PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Klychko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellert 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.

Klychko
vs
Roberts

182 cm
26
170 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Klychko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellert Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klychko misses with a body punch
and Roberts counters with a series of strikes. Klychko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Klychko avoids them all with ease.
Klychko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Klychko.
Klychko lands a jab-cross combination.
Klychko dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Klychko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klychko throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klychko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klychko connects with a high kick.
Klychko fails in his attempt to clinch.

Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Klychko misses with a knee strike.
Klychko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klychko prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
Arthur Klychko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellert Roberts.
Klychko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberts is looking for a takedown.

Roberts breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klychko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Klychko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klychko closes the distance but Roberts moves to the side
and Roberts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klychko tries a head kick but it misses.
Klychko misses with a few strikes there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Klychko gets tackled into the cage by Roberts. Roberts maintains the clinch.
Roberts prevents Klychko from breaking the clinch.
Klychko throws an elbow that misses.

Klychko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts shoots in but Klychko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Klychko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Roberts there.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has Klychko backing up. Klychko nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes.
Roberts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klychko throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.

Roberts drives through with a takedown into Klychko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ellert Roberts 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.

Klychko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has Klychko backing up. Klychko nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Roberts.
Roberts working the ground and pound but Klychko is defending the strikes.

Roberts stands up.
Klychko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roberts in his tracks.
Roberts misses with the combination.

Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roberts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Roberts has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Klychko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Klychko is trying to stall.
Klychko letting Roberts take a breather here.
Klychko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klychko is trying to break free.

Roberts manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Klychko tries to clinch up
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Roberts moves out of range as Klychko strikes.
Klychko closes the distance but Roberts moves to the side

and Roberts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Klychko wants to break free but Roberts has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klychko backwards.

Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Roberts lands a two punch combo.
Klychko slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Klychko wants to clinch
and Roberts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Klychko tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roberts has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ellert Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klychko throws a chopping leg kick but Roberts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klychko but Klychko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arthur Klychko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellert Roberts.
Klychko throws a left and a right that both miss

and Roberts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Klychko tries to circle away but Roberts has him pinned against the cage.
Klychko working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klychko throws a left and a right that both miss

and Roberts moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Roberts breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ellert Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Klychko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klychko sprawls well. Klychko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Klychko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klychko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts has managed to clinch.

Roberts manages to break the clinch.
Klychko looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Klychko is looking to land body kicks.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Klychko avoids nicely.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Klychko. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Klychko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arthur Klychko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellert Roberts.
Klychko swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klychko jabs Roberts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts slips under a jab from Klychko.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Klychko.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roberts looks for a takedown but Klychko sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klychko tries to clinch up.

Klychko moves into the clinch.
Roberts has Klychko pressed against the cage, preventing Klychko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roberts wants a takedown but no success here.
Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klychko prevents it.
Klychko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Klychko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roberts prevents Klychko from breaking the clinch.
Klychko tries to stall but Roberts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Klychko looks to clinch
and Roberts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellert Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klychko moves to clinch but Roberts breaks away
and Roberts counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ellert Roberts.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

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