Every Matrix Fight Ranked Worst To Best
8. Morpheus Vs Agent Smith (The Matrix)
Morpheus makes it abundantly clear to Neo that no one has ever defeated an Agent in a fight. However, the viewer may feel a bit skeptical since The Training Program scene proved Morpheus to be a martial artist of the highest level. It doesn't seem feasible for him to lose a fight against anybody, especially against the Agents, who look pretty unintimidating.
But when we see Agent Smith and Morpheus duke it out in the first film, it is made instantly clear that Morpheus is out of his league. As Neo's mentor reigns blow upon blow against Smith, the malevolent AI seems impervious to injury and cosily averts most of his attacks.
What makes this fight so good is how Laurence Fishburne sells how much pain his character is in. Every time Smith hits him with the slightest tap or kick, Morpheus is left spluttering for air or coughing up blood.
The chaotic clash between the two is less than a minute but that's all it took for Agent Smith to prove that Morpheus' fear of The Machines is completely justified.