PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Dynasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynasty has chosen Pink Cadillac as his entrance music. Mark Marsden had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Marsden
vs
Dynasty

181 cm
24
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

Ace of Spades Clothing

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Marsden !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duke Dynasty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynasty tries to clinch up
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
Dynasty misses the jab.
Dynasty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Dynasty rushes Marsden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dynasty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marsden keeps control of Dynasty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dynasty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marsden .
Dynasty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dynasty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marsden blocks it with crossed arms.
Dynasty is trying to break the clinch but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.

Marsden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dynasty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dynasty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marsden doesn't manage to clinch there - Dynasty circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynasty lands with an overhand left.
Marsden blocks a jab.
Marsden moves out of range of the body kick.
Marsden checks a leg kick.
Marsden is looking to land body kicks.

Marsden darts in and clinches Dynasty up against the cage.

Dynasty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dynasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden .
Marsden fails with the takedown
enabling Dynasty to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Marsden . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body. Dynasty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marsden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dynasty pinned against the cage. Dynasty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden misses the target.
Marsden looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a right hand that Dynasty ducks under and follows up with a left that Dynasty also avoids with ease.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Dynasty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Mark Marsden has been cut.
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!
Horrible takedown by Dynasty or perhaps it was just good defense by Marsden which made him look bad.
Marsden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dynasty.
No luck for Marsden with that takedown attempt.
Marsden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dynasty shoots for a double leg takedown but Marsden sprawls well. He's pushed Dynasty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Marsden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dynasty wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
Dynasty is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsden has wrist control.
Dynasty trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Dynasty stands up over Marsden , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dynasty throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marsden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marsden being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden trying to control the position.
Dynasty postures up in Marsden 's guard and throws a big left but Marsden blocks it.
Dynasty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dynasty fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dynasty in side control, throwing shots but Marsden defends.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden pushes Dynasty away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dynasty gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsden defending against the ground and pound.

Marsden sneaks out the side door and pushes Dynasty away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marsden moves in looking to clinch but Dynasty pushes him off.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Dynasty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Marsden 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dynasty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dynasty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marsden 's head.
Dynasty throws a low kick, looking for Marsden 's leg but Marsden calmly moves out of range.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses.
Marsden is looking to clinch but Dynasty is avoiding it.
Marsden checks a leg kick nicely.

Marsden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dynasty pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Marsden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dynasty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Dynasty keeps moving.

Dynasty has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marsden off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Marsden misses with a hook. Dynasty ducked under it nicely.
Dynasty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden shoots for a double leg takedown but Dynasty sprawls well. He's pushed Marsden 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dynasty connects with a body shot.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dynasty manages to avoid it.
Marsden lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynasty cracks Marsden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marsden stuffs the takedown attempt from Dynasty. Dynasty gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dynasty.
Dynasty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab.
Duke Dynasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynasty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dynasty checks it well.
Mark Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dynasty stalks Marsden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marsden 's face. Marsden staggers backwards, shaken.
Dynasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dynasty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Marsden with that takedown attempt.
Marsden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynasty tries for a takedown but Marsden circles away easily
and Marsden counters with a nice body shot.
Dynasty is breathing heavily.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dynasty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dynasty connects with a body shot that sends Marsden 's belly button to the back.
Marsden shoots for a takedown but Dynasty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Marsden . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynasty lands a really nice looking cross but Marsden seems unphased.
Marsden fails with a takedown attempt.
Dynasty cracks Marsden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dynasty circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynasty keeps the fight on the outside.
Dynasty tries to land a leg kick but Marsden saw it coming and moves away.

Dynasty moves into the clinch.
Marsden cracks Dynasty with a nice body shot.
Marsden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dynasty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marsden throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Dynasty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynasty wants to get back to striking at distance but Marsden won't allow it.
Dynasty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marsden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marsden goes for a takedown attempt but Dynasty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynasty misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Duke Dynasty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mark Marsden 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Marsden shoots in but Dynasty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dynasty checks a leg kick.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dynasty sprawls well. Dynasty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Dynasty.
A bone on bone clash there as Marsden blocks the leg kick.
Dynasty slips a straight right by Marsden .
Dynasty cracks Marsden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Dynasty gets a clinch.
Marsden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dynastys head.
Dynasty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dynasty struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynasty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dynasty in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marsden misses with a body punch.

Dynasty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dynasty lands a jab.
Dynasty jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dynasty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marsden on the side of the head.
Dynasty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marsden counters with a good, hard body kick but Dynasty shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Marsden as Dynasty shoots in.
Duke Dynasty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dynasty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marsden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marsden gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynasty with a hook.
Dynasty avoids the body shot from Marsden .
Nice uppercut lands for Dynasty. That snapped Marsden 's head back.

Marsden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dynasty's guard.
Dynasty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there.
Duke Dynasty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynasty wants to control but Marsden passes easily into half guard.
Marsden wants to take a breather but Dynasty is having none of it.
Marsden misses with a head shot. Dynasty uses the momentum to regain guard.

Dynasty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marsden defends it easily.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynasty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dynasty is on top in guard.
Mark Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marsden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dynasty defends it easily.
Dynasty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsden is looking to stand up but Dynasty isn't so interested in that idea.
Dynasty trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.

Dynasty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dynasty has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden 's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynasty is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke Dynasty.
Well Dynasty 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Dynasty!
A victorious Duke Dynasty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.