PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Art Metroman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Metroman
vs
Roberts

162 cm
21
142 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
130 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Metroman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartholomew Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metroman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roberts feints and then cracks Metroman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metroman down.
Metroman looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Metroman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metroman.
Metroman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metroman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roberts.
Roberts throws out a leg kick but Metroman moves out of range and Roberts only half commits.
Roberts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metroman. That did some damage!
Roberts misses with a leg kick.
Roberts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metroman.
Metroman swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Metroman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roberts.
Metroman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metroman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Metroman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metroman fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Metroman's calf.
Metroman is breathing heavily.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Metroman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Roberts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Metroman shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Art Metroman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Metroman's sensitive parts.
Roberts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bartholomew Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metroman blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Roberts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Roberts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metroman. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Metroman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Metroman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Roberts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Metroman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roberts.
Metroman misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Roberts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Roberts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roberts throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Art Metroman has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metroman.
Roberts lands with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts delivers a nice body kick.
Roberts throws a front kick aimed at Metroman's knee but Metroman avoids it well.
Metroman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
Roberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metroman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Metroman checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roberts.
Roberts scores with a kick to the body.
Roberts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Metroman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Metroman checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roberts.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roberts.
A leg kick checked by Metroman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metroman shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roberts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Metroman's calf.
Roberts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roberts.
Roberts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Metroman takes a step back to recover.
Roberts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roberts scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Roberts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metroman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roberts. Roberts obviously looking to wear him down.
Roberts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Metroman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A solid body kick from Roberts.
Metroman just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Metroman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Metroman showed some decent athleticism there.
Metroman is looking to stall here but Roberts recovers full guard.
Roberts looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts has Metroman pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metroman trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Metroman thows a big elbow that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Metroman gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Metroman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metroman slows the pace down in half guard.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Metroman is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.
Roberts is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Metroman throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.

Metroman seems to be looking for submissions.
Metroman is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metroman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roberts holds on for dear life.
Metroman working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Roberts slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metroman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Metroman is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Roberts looking for submissions off his back.

Metroman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roberts is just riding it out for now. Metroman eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metroman controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Metroman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Art Metroman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Roberts throws out a leg kick but Metroman moves out of range and Roberts only half commits.
Roberts slips under a jab from Metroman.
Metroman shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Metroman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metroman.
Roberts wants to slow Metroman down by chopping away at his legs.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roberts. That's going to slow Metroman down.
Roberts scores with a leg kick.
Metroman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roberts. That's going to slow Metroman down.
Roberts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Metroman throws a lazy right hand but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts throws a low kick but Metroman avoids it.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Metroman.
Roberts explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metroman. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Metroman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Metroman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Metroman is looking to wear down Roberts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A good leg kick by Roberts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Metroman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roberts - the referee stops the clock and Metroman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roberts. Metroman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roberts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roberts.
Bartholomew Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Roberts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metroman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Metroman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roberts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Roberts pushes Metroman away with a front kick.
Roberts is looking to score with low kicks.
Roberts throws a body kick that misses.
Roberts scores with a nice body kick.
Roberts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metroman. That did some damage!
Metroman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts is looking to chop away at Metroman's legs.
Roberts lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metroman fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Metroman's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to score with low kicks.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Metroman.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Metroman shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Roberts is looking to slow Metroman down with leg kicks.
Metroman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metroman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roberts. Roberts obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roberts.
Roberts lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Roberts really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Metroman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Metroman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roberts. That one must have hurt.
Roberts scores with a leg kick.
Roberts tried to score with a low kick but Metroman checks it.
Roberts thows a body kick. Metroman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Metroman checks it.
Roberts scoring well with a low kick there.
Roberts looks for the body kick but Metroman saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Roberts.
Metroman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Roberts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Metroman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roberts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roberts. That's going to slow Metroman down.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Metroman moves out of range easily.
Metroman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roberts scores with a leg kick.
Metroman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roberts. That one must have hurt.
Roberts throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Roberts.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Metroman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metroman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Metroman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roberts. Roberts obviously looking to wear him down.
Roberts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roberts.
Roberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roberts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Roberts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roberts cracks the inside of Metroman's front leg.
Roberts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Metroman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metroman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Roberts.
Metroman checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts scores with a kick to the body.
Roberts throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Metroman.
Roberts cracks the inside of Metroman's front leg.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roberts.
Roberts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metroman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roberts.
Metroman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Metroman checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roberts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roberts, right into the meat.
Roberts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Metroman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roberts throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metroman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metroman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roberts. Roberts obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts throws a leg kick which misses Metroman's front leg but catches the back leg as Metroman tries to avoid it.
Roberts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roberts tried to score with a low kick but Metroman checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomew Roberts dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Art Metroman's cut.
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!

Roberts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Metroman's calf.
Roberts throws the kick towards the body but Metroman avoids it.

Metroman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
Metroman in side control, throwing shots but Roberts defends.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metroman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face as Metroman controls the position.

Metroman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Roberts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roberts keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Metroman prevents Roberts from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well,Metroman is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Roberts is trying to control but Metroman manages to pass to mount!
Roberts is wriggling around trying to escape.

Metroman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Roberts has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Roberts!
Metroman controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Bartholomew Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts won't allow Metroman to sweep him here.
Roberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Metroman is controlling Roberts's posture.
Metroman working a defensive guard here.
Metroman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Metroman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metroman being controlled here, momentarily.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Metroman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metroman is controlling Roberts's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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 Art Metroman.
I think Roberts 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Bartholomew Roberts!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Bartholomew Roberts!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Bartholomew Roberts!

Bartholomew Roberts wins by unanimous decision!