PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Herzog might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Takida - Curly Sue. Chris Herzog has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Herzog
vs
Marsh

175 cm
39
158 lbs
36 - 20 - 3

163 cm
35
154 lbs
34 - 8 - 0

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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 36 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kris Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Marsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Herzog doesn't seem phased though.
Marsh misses the shot to the body.
Herzog sizes up Marsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marsh takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses.
Herzog lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Marsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Herzog doesn't seem phased though.
Herzog misses with a low kick.
Herzog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marsh connects with a body shot.
Herzog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marsh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Herzog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Herzog lands a nice shot to the body.
Herzog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsh can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh throws the left hand but Herzog avoids the punch easily.
Herzog scores with a sloppy right hand. Marsh should have avoided that one.
Marsh lands a leg kick that knocks Herzog off balance momentarily.
Herzog scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marsh's head backwards.
Herzog motions for Marsh to come forward. Herzog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marsh throws a hook to the side of Herzog's head but Herzog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herzog is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Herzog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marsh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Herzog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Herzog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herzog.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herzog.
Herzog throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Herzog looking to score a takedown here. Marsh is defending well but Herzog drives through and ends up in Marsh's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Herzog postures up.
Herzog won't allow Marsh to sweep him here.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsh is trying to control the position but Herzog postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herzog is one step ahead there.
Marsh trying to keep a closed guard but Herzog is proving a slippery customer.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
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!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herzog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herzog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsh throws a looping overhand right but Herzog ducks down to avoid it.
Herzog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsh.
Marsh moves out of range as Herzog strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick from Marsh misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Herzog as he connects with a hook.
Herzog misses the jab.
Marsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herzog was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsh.
A big left from Marsh misses.
Herzog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Herzog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Marsh misses its intended target.
Herzog is looking to land body kicks.
Herzog throws a sloppy head kick and Marsh moves out of range easily.
Marsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Herzog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Herzog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marsh in his tracks.
A low kick from Marsh misses

and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herzog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Herzog will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Herzog makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marsh is on top in guard.
Herzog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marsh.
Marsh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Herzog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marsh landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Herzog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Herzog will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Herzog checks a leg kick.
Marsh misses with a low kick.

Herzog drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marsh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Herzog is nestled in close to Marsh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herzog trying to mount his opponent but Marsh defends it.
Herzog scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Herzog blocks the strikes from Marsh.
Marsh is trying to control but can't.
Marsh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Herzog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Herzog cracks Marsh with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marsh is on top in guard.
Marsh advances position into side control!
Herzog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marsh is working Herzog over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marsh landing strikes.
Marsh lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Herzog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Marsh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herzog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is looking to regain half guard here but Marsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Herzog is working hard here to advance position.
Chris Herzog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh working the body and head with strikes.
Herzog on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marsh misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to control but Herzog is keeping him busy.
Herzog struggling a bit here.
Herzog tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marsh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marsh looks up at the clock and then as Herzog takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marsh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marsh trying to control the action but Herzog is working from the bottom.
Marsh scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Marsh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Marsh landing strikes.
The strikes coming from Marsh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Herzog is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marsh trying to control the position but Herzog is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog is looking to reverse the position.
Marsh working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Marsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Good work by Marsh as he checks the leg kick.
Herzog lands a jab.
Marsh scores with a nice right hand.
Marsh throws a body punch but Herzog moves out of range.
Herzog cracks Marsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Herzog cracks Marsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Herzog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Herzog. Beautiful body shot.
Marsh works the jab nicely.
Herzog throws a sloppy head kick and Marsh moves out of range easily.
Herzog throws a leg kick but Marsh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marsh dives in and grabs Herzog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herzog pushes down on Marsh's head and hops out.
Marsh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marsh connects with a right hand. Herzog shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog slips under a jab from Marsh.
A punch lands to the side of Herzog 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh looks to throw the jab but Herzog is out of range.
Marsh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Marsh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marsh trying to control the position but Herzog is working away.
Herzog struggling a bit here.
Marsh working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh trying to control the action but Herzog is working from the bottom.
Marsh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Herzog's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh working the ground and pound.
Herzog is looking to regain half guard here but Marsh keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Herzog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marsh landing a few strikes.
Marsh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marsh trying to control the action but Herzog is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marsh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Herzog has escaped the position, nice work there.
Herzog is looking for a sweep.
Marsh wants to control for a moment but Herzog uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Herzog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marsh throwing shots but Herzog is blocking nicely.

Marsh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herzog sees it coming and defends easily.
Marsh is looking to stall here but Herzog recovers full guard.
Herzog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marsh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Herzog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marsh is working Herzog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Marsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marsh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Marsh!
A very excited looking Kris Marsh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.