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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takem Downem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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150 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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172 cm
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152 lbs
29 - 29 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takem Downem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 29 - 1, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downem closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews clinches up with Downem and pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Downem keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downem misses with an uppercut. Marshall Matthews saw that one coming.
Downem clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Downem fails to land.
Marshall Matthews stalling in the clinch but Downem improves position.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Downem moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall Matthews lands with a nice combination. Downem backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Downem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Downem is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oh Downem is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Downem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marshall Matthews.
Downem is not content to let Marshall Matthews control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downem wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Downem seems to have got his legs back now.
Downem manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marshall Matthews's best efforts.
Marshall Matthews tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall Matthews trying to pass the guard but Downem defending well.
Downem is trying to stand.
Marshall Matthews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Downem defends it well.
Marshall Matthews is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Downem wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall Matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Downem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marshall Matthews is just content to waste time from the top position. Downem takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Downem controls Marshall Matthews momentarily but Marshall Matthews frees himself.
Marshall Matthews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marshall Matthews manages to circle out of the way.
Downem with a poor takedown
and Marshall Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Downem, pushing him back against the cage.
Downem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marshall Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Marshall Matthews on the inside.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Downem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marshall Matthews counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takem Downem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downem circles away from the clinch attempt
and Downem counters with a single leg into guard. Marshall Matthews didn't expect that.
Marshall Matthews is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Downem dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downem passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marshall Matthews!
Marshall Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Downem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall Matthews tries to lock up and control but Downem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takem Downem's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Downem misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall Matthews obliges.
Marshall Matthews working Downem over with knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Downem pushes Marshall Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Downem controls his hands.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Downem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Downem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Downem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Downem is looking for a takedown.
Downem has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Downem.
Marshall Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Downem up against the cage.
Downem manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Downem pushes Marshall Matthews off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Downem is trying to force a seperation but Marshall Matthews has the dominant position.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Downem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Downem prevents a body shot from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice knee to the body.
Downem has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall Matthews prevents it.
Marshall Matthews working Downem over with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Downem takes an elbow to the temple.
Marshall Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Downem up against the cage.
Downem 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 Takem Downem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Marshall Matthews scores with a hook to the body.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Downem forces Marshall Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marshall Matthews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Downem misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but Downem blocks with his arms.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Downem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Downem jumps guard but Marshall Matthews stands there with Downem around his waist. Downem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews lands with a nice combination. Downem backs away looking to recover.
Marshall Matthews leaves Downem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Downem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marshall Matthews but Marshall Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downem shoots in and gets a takedown into Marshall Matthews's guard.
Marshall Matthews scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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 throws a right hand that Downem ducks under and follows up with a left that Downem also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marshall Matthews shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Downem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Downem wriggles free and stands up.
Marshall Matthews lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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 Takem Downem's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Marshall Matthews shoots in and bounces Downem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Downem keeping moving, preventing Marshall Matthews from controlling successfully.
Marshall Matthews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Downem wants to stand but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem working a defensive guard but Marshall Matthews passes into half guard.
Marshall Matthews is looking to stall here but Downem recovers full guard.
Downem keeping moving, preventing Marshall Matthews from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downem manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Downem darts in looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews gets double underhooks and turns Downem into the cage.
As Downem backs off Marshall Matthews throws a huge counter combo but Downem manages to avoid it all.
Downem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Downem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marshall Matthews's half guard.
Marshall Matthews controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downem is thwarting Marshall Matthews's attempts to control the position.
Downem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand up here but Downem is controlling him well.
Marshall Matthews trying to control but Downem postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to control but Downem passes into side control!
Downem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall Matthews keeps working.
Takem Downem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall Matthews looks to move to half guard but instead Downem has passed into mount! Damn!
A nice elbow there by Downem.
Downem get's back to his feet.
Downem moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Downem wants to control from the top but Marshall Matthews keeps moving.
Marshall Matthews is working an open guard so Downem takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marshall Matthews tries for a takedown but Downem circles away easily
and Downem counters with a takedown into side control.
Morton Marshall Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marshall Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marshall Matthews has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takem Downem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marshall Matthews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morton Marshall Matthews!
During a confident post fight interview, Morton Marshall Matthews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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