PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamarcus Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by Run this Town. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alexander
vs
Roberts

183 cm
19
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamarcus Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Roberts!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander fails to land the takedown.

Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alexander did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
Roberts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roberts wants to take a breather but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander pushes Roberts off looking to stand but Roberts dives back in and keeps control.
Alexander wants to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Roberts was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alexander misses with a takedown

and Roberts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roberts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Roberts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard.
Alexander scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander trying to move into half guard but instead Roberts has managed to sweep!
Alexander has Roberts pulled in close to control his posture.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roberts trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andy Roberts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alexander with a lazy takedown attempt

and Roberts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roberts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamarcus Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Roberts drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Roberts off! Roberts jumps back into Alexander's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Alexander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts stops Alexander from standing up.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andy Roberts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alexander with a lazy takedown attempt

and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alexander won't be happy with that.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Alexander is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom here.
Roberts trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Alexander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Alexander fails with the takedown

and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
Roberts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alexander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roberts tries to stand and escape but Alexander is controlling the position.
Roberts looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roberts is trying to control. Alexander wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Andy Roberts has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Alexander has his takedown stuffed

and Roberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alexander's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Roberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexander wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
Roberts wanted to stand there but Alexander had control of the position.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andy Roberts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alexander with a lazy takedown attempt

and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alexander won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamarcus Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander is not content to let Roberts control the position.

Roberts stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Alexander stuffs the takedown.
Alexander misses with a takedown

so Roberts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Roberts was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Roberts.
Alexander trying to remain calm as Roberts controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to stand but Alexander has his arm trapped.

Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roberts is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Alexander shoots and misses
and Roberts counters with a nice body kick.

Alexander shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alexander trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Alexander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roberts taking some punishment here, with Alexander in his half guard.
Alexander wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
Alexander takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
Alexander throws a strike but Roberts avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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.
Alexander distracts Roberts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexander postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander throws a strike but Roberts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexander's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander has his hands on Roberts's head, controlling the position.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Roberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andy Roberts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roberts dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
Roberts dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Roberts circles away easily

and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Jamarcus Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alexander's guard.

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 Jamarcus Alexander.
Well Roberts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Roberts!