PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy NoMates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marshall Matthews
vs
NoMates

172 cm
28
142 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

178 cm
31
144 lbs
10 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 17 - 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 10 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy NoMates!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
NoMates shoots in and drives through. Marshall Matthews sprawls well.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall Matthews throws a low kick, looking for NoMates's leg but NoMates calmly moves out of range.

NoMates tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.

Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.

Marshall Matthews gets a clinch.
Marshall Matthews missing with knees to the body.
NoMates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

NoMates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marshall Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
NoMates is looking to stand up but Marshall Matthews isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews sitting in guard, not really doing much.
NoMates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall Matthews is one step ahead there.
Marshall Matthews is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Morton Marshall Matthews just wasn't active enough.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marshall Matthews.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws a right hand that NoMates ducks under and follows up with a left that NoMates also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Marshall Matthews.

Marshall Matthews feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
NoMates wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marshall Matthews manages to pass to side control.
Marshall Matthews content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

NoMates manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Marshall Matthews rushes NoMates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NoMates 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 Billy NoMates.
Marshall Matthews is trying to push NoMates away but NoMates has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is looking to break free of the clinch but NoMates has double underhooks.
NoMates misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break free.
Marshall Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but NoMates avoids the damage to the body.
NoMates is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshall Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NoMates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marshall Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
NoMates wants a takedown.

Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

NoMates takes the fight into the clinch.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of NoMates's head.
NoMates has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

NoMates forces Marshall Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and NoMates avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall Matthews keeps control of NoMates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marshall Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marshall Matthews pushes NoMates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
NoMates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NoMates.
Marshall Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks NoMates off balance momentarily.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
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 instigates a clinch.
Marshall Matthews gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews stops a takedown attempt from NoMates.
NoMates drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marshall Matthews avoiding damage as NoMates throws knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews stalling the fight.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NoMates, pushing him back against the cage.
NoMates fails to pull guard.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy NoMates.
Come on Marshall Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break the clinch but NoMates has him pressed against the cage.
NoMates wants a takedown.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body punch.
Marshall Matthews prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall Matthews gets underhooks to prevent NoMates's takedown attempt.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.

NoMates shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marshall Matthews is trying to defend but NoMates finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marshall Matthews gets back to full guard.

Marshall Matthews pushes NoMates off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NoMates shoots in looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing NoMates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Marshall Matthews clinches.
Marshall Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NoMates.
Marshall Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NoMates avoiding damage as Marshall Matthews throws knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but NoMates is keeping busy.
Marshall Matthews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
NoMates tries to stall but Marshall Matthews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
NoMates tries to break free but Marshall Matthews pushes him back against the cage.
Morton Marshall Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marshall Matthews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall Matthews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NoMates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. NoMates lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marshall Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews tries to break free but NoMates pushes him back against the cage.
NoMates lands a shot to the body.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
NoMates shoots in and drives through. Marshall Matthews sprawls well.

NoMates drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marshall Matthews is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on NoMates's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marshall Matthews manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to hold NoMates in close to prevent damage but NoMates has managed to pass into half guard.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand back up but NoMates is controlling him
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NoMates is thwarting Marshall Matthews's attempts to control the position.
Marshall Matthews is looking to escape.
Marshall Matthews controlling the position well.
NoMates trying to control from Marshall Matthews's half guard. Marshall Matthews has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
NoMates has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marshall Matthews is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that second round.
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!

Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NoMates, pushing him back against the cage.

NoMates breaks from the clinch.

NoMates pushes Marshall Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
NoMates looking for a takedown.
NoMates has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall Matthews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marshall Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.

NoMates pulls guard.
Marshall Matthews wants to control from the top but NoMates keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marshall Matthews wants to control from the top but NoMates keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Morton Marshall Matthews just wasn't active enough.
NoMates shoots in for a double leg but Marshall Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy NoMates.
Marshall Matthews feints and then cracks NoMates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow NoMates down.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

NoMates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to work over NoMates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NoMates is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall Matthews to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Marshall Matthews's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.

Marshall Matthews scores with a takedown into NoMates's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Marshall Matthews gets to his feet. NoMates looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but NoMates circles away.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.

Marshall Matthews clinches.
Marshall Matthews is trying to push NoMates away but NoMates has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
NoMates dodges an elbow strike from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by NoMates there.

NoMates clinches up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews keeps control of NoMates as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
NoMates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marshall Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NoMates somewhat.
Morton Marshall Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
NoMates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews looks to land a body kick but NoMates moved away.

Marshall Matthews tries to sprawl but NoMates drives through with a takedown into half guard.
NoMates tries to stand and escape but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
Marshall Matthews tries to get to full guard but NoMates has control of the leg.
Morton Marshall Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
NoMates is just content to waste time from the top position. Marshall Matthews takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Billy NoMates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Marshall Matthews pushes NoMates off 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

NoMates shoots in and gets a takedown into Marshall Matthews's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morton Marshall Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall Matthews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Morton Marshall Matthews!

Morton Marshall Matthews wins by unanimous decision!
Morton Marshall Matthews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.