PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira by Deftones. Margera has chosen Clutch - The Regulator as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marsden
vs
Margera

176 cm
33
170 lbs
25 - 18 - 1

180 cm
30
160 lbs
26 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Big Bear Nutrition 160Q
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden misses with a head kick.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Margera misses with a leg kick.
Margera wants to slow Marsden down by chopping away at his legs.
Margera avoids the body shot from Marsden.
Marsden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Margera.
Marsden closes the distance and clinches up with Margera, looking for a takedown. Marsden pushes Margera against the cage but Margera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Margera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Margera throws a leg kick that misses.
Marsden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Marsden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marsden cracks Margera with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marsden misses with a takedown
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Margera missing with a left hand there. Marsden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Marsden throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Margera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marsden moves out of range as Margera strikes.
Marsden thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Margera as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Margera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Margera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Marsden.
Margera looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
Marsden appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marsden wants to land a leg kick but Margera is out of range.
Margera tries to work over Marsden's front leg with a kick but Marsden checks it.
Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Margera scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Margera.
Margera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Margera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Margera is looking to chop away at Marsden's legs.
Marsden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Margera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Margera.
Margera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marsden misses with a body kick.
Marsden moves out of range of the body kick from Margera.
Margera throws a leg kick but Marsden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Margera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Margera staying out of range there.
No joy there for Marsden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera cracks the inside of Marsden's front leg.
Marsden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Margera. That did some damage!
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Margera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marsden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Margera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Margera tries a head kick but it misses.

Marsden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marsden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Margera is looking to control Marsden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Margera avoid being mounted?
Margera is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marsden is staying active.
Marsden prevents Margera from improving his position.
Margera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Margera is defending well.
Marsden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Margera keeps working.
Margera wants to get back to full guard.
Marsden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Margera wants to control but Marsden is keeping busy.
Marsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Margera's head.
Margera tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.
Margera felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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 is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A jab lands there for Margera.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera flicks out a counter leg kick but Marsden steps away.
Marsden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
Marsden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsden.
Margera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marsden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marsden blocks a low kick nicely.
Marsden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marsden misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Margera throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera slips a jab and a cross from Marsden.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden misses with a right hand
and Margera counters with a good low kick that Marsden was not able to check.
Margera throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden.
Marsden cracks the inside of Margera's front leg.
Margera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Margera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marsden scores with a kick to the body.
Margera avoids the body shot from Marsden.
Margera looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Margera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marsden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Margera sprawls well initially but Marsden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden is looking to take a break and control but Margera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Margera is doing well to control the position and prevent Marsden from advancing to side control.
Marsden is thwarting Margera's attempts to control the position.
Marsden prevents Margera from improving his position.
Marsden is pressing down on Margera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Margera is holding on for now.
Marsden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Margera tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg.
Margera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Margera is defending well.
Margera moves into full guard.
Margera trying to control the position.
Margera managing to control the position.
Marsden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Margera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Margera is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandon Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Marsden catches Margera right on the button with a cross.
Marsden connects with a jab.
Margera misses with a head kick.
Margera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marsden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Margera pinned against the cage. Margera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Margera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Margera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marsden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Margera scrambles back to his feet.
Margera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Margera is looking to slow Marsden down with leg kicks.
Margera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Margera throws a head kick that half lands.
Margera scores with a leg kick.
Margera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marsden tries to bum rush Margera with a series of wild strikes but Margera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a takedown attempt - Margera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Margera defending well as Marsden loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Marsden does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marsden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Marsden blocks the leg kick.
Marsden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Margera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marsden scores with a sloppy right hand. Margera should have avoided that one.
Marsden tries to bum rush Margera with a series of wild strikes but Margera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Margera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marsden is looking to slow Margera down with leg kicks.
Margera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Marsden lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marsden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Margera is trying to defend but Marsden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden moves into full mount! Margera won't be happy about that!
Margera tries to hold on but Marsden postures up.
Margera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marsden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marsden with the ground and pound from mount.
Marsden thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Margera is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Margera prevents any damage by holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera wants to control but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden controlling the pace for now.
Margera avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marsden.

Margera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marsden.
Marsden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Margera?
Marsden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Margera?
Marsden looking to ground and pound but Margera is blocking nicely.
Margera regains half guard.
Marsden is pressing down on Margera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Margera is holding on for now.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Margera manages to get to full guard.
Margera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marsden content to stall in guard here.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Margera keeps moving.
Marsden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marsden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Margera on the side of the head.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Margera throws a leg kick that misses.
Margera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marsden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Margera tries a quick counter leg kick but Marsden is wise to it.
Margera avoids a kick to the body.
Margera counters with a body kick.
Marsden throws a poor cross that misses
and Margera counters with a low kick, right behind Marsden 's knee.
Marsden dives in and grabs Margera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Margera pushes down on Marsden's head and hops out.
Margera counters with a body kick.
Marsden looks for the body kick but Margera saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Margera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden connects with a jab.
Marsden throws a low kick but Margera moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden thuds his right hand into Margera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marsden misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Margera.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marsden dives in and grabs Margera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Margera pushes down on Marsden's head and hops out.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
Margera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Marsden throws a jab but it's blocked by Margera.
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera lands with a hook. Marsden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marsden misses with a looping left.
Marsden misses with a head kick.
Marsden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marsden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Margera is fending him off so far but Marsden persists. Nope, Margera circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera checks the leg kick.
Margera throws out a counter right but Marsden avoids it with no problem.
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 misses with a hook
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Marsden gets a double leg takedown into Margera's guard.
Marsden is fighting to break Margera's control of his arms but Margera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Margera trying to keep a closed guard but Marsden is proving a slippery customer.
Margera controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Margera is keeping the position.
Margera has control of Marsden's left arm, preventing Marsden from doing any damage.
Marsden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Margera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Marsden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marsden throws the kick towards the body but Margera avoids it.
Margera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Margera misses with a straight right.
Marsden cracks Margera with an open hand slap.
Margera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Margera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Marsden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden throws a nice looking combination but Margera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Margera slips a jab and a cross from Marsden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
A clash of legs there as Margera blocks the low kick.
Margera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Margera lands with a good body shot.
Margera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera keeps Marsden at a distance using the push kick.
Marsden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Margera's sensitive parts.
Marsden moves away from the strike by Margera.
Marsden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Marsden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Margera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Margera lands a glancing blow to the side of Marsden's head.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Marsden finds it's target.
Marsden keeps the fight on the outside.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Marsden misses with a series of wild punches.
Marsden slips a straight right by Margera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Margera's sensitive parts.
Margera takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Marsden shoots in but Margera avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Margera throws out a counter right but Marsden avoids it with no problem.
Margera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Margera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Marsden throws a looping overhand right but Margera ducks down to avoid it.
Margera is looking to score with low kicks.
Marsden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Margera.
Margera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marsden throws a low kick, looking for Margera's leg but Margera calmly moves out of range.
Margera looks to land a body kick but Marsden moved away.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bam Margera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera stuffs the takedown attempt from Marsden. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Margera steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Margera misses with a wild body shot.
Margera wants to slow Marsden down by chopping away at his legs.
Marsden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Margera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden throws an overhand right that lands on Margera's shoulder, as Margera tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marsden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marsden moves out of range of the leg kick from Margera.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Marsden tries for a takedown but Margera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses
and Margera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marsden lands with a nice combination. Margera backs away looking to recover.
Margera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Marsden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Margera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Margera tries to control but Marsden manages to take his back.
Margera is trying to break free.
Margera just trying to survive but Marsden is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden missing with strikes from the back.
Marsden missing with strikes from the back.

Marsden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Margera has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marsden doesn't have the hooks in and Margera manages to turn into his guard.

Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marsden wants to sweep but no luck.

Marsden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Margera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marsden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, Brandon Marsden took to the microphone: 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.