PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Marsden
vs
Storm

225 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
181 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Storm!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.

Storm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Storm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marsden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Storm off and has taken his back!

Marsden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Marsden is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Storm defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Storm just trying to survive but Marsden is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marsden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm turns into Marsden and is now in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm stands up over Marsden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.

Marsden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsden is keeping the position for now.
Marsden trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm 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.
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two 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.
Storm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marsden gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Marsden looking for a guillotine here but Storm defends easily.
Storm postures up in Marsden's guard and throws a big left but Marsden blocks it.

Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Marsden blocks nicely.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm 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.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden working a defensive guard here.
Storm trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.

Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marsden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Marsden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Storm defends it easily.
Marsden is breathing heavily.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Marsden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Marsden working for a triangle but Storm defends it easily.

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

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.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Storm won't allow Marsden to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Storm passes Marsden's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Storm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Storm is taking a breather. Marsden 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.
Storm wants to control but Marsden is keeping him busy.

Storm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marsden defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandon Storm will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Marsden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Storm closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marsden's guard.

Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Storm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Storm works over Marsden with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Storm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Storm passes Marsden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marsden is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm is trying to control. Marsden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Storm passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marsden!
Storm connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marsden tries to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Storm trying to control but Marsden is having none of it.

Marsden defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Storm.
Storm looking to control but Marsden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marsden tries to lock up and control but Storm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Storm content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brandon Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.

Storm is working for a guillotine from mount but Marsden frees his head quite easily.
Marsden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Marsden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsden keeps working.
Marsden wants to control but Storm is keeping busy.

Marsden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
Marsden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Storm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Storm's back!
Marsden gets his hands free as Storm looks to control.
Storm turns into Marsden and is now in his guard.

Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

Marsden has his foot on Storm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Storm works his way back into a safe position though.
Storm thows a big elbow that misses.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm landing with the ground and pound.

Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Storm is aware though and is defending well.
Marsden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Storm controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm landing with the ground and pound.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden working a defensive guard here.
Storm wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.

Storm drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Storm as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Marsden screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Storm! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brandon Storm!