PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden has chosen I got five on it by Luniz as his entrance music. Brandon Marsden told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Alves
vs
Marsden

174 cm
27
160 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

176 cm
28
170 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp(w. laundry:10%)

BeastMode

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alves prevents Marsden from improving his position.
Alves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Alves .
Marsden wants to get back to full guard.
Alves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marsden is looking to improve his position.
Marsden gets full guard.
Alves passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves prevents Marsden from improving his position.
Alves is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves looks to land a strike but Marsden avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves won't allow Marsden to sweep him here.
Marsden is still trying to improve position.
Alves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marsden's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marsden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alves .
Marsden is trying to get back to full guard.

Marsden is defending against the submission attempts here by Alves .
Alves wants to control but Marsden is keeping him busy.

Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marsden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Alves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marsden defends it well.
Alves prevents Marsden from improving his position.
Alves winds up and cracks Marsden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marsden gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves wants to get up but he can't break Marsden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marsden tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Marsden looking for subs off his back but Alves has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alves prevents Marsden from improving his position.
Marsden gets full guard.
Alves trying to move into half guard but instead Marsden has managed to sweep!
Marsden preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marsden!
Marsden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marsden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marsden keeps trying to improve his position.

Marsden defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alves .
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 regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marsden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Alves dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Alves misses with a hook.
Marsden throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Marsden throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Marsden fails with a takedown attempt.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Alves .
Alves misses with a looping right.
Alves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marsden finds it's way round the side to connect with Alves 's head.
Nice takedown defense from Alves . No joy for Marsden on that attempt.

Alves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marsden!
Alves working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Renzo Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alves off and has taken his back!
Marsden is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Alves . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

It looks like Renzo Alves has been cut.
Marsden has the hooks in. Alves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marsden not allowing Alves to control his hands.
Alves turns into Marsden and is now in his guard.
Marsden trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsden swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Marsden's brow.
Marsden can't keep his opponent in guard - Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marsden wants to improve his position but Alves is controlling well.
Alves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alves works his way into full mount!
Marsden is looking to improve his position but Alves isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves working the ground and pound effectively.
Marsden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alves lands a nice short elbow.

Alves is trying to work for a kimura but Marsden is defending well.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Marsden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves won't allow Marsden to sweep him here.
Alves trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Marsden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves with a nice head shot there.
Marsden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsden, not yet.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marsden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marsden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alves wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsden is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Alves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Alves 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Alves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marsden misses with the combination.
Marsden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marsden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alves is nestled in close to Marsden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marsden moves into full guard.

Alves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marsden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alves has Marsden in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marsden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marsden is pushing down on Alves 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alves is fighting to maintain full guard but Marsden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marsden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marsden's back!
Marsden wants to escape the position.
Alves doesn't have the hooks in and Marsden manages to turn into his guard.

Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marsden is aware though and is defending well.
Marsden advances position into side control!
Marsden passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alves !

Marsden with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves is looking to improve his position but Marsden isn't that keen on the idea.
Marsden raining down shots from the mount!
Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alves regains half guard.

Marsden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marsden passes to full mount!
Marsden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Renzo Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden with good strikes from the mount here!
Alves can't escape the position.
Marsden raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alves looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

Marsden working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marsden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marsden lands a couple of good shots and Alves has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden landing with strikes.

Alves is rocked!

Alves fending off the submission attempt from Marsden.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brandon Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves is pressing down on Marsden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marsden lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renzo Alves !
Renzo Alves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.