PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sprockit Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morton Marshall Matthews has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sprockit Jr
vs
Marshall Matthews

160 cm
27
135 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

172 cm
26
142 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marshall Matthews rushes Sprockit Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sprockit Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sprockit Jr fails to pull guard.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marshall Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Sprockit Jr with a poor takedown
and Marshall Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and pushes Sprockit Jr back into the cage.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.

Marshall Matthews rushes Sprockit Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marshall Matthews.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall Matthews punishes Sprockit Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Marshall Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews stuns Sprockit Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches Sprockit Jr up against the cage.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sprockit Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marshall Matthews smiles and moves away.

Marshall Matthews forces Sprockit Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marshall Matthews walks away with a smile on his face. Sprockit Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sprockit Jr tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprockit Jr drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Sprockit Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.

Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Marshall Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall Matthews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Marshall Matthews - that landed with a thud.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews throws a nice head kick!
Sprockit Jr takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sprockit Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sprockit Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshall Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sprockit Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews lands a jab to Sprockit Jr's midsection.
Sprockit Jr looks for a takedown but Marshall Matthews sprawls well.
Sprockit Jr is breathing heavily.
Sprockit Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprockit Jr drops back down to his feet.
Marshall Matthews is pushing Sprockit Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sprockit Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marshall Matthews holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.

Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and pushes Sprockit Jr back into the cage.
Marshall Matthews scores a nice knee to the body.
Marshall Matthews landing knees to the body.
Sprockit Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall Matthews prevents it.

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

Marshall Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Sprockit Jr.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.

Marshall Matthews forces Sprockit Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marshall Matthews is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sprockit Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
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 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sprockit Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marshall Matthews forces Sprockit Jr back against the cage and clinches.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.

Marshall Matthews gets a clinch.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall Matthews's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews won't allow it.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.

Marshall Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall Matthews to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Marshall Matthews.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall Matthews to keep the fight standing.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall Matthews to keep the fight standing.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews connects with a leg kick. Sprockit Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall Matthews is pushing Sprockit Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marshall Matthews lands a shot to the body.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marshall Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Marshall Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprockit Jr drops back down to his feet.
Sprockit Jr stalling in the clinch but Marshall Matthews improves position.

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

Marshall Matthews rushes Sprockit Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sprockit Jr or not.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sprockit Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Marshall Matthews.

It looks like Terry Sprockit Jr has been cut.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and pushes Sprockit Jr back into the cage.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is working Sprockit Jr over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Marshall Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marshall Matthews lands a good knee to the midsection. Sprockit Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Marshall Matthews is struggling to control the position.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews won't allow it.

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

Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Marshall Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Marshall Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terry Sprockit Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Marshall Matthews clinches.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews won't allow it.
Marshall Matthews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sprockit Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews holds him up against the cage and eventually Sprockit Jr drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow inside that Sprockit Jr shrugs off.
Sprockit Jr fails to pull guard.

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

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.

Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Marshall Matthews forces Sprockit Jr back against the cage and clinches.

Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and pushes Sprockit Jr back into the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Marshall Matthews.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Marshall Matthews stands there with Sprockit Jr around his waist. Sprockit Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marshall Matthews.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sprockit Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches Sprockit Jr up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall Matthews obliges.
Marshall Matthews landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall Matthews using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sprockit Jr jumps guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marshall Matthews working Sprockit Jr over with knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sprockit Jr's defenses.
Marshall Matthews connects with a knee to the head.

Terry Sprockit Jr's cut is getting worse.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Marshall Matthews.

Marshall Matthews clinches up with Sprockit Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews scores with a knee to the head.
Marshall Matthews with a knee to the head.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Marshall Matthews rushes Sprockit Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Sprockit Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sprockit Jr is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.

Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and pushes Sprockit Jr back into the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands a knee to the body.

Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Marshall Matthews forces Sprockit Jr back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews connects with a knee to the head.
Sprockit Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marshall Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marshall Matthews!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall Matthews lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Marshall Matthews rushes Sprockit Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Sprockit Jr being controlled against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sprockit Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Marshall Matthews on the inside.
Marshall Matthews lands a good knee to the midsection. Sprockit Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Terry Sprockit Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morton Marshall Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sprockit Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Marshall Matthews.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morton Marshall Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall Matthews has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!

Morton Marshall Matthews wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Morton Marshall Matthews made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.