Marcos cracks Mildred with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mildred is struggling to control the position.
Mildred fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mildred is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marcos to keep the fight standing.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Mildred.
Marcos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mildreds head.
Marcos prevents Mildred from breaking the clinch.

Mildred manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos wants to pass the guard but Mildred is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marcos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Marcos stands up and waves to Mildred to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marcos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marcos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mildred's efforts to push away.
Mildred has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marcos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mildred is trying to pull guard but Marcos has him pressed against the cage.
Marcos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mildred backwards.
Mildred is trying to break free.
Marcos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mildred backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mildred tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marcos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marcos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mildred.
Marcos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marcos lands a body shot.
Mildred tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marcos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mildred backwards.
Marcos lands with a short shot to the head.

Mildred is rocked!
Marcos lands a shoulder strike.
Mildred is still on wobbly legs! Can Marcos finish him?
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!
Mildred looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mildred is looking to control Marcos's arms but Marcos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mildred has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdinand Alexander Marcos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Marcos scores with a body shot.
Mildred seems to have recovered his senses.
Marcos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marcos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marcos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marcos cracks Mildred with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marcos lands with a nice combination. Mildred backs away looking to recover.
Marcos lands with an overhand left.

Mildred pushes Marcos up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Marcos as the two fighters clinch.
Mildred jumps guard but Marcos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mildred is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marcos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mildred takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marcos digs a right hand into Mildred's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mildred's gas tank.
Marcos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mildred backwards.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marcos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mildred backwards.
Mildred's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcos lands with a left to the head.
Mildred tries to score a body lock takedown but Marcos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Mildred.
Marcos lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcos.
Mildred wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Marcos.
Mildred tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcos smiles and moves away.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mildred takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Marcos! Mildred is backing up but he can't get away as Marcos lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Mildred and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ferdinand Alexander Marcos!