PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gresham has chosen Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marshall Matthews
vs
Gresham

172 cm
28
142 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

173 cm
30
145 lbs
16 - 22 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)

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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Sloat Gresham!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marshall Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gresham lands a takedown into guard.
Gresham wants to pass the guard but Marshall Matthews is keeping the position.

Gresham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marshall Matthews is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gresham, into his guard.

Gresham working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marshall Matthews has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall Matthews wants to stand up but Gresham is controlling the position.
Gresham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gresham.

Gresham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marshall Matthews defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gresham is pulling down on Marshall Matthews's head to control his posture.
Gresham is trying to keep Marshall Matthews in close.

Gresham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marshall Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gresham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marshall Matthews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marshall Matthews stops Gresham from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gresham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Gresham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshall Matthews, pushing him back against the cage.
Gresham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gresham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloat Gresham.
Gresham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall Matthews to keep the fight standing.
Marshall Matthews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gresham.

Gresham gets control of Marshall Matthews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gresham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Marshall Matthews stands up from Gresham's guard - Marshall Matthews perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Marshall Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Gresham has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Gresham controls his hands.
Marshall Matthews stalling the fight.
Gresham stalling in the clinch but Marshall Matthews improves position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Marshall Matthews.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews walks into a jab.

Gresham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshall Matthews, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall Matthews.
Gresham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marshall Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.

Gresham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gresham tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee calls for Marshall Matthews to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews can't break the clinch.
Gresham avoiding damage as Marshall Matthews throws knees to the body.
Gresham avoiding damage.
Marshall Matthews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gresham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall Matthews can't break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gresham has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gresham wants the takedown. Marshall Matthews is fighting it off but Gresham persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marshall Matthews's guard against the cage.
Gresham advances to half guard.
Marshall Matthews is staying active underneath Gresham, 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gresham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gresham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sloat Gresham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marshall Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gresham up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gresham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marshall Matthews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gresham fails to pull guard.
Gresham jumps guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall Matthews is struggling to control the position.
Marshall Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.

Marshall Matthews instigates a clinch.
Gresham lands an elbow that stopped Marshall Matthews in his tracks for a moment.
Gresham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloat Gresham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gresham avoids it.
Morton Marshall Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Marshall Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marshall Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gresham.
Gresham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marshall Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gresham is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall Matthews to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews wants to break free but Gresham has control.
Marshall Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gresham blocks an uppercut.
Gresham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marshall Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall Matthews.
Gresham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marshall Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gresham jumps guard but Marshall Matthews stands there with Gresham around his waist. Gresham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews takes an elbow to the temple.
Gresham tries for a takedown but Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks.

Gresham pulls Marshall Matthews into guard.

Marshall Matthews stands up and waves to Gresham to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gresham moves out of range as Marshall Matthews throws a body kick.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Marshall Matthews clinches up with Gresham and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gresham.
Gresham tries to pull guard but Marshall Matthews forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Gresham lands a takedown into guard.
Gresham wants to stand and escape but instead Marshall Matthews has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Gresham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marshall Matthews passes into half guard.
Gresham is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gresham is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Marshall Matthews is tapping! Great win for Gresham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sloat Gresham!
Sloat Gresham gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).