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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morton Marshall Matthews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 9 - 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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Isaiah Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell 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. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maxwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews tries to avoid it but Maxwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marshall Matthews to the ground. Marshall Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marshall Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maxwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marshall Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.
A good leg kick by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maxwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall Matthews scores with a hook to the body. Maxwell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch
and Maxwell counters with a shoot takedown. Marshall Matthews fights it but they end up in guard.
Marshall Matthews working for a triangle but Maxwell defends it easily.
Maxwell pushes down on Marshall Matthews's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is pressing down on Marshall Matthews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marshall Matthews is holding on for now.
Marshall Matthews flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maxwell is looking to stall here but Marshall Matthews recovers full guard.
Maxwell stands and throws Marshall Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maxwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maxwell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marshall Matthews rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maxwell's guard! Nice work there by Marshall Matthews!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews stands and steps away. Maxwell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Maxwell moves away
and Maxwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marshall Matthews thinking.
Marshall Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maxwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews tries to avoid it but Maxwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marshall Matthews to the ground. Marshall Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Maxwell is having none of it.
Maxwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marshall Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maxwell somewhat.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell shoots in but Marshall Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maxwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maxwell.
Marshall Matthews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maxwell counters with a shoot takedown. Marshall Matthews fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marshall Matthews is on top in guard.
Maxwell is looking for a triangle but Marshall Matthews pushes his legs off easily.
Marshall Matthews wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall Matthews won't allow Maxwell to sweep him here.
Marshall Matthews trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Marshall Matthews is really struggling to control Maxwell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marshall Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxwell trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall Matthews is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Morton Marshall Matthews wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isaiah Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Maxwell circles away.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell 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 Maxwell off to one side.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maxwell shoots in but Marshall Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marshall Matthews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Maxwell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Marshall Matthews is keeping the position.
Maxwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marshall Matthews's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marshall Matthews tries to kick Maxwell off but Maxwell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maxwell wants to take a breather but Marshall Matthews is having none of it.
Maxwell trying to pass the guard but Marshall Matthews defending well.
Maxwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Maxwell blocks the strikes from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews won't allow Maxwell to pass to mount.
Maxwell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marshall Matthews regains half guard.
Maxwell is looking for a kimura but Marshall Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maxwell to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
Marshall Matthews moves into full guard.
Marshall Matthews wants to stand but Maxwell is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews trying to control the position.
Maxwell drops back looking for a leg! Marshall Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marshall Matthews manages to kick Maxwell off! Maxwell jumps back into Marshall Matthews's guard.
Maxwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marshall Matthews's guard.
Maxwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marshall Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marshall Matthews wants to control but Maxwell is keeping busy.
Marshall Matthews is looking to improve his position.
Maxwell seems to be working for a kimura but Marshall Matthews defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is looking to advance position but Marshall Matthews won't allow it.
Marshall Matthews kicks off Maxwell and gets to his feet.
Maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews lands a head kick. Maxwell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isaiah Maxwell 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!
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marshall Matthews throws a series of punches but Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
Maxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marshall Matthews swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Maxwell circles away.
Marshall Matthews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maxwell shoots in and drives through. Marshall Matthews sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maxwell.
Morton Marshall Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews defends it nicely.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Maxwell is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews motions for Maxwell to come forward. Marshall Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell 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 Maxwell off to one side.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews clinches.
Maxwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marshall Matthews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maxwell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maxwell manages to end up in side control.
Maxwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maxwell tries to advance to mount but Marshall Matthews denies him.
Maxwell advances nicely into full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Maxwell wants to control the pace but Marshall Matthews is squirming around nicely.
Marshall Matthews tries to reverse the position but Maxwell maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell goes for an armbar but Marshall Matthews turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Marshall Matthews.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Marshall Matthews from controlling successfully.
Marshall Matthews wanted to stand there but Maxwell had control of the position.
Marshall Matthews stopping the sweep attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Marshall Matthews from controlling successfully.
Marshall Matthews engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morton Marshall Matthews has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maxwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
Marshall Matthews looks to clinch
and Maxwell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marshall Matthews won't be happy with that.
Maxwell works to advance to full mount. Marshall Matthews defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell is working for a guillotine from mount but Marshall Matthews frees his head quite easily.
Marshall Matthews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews is working hard here to advance position.
Marshall Matthews wants to control but Maxwell is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaiah Maxwell.
I've got Maxwell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Isaiah Maxwell!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Isaiah Maxwell!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Isaiah Maxwell!
Isaiah Maxwell wins by unanimous decision!
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