PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Marcos
vs
Garrett

178 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ferdinand Marcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfonso Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett avoids the body shot from Marcos.
Marcos tries a low kick but Garrett avoids it.
Marcos throws a chopping leg kick but Garrett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marcos feints and then cracks Garrett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garrett down.
Marcos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garrett defending well as Marcos loads up on a big left hand.
Marcos throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrett.
Garrett defending well as Marcos loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcos.
Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcos.
Despite the aggression on Garrett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marcos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garrett counters with a series of strikes. Marcos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marcos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcos throws a low kick but Garrett moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Garrett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marcos wants to land a leg kick but Garrett is out of range.
Marcos misses with a body punch
and Garrett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marcos tries a low kick but Garrett avoids it.
As Marcos backs off Garrett throws a huge counter combo but Marcos manages to avoid it all.
Marcos misses with a hook.
Marcos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garrett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marcos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett throws a counter combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Garrett blocks the leg kick.
As Marcos backs off Garrett throws a huge counter combo but Marcos manages to avoid it all.
Ferdinand Marcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcos tries to score with a low kick but Garrett moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Garrett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marcos misses with a low kick.
Garrett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett moves out of range as Marcos strikes.
Garrett is looking for the big counter here.
Garrett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marcos throws a leg kick

and Garrett counters with a series of strikes that sends Marcos to the canvas! Garrett follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Marcos is rocked!
Marcos is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrett trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom.
Oh Marcos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
Marcos seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Garrett dodges the punch combination from Marcos.
Garrett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A low kick from Marcos is predictable there

and Garrett counters with a series of strikes that sends Marcos to the canvas! Garrett follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garrett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonso Garrett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Marcos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marcos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garrett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marcos takes a swing at Garrett's ribcage but misses.

Marcos moves into the clinch.
Garrett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garrett tries to break the clinch but Marcos is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Marcos to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marcos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett wants to break free but Marcos has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marcos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garrett is trying to push Marcos away but Marcos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Marcos wants the takedown. Garrett is fighting it off but Marcos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Garrett's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Garrett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Garrett has his foot on Marcos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcos works his way back into a safe position though.

Garrett looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garrett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garrett is trying to control the position but Marcos postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Garrett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garrett looking for a guillotine here but Marcos defends easily.

Garrett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Garrett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marcos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Garrett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Garrett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Garrett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Garrett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alfonso Garrett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Marcos throws a sloppy head kick and Garrett moves out of range easily.
Marcos throws a front kick aimed at Garrett's knee but Garrett avoids it well.
Marcos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcos.
A big left from Marcos misses.
Marcos looks to land a right hand but Garrett moved out of range.
Garrett blocks a jab.
Garrett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marcos takes a swing at Garrett's ribcage but misses.
Garrett unleashes a big counter combination but Marcos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos throws a right hand that misses
and Garrett counters with a two punch combo.
Marcos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garrett unleashes a big counter combination but Marcos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garrett checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marcos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrett, pushing him back against the cage.
Garrett has had enough of the clinch but Marcos keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Garrett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garrett wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcos won't allow it.
Marcos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garrett's elbow.
Marcos misses with an elbow strike.
Garrett is trying to break free.
Garrett is trying to break the clinch but Marcos is controlling him.
Garrett can't break the clinch.
Garrett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcos has him pressed against the cage.
Garrett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garrett is looking to break free of the clinch but Marcos has double underhooks.
Garrett tries to circle away but Marcos has him pinned against the cage.
Garrett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Garrett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garrett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garrett wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcos won't allow it.

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.
Marcos looking to slow down the pace here.

Marcos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garrett clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Marcos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garrett on the ground.
Garrett trying to control the hands but Marcos won't let him.
Garrett breaks Marcos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom.
Ferdinand Marcos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garrett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrett trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Marcos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garrett 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alfonso Garrett!
Alfonso Garrett really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.