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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira by Deftones. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
43 - 32 - 2 |
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178 lbs
37 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 32 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saibot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marsden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marsden feints and as Saibot raises his hands in defense, Marsden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marsden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marsden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saibot trying to control the position here.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Saibot is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saibot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsden throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsden advances position into side control!
Marsden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marsden lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marsden.
Marsden connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saibot some visible discomfort.
Marsden cracks Saibot with a big right hand but Saibot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saibot regains half guard there - taking advantage of Marsden's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Saibot taking some punishment here, with Marsden in his half guard.
Marsden thows a huge punch but Saibot dodges it nicely.
Marsden throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saibot to regain full guard.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saibot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden advances to half guard.
Marsden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marsden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marsden wants to free his trapped foot but Saibot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marsden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saibot's head.
Saibot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marsden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsden looks to land a strike but Saibot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden pushing down on Saibot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marsden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marsden is trying to control. Saibot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Saibot swats away the attempt to clinch by Marsden.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot throws out a counter right but Marsden avoids it with no problem.
Marsden throws a body kick that misses.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Marsden scores with a sloppy right hand. Saibot should have avoided that one.
Marsden throws a leg kick that misses.
Saibot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marsden loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden throws a lazy uppercut
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden throws a nice looking combination but Saibot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marsden stuns Saibot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsden tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saibot can do to turn this around?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marsden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saibot is not content to let Marsden control the position.
Saibot on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saibot can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden working the strikes but Saibot uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Marsden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saibot is looking to improve his position.
Saibot taking some punishment here, with Marsden in his half guard.
Marsden winds up and cracks Saibot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saibot tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saibot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Saibot is defending well.
Marsden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marsden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg.
Saibot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marsden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marsden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marsden throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Marsden trying to control from half guard but Saibot is working away.
Saibot has his hands clasped together around Marsden's back. He's all about the action.
Marsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saibot's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden 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. And we move into the final round!
Marsden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saibot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marsden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marsden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marsden misses with the ground and pound.
Saibot is trying to get back to half guard.
Saibot dodges the ground and pound from Marsden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden is working Saibot over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marsden with the ground and pound but Saibot regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Marsden wants to control but Saibot is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Marsden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marsden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marsden thows a huge punch but Saibot dodges it nicely.
Saibot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsden.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsden is looking to take a break and control but Saibot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsden with the ground and pound but Saibot uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marsden works over Saibot with some ground and pound from guard.
Marsden throws a big right hand that misses.
Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsden throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saibot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden moves to clinch but Saibot breaks away
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden backing away here, and Saibot unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marsden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marsden lands with a good body shot.
Marsden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Saibot throws a low kick but Marsden avoids it.
Marsden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marsden checks a leg kick.
Saibot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marsden darts in looking for a takedown but Saibot gets double underhooks and turns Marsden into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marsden, as that shot connected.
Saibot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marsden dives in for a single leg takedown but Saibot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saibot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saibot sprawls well. Saibot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden!
Post fight, Brandon Marsden took to the microphone: 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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energy
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hype
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