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Event:
Syn - Heir To The Throne Final
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Duff.
Duff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden avoids a kick to the body.
Marsden 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 thuds his right hand into Duff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marsden slips under a jab from Duff.
Marsden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duff is fending him off so far but Marsden persists. Nope, Duff circles away and we're back to standing.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Duff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marsden sprawls and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Duff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duff moves in looking to clinch but Marsden pushes him off.
Marsden throws the kick towards the body but Duff avoids it.
Marsden misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Duff counters with a shoot takedown. Marsden fights it but they end up in guard.
Duff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Marsden seems content to control.
Duff wants to control but Marsden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marsden trying to control from half guard but Duff is working away. #T1#
Duff gets back to full guard.
Marsden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden tries to free his leg and advance position but Duff is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden stays in close to Duff's body and controls the position.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff keeping full guard, as Marsden tries to pass.
Marsden preventing the sweep. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duff is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff controls Marsden momentarily but Marsden frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duff throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marsden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marsden.
Duff connects with a crisp jab.
Marsden misses the shot to the body. #T3##TD#
Duff looking to score a takedown here. Marsden is defending well but Duff drives through and ends up in Marsden's guard.
Duff wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving. #SUB2#
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsden is retaining full guard.
Duff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duff scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duff is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duff passes into half guard.
Marsden tries to roll over but Duff keeps him under control.
Marsden won't allow Duff to pass to mount.
Marsden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duff's back!
Marsden is trying to stick to Duff's back but Duff is turning into Marsden. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marsden's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Duff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duff preventing the sweep.
Duff looking to sit in guard and control but Marsden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Duff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Duff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Marsden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duff was covering up waiting for the punch and Marsden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marsden postures up.
Marsden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now.
Duff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marsden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden uses his free foot to push down on Duff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duff.
Marsden wants to control the pace but Duff is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marsden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T1#
Marsden controlling his opponent.
Marsden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Duff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Duff is looking for a sweep. Marsden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marsden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsden content to control rather than advance.
Marsden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Duff preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marsden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg.
Marsden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marsden winds up and cracks Duff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Duff tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg.
Duff is staying active underneath Marsden, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Duff tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg.
Marsden trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Marsden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Duff haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marsden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Duff is trying to get back to full guard.
Marsden is trying to control the action in half guard but Duff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Duff lands with a straight right. Marsden didn't see that one coming.
Marsden connects with a body shot.
Duff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden throws a chopping leg kick but Duff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Duff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Duff looks to land a left hand but Marsden moved out of range nicely.
Marsden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been told by Duff's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Marsden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marsden has a takedown stuffed.
Duff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Duff throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duff misses with a looping right.
Marsden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duff rather than just go for the knockout.
Marsden connects with a right hand. Duff shakes it off.
Duff ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a leg kick.
Duff tries to move into range but Marsden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marsden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brendan Duff is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden throws a shot to the body.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duff as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Duff staying out of range there.
Marsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden lands a nice shot that snaps Duff's head back.
Duff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marsden has time to react.
Marsden throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Duff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marsden's guard.#SUB2#
Duff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff is working Marsden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff forces his way into half guard.
Marsden moves into full guard.
#SU#
Duff gets to his feet. Marsden looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Duff moves away from the strike by Marsden.
Duff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marsden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marsden swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Duff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Duff.
Duff postures up and lands a big shot to Marsden's brow. #SUB2#
Marsden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duff defends it easily.
Duff stands up over Marsden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Duff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marsden's guard.
Ground and pound from Duff. #SUB2#
Marsden actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Duff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duff drops an elbow to the side of Marsden's head.
Marsden gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Duff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marsden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff is in close to Marsden's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Marsden wants to improve his position but instead Duff has moved into half guard.
Duff wants to take a breather but Marsden is having none of it.
Duff tries to pass to full mount but Marsden defends it. #SUB2#
Marsden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marsden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duff winds up and cracks Marsden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marsden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Marsden wants to sweep but no luck.
Duff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marsden's guard.
Marsden is looking to improve his position.
Duff tries to pass to full mount but Marsden defends it.
Duff lands strikes from half guard.
Marsden manages to get to full guard.
Marsden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duff is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Duff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duff 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Duff!
A relieved looking Brendan Duff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Brandon Marsden spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
Syn 549 - Jailbreak
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Sullivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Sullivan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Marsden pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sullivan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sullivan has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.
Sullivan connects with a couple of short punches.
Sullivan stays in close to Marsden's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan landing with the ground and pound.
Sullivan throwing strikes from guard but Marsden blocks nicely. #T1#
Sullivan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sullivan working some strikes from top position.
Marsden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marsden wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marsden can't keep his opponent in guard - Sullivan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sullivan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sullivan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
My spies in The Performance Center inform me that Sullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Sullivan scoring with strikes but Marsden is staying in there.
Sullivan landing strikes from the mount and Marsden is in trouble!
We've been hearing good reports from Marsden's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A nice elbow there by Sullivan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marsden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marsden sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sullivan working Marsden over with strikes. #ROC2#
Marsden is rocked!
Sullivan lands a big elbow - Marsden is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sullivan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Sullivan!
Jeremy Sullivan took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Brandon Marsden had this to say: 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 615 p4p, 102 weight class) and Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 57 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira by Deftones. Iron Tyson has chosen Slaughterouse - Party as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shogun Iron Tyson enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Marsden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shogun Iron Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iron Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marsden moves into the clinch.
Iron Tyson successfully pulls guard.
Iron Tyson keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully.
Marsden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iron Tyson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden stopping the sweep attempt from Iron Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Iron Tyson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marsden looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marsden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iron Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Iron Tyson pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Marsden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marsden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marsden trying to control but Iron Tyson is working from the bottom.
Marsden is fighting to break Iron Tyson's control of his arms but Iron Tyson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden trying to move into half guard but instead Iron Tyson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marsden (0) vs (2) Iron Tyson
Marsden is looking for a triangle here but Iron Tyson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marsden (0) vs (5) Iron Tyson
Marsden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marsden actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iron Tyson in particular looking to stall.
Marsden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson is controlling the pace.
Iron Tyson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marsden (0) vs (8) Iron Tyson
Iron Tyson tries to control but Marsden wriggling away.
Marsden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Iron Tyson trying to pass the guard but Marsden defending well.
Iron Tyson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marsden tries to roll over but Iron Tyson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iron Tyson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marsden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iron Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iron Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iron Tyson controlling from the top position.
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iron Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iron Tyson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iron Tyson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marsden is looking for a triangle but Iron Tyson pushes his legs off easily.
Iron Tyson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iron Tyson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marsden can't keep his opponent in guard - Iron Tyson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing good reports from Marsden's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Iron Tyson trying to pass the guard but Marsden defending well.
Iron Tyson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back.
Marsden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iron Tyson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Iron Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marsden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsden is pressing down on Iron Tyson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marsden wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsden has his foot on Iron Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iron Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.
Marsden working for a triangle but Iron Tyson defends it easily.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iron Tyson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marsden! Score +3 for passing guard: Marsden (0) vs (11) Iron Tyson
Iron Tyson controlling from mount.
Marsden is desperately trying to improve his position but Iron Tyson has a good base and remains in mount.
Iron Tyson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Iron Tyson tries to control but Marsden wriggling away.
Marsden is desperately trying to improve his position but Iron Tyson has a good base and remains in mount.
Iron Tyson controlling his opponent.
Marsden is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson looking to control but Marsden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Iron Tyson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marsden is looking to improve his position but Iron Tyson isn't that keen on the idea.
Marsden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back.
Iron Tyson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson trying to control from half guard but Marsden is working away.
Iron Tyson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marsden is just riding it out for now. Iron Tyson eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iron Tyson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marsden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marsden is looking for a sweep. Iron Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marsden is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iron Tyson pulls his head out easily.
Marsden is looking for a sweep. Iron Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iron Tyson trying to mount his opponent but Marsden defends it.
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iron Tyson trying to control the pace.
Marsden tries to get to full guard but Iron Tyson has control of the leg.
Iron Tyson controlling the action here.
Marsden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marsden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Iron Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Iron Tyson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well,Marsden is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Iron Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsden is retaining full guard.
Iron Tyson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Iron Tyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iron Tyson has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.
Iron Tyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iron Tyson has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iron Tyson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Iron Tyson wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
Iron Tyson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iron Tyson is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Marsden working for a triangle but Iron Tyson defends it easily.
Iron Tyson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iron Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iron Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iron Tyson defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iron Tyson wins on points by 11 to 0.
A very excited looking Shogun Iron Tyson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Brandon Marsden had this to say: 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '. |
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Event:
Syn 540 - Vociferous
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Rollins is looking to land body kicks.
Marsden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Marsden clinches.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden. #BC2#
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rollins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marsden checks a leg kick nicely.
Rollins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marsden.
Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marsden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rollins scores with a body shot.
Marsden checks a low kick from Rollins.
Rollins misses with a straight right.
Marsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range.
Marsden tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marsden is able to avoid easily.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
#T1#
Marsden cracks a nice hook into Rollins's ribs.
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Rollins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rollins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rollins avoids the body shot from Marsden.
Marsden scores with the left hand. Rollins knows he should have avoided that one.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Marsden. Marsden maintains the clinch. #TD#
Marsden manages to pull guard.
Rollins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rollins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marsden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rollins connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Rollins lands a couple of digs.
Rollins is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsden has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins cracks Marsden with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Marsden has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Marsden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Marsden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rollins controlling from the top position.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Rollins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rollins stands up over Marsden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Marsden is looking for a triangle but Rollins pushes his legs off easily.
Rollins trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marsden keeping full guard, as Rollins tries to pass. #SUB#
Marsden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rollins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marsden.
Marsden is looking to reverse the position.
Marsden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rollins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marsden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rollins scores with a shot to the body.
Marsden takes one on the button.
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden tried to counter with a leg kick but Rollins avoided it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Marsden tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some bone on bone action there as Marsden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rollins stuffs the takedown.
Marsden is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rollins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Marsden misses with a double jab.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses.
Marsden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins throws a low kick but Marsden avoids it.
Marsden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
Rollins throws a leg kick but Marsden moved away.
Marsden scores with a sloppy right hand. Rollins should have avoided that one.
Marsden tries for a takedown but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and 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.
Rollins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marsden is out of range and Rollins settles back down.
Marsden tries to counter by clinching up but Rollins breaks away and moves out of range.
Rollins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Rollins.
Rollins misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Marsden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rollins pulls Marsden in close to his closed guard and prevents Marsden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marsden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Rollins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marsden is aware though and is defending well.
Marsden cracks Rollins with a solid left hand.
Rollins is looking to sweep but instead, Marsden has passed into half guard.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden working Rollins over with strikes.
Rollins trying to control but Marsden postures up.
Rollins is looking for a sweep. Marsden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marsden working over Rollins with some ground and pound. Rollins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marsden slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Marsden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rollins is pressing down on Marsden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Marsden pushes down on Rollins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marsden is nestled in close to Rollins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rollins is looking for a sweep. Marsden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsden.
Marsden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rollins is looking to control Marsden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rollins avoid being mounted?
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Marsden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rollins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marsden. #SUB#
Marsden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rollins has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rollins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rollins working a defensive guard here.
Marsden tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rollins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marsden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Marsden.
Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though.
Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rollins to score with a decent uppercut.
Rollins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rollins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marsden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marsden throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins.
Marsden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rollins scores with a hook to the body. Marsden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rollins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marsden momentarily.
Rollins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins misses with a right hand
and Marsden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from Marsden.
Marsden missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rollins thumps Marsden with a low kick.
Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marsden's sensitive parts. #T1#
Marsden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rollins throws a low kick but Marsden avoids it.
Marsden tried to counter with a leg kick but Rollins avoided it.
Marsden throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range.
Marsden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rollins in his tracks.
Rollins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marsden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marsden punishes Rollins's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Marsden has Rollins up against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. #TD2#
Rollins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Marsden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollins defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rollins looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Marsden looking for a guillotine here but Rollins defends easily.
Rollins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marsden has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though.
Rollins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rollins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Marsden working for a triangle but Rollins defends it easily.
Rollins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rollins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rollins!
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.
Marsden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rollins.
Rollins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rollins throws a front kick aimed at Marsden's knee but Marsden avoids it well.
Marsden tries to move into range but Rollins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rollins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marsden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden.
Marsden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rollins throws out a counter right but Marsden avoids it with no problem.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Rollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marsden slips under a jab from Rollins.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Castor Rollins.
I've got Rollins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
After the big win, Castor Rollins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Brandon Marsden spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
Syn 534 - Vespertine
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Murhaa misses with a looping left.#TD#
Murhaa gets caught napping as Marsden dives in and scores a takedown. Murhaa manages to retain guard.
Marsden is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Murhaa pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Murhaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Marsden's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marsden throws a big elbow that misses.
Murhaa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marsden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murhaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Murhaa is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully.
Marsden won't allow Murhaa to sweep him here. #T1#
Murhaa pulls Marsden in close to his closed guard and prevents Marsden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marsden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marsden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murhaa controlling the position.
Marsden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marsden connects with a couple of short punches.
Marsden is fighting to break Murhaa's control of his arms but Murhaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Murhaa looking to control.
Marsden throwing strikes but missing.
Marsden postures up and lands a big shot to Murhaa's brow.
Murhaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there.
Marsden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marsden is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marsden is working Murhaa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marsden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Murhaa keeps moving.
Murhaa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Murhaa working a defensive guard but Marsden manages to pass into side control anyway.
Marsden working the ground and pound but Murhaa is defending the strikes.
Marsden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here as Marsden stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhaa keeps working. #SUB#
Marsden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murhaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Marsden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Murhaa tries to improve position but can't.
Marsden working the head with strikes.
Murhaa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marsden scoring with punches and elbows.
Marsden creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Murhaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Murhaa looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhaa has hold of Marsden's hands but Marsden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murhaa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marsden is working away from the top position though.
Marsden not landing any meaningful shots 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.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
Marsden throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range. #TD#
Marsden looking to score a takedown here. Murhaa is defending well but Marsden drives through and ends up in Murhaa's guard.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murhaa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marsden's guard. #REVB#
Murhaa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murhaa trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa stopping the sweep attempt from Marsden.
Murhaa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marsden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Murhaa passes Marsden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marsden wants to improve his position but Murhaa is controlling well.
Murhaa stalling.
Murhaa prevents Marsden from improving his position.
Murhaa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murhaa content just to control the position here. #T2#
Marsden can't escape the position.
Marsden regains half guard.
Marsden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murhaa controlling the action here.#T3#
Murhaa is continuing to stall.
Marsden is looking to improve his position.
Marsden is working hard here to advance position.
Murhaa tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Murhaa controlling the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marsden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murhaa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marsden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsden, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marsden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Marsden slips the punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good work by Marsden as he checks the leg kick.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Marsden misses.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marsden checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phol Murhaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Marsden moves his leg out of the way.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Murhaa finds it's target.
Marsden doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
A punch combination from Marsden misses.
Marsden scores with a nice right hand.
Phol Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Marsden. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Marsden lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa throws a push kick but Marsden slaps the foot to one side.
Marsden misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Marsden slips a jab from Murhaa.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Murhaa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marsden throws a big shot that misses.
Marsden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murhaa throws a hook but Marsden blocks it.
Murhaa looks to land a body kick but Marsden moved away.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but Marsden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Marsden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marsden down.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marsden throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Marsden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Marsden fails with the takedown.
Phol Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murhaa motions for Marsden to come forward. Murhaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Murhaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marsden's hands.
Marsden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marsden tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
Murhaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marsden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa motions for Marsden to come forward. Murhaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden checks the leg kick.
Murhaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marsden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murhaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsden somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Marsden tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Murhaa gets caught napping as Marsden dives in and scores a takedown. Murhaa manages to retain guard.
Marsden slips nicely into half guard.
Marsden controlling the pace.
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.
Murhaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marsden won't allow Murhaa to sweep him here.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully.
Marsden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsden won't allow Murhaa to get back to his feet. #T4#
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murhaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murhaa controlling Marsden's posture.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Marsden tries to pass.
Murhaa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Murhaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsden is retaining full guard.
Murhaa won't allow Marsden to sweep him here.
Murhaa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murhaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Murhaa!
Phol Murhaa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Brandon Marsden stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
Syn 532 - Euphoria
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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?#TD#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3##TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
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!#T2#
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.
#REF3#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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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Event:
Syn 529 - Gravity
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Marsden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marsden moves away from the strike by Todd.
Marsden throws out a powerful jab.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marsden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Todd feints a jab promting Marsden to slip. Todd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marsden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Marsden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd is trying to stand back up but Marsden is controlling him
Marsden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todd defending well though.
Todd is holding on to half guard well.
Marsden is nestled in close to Todd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Todd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Marsden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todd defending well though.
Marsden trying to control from half guard but Todd is working away. #T1#
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todd defending well though.
Marsden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marsden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marsden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marsden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Todd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Todd blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Todd is rocked!#T2#
Todd avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marsden.
Oh Todd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marsden lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Todd because Marsden loaded up on that one.
Todd is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden misses with a head shot.
The referee warns Todd that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marsden thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marsden sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Todd blocking the ground and pound.
Marsden cracks Todd with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Marsden!
An intense looking Brandon Marsden took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Event:
Syn 525 - Judgement
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Naoki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naoki.
Marsden tries a body shot but Naoki blocks it.
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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naoki tries to stall but Marsden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Naoki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Naoki manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Marsden moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naoki.
Naoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Naoki avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden is trying to drag Naoki to the mat but Naoki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Naoki pushes Marsden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Naoki lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Naoki has clasped his hands together around Marsden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden is looking to regain half guard here but Naoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Naoki wants to control but Marsden is keeping him busy.
Naoki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marsden's shoulder. That is not cool.
Naoki trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Marsden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Naoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marsden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Marsden gets back to full guard.
Naoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naoki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marsden is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki looking to sit in guard and control but Marsden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Marsden stands and throws Naoki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Naoki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naoki tries to buck Marsden off but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden is chipping away with strikes.
Naoki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marsden has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Naoki prevents Marsden from moving into mount.
Naoki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marsden connects with a decent elbow.
Marsden lands an elbow.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T4#
The ground and pound from Marsden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marsden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marsden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Naoki sneaks back into half guard.
Marsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naoki's head. #ES2#
Naoki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Naoki avoids the body shot from Marsden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Naoki tries to land a front kick but Marsden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Marsden misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Marsden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marsden.
Naoki needs to keep his hands up - Marsden had a free shot at his head there.
Naoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Naoki tries to counter with a clinch but Marsden shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marsden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marsden moves out of range as Naoki strikes.
Naoki defending well as Marsden loads up on a big left hand.
Naoki throws a hook but Marsden avoids it easily.
Marsden jabs at Naoki's body.
Marsden scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
No joy there for Marsden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marsden doesn't manage to clinch there - Naoki circles away.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Marsden lands a jab to the head.
Marsden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marsden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naoki's head.
Naoki blocks a leg kick.
Naoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden closes the distance and clinches up with Naoki, looking for a takedown. Marsden pushes Naoki against the cage but Naoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Naoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naoki.#T1#
Marsden cracks a nice hook into Naoki's ribs.
Marsden jabs at Naoki's body.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoki.
Marsden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Naoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marsden scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Naoki.
Nice cross by Marsden.
Takeshi Naoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naoki misses with a head kick.
Naoki blocks a jab.
Marsden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naoki at a distance.
Marsden thumps Naoki with a low kick.
Marsden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naoki throws a hook to the side of Marsden's head but Marsden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marsdens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden stuns Naoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marsden misses with a straight left. #T2#
Naoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marsden moves out of range of the body kick.
Naoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Naoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Naoki.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Marsden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marsden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Naoki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marsden grinds an elbow into Naoki's temple.
Naoki sneaks back into half guard.
Naoki is controlling Marsden's trapped leg to prevent Marsden from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Marsden is looking for a kimura but Naoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marsden to get the leverage.
Naoki is looking for a sweep. Marsden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marsden thows a huge punch but Naoki dodges it nicely.
Marsden lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Marsden is trying to work for a kimura but Naoki is defending well.
Naoki desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Marsden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Naoki defends it well.
Marsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naoki's head. #T4#
Marsden stops Naoki from getting back to his feet.
Marsden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naoki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marsden tries to pass to full mount but Naoki defends it.
Naoki controlling the position for now.
Naoki tries to kick Marsden off in order to stand up. Marsden Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Naoki dodges the ground and pound from Marsden.
Naoki struggling a bit here.
Marsden throws an elbow but Naoki slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Naoki clinches up with Marsden and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Naoki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Naoki.
Still in the clinch, Naoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marsden is trying to pull guard but Naoki has him pressed against the cage.
Naoki blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Naoki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Naoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Naoki.
Naoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
Naoki working aggressively here.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Marsden gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Naoki regains guard.
#T1#
Naoki wants to stand and escape but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden throwing strikes from guard but Naoki blocks nicely.
Naoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marsden.
Naoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marsden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Marsden gets back to full guard.
Naoki trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Marsden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naoki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marsden is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Marsden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeshi Naoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marsden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naoki is one step ahead there. #T3#
Naoki 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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsden, not yet.
Naoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Marsden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naoki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Naoki grinds an elbow into Marsden's temple.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsden is working to avoid the ground and pound but Naoki connects with a decent elbow.
Marsden taking a bit of punishment here - Naoki scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Naoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marsden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Naoki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marsden 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Marsden!
Post fight, Brandon Marsden stared into the camera and said 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Event:
Syn 522 - Melee
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow. #BC2#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marsden throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful body shot.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Marsden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marsden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Maneno misses.
It looked like Marsden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maneno with a hook.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden.
Marsden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maneno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maneno connects with a nice looking jab.
Maneno scores with a shot to the body.
Marsden lands with a nice body punch.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Marsden lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marsden has time to react.
Maneno with a nice cross.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a body punch
and Maneno counters with a nice body shot.
Marsden lands an overhand right.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden misses with a low kick as Maneno jumps back.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Marsden moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Marsden keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marsden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marsden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maneno on the side of the head.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marsden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Marsden gets a clinch.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maneno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maneno blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Maneno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Marsden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maneno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Marsden tries to clinch there but Maneno circles away.
Marsden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsden clobbers Maneno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marsden with a jab.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Marsden takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marsden, as that shot connected.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Marsden's head but Marsden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marsden wants to clinch.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Maneno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marsden lands with a good body shot.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Marsden shoots in and gets a takedown into Maneno's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maneno manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsden catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden thuds a left hand into Maneno's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Maneno lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marsden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marsden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maneno throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden misses with a body kick.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marsden lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Marsden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marsden feints and then cracks Maneno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maneno down.
Nice shot by Maneno.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Maneno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Marsden misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Marsden looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Marsden defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.
Marsden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Maneno misses.
Marsden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marsden slips under a jab.
Marsden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful body shot.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marsden is looking to wear down Maneno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Marsden tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno slips a jab from Marsden.
Marsden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maneno swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden tries to move into range but Maneno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marsden. That's going to slow Maneno down.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Marsden.
#TD#
Marsden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maneno napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marsden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Marsden cracks Maneno with a big right hand but Maneno just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Marsden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marsden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maneno sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Marsden lands a decent elbow from side control.
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.
Marsden in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maneno is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Marsden trying to control the action but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Marsden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maneno 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.
Maneno tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4##SUB#
Maneno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Maneno fending off the submission attempt from Marsden.
Maneno is trying to remain composed but Marsden is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB#
Maneno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maneno trying to get back to his feet but Marsden is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Marsden saw that one coming.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
A clash of legs there as Maneno blocks the low kick.#CL#
Marsden moves into the clinch successfully.
Marsden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Marsden misses its intended target.
Marsden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
Marsden lands a body shot.
#CL#
Marsden has closed the distance and engaged Maneno in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden wants a takedown but no success here.
Marsden fails to pull guard.
Marsden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Marsden is controlling the position. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marsden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marsden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden darts in looking for a takedown but Maneno gets double underhooks and turns Marsden into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Brandon Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Marsden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Marsden avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Marsden has his takedown stuffed
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
Maneno misses the jab.
Marsden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marsden blocks a jab.
As Maneno backs away, Marsden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Marsden counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maneno's knee momentarily.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Marsden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden.
Maneno defending well as Marsden loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Maneno connects with a right hand. Marsden shakes it off.
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
and Marsden counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
Marsden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Marsden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Marsden scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick from Marsden misses.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Marsden lands a leg kick that knocks Maneno off balance momentarily.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marsden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Marsden saw that one coming.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Marsden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Marsden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maneno throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden misses with a straight right.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Marsden shoots in but Maneno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maneno! But no joy.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marsden lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno jabs at Marsden's body.
Maneno lands a nice hook to Marsden's body. Marsden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Marsden moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chiku Maneno.
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 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Marsden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marsden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marsden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ryan - that will leave a mark!
Marsden tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marsden cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
Marsden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marsden lands with a good body shot.
Ryan misses with a low kick as Marsden jumps back.
Nice uppercut lands for Marsden. That snapped Ryan's head back.
#T1#
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan lands a slapping body shot.
Ryan walks into a straight right hand from Marsden.
Marsden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marsden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ryan checks it well.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Ryan misses its target.
Marsden tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
Marsden 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.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Marsden's body.
Marsden swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Marsden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marsden's knee momentarily.
Ryan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Marsden moves out of range of the leg kick from Ryan.
Marsden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ryan lunges at Marsden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marsden's hand.
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 digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
Ryan defending well as Marsden loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden lands a body shot.
Marsden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden cracks Ryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsden with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Marsden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marsden postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Marsden misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Marsden is trying to ground and pound but Ryan uses the momentary lack of control by Marsden to regain half guard.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsden.
Ryan tries to kick Marsden off but Marsden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marsden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marsden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marsden. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marsden won't allow Ryan to get back to his feet.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully.
Marsden throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marsden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marsden is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marsden advances to half guard.
Ryan is trying to stand.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Marsden.
A slow jab from Marsden misses its intended target.
Marsden takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Brandon Marsden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Marsden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryan rather than just go for the knockout.
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden lands a nice shot that snaps Ryan's head back.
Ryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Marsden with a jab.
Marsden moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Ryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Marsden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Ryan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsden lands a nice shot that snaps Ryan's head back.
Marsden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marsden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryan delivers a nice body kick.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Marsden shoots and misses
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marsden scores with a punch to the head.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden fails with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrew Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Marsden.
Marsden is breathing heavily.
Marsden cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
Andrew Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ryan thows a body kick. Marsden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marsden misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Marsden throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Crunch! Marsden slams his shin into Ryan's torso.
Marsden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marsden lands a body shot.
Ryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marsden tries to score with a low kick but Ryan moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Marsden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryan taking a bit of punishment here - Marsden scoring with strikes.
Ryan seems a little lost for a moment, as Marsden dominates the positioning.#ES#
Ryan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Ryan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Marsden.
Ryan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Marsden there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marsden. That's going to slow Ryan down.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Marsden sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marsden fails to land the takedown.
Marsden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marsden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Marsden throws out a counter right but Ryan avoids it with no problem.
Marsden lands with a hook. Ryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marsden misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Ryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marsden checks the leg kick.
Marsden feints the counter takedown.
Ryan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marsden in his tracks.
Ryan lands with an uppercut that bounces Marsden off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Ryan jabs Marsden right on the nose. Marsden blinks but takes it well.
Marsden shoots in but no luck this time.
Marsden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marsden throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Marsden throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Marsden gets tackled into the cage by Ryan. Ryan maintains the clinch.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Marsden avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan cracks Marsden with a nice body shot.#T2#
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsden tries to pull guard but Ryan won't allow it.
Andrew Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Marsden.
Marsden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marsden jumps guard but Ryan stands there with Marsden around his waist. Marsden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ryan walks away with a smile on his face. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan misses with a shot to the body
and Marsden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marsden misses with an uppercut
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marsden misses with an uppercut
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryan.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Ryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Marsden cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marsden looks for a takedown but Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marsden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan lands with a shot to the body.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Marsden digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
Marsden throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a body kick that stops Marsden in his tracks momentarily.
Ryan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan tried to counter with a leg kick but Marsden avoided it.
Marsden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrew Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marsden needs to keep his hands up - Ryan had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marsden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Marsden!
Post fight, Brandon Marsden stared into the camera and said 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 5
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Cionaoith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cionaoith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cionaoith. That did some damage!
Marsden throws a leg kick which misses Cionaoith's front leg but catches the back leg as Cionaoith tries to avoid it.
Marsden swings widly with a right hand
and Cionaoith counters with a right hand to the body.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cionaoith.
Marsden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marsden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cionaoith slips under a jab.
Marsden misses with a low kick as Cionaoith jumps back.
No luck for Marsden with that takedown attempt.
Cionaoith misses with the combination.
Cionaoith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marsden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cionaoith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marsden is out of range and Cionaoith settles back down.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden throws the left hand but Cionaoith avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marsden. #T1#
Cionaoith parries the strikes from Marsden easily there. Marsden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cionaoith to escape.
Marsden wants to control but Cionaoith is keeping him busy.
Marsden working away.
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.#SUB#
Marsden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cionaoith, who protects the arm well.
Marsden tries to score with some ground and pound. Cionaoith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cionaoith is not content to let Marsden control the position.
Marsden working away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marsden is trying to ground and pound but Cionaoith uses the momentary lack of control by Marsden to regain half guard. #SUB#
Marsden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cionaoith is refusing to be controlled, as Marsden sits in half guard.
Marsden throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cionaoith to regain full guard. #T3#
Marsden postures up.
Cionaoith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cionaoith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marsden tries to get to full guard but Cionaoith has control of the leg.
Marsden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marsden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cionaoith has passed into side control.
Cionaoith gets to mount! Marsden was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Marsden can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cionaoith wants to slow Marsden down by chopping away at his legs.
Marsden feinted with a counter takedown.
Cionaoith slips under a jab from Marsden.
Cionaoith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marsden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marsden takes a swing at Cionaoith's ribcage but misses.
Cionaoith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marsden.
Cionaoith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cionaoith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cionaoith can do to turn this around?
Cionaoith delivers a nice body kick.
Marsden takes a swing at Cionaoith's ribcage but misses.
Marsden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marsden misses with a right hand
and Cionaoith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marsden works Cionaoith's body with a nice hook.
Marsden throws a leg kick
and Cionaoith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden goes for a double leg but Cionaoith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cionaoith continues to drive forward.
Cionaoith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cionaoith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marsden throws a hook but Cionaoith blocks it.#T1#
Marsden scores with a body shot.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cionaoith but Cionaoith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marsden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marsden looks to land a right hand but Cionaoith moved out of range.
Cionaoith throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden moves out of range easily.
Marsden shoots for a takedown but Cionaoith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided 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 tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cionaoith swivels and escapes.
Cionaoith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Cionaoith is just out of range.
Cionaoith connects with a nice looking jab.
Marsden misses with a hook
and Cionaoith counters with a low kick, right behind Marsden 's knee.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cionaoith but Cionaoith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good shot there by Cionaoith.#T2#
Cionaoith lands a nice shot that snaps Marsden's head back.
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 looks to land a left hand but Cionaoith moved out of range nicely.
Cionaoith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marsden swings for the body but Cionaoith moves out of range.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Cionaoith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marsden misses with a left hand
and Cionaoith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marsden's knee momentarily.
Marsden tries to move into range but Cionaoith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Marsden is rocked!
Marsden loads up on a big right hand but Cionaoith slips the punch.
Marsden throws a lazy right hand but Cionaoith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cionaoith tries to move into range but Marsden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cionaoith sizes up Marsden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Marsden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cionaoith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marsden seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cionaoith, as that shot connected.
Cionaoith cracks Marsden on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Marsden falls backwards against the cage. Cionaoith follows up with more strikes that drop Marsden to his knees. Cionaoith keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Marsden! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toal Kean Cionaoith!
Brandon Marsden was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 3
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Mason scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marsden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Marsden throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Marsden only half commits.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Marsden.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason walks into a jab.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Marsden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Marsden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Mason pushes Marsden up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Mason misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Mason blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Mason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mason thuds his right hand into Marsden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marsden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden throws a body kick that misses.
Marsden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mason tries to clinch but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mason cracks the inside of Marsden's front leg.
Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Marsden down. #T3#
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Mason.
Marsden misses with a hook.
Mason scores with a punch to the head.
Marsden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Marsden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Marsden. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marsden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
Marsden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Mason clinches up with Marsden and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Marsden turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marsden manages to end up in side control.
Mason managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marsden.
Marsden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden scoring with punches and elbows.
Marsden throws a strike aimed at the side of Mason's head but Mason avoids it well.
Marsden working away.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marsden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mason is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden is trying to ground and pound but Mason uses the momentary lack of control by Marsden to regain half guard.
Mason won't allow Marsden to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mason looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marsden to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden throws a leg kick
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason wants to clinch up but Marsden keeps it at a distance.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marsden keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Marsden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mason stuns Marsden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##TD2#
Marsden drags the fight down to the ground.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Marsden.
Marsden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marsden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsden, not yet.
Marsden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marsden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason cracks Marsden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marsden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason throws a push kick but Marsden slaps the foot to one side.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Mason thows a leg kick but Marsden checks it
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marsden wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marsden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marsden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mason.
Mason feints and then cracks Marsden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marsden down.
Mason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Mason swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marsden counters with a right hand to the body.
Marsden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Mason counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Marsden jumps guard and drags Mason to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marsden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVB#
Marsden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marsden throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marsden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marsden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
Marsden throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Mason checks the leg kick.
Mason thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Marsden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Marsden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Marsden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marsden lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
#T1#
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marsden lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Marsden keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason works Marsden's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Mason.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Mason lands a jab to Marsden's midsection.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Marsden.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marsden avoids the head kick by Mason.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Marsden's front leg but catches the back leg as Marsden tries to avoid it.
Marsden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mason is out of range and Marsden settles back down. #T2#
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marsden.
Marsden shoots and misses
and Mason counters with a nice leg kick.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mason will feel that in the morning.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Marsden circles away.
Mason lands with a straight right. Marsden didn't see that one coming.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Marsden seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Marsden swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsden somewhat.#T3#
Mason misses with a body kick.
Marsden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason staying out of range there.
Marsden takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Brandon Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy.
As Marsden tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Marsden manages to avoid the attempt.
Marsden blocks a head kick by Mason.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marsden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marsden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marsden's hands.
Mason wants to clinch up but Marsden keeps it at a distance.
Marsden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Mason clinches up with Marsden and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Marsden's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason tries to work over Marsden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason gets through Marsden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason. #ROC#
Marsden is rocked!
Mason creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Marsden's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Marsden drops to his knees and Mason pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Mason!
A very excited looking Zane Mason made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Brandon Marsden was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 1
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Channings gets caught flat footed, as Marsden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marsden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Marsden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Marsden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Channings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marsden has managed to get both his arms back between Channings's legs - danger averted.
Channings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there.
Channings has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Channings keeps moving.
Marsden postures up and lands a big shot to Channings's brow. #T1##SUB#
Marsden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Channings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marsden has managed to get both his arms back between Channings's legs - danger averted.
Marsden distracts Channings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Channings looking for a guillotine here but Marsden defends easily.
Marsden looking to pass the guard.
Marsden is still trying to improve position.
Channings is pulling down on Marsden's head to control his posture. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marsden is in close to Channings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Channings has Marsden pulled in close to control his posture.
Marsden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Marsden has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Channings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marsden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Channings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marsden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marsden chips away with some ground and pound.
Marsden lands a couple of digs.
Marsden distracts Channings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Channings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Channings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Channings chips away with some ground and pound.
Channings wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Channings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Channings content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Marsden has locked up a guillotine! Marsden's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Channings is holding on here and Marsden must be using up a lot of energy. Channings has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Marsden gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Marsden!
An intense looking Brandon Marsden took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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CEC 491
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Marsden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marsden with a body shot.
Marsden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marsden moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Marsden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsden. That did some damage!
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Sackett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Marsden defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marsden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marsden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Galloway Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marsden.
Galloway Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
Sackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Marsden slips under a jab from Sackett.
Marsden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
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!
A jab from Sackett misses.
Marsden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Sackett jabs at Marsden's body.
Sackett misses the jab.
Marsden throws a quick counter head kick but Sackett was just out of range.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marsden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sackett takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Marsden misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Marsden misses
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marsden in his tracks. #T3#
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Marsden counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Marsden connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sackett. Those never looked like landing.
Marsden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsden.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Marsden tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett lands a two punch combo.
Marsden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Sackett.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden moves out of range easily.
Marsden quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Sackett tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Marsden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sackett taking some punishment here, with Marsden in his half guard.
Marsden works his way into side control. #SUB#
Marsden tries for a kimura but Sackett is defending well.
Marsden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Marsden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marsden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sackett's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galloway Sackett dominated that round.
That's time! Marsden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marsden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sackett circles away.
Marsden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Sackett instigates a clinch.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Marsden looking to slow down the pace here.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Marsden.
Sackett is working Marsden over against the cage.#TD#
Marsden drags the fight down to the ground.
Sackett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sackett tries to stand but Marsden is controlling from the bottom.
Sackett controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Sackett gets to his feet. Marsden looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Marsden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sackett.#T2#
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marsden. Marsden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marsden connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Marsden only half commits.
Marsden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Marsden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Marsden.
#T3#
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Marsden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Marsden scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marsden under the eye.
Sackett slips a straight right by Marsden.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Sackett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marsden to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Marsden's ribs.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Marsden throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sackett avoids it.#T4#
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Sackett jabs Marsden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marsden scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett misses with the combination.
Marsden throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galloway Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sackett cracks Marsden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Marsden moved out of range nicely.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett throws a good cross that connects.
Sackett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marsden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett misses the jab.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Marsden knows he should have avoided that one.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Marsden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett cracks Marsden with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Marsden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Sackett as he connects with a hook.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett slips a straight right by Marsden.
Sackett throws a hook but Marsden avoids it easily.
Galloway Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Marsden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Marsden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marsden fails with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Brandon Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galloway Sackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sackett cracks Marsden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsden throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Marsden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marsden dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
Marsden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marsden throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marsden.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
Sackett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galloway Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sackett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galloway Sackett!
Galloway Sackett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Brandon Marsden had this to say: 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
CEC 485 OLYMPICS
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marsden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Il Sung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Il Sung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Il Sung tries to counter it with a takedown but Marsden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Il Sung has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marsden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marsden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marsden checks a leg kick nicely.
Il Sung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsden slips under a jab from Il Sung.
Il Sung misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marsden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marsden lands a lovely overhand right.
Marsden looks to land a right hand but Il Sung moved out of range.
Marsden defending well as Il Sung loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung checks a low kick from Marsden.
Marsden scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Marsden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Il Sung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marsden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Il Sung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Il Sung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marsden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Il Sung pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Il Sung looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Il Sung is looking for a triangle but Marsden pushes his legs off easily.
Marsden trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Il Sung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marsden is aware though and is defending well.
Marsden trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom.
Marsden distracts Il Sung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marsden with a nice head shot there.
Marsden is looking to advance position but Il Sung has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Marsden tries to reverse the position but Il Sung maintains control.#T3##SUB2#
Il Sung working for a submission but Marsden is keeping him at bay.
Il Sung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marsden is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Il Sung goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marsden turns into him and now he's in Il Sung's guard.
Il Sung wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsden tries to free his leg and advance position but Il Sung is retaining full guard. #T4#
Marsden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Il Sung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marsden trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Il Sung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Il Sung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsden with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Marsden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Marsden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Il Sung, who protects the arm well.
Il Sung is looking for a sweep.
Marsden scores with punches from side control.
Il Sung is looking for a sweep.
Il Sung manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marsden's best efforts.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Il Sung wants to improve his position but Marsden is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Marsden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marsden is looking to take a break and control but Il Sung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Il Sung can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Il Sung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Il Sung tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Il Sung looking for subs from the bottom but Marsden mounts him!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marsden wants to control the pace but Il Sung is squirming around nicely.
Il Sung takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Il Sung regains half guard.
Marsden stalling.
Il Sung on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marsden trying to control the action but Il Sung is working from the bottom. #T3#
Marsden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Il Sung with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marsden slips a nice elbow through Il Sung's hands, connecting with Il Sung's forehead.
Il Sung is looking to improve his position.
Il Sung regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marsden.
Il Sung keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully.
Marsden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Marsden trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom.
Marsden stands up over Il Sung, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marsden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Il Sung's head.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marsden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marsden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Il Sung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that second round.
That's time! Marsden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Il Sung just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden catches Il Sung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Il Sung throws a sloppy body shot
and Marsden counters with a solid body kick.
Il Sung misses with a hook to the body
and Il Sung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marsden misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Il Sung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Il Sung advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Il Sung is looking for a kimura but Marsden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Il Sung to get the leverage.
Marsden is looking for a sweep. Il Sung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marsden gets back to full guard.
Il Sung preventing the sweep.
Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Il Sung throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Il Sung passes Marsden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marsden is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Il Sung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marsden has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Il Sung is trying to work for a kimura but Marsden is defending well.
Marsden is looking to improve his position.
Il Sung is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Il Sung throws an elbow that misses. Marsden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Il Sung's guard. Nice move by Marsden!#REVR#
Marsden cracks Il Sung with a solid left hand.
Kim Il Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Il Sung is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Il Sung is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Marsden has his hands clasped together but Il Sung extends and breaks Marsden's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Il Sung.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kim Il Sung!
Kim Il Sung thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Brandon Marsden had this to say: 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
CEC 480
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Spectre closes the distance and clinches.
Spectre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spectre letting Marsden take a breather here.
Spectre blocks an uppercut.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spectre misses with some punches.
Spectre being controlled against the cage.
Spectre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Spectre.
Spectre swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden fails to land.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Spectre avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Spectre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden digs a right hand into Spectre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spectre's gas tank. #T1#
Spectre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Spectre fails to land.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spectre's elbow.
Spectre misses with the head strike.
Spectre digs a right hand into Marsden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsden's gas tank.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spectre lands a left hand.
Marsden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spectre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marsden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spectre after a bit of a struggle.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spectre blocking some punches.
Marsden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spectre swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Spectre.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spectre.
Spectre gets through Marsden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden working aggressively here.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Marsden is trying to drag Spectre to the mat but Spectre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spectre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Spectre controls his hands.
Spectre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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.
Spectre is leaning against Marsden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marsden scores with a shot to the side of Spectre's head.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Spectre.
Spectre blocking some punches.
Spectre tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spectre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spectre pushes Marsden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spectre scores with a shot to the side of Marsden's head.
Spectre blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Spectre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Spectre has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Spectre lands a nice shot to the body.
Spectre scores with a shoulder strike.
Spectre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spectre lands a right hand.
Spectre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Spectre.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spectre misses with a punch to the body.
Spectre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Spectre.
Marsden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marsden tries to work over Spectre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Spectre fails to land.
Spectre working aggressively here.
#T4#
Marsden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spectre backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Spectre.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marsden gets through Spectre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spectre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spectre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spectre tries to work over Marsden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spectre tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
Spectre blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spectre working aggressively here.
Spectre prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden wants to take the fight to the mat but Spectre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Spectre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Spectre dominated that round.
That's time! Marsden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big left from Marsden misses.
Spectre with the counter takedown but Marsden avoids it easily.
Marsden sizes up Spectre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spectre swinging wildly here.
Marsden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spectre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spectre lands with an overhand left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spectre.
A little feinted left hand from Marsden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spectre fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Spectre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spectre.
A jab from Spectre misses.
Marsden lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marsden avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Spectre's corner calls for a 1-2. Spectre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spectre scores with a nice right hand.
Marsden cracks Spectre with an open hand slap.
Marsden throws an overhand right that lands on Spectre's shoulder, as Spectre tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden scores with a shot to the body.
Spectre blocks a jab.
Spectre throws an off balance right hand
letting Marsden counter with a right hand.
Spectre throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Spectre cracks Marsden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Spectre misses.
Spectre ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Spectre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spectre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spectre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marsden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marsden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandon Marsden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spectre loads up on a big right hand but Marsden slips the punch.#T2#
Spectre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marsden at a distance.
Spectre shoots and misses
and Marsden counters with a left and a right that stings Spectre.
Brandon Marsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Spectre.
Spectre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spectre moves away from the strike by Marsden.
Spectre blocks a leg kick.
Serge Spectre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden swings for the body but Spectre moves out of range.
Spectre scores with a decent looking hook.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Spectre.
Marsden is looking to land body kicks.
Spectre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Marsden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsden lands a leg kick that knocks Spectre off balance momentarily.
Spectre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marsden has time to react.
Spectre throws a sloppy body shot
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
Spectre misses with a right hand
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spectre checks a low kick from Marsden.#T3#
Marsden misses with a looping right.
Spectre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spectre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Spectre saw that one coming.
Marsden scores with a shot to the body.
Spectre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marsden misses with a hook. Spectre ducked under it nicely.
Spectre throws a lazy uppercut
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Spectre throws a hook but Marsden avoids it easily.
Marsden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marsden connects with a leg kick. Spectre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marsden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marsden misses with a shot to the body
and Spectre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 connects with a right hand. Spectre shakes it off.
Marsden staying out of range there.#CL#
Marsden rushes Spectre and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Marsden tries a body shot but Spectre blocks it.
Marsden lands an uppercut.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spectre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spectre lands with a light punch inside.
Spectre pushes Marsden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Spectre.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spectre prevents a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Spectre controls the action.
Marsden lands an uppercut.
Marsden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spectre backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden tries a body shot but Spectre blocks it.
Marsden misses with a punch to the body.
Spectre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow.
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 time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden scores with a jab. Spectre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marsden scores with a jab to the head.
Spectre blocks a jab.
Spectre misses with a looping left.
Spectre misses with a body shot.
Spectre scores with a sloppy right hand. Marsden should have avoided that one.
Spectre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marsden swings for the body but Spectre moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Marsden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marsden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spectre under the eye.
Serge Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spectre dives in for a single leg takedown but Marsden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Spectre feints and as Marsden raises his hands in defense, Spectre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spectre stopping the sweep attempt from Marsden.#SUB#
Marsden is looking for a triangle but Spectre pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Marsden wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Spectre stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Marsden has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Spectre manages to get his head free but now Marsden has transitioned to an armbar! Spectre grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Marsden! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Marsden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marsden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marsden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Portier connects with a single shot there.
Marsden walks into a stiff left hand from Portier.
Marsden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
A head kick misses from Portier.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Portier circles away quickly and effectively.
Portier throws out a counter right but Marsden avoids it with no problem.
Portier wants to slow Marsden down by chopping away at his legs.
Portier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Portier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Portier throws a leg kick #TD#
and Marsden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marsden tries to free his leg and advance position but Portier is retaining full guard.
Marsden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marsden lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Portier trying to keep a closed guard but Marsden is proving a slippery customer.
Portier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there.
Portier pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage 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.
Marsden preventing the sweep.
Marsden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Portier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marsden pushes down on Portier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Portier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsden. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marsden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Portier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marsden connects with a nice short shot to Portier's temple.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden drops an elbow to the side of Portier's head.
Portier tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.
Marsden wants to take a breather but Portier is having none of it.
Portier keeping control of the position.
Marsden is trying to control the action in half guard but Portier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marsden is pressing down on Portier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Portier is holding on for now. #T3#
Marsden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Portier is looking to control Marsden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Portier avoid being mounted?
Marsden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marsden working over Portier with some ground and pound. Portier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Portier 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!
Portier keeps control of the position as Marsden tries to break free.
Portier has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Marsden's body.
Marsden tries to roll but Portier sticks to his back.
#T4#
Marsden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Portier's guard. Nice work there by Marsden.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Portier keeps moving.
Marsden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Portier looking for a sweep. Not yet Portier, not yet.
Portier pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Portier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marsden distracts Portier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Portier.
Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portier doesn't seem bothered though.
Marsden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Portier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Portier sizes up Marsden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden needs to keep his hands up - Portier had a free shot at his head there.
Portier connects with a leg kick. Marsden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Portier takes the fight into the clinch.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Portier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portier lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Portier lands with a left to the head.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden presses Portier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden wants a takedown but no success here.
Portier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Portier.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Portier is keeping busy.
Marsden looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Marsden would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Marsden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden. #T2#
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Portier misses with the head strike.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Marsden avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Portier scores with a shot to the side of Marsden's head.
Linkin Portier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Portier.
Portier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
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!
Portier lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Marsden can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden wants a takedown but no success here.
Portier lands a right hand.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Portier.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portier.
Portier scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Marsden successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marsden is working hard here to advance position.
Marsden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Portier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Portier looking for a sweep. Not yet Portier, not yet.
Marsden being controlled here momentarily.
Portier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Portier preventing the sweep.
Marsden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Portier's guard. #REVR#
Marsden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marsden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsden being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.
Portier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marsden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Portiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Portier throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Both fighters circling a little - Portier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marsden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Portier finds it's way through Marsden's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Marsden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portier slips under a jab.
Portier tries to counter with a clinch but Marsden shakes him off and moves away.
Portier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marsden lands a really nice looking cross but Portier seems unphased.
Marsden swats away the attempt to clinch by Portier.
Marsden attempts a counter takedown but Portier avoids it well and moves away.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Marsden throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portier.
Marsden defending well as Portier loads up on a big left hand.
Portier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portier! But no joy.
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marsden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Portier misses with a straight right.
Portier throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease.
Marsden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Portier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marsden throws out a leg kick but Portier moves out of range and Marsden only half commits.
Marsden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portier misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Portier is looking to slow Marsden down with leg kicks.
Marsden lands a really nice looking cross but Portier seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Portier slips under a jab.
Portier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Portier misses with a looping left.
Portier throws a one two combo.
Portier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden misses the target.
Portier tries to bum rush Marsden with a series of wild strikes but Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marsden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Portier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Portier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Portier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Portier slips a jab and a cross from Marsden.
Portier looks to land a combination but Marsden avoids it well.
Portier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Marsden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Portier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Marsden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Marsden as he checks the leg kick.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marsden counters with a head kick. That will keep Portier thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marsden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Portier misses with a combination
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Marsden. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marsden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Portier.
Marsden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Portier if he has to take too many more of those.
Marsden tests Portier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marsden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marsden lands a head shot.
Portier throws a combination that misses
and Marsden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portier thinking.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Marsden defending well as Portier loads up on a big left hand.
Portier misses with a looping left.
Marsden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Portier just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden lands with a straight right. Portier didn't see that one coming.
Marsden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Portier. That did some damage!
Portier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marsden is out of range.
Portier misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Marsden.
I think Marsden 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden took some time post fight to say the following; 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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CEC 470
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by DeVanzo there.
DeVanzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Marsden jabs DeVanzo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeVanzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've been hearing reports that DeVanzo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVanzo is just out of range.
DeVanzo misses with a looping left.
DeVanzo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeVanzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marsden's head backwards.
A big left from Marsden misses.
Marsden throws a leg kick but DeVanzo checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marsden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
DeVanzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo preventing the sweep.
DeVanzo lands a couple of elbows.
Marsden looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeVanzo is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Marsden throws his legs up looking for a submission but DeVanzo uses it to pass to side control.
Marsden is working to avoid the ground and pound but DeVanzo connects with a decent elbow.
Marsden manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeVanzo's best efforts.
DeVanzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marsden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marsden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeVanzo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
DeVanzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marsden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Marsden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marsden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeVanzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from DeVanzo.
Marsden is looking for a sweep. DeVanzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marsden is looking to improve his position.
Marsden wants to get back to full guard but DeVanzo has passed into side control.#T3#
Marsden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marsden wants to improve his position but DeVanzo is controlling well.
DeVanzo working Marsden over with strikes.
Marsden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marsden.
Marsden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsden, not yet.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing DeVanzo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeVanzo is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
DeVanzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Marsden is looking for a triangle here but DeVanzo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Marsden tries to buck DeVanzo off but DeVanzo is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marsden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie DeVanzo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Marsden fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from DeVanzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeVanzo throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
so Marsden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but DeVanzo is keeping the position.
Marsden stopping the sweep attempt from DeVanzo.
Marsden is looking to work some ground and pound but DeVanzo has wrist control.
Marsden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeVanzo pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden throws a strike but DeVanzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
DeVanzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeVanzo landing some decent shots from guard.
DeVanzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marsden working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because DeVanzo has passed into half guard!
Marsden tries to get to full guard but DeVanzo has control of the leg.
DeVanzo controlling the action here. #T2#
DeVanzo continues to stall.
Marsden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeVanzo passes into half guard.
Marsden wants to improve his position but DeVanzo is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Marsden looking for subs from the bottom but DeVanzo mounts him!
DeVanzo landing strikes from the mount and Marsden is in trouble!
DeVanzo with the ground and pound from mount.
Marsden working to try and regain half guard.
Marsden taking shots to the head.
Marsden is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
DeVanzo trying to control but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden regains half guard.
Marsden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, DeVanzo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeVanzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeVanzo prevents Marsden from getting the reversal.
Marsden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
DeVanzo with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie DeVanzo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marsden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from DeVanzo misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marsden.
#TD#
Marsden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marsden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeVanzo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Marsden throws a strike but DeVanzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Marsden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but DeVanzo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden tries to get to full guard but DeVanzo has control of the leg.
DeVanzo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Marsden is looking for a sweep. DeVanzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Marsden actively working from the bottom here.
DeVanzo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marsden is squirming around, avoiding DeVanzo's attempts to control the action.
Marsden is desperately trying to improve his position but DeVanzo has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeVanzo is landing with some decent strikes but Marsden is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
DeVanzo lands a big shot there that rocks Marsden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Marsden can't escape the position.
DeVanzo tries to control but Marsden wriggling away.
DeVanzo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marsden is looking to improve his position but DeVanzo isn't that keen on the idea.
DeVanzo looking to control but Marsden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Marsden is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeVanzo cracks Marsden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marsden regains half guard.
DeVanzo trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Brandon Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Marsden actively working from the bottom here.
Marsden is not content to let DeVanzo control the position.#T4#
Marsden manages to get to full guard.
Artie DeVanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Marsden has an active guard here but DeVanzo has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Marsden has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, DeVanzo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by DeVanzo!
DeVanzo trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie DeVanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeVanzo, 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 Timothy Bukovac 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... Artie DeVanzo!
Artie DeVanzo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Brandon Marsden spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
CEC 463
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
Musashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Marsden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marsden checks a low kick from Musashi.
Marsden tried to counter with a leg kick but Musashi avoided it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Marsden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Musashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Musashi swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Marsden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marsden.
Musashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marsden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Musashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Musashi as Marsden shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musashi lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Musashi, as that shot connected.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Musashi misses the body punch #CL#
and Marsden counters by clinching up.
Marsden is stalling here.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi slowing the pace effectively.
Marsden is working for takedown but Musashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marsden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Musashi.
Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
Marsden blocks an uppercut.
Musashi tries to throw a body punch but Marsden avoids it by throwing Musashi back against the cage.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marsden.
Marsden has Musashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Musashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marsden lands with a left to the head.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Musashi misses with a body punch.
Marsden takes a shot to the head.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi tries to work over Marsden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden works on Musashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsden working aggressively here.
#T4#
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden looking to slow down the pace here.
Marsden stalls.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Musashi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Marsden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Marsden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Musashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Musashi keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully.
Musashi is pulling down on Marsden's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marsden slips a jab from Musashi.
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
Marsden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden walks into a straight right hand from Musashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marsden misses with a leg kick.
Musashi connects with a body shot.
Marsden is looking to wear down Musashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Musashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marsden scores with a body shot.
Musashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Musashi throws a leg kick
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden shoots in and drives through. Musashi sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Musashi misses.
Musashi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marsden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marsden's sensitive parts.
Musashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Musashi blocks a leg kick.
Musashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Musashi.
Marsden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marsden goes for a double leg but Musashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Musashi continues to drive forward.
Musashi cracks Marsden with an open hand slap.
Marsden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden.
Marsden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Marsden misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ryu Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Musashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marsden's hands.
Marsden slips a straight right by Musashi.#T2#
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 scores with the left hand. Musashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Musashi slips under a jab from Marsden.
Marsden slips under a jab.
Marsden tries for a takedown but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and 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.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Marsden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marsden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musashi.
Marsden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Marsden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marsden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Musashi throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Musashi scores with a nice strike.
Marsden cracks Musashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Musashi misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Marsden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marsden misses with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Marsden closes the distance and clinches.
Marsden is trying to pull guard but Musashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marsden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Marsden pulls guard effortlessly.
Musashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Musashi passes into half guard.
Marsden is staying active underneath Musashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Marsden.
Marsden throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi lands a jab to Marsden's midsection.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marsden.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsden blocks a leg kick.
Marsden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Musashi sprawls and moves away.
Musashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Marsden moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Marsden instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Marsden gets control of Musashi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marsden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Musashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Musashi wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Marsden has his foot on Musashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Musashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Musashi looking to pass the guard.
Marsden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Musashi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Marsden is looking for a triangle but Musashi pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Musashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Marsden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Musashi stacks Marsden on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Musashi!
Marsden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Musashi is looking for a sweep. Marsden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Musashi won't allow Marsden to pass to mount. #SUB#
Musashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Marsden.
Marsden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandon Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Marsden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Musashi defends it well.
Musashi wants to improve his position but Marsden is controlling well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Musashi is still trying to improve position.
Musashi trying to control here.
Musashi is refusing to be controlled, as Marsden sits in half guard.
Marsden slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Musashi tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Musashi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi!
A less than humble Ryu Musashi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Brandon Marsden stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Event:
CEC 459
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Marsden walks into a straight right hand from Brown.#TD2#
Marsden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Marsden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown pulls Marsden in to control the position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Brown stays in close to Marsden's body and controls the position.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brown has passed into side control.
Brown grinds an elbow into Marsden's temple.
Brown wants to control but Marsden is keeping him busy. #T1#
Marsden tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Marsden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control but Marsden is keeping him busy.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Marsden is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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.#SUB2#
Marsden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marsden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marsden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Marsden has mounted him!
Marsden trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Marsden has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marsden raining down hammerfists from mount.
Marsden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marsden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marsden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown tries to reverse the position but Marsden maintains control.
Marsden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden can't control as he wanted to and Brown manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brown wants to control but Marsden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Marsden tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Brown 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marsden jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown slips under a jab from Marsden.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brown slips under a jab.
Marsden connects with a jab.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Marsden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden.
Brandon Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marsden is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Marsden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown cracks Marsden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Marsden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marsden misses with a looping left.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Marsden lands a body shot.
Brown is looking to chop away at Marsden's legs.
Marsden blocks a head kick by Brown.
Marsden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown backing away here, and Marsden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Brown checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Marsden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Marsden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marsden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marsden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Marsden being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Marsden is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Marsden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marsden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marsden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marsden distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marsden throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Marsden has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Marsden blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown advances to half guard. #T4#
Marsden wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown wants to take a breather but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Marsden actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Marsden stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Marsden circles away.
Marsden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Marsden throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marsden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown cracks Marsden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.
Marsden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Marsden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Marsden on that attempt.
Brown throws a push kick but Marsden slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Marsden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marsden is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marsden avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Marsden sees coming a mile off.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trey Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsden swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown moves out of range as Marsden strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Marsden moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Brown jabs Marsden right on the nose. Marsden blinks but takes it well.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Marsden's head but Marsden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Marsden saw it coming and moves away.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown tries to land a front kick but Marsden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marsden.
Marsden stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marsden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marsden throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Marsden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Marsden takes one on the button.
Trey Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Marsden ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marsden.
Trey Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Marsden.#TD2#
Marsden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Brown is trying to control the position but Marsden postures up.
Marsden trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Marsden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown pulls Marsden in close to his closed guard and prevents Marsden from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Marsden misses.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marsden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
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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Event:
CEC 454
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Marsden tried to score with a low kick but Sato checks it.
Marsden lands with an uppercut that bounces Sato off the cage and back into range.
Marsden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marsden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marsden on the side of the head.
Marsden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sato checks it well.
Sato cracks a nice hook into Marsden's ribs.
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.
Sato checks a low kick from Marsden.
A nice side step and Sato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden tries to score with a low kick but Sato moves his leg out of the way.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Marsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsden.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sato slips a jab from Marsden.
Marsden swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.#T1#
Marsden misses with a low kick as Sato jumps back.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sato lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Marsden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marsden showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden throwing shots but Sato is blocking nicely.
Sato told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Marsden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marsden.
Marsden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sato wants to control but Marsden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sato tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg.
Sato trying to control here.
#SUB#
Marsden is working for a submission of some sort.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Marsden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marsden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sato trying to control from the bottom.
Marsden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sato is trying to maintain the position but Marsden is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marsden works his way into full mount!
Marsden landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Marsden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sato?
Sato is squirming around, avoiding Marsden's attempts to control the action.
Marsden lands with some strikes.
Marsden lands a nice shot to the head.
Marsden landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden lands a nice shot to the head.
Marsden scoring with strikes but Sato is staying in there.
Marsden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marsden with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
Sato is rocked!
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marsden finds Sato's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Sato flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Marsden lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Sato will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Event:
CEC 450
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
DeVanzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeVanzo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marsden defends it well.
Marsden avoids the body shot from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo feints and then cracks Marsden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marsden down.
Marsden lands with an uppercut that bounces DeVanzo off the cage and back into range.
DeVanzo throws a hook but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
DeVanzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Marsden lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Marsden misses its intended target.
DeVanzo misses with a hook
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
Marsden with a nice cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeVanzo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marsden misses with a hook. DeVanzo ducked under it nicely.
DeVanzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeVanzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeVanzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVanzo fails to land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeVanzo.#T1#
Marsden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeVanzo ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Marsden punishes DeVanzo's body with a nice straight punch.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marsden throws a looping overhand right but DeVanzo ducks down to avoid it.
DeVanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVanzo misses with a right hand
and Marsden counters with a left to the body.
DeVanzo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Marsden lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeVanzo doesn't seem phased though.
DeVanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Marsden tried to score with a low kick but DeVanzo checks it.#TD#
Marsden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeVanzo sprawls well initially but Marsden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden is thwarting DeVanzo's attempts to control the position.
Marsden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
DeVanzo is staying active underneath Marsden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVanzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marsden scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeVanzo won't allow Marsden to pass to mount.
Marsden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marsden trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marsden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Marsden trying to control from DeVanzo's half guard. DeVanzo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marsden is looking to work some ground and pound but DeVanzo has wrist control.
Marsden throws a strike but DeVanzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Marsden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeVanzo defends well.#SUB#
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeVanzo is aware though and is defending well.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing DeVanzo from controlling successfully.
DeVanzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
DeVanzo trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
DeVanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsden has wrist control.
DeVanzo trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
DeVanzo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeVanzo has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Marsden has his foot on DeVanzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeVanzo works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
DeVanzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marsden is looking to regain half guard here but DeVanzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Marsden is working hard here to advance position.
Marsden being controlled for a moment.
Marsden is not content to let DeVanzo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
DeVanzo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marsden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeVanzo trying to control the position but Marsden is working away.
DeVanzo controls the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marsden sneaks back into half guard.
Marsden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marsden.
DeVanzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Marsden has his foot on DeVanzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeVanzo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Marsden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeVanzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Marsden blocks the leg kick.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but DeVanzo is just out of range.
DeVanzo throws a low kick but Marsden moves out of range easily.
DeVanzo tried to score with a low kick but Marsden checks it.
Marsden 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 DeVanzo can do to turn this around?
Marsden misses with a kick to the body.
Marsden throws the kick towards the body but DeVanzo avoids it.
Marsden takes a swing at DeVanzo's ribcage but misses.
DeVanzo misses with a head kick.
Marsden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DeVanzo wants to clinch
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeVanzo scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Marsden moves out of range of the body kick.
Marsden lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Marsden clinches.
DeVanzo prevents a body shot from Marsden.
DeVanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVanzo trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Marsden as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeVanzo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Marsden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marsden throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeVanzo to regain full guard.
DeVanzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeVanzo is controlling Marsden's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeVanzo trying to control the position.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeVanzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from DeVanzo. #CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.#TD2#
DeVanzo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsden is trying to get back to half guard.
Marsden manages to get back to half guard.
DeVanzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DeVanzo is looking to take a break and control but Marsden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marsden tries to get to full guard but DeVanzo has control of the leg. #T1#
Marsden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeVanzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeVanzo's back!
Marsden struggling to land strikes to the head as DeVanzo covers up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Marsden somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Marsden punches the canvas rather than the man.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Marsden.
DeVanzo breaks Marsden's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
DeVanzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB#
Marsden has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. DeVanzo doesn't defend quickly enough and Marsden has managed to lock this one up! Can DeVanzo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Marsden on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brandon Marsden!
Post fight, an emotional Brandon Marsden said 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
The defeated Artie DeVanzo had this to say: 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz.
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Event:
CEC 445
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target. #CL2#
Marsden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Machado lands an elbow just above Marsden 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.
A body shot lands from Marsden.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Marsden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Machado.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Marsden avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Marsden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Marsden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Marsden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marsden takes a shot to the head.
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marsden misses with some punches.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Marsden shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
#T2#
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marsden stalls.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden controlling the action here for a moment.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marsden lands with a light punch inside.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Marsden working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Marsden prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Marsden avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Marsden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Marsden dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Nice elbow from Machado.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Machado.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden has Machado pressed against the cage.
Machado gets through Marsden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden lands with a right to the head.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.
Marsden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden's cut.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Machado misses with a double jab
and Marsden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machado throws the left hand but Marsden avoids the punch easily.
Marsden misses with a hook.
Marsden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marsden manages to circle out of the way.
Machado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
Machado misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
Marsden throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marsden lands with a nice body punch.
Machado misses the body punch
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Marsden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marsden at a distance.
Eliézer Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Machado moves into the clinch.
Marsden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.
Marsden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Machado.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Marsden fails to land.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Marsden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eliézer Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marsden throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado. #T2#
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado blocks a body shot from Marsden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Marsden misses with some punches.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marsden.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Marsden.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Marsden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Marsden shrugs off.
Marsden lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Marsden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Marsden misses with the head strike.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Marsden throws a head punch that misses.
Machado cracks Marsden with a nice body shot.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Marsden controls the action.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marsden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marsden looking for a takedown.
Marsden is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marsden has his back to the cage.
Marsden stalls.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Marsden taking a breather.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Marsden tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado tries to work over Marsden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsden can do to turn this around?
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliézer Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
A little jabbing left from Marsden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Marsden in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Marsden shrugs off.
Marsden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machado lands an elbow inside.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marsden's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsden backwards. #T1#
Marsden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
A right hand to the body from Marsden.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden stalls.
Marsden blocks the elbow strike.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Marsden trying to control the position but instead, Machado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marsden into the cage.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marsden's defenses.
A right hand to the body from Machado.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Marsden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Machado.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Marsden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Machado working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
Machado cracks Marsden with a nice body shot.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marsden's brow.
Brandon Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Machado.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Machado.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marsden tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Machado lands an elbow just above Marsden 's eye. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Marsden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado prevents a body shot from Marsden.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden working aggressively here.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Machado.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machado works on Marsden's body with a couple of short punches.
Machado blocks a body shot from Marsden.
A short left from Machado.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliézer Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliézer Machado!
During a confident post fight interview, Eliézer Machado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Brandon Marsden was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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CEC 440
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Marsden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Hoffman's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Hoffman as Marsden shoots in.
Marsden moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Hoffman misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Marsden counters by clinching up. #BC#
Hoffman breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Marsden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoffman slips a straight right by Marsden.
Hoffman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Hoffman saw that one coming.
Hoffman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman lands a glancing blow to the side of Marsden's head.
Marsden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marsden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Hoffman is predictable there
and Marsden counters with a big head kick but Hoffman shrugs it off. #T1#
Marsden jabs at Hoffman's body.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
A cross from Marsden lands.
Hoffman connects with a body shot that sends Marsden's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Marsden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marsden tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it.
Marsden misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoffman blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Hoffman is trying to break the clinch but Marsden is controlling him.
Hoffman digs a right hand into Marsden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marsden's gas tank.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Hoffman breaks the clinch.
Marsden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoffman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffman leaves Marsden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Marsden.#T2#
Hoffman throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
Marsden throws a leg kick which misses Hoffman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoffman tries to avoid it.
Hoffman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden throws an off balance right hand
and Hoffman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoffman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marsden.
Hoffman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoffman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marsden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoffman.
Hoffman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marsden scores with a shot to the body.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Marsden moved out of range.
Marsden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Hoffman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marsden.
Marsden lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Marsden forces Hoffman back against the cage and clinches.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Marsden tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsden.
Hoffman is trying to break the clinch but Marsden has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Hoffman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marsden moves out of range of the body kick from Hoffman.
Marsden slips a jab from Hoffman.
The crowd cheers as Marsden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoffman doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful body shot.
Marsden is looking to clinch.
It looked like Hoffman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marsden.
Marsden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marsden throws a hook but Hoffman blocks it.
Hoffman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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's corner calls for a 1-2. Marsden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoffman cracks Marsden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden misses the target.
Hoffman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoffman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffman moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden's cut.
That's time! Hoffman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Marsden throws a leg kick but Hoffman moved away.
Hoffman misses the shot to the body.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoffman cracks Marsden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsden throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marsden lands a front kick.
Hoffman stuffs the takedown.
Jab by Hoffman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hoffman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marsden throws a leg kick which misses Hoffman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoffman tries to avoid it.
Hoffman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marsden. Marsden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoffman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marsden.#T1#
Marsden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Marsden slams his shin into Hoffman's torso.
Hoffman throws a right hand that Marsden ducks under and follows up with a left that Marsden also avoids with ease.
Hoffman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoffman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Hoffman throws a hook to the side of Marsden's head but Marsden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
Marsden staying out of range there.
A low kick from Hoffman misses
and Marsden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoffman's calf.
Hoffman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoffman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marsden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden digs a good body shot into Hoffman's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marsden.
A big right from Hoffman misses.
Marsden digs a good body shot into Hoffman's ribs.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoffman sizes up Marsden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Marsden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marsden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Hoffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Hoffman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffman swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Hoffman looks to land a combination but Marsden avoids it well.
Hoffman is looking to slow Marsden down with leg kicks.
Hoffman misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Marsden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack Hoffman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoffman takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Marsden lands a nice shot that snaps Hoffman's head back.
Marsden scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoffman there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoffman.
Hoffman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marsden momentarily.
Marsden jabs at Hoffman's body.
Hoffman throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hoffman throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoffman under the eye.#T4#
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoffman misses the shot to the body.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marsden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoffman lands a jab.
Marsden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoffman momentarily.
Hoffman throws a hook but Marsden avoids it easily.
Marsden scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Marsden forces Hoffman back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
#BC#
Hoffman manages to break the clinch.
Hoffman throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Marsden counter with a right hand.
A jab from Marsden misses.
It looked like Hoffman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marsden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brandon Marsden's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoffman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marsden tries to counter with a clinch but Hoffman shakes him off and moves away.
Marsden cracks the inside of Hoffman's front leg.
Marsden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoffman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marsden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marsden tries to clinch up.
Marsden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marsden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Marsden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoffman doesn't seem phased though.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease.
Marsden tries to clinch there but Hoffman circles away.
Marsden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marsden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Marsden instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Hoffman breaks the clinch.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Marsden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoffman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Hoffman breaks from the clinch.
Marsden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoffman is able to avoid easily.
Marsden doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoffman circles away.
Hoffman swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden scores with a hook.
A jab from Hoffman does it's job there.
Hoffman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marsden circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Hoffman lands a left and a right that send Marsden crashing to the mat, dazed. Hoffman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Marsden is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoffman finish him?
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
Hoffman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Hoffman drops Marsden with a naaaaasty hook - Marsden is in real trouble here! Hoffman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hoffman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jack Hoffman thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Brandon Marsden spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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CEC 435
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Marsden blocks a leg kick.
Marsden catches Player with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marsden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marsden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Marsden rushes Player and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden looking to stall.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Player. #TD2#
Marsden tightens his grip and picks Player up, before dumping him to the ground. Player manages to land in guard.
Marsden postures up and lands a big shot to Player's brow.
Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsden pushing down on Player's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Player taking some punishment here, with Marsden in his half guard.
Marsden is thwarting Player's attempts to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Player! #T1#
Marsden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Player is desperately trying to improve his position but Marsden has a good base and remains in mount.
Player's coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
BOOM! Marsden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marsden landing strikes from the mount and Player is in trouble!
Player taking shots to the head.
Marsden tries to control but Player wriggling away.
Marsden lands a big elbow.
Player taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden lands a heavy elbow.
Player regains half guard.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Marsden is trying to control the action in half guard but Player is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Player keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Player is looking to improve his position.
Marsden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Player missing with punches from the bottom.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Player is trying to control but can't.
Marsden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marsden works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Marsden goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Player rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marsden's guard! Nice work there by Player! #T3##SUB2#
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Player gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Player is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Player wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Player postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Player wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Player working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Player distracts Marsden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Player trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Player is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Player accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Player lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Marsden misses.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Player misses with a wild body shot.
Player keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Marsden tries to get set, Player tries to push him back and clinch up but Marsden manages to avoid the attempt.
Player feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marsdens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Player on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsden throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Player counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Player blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Player breaks from the clinch.
Marsden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
A shot to the liver by Player. Beautiful body shot.
Marsden tries to move into range but Player moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marsden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Player misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy.
Player tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marsden manages to circle out of the way.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Marsden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Player tries to work over Marsden's front leg with a kick but Marsden checks it. #TD#
Player shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marsden is trying to defend but Player finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marsden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Player.
Player seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Player missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Player trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Player is looking to pass Marsden's guard but actually Marsden recovers to full guard.
Player wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
Player postures up in Marsden's guard and throws a big left but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Player is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsden has wrist control.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Player accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Player controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Player stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Marsden has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Player manages to get his head free but now Marsden has transitioned to an armbar! Player grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Marsden! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden took some time post fight to say the following; 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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