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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Stupid KId. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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147 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
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142 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marshall Matthews on the side of the head.
Machine moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshall Matthews slips under a jab from Machine.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Marshall Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machine.
Machine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marshall Matthews backs up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.
Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machine jumps guard but Marshall Matthews stands there with Machine around his waist. Machine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marshall Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall Matthews moves away.
Machine lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Machine catches Marshall Matthews right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range.
Marshall Matthews lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machine tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Machine throws a right hand that Marshall Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall Matthews also avoids with ease.
Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall Matthews is just out of range.
Marshall Matthews blocks a low kick nicely.
Marshall Matthews throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Machine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall Matthews somewhat.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall Matthews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machine.
Marshall Matthews taking a breather.
Machine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marshall Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
Machine wants to take the fight to the mat but Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marshall Matthews takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Marshall Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine avoiding damage as Marshall Matthews throws knees to the body.
Machine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marshall Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Machine trying to stall but Marshall Matthews improves his position.
Machine manages to break the clinch.
Machine throws a looping overhand right but Marshall Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Marshall Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marshall Matthews pulls Machine in close to his closed guard and prevents Machine from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machine trying to control but Marshall Matthews is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine is really struggling to control Marshall Matthews but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marshall Matthews is pulling down on Machine's head. It's preventing any offense from Machine, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Ray Machine wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marshall Matthews avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Machine misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morton Marshall Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marshall Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marshall Matthews on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Marshall Matthews lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ray Machine has been cut.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Marshall Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machine finds it's way round the side to connect with Marshall Matthews's head.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall Matthews cracks Machine with a good jab.
Machine lands with a cross.
Marshall Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Ray Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Machine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Machine circles away.
Marshall Matthews dives in and grabs Machine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes down on Marshall Matthews's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machine blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Machine circles away.
Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshall Matthews defending well as Machine loads up on a big left hand.
Marshall Matthews fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machine checks it well.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
Machine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall Matthews manages to avoid it.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Marshall Matthews checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marshall Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marshall Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machine lands a nice looking body shot.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Marshall Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machine doesn't seem bothered though.
Marshall Matthews stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machine throws a leg kick but Marshall Matthews moved away.
Machine takes a swing at Marshall Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Machine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall Matthews.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Machine is avoiding it.
Machine lands a nice hook to Marshall Matthews's body. Marshall Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machine misses with a hook.
Marshall Matthews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshall Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 wants to clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marshall Matthews finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marshall Matthews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machine circles away quickly and effectively.
Machine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marshall Matthews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marshall Matthews's sensitive parts.
Machine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marshall Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machine somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Machine moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Machine scores with a hook.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Machine.
Machine misses the shot to the body.
Machine throws a low kick but Marshall Matthews avoids it.
Marshall Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Machine sprawls well. He's pushed Marshall Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall Matthews pushes Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Machine wants to break free but Marshall Matthews has control.
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 Ray Machine's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Machine. Marshall Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marshall Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Marshall Matthews, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes Marshall Matthews against the cage but Marshall Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machine looks to land a combination. Marshall Matthews sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice shot by Machine.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machine lands a nice shot that snaps Marshall Matthews's head back.
Machine looks to land a left hand but Marshall Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Machine shoots for a takedown but Marshall Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marshall Matthews shoots in but Machine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machine throws a looping overhand right but Marshall Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Machine lands with a kick to the temple. Marshall Matthews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marshall Matthews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshall Matthews somewhat.
Ray Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morton Marshall Matthews.
Machine keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Machine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marshall Matthews. That did some damage!
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine scores with a sloppy right hand. Marshall Matthews should have avoided that one.
Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machine walks into a straight right hand from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews has Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marshall Matthews gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall Matthews tries to stand but Machine is controlling his head.
Machine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marshall Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is chipping away with strikes.
Marshall Matthews decides to stand up, so the ref orders Machine to his feet.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Machine is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Machine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Marshall Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Machine.
Marshall Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Machine is in Marshall Matthews's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine postures up.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 James Atkins scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Morton Marshall Matthews wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Morton Marshall Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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