PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denis Opal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MacRoberts's choice of entrance music: Pretty Vacant by The Sex Pistols. Denis Opal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Opal
vs
MacRoberts

156 cm
31
135 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

176 cm
25
147 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Opal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacRoberts lands a body shot.
Opal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacRoberts throws out a powerful jab.
MacRoberts throws a sloppy head kick

and Opal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MacRoberts!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Opal has control of MacRoberts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacRoberts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Opal tries to control but MacRoberts wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacRoberts holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Opal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Opal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacRoberts holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Opal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Opal throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Opal trying to control but MacRoberts is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opal throwing strikes here but MacRoberts is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
MacRoberts trying desperately to get to his feet.
Opal raining down hammerfists from mount.
MacRoberts is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
MacRoberts holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Opal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Opal working for a guillotine from mount but MacRoberts is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opal looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacRoberts taking shots to the head.
MacRoberts is trying to stand but he's just given Opal his back.
MacRoberts has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Opal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Opal throwing sloppy strikes.
Opal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacRoberts.

MacRoberts defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Opal's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Opal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

MacRoberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacRoberts misses with the combination.
Opal scores with a nice strike.
A big right from MacRoberts misses.
MacRoberts misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Opal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Opal moves into the clinch.

Opal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Opal fails to land with a series of punches.
MacRoberts throws a sloppy head kick

and Opal counters with a shoot takedown. MacRoberts fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opal trying to control the position from guard on top but MacRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Opal is controlling him.
MacRoberts keeping moving, preventing Opal from controlling successfully.
Opal wants to pass the guard but MacRoberts is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Denis Opal.
A head kick by MacRoberts misses

and Opal counters with a single leg into guard. MacRoberts didn't expect that.
Opal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacRoberts is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacRoberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Opal is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opal sitting in guard here, content to control.

Opal stands up from MacRoberts's guard - Opal perhaps looking for a knockout.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacRoberts slaps away a takedown attempt from Opal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Opal closes the distance and clinches.
Opal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacRoberts smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Opal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
MacRoberts misses with a head kick.
MacRoberts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Opal tries for a takedown but MacRoberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Opal closes the distance and clinches up with MacRoberts, looking for a takedown. Opal pushes MacRoberts against the cage but MacRoberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as MacRoberts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Opal doesn't seem phased though.
MacRoberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Opal.
MacRoberts misses with a wild body shot.
Opal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Opal with that takedown attempt.
MacRoberts lands a jab to Opal's midsection.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from MacRoberts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacRoberts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts throws a sloppy head kick

and Opal counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in MacRoberts's guard now.

Opal stands up from MacRoberts's guard - Opal perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Opal shoots in and drives through. MacRoberts sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Opal dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

MacRoberts throws a head kick that misses

and Opal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Opal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Opal throws a big elbow that misses.
Opal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Denis Opal wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Opal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacRoberts as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts defending well as Opal loads up on a big left hand.
MacRoberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Opal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts lands a body shot.
MacRoberts tests Opal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Opal is looking to clinch.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Opal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Opal lands a shot to the body.
Opal wants a takedown.
MacRoberts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Opal is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Opal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Opal tries to pull guard but MacRoberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opal keeps control of MacRoberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacRoberts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Opal.
Opal can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacRoberts is trying to push Opal away but Opal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacRoberts is pressed up against the cage. Opal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacRoberts down to the mat. MacRoberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MacRoberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacRoberts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacRoberts throws a head kick that misses.

Opal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacRoberts on his heels. He'll look to pass MacRoberts's guard now, I'm sure.
Opal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts wants to stand but Opal is controlling the position.
Opal throws a big elbow that misses.
Michael MacRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacRoberts wants to stand but Opal is controlling the position.
MacRoberts wants to get back to his feet but Opal passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts taking some punishment here, with Opal in his half guard.
MacRoberts tries to kick Opal off in order to stand up. Opal Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Opal wants to control but MacRoberts is keeping him busy.
MacRoberts is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Opal is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Opal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacRoberts is trying to buck Opal off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Opal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Opal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Opal!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Denis Opal made sure he mentioned Golden Supplements [O.R.G], along with how happy he was to win his fight.