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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Proclaimers - 500 Miles. 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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142 lbs
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170 cm
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144 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 18 - 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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Robertson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches Robertson up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews throws out a leg kick but Robertson moves out of range and Marshall Matthews only half commits.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Marshall Matthews tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall Matthews.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marshall Matthews.
Robertson gets tackled into the cage by Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marshall Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Robertson avoids it by throwing Marshall Matthews back against the cage.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
Robertson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall Matthews avoids it.
Robertson missing with knees to the body.
Robertson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson sizes up Marshall Matthews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches Robertson up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson 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 trying to land knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robertson tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robertson missing with knees to the body.
Robertson letting Marshall Matthews take a breather here.
Marshall Matthews tries to break free but Robertson pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews is looking to control Robertson's arms but Robertson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshall Matthews has his back to the cage.
Robertson lands an elbow just above Marshall Matthews 's eye.
Robertson taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Robertson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marshall Matthews regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marshall Matthews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robertson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson stays in close to Marshall Matthews's body and controls the position.
Marshall Matthews pulls Robertson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robertson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marshall Matthews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robertson defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall Matthews has wrist control.
Marshall Matthews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshall Matthews wants to stand up but Robertson is controlling him.
Robertson trying to control but Marshall Matthews is working from the bottom.
Marshall Matthews manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Robertson tries to hold on but Marshall Matthews postures up.
Robertson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews lands a big shot there that rocks Robertson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Robertson regains half guard.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
Robertson is trying to control but can't.
Robertson tries to roll over but Marshall Matthews keeps him under control.
Marshall Matthews sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robertson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trevor Robertson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marshall Matthews rushes Robertson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshall Matthews leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson lands an elbow inside that Marshall Matthews shrugs off.
Robertson taking a breather.
Robertson looking to stall.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marshall Matthews is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robertson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robertson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marshall Matthews lands a left hand.
Marshall Matthews misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marshall Matthews throws an elbow but misses.
Robertson tries a body shot but Marshall Matthews blocks it.
Robertson avoiding damage as Marshall Matthews throws knees to the body.
Robertson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews dodges an elbow strike from Robertson.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marshall Matthews walks into a left hand.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morton Marshall Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall Matthews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robertson but Robertson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robertson misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson forces Marshall Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
Marshall Matthews blocks a body shot from Robertson.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morton Marshall Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robertson lands a right hand.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
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 walks into a straight right hand from Robertson.
Robertson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marshall Matthews backs up against the cage.
Robertson misses with a low kick as Marshall Matthews jumps back.
Robertson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robertson, pushing him back against the cage.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marshall Matthews is keeping busy.
Robertson is leaning against Marshall Matthews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall Matthews's elbow.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall Matthews counters with a series of strikes. Robertson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Robertson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robertson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall Matthews.
Robertson trying to land knees to the body.
Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marshall Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robertson prevents a body shot from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Robertson controls his hands.
Marshall Matthews misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Robertson avoiding damage as Marshall Matthews throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Robertson.
Marshall Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Robertson controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Marshall Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robertson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow inside.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Marshall Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marshall Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall Matthews prevents a body shot from Robertson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall Matthews lands an elbow that stopped Robertson in his tracks for a moment.
Robertson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews leaning against his opponent.
Marshall Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Morton Marshall Matthews will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Robertson keeps Marshall Matthews at a distance using the push kick.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Marshall Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robertson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marshall Matthews swivels and escapes.
Marshall Matthews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Robertson in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break free.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Robertson misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robertson manages to pull guard.
Marshall Matthews looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall Matthews wants to stand but Robertson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Robertson.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Trevor Robertson.
Robertson throws a series of strikes that have Marshall Matthews backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson gets tackled into the cage by Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews maintains the clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robertson gets tackled into the cage by Marshall Matthews. Marshall Matthews maintains the clinch.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robertson has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Marshall Matthews, against the cage.
Robertson looking to slow down the pace here.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews has Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson trying to control the position but instead, Marshall Matthews has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robertson into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to stall but Marshall Matthews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robertson lands a damaging elbow.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body punch.
Marshall Matthews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Robertson.
Robertson looking to stall.
Robertson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall Matthews works on Robertson's body with a couple of short punches.
Marshall Matthews tries to work over Robertson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch successfully.
Marshall Matthews is looking to break free of the clinch but Robertson has double underhooks.
Robertson tries to stall but Marshall Matthews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robertson tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marshall Matthews gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Robertson.
Robertson crunches a lovely knee into Marshall Matthews's ribcage.
Marshall Matthews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robertson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robertson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson effectively controlling the action here.
Robertson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robertson is working Marshall Matthews over against the cage.
Marshall Matthews prevents a body shot from Robertson.
Marshall Matthews tries to throw a body punch but Robertson avoids it by throwing Marshall Matthews back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries a knee to the head but Robertson blocks it.
Marshall Matthews managing to block the knees to the body from Robertson.
Robertson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Morton Marshall Matthews.
I think Marshall Matthews 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Trevor Robertson!
Trevor Robertson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps, into his post fight interview.
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hype
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