PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mcmillan (ranked 7690 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Marlon (ranked 5153 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Marlon has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mcmillan
vs
Marlon

194 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Mcmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francis Marlon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marlon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mcmillan is trying to control the position but Marlon postures up.
Marlon is fighting to break Mcmillan's control of his arms but Mcmillan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marlon content to stall in guard here.
Mcmillan controlling Marlon's posture.
Marlon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mcmillan looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcmillan, not yet.
Marlon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcmillan keeping moving, preventing Marlon from controlling successfully.
Mcmillan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marlon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcmillan's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marlon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Mcmillan has his feet on Marlon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Mcmillan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marlon is trying to defend but Mcmillan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marlon is looking to get back to is feet but Mcmillan passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcmillan off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmillan rolls, trying to escape but Marlon keeps control of the position.
Mcmillan holding on to Marlon's left wrist, preventing the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan can't escape the position.

Marlon is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mcmillan is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francis Marlon!
A victorious Francis Marlon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.