PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden Jr (ranked 1015 p4p, 141 weight class) and Nikki Sixx (ranked 1566 p4p, 203 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marsden Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 7 Words by Deftones. Sixx has chosen Niykee Heaton as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Marsden Jr
vs
Sixx

183 cm
27
177 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

182 cm
29
196 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Sportivité

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nikki Sixx!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sixx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sixx steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden Jr.
A little jabbing left from Sixx on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Marsden Jr closes the distance and clinches.

Sixx pulls guard.
Sixx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Sixx throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marsden Jr uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marsden Jr stands up.
Sixx takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden Jr.

Sixx shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marsden Jr is trying to defend but Sixx finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sixx prevents Marsden Jr from standing back up.
Sixx passes to full mount!
Sixx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marsden Jr is looking to escape.
Marsden Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixx throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Marsden Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sixx in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden Jr blocking the ground and pound.
Sixx looking to finish Marsden Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marsden Jr!

Marsden Jr somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Marsden Jr scores with a one two! Sixx had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sixx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Sixx shoots in for a takedown but Marsden Jr shows good takedown defense.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixx looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden Jr is just out of range.
Marsden Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sixx manages to avoid it.
And Sixx tries to counter it with a takedown but Marsden Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx shoots in but no luck this time.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Sixx moves out of range.
A jab from Sixx does it's job there.
Marsden Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sixx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Marsden Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marsden Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Sixx gets the takedown into side control.
Marsden Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sixx asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Marsden Jr throws Sixx to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sixx takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brandon Marsden Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sixx takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden Jr throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr punishes Sixx's body with a nice straight punch.
Sixx walks into a left hand.
Marsden Jr misses with a straight right.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Sixx misses.
Marsden Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marsden Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sixx walks into a stiff left hand from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sixx shoots in for a takedown but Marsden Jr shows good takedown defense.
Brandon Marsden Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikki Sixx.
Sixx moves away from the strike by Marsden Jr.
Sixx is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marsden Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Marsden Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Marsden Jr clinches up with Sixx and pushes him back against the cage.
Marsden Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sixx has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marsden Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sixx drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marsden Jr defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Marsden Jr.
Sixx feints the counter takedown.
Sixx takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marsden Jr scores with a hook to the body. Sixx takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Sixx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marsden Jr scores with a shot to the side of Sixx's head.
Marsden Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marsden Jr being controlled against the cage.
Marsden Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sixx tries to pull guard but Marsden Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Sixx drops back down to his feet.
Marsden Jr is leaning against Sixx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sixx misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Sixx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Sixx's ribcage but misses.
Marsden Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sixx moves away.
Sixx now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marsden Jr takes a swing at Sixx's ribcage but misses.
Sixx lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marsden Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Sixx.
Marsden Jr tries to clinch up but Sixx circles away and keeps his distance.
Sixx looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marsden Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Marsden Jr stuffs the takedown.
Brandon Marsden Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikki Sixx.
Sixx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marsden Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Sixx counters with a one-two to the body.
Sixx takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marsden Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixx can do to turn this around?
Marsden Jr connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden Jr thuds a left hand into Sixx's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sixx has managed to clinch.
Sixx blocks an uppercut.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Sixx controls his hands.
Marsden Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.

Sixx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsden Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brandon Marsden Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sixx takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sixx moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Sixx. Those never looked like landing.
Marsden Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sixx.
Marsden Jr lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden Jr tests Sixx's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Sixx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marsden Jr did well to prevent Sixx getting side control.

Marsden Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sixx is on him like a limpet, forcing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Marsden Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Sixx.
Marsden Jr digs a right hand into Sixx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sixx's gas tank.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sixx wants to get back to striking at distance but Marsden Jr won't allow it.
Marsden Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sixx wants to break free but Marsden Jr has control.
Sixx blocks a body shot from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden Jr is pressed up against the cage. Sixx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marsden Jr down to the mat. Marsden Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marsden Jr pushes Sixx up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Sixx controls his hands.
Marsden Jr tries a body shot but Sixx blocks it.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
Sixx manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marsden Jr is working Sixx over against the cage.
A short right from Marsden Jr on the inside.
Sixx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden Jr tries to throw a body punch but Sixx avoids it by throwing Marsden Jr back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sixx is leaning against Marsden Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsden Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sixx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marsden Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marsden Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sixx backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sixx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sixx manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden Jr.
Sixx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nikki Sixx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixx circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marsden Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden Jr lands a jab to Sixx's midsection.
Marsden Jr swings for the body but Sixx moves out of range.
Sixx drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marsden Jr defends it well.
Marsden Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sixx looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sixx ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden Jr with a nice cross.

Sixx drives through with a takedown into Marsden Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marsden Jr is looking to stand up but Sixx isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx landing some decent shots from guard.
Marsden Jr wants to stand and escape but Sixx is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sixx prevents Marsden Jr from getting back to his feet.
Sixx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marsden Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sixx has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marsden Jr is wriggling around but Sixx manages to pass to half guard.
Marsden Jr is trying to stand.
Sixx wants to free his trapped foot but Marsden Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marsden Jr is trying to stand back up but Sixx is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sixx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sixx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marsden Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sixx takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Sixx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marsden Jr's guard.
Marsden Jr is wriggling around but Sixx manages to pass to half guard.

Nikki Sixx has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marsden Jr is trying to escape back to his feet but Sixx uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Sixx tries for a kimura but Marsden Jr is defending well.
Sixx landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx trying to control the position but Marsden Jr is working away.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Sixx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marsden Jr prevents Sixx from moving into mount.
Sixx takes a little break here. Marsden Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sixx prevents Marsden Jr from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Marsden Jr throws Sixx to one side and escapes!
Marsden Jr scores with a body shot.
Marsden Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sixx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden Jr.
Sixx has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marsden Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marsden Jr wants to clinch.
Sixx wants to counter the offense by Marsden Jr and move into the clinch position.
Nikki Sixx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marsden Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden Jr lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marsden Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden Jr!
As Brandon Marsden Jr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I ain't surprised'.