PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krilich Berglomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes to the cage accompanied by Rest in Piss by Brotha Lynch Hung. Berglomi has chosen Fat Boy Slim-Push The Tempo as his entrance music. Krilich Berglomi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Marsden
vs
Berglomi

176 cm
21
164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
34
160 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY
Reggieland

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Krilich Berglomi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berglomi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Berglomi lands a big head kick that sends Marsden tumbling to the mat! Berglomi takes a step backwards and waves Marsden back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berglomi misses with a double jab

and Marsden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Marsden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berglomi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marsden.
Marsden stops Berglomi from getting back to his feet.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Berglomi is defending well.
Berglomi wants to get back to his feet.
Marsden moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden tries to move to mount but Berglomi blocks the move with his legs.

Marsden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden throws an elbow but Berglomi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Marsden advances to mount.
Marsden mounts Berglomi! Really nice guard pass there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Marsden is trying to take his opponent's back.
Berglomi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marsden.
Marsden raining down shots from the mount!
Marsden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Berglomi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Berglomi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Marsden has taken his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berglomi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berglomi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Marsden gets his way!
Marsden struggling to land strikes to the head as Berglomi covers up.

Berglomi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Marsden gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Marsden looking for the choke but no joy.

Marsden looking for the choke from the back.
Marsden throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Marsden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Berglomi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Berglomi covers up after that shot from Marsden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Berglomi darts in and clinches Marsden up against the cage.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Marsden tries a body shot but Berglomi blocks it.
Marsden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Berglomi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marsden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Berglomi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Berglomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Berglomi.
Berglomi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Marsden counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marsden tries to free his leg and advance position but Berglomi is retaining full guard.
Marsden is working hard here to advance position.
Berglomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marsden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berglomi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden wants to sweep here but Berglomi controlling him for the moment.
Marsden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berglomi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berglomi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berglomi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Marsden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berglomi defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berglomi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berglomi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Marsden looking for a guillotine here but Berglomi defends easily.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berglomi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berglomi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Marsden working for a triangle but Berglomi defends it easily.
Berglomi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berglomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsden is retaining full guard.

Marsden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berglomi defends it easily.

Berglomi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Marsden has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Berglomi is looking to defend but Marsden has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Berglomi! Marsden pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Berglomi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.