PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Assasains. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morgan
vs
Marshall Matthews

165 cm
23
142 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

172 cm
19
142 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Marshall Matthews scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Mason Morgan has been cut.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Morgan is pushing Marshall Matthews up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morgan misses with an elbow strike.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Marshall Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall Matthews is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Morgan misses with a combination
and Marshall Matthews counters with a big head kick but Morgan shrugs it off.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.

Morgan forces Marshall Matthews back against the ropes and clinches.
Morgan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Morgan.

Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to stall but Morgan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marshall Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Marshall Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
Marshall Matthews crunches a lovely knee into Morgan's ribcage.
Marshall Matthews working hard to break the clinch.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Marshall Matthews lands but Morgan takes it in his stride.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marshall Matthews stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews scores a nice knee to the body.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morgan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marshall Matthews tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.

Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marshall Matthews counters with a nice kick to the body.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Marshall Matthews blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan looks to clinch
and Marshall Matthews counters with a three punch combo that has Morgan backing up. Morgan nods at Marshall Matthews to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshall Matthews.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Marshall Matthews keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.

Marshall Matthews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Marshall Matthews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marshall Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Marshall Matthews, not yet.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Marshall Matthews had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
Marshall Matthews pulls Morgan in to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marshall Matthews moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Marshall Matthews throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marshall Matthews scores with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Marshall Matthews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morgan doesn't seem phased though.
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!

Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow inside that Morgan shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Morgan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Marshall Matthews throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morgan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marshall Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
Marshall Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Marshall Matthews misses

and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch.

Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews lands a head kick. Morgan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Morgan tries to bum rush Marshall Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Marshall Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.

Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Marshall Matthews drives through and clinches with Morgan against the ropes.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
Marshall Matthews tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marshall Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.

Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Morgan forces Marshall Matthews back against the ropes and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews prevents Morgan from breaking the clinch.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Morgan cracks the inside of Marshall Matthews's front leg.
Marshall Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a head kick!

Mason Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall Matthews as he connects with a hook.
Marshall Matthews lands a head kick!

Morgan is rocked!
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marshall Matthews cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle, before Marshall Matthews throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Morgan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Marshall Matthews lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Morton Marshall Matthews!