PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Brown has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Brown
vs
Marshall Matthews

225 cm
25
143 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
142 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown avoids the head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Brown avoids the head kick by Marshall Matthews.

Marshall Matthews clinches with his opponent.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews circles away.
Marshall Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marshall Matthews swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Marshall Matthews clinches with his opponent.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshall Matthews at a distance.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown punishes Marshall Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Marshall Matthews misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.

Marshall Matthews clinches up against the ropes.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Marshall Matthews takes one on the button.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marshall Matthews looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marshall Matthews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Marshall Matthews gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.

Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches Brown up against the ropes.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Marshall Matthews controlling the position.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marshall Matthews keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Marshall Matthews looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marshall Matthews is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Marshall Matthews keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Marshall Matthews is keeping the position.

Brown drops back looking for a leg! Marshall Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marshall Matthews manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Marshall Matthews's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marshall Matthews keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Marshall Matthews wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown stays in close to Marshall Matthews's body and controls the position.
Marshall Matthews 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Marshall Matthews.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marshall Matthews is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Marshall Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Mark Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Marshall Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Marshall Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mark Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall Matthews takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marshall Matthews swivels and escapes.
Jab by Brown.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marshall Matthews looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Brown jabs at Marshall Matthews's body.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.

Brown tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Marshall Matthews's ribs.
Marshall Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall Matthews stuffs the takedown.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marshall Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Marshall Matthews forces Brown back against the ropes and clinches.
Marshall Matthews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Marshall Matthews misses with a head kick.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown dives in and grabs Marshall Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marshall Matthews pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Marshall Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown dives in and grabs Marshall Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marshall Matthews pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Brown blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.

Marshall Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.

Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the ropes.

Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Brown scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews obviously looking to wear him down.
Horrible takedown by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Marshall Matthews which made him look bad.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marshall Matthews pinned against the cage. Marshall Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marshall Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.

Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the ropes.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.

Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews misses with a straight left.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Marshall Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Morton Marshall Matthews 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!

Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marshall Matthews's waist but Marshall Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Marshall Matthews leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.

Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown thuds his right hand into Marshall Matthews's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown avoids the head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marshall Matthews sprawls well. Marshall Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Marshall Matthews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marshall Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mark Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marshall Matthews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshall Matthews tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall Matthews throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Marshall Matthews sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews jabs at Brown's body.
Marshall Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Marshall Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Brown blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.

Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marshall Matthews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marshall Matthews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Marshall Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marshall Matthews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.

Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall Matthews is keeping the position for now.

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 Mark Brown.
I think Brown 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Brown!