PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hecker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Ultimate Warrior. MacRoberts has chosen God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hecker
vs
MacRoberts

175 cm
30
135 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

176 cm
33
147 lbs
19 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Hecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hecker shoots in for a double leg but MacRoberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacRoberts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacRoberts swivels and escapes.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hecker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hecker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker prevents MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
Hecker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacRoberts keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
MacRoberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Hecker drops back looking for a leg! MacRoberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacRoberts manages to kick Hecker off! Hecker jumps back into MacRoberts's guard.
Hecker trying to control but MacRoberts is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker wants to pass the guard but MacRoberts is keeping the position.
Hecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hecker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacRoberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hecker landing some decent shots from guard.
Hecker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hecker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hecker trying to control but MacRoberts is working from the bottom.
Hecker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Hecker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
MacRoberts tried to score with a low kick but Hecker checks it.
Hecker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Hecker.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the body.

Hecker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacRoberts is trying to defend but Hecker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hecker passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hecker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hecker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacRoberts is looking to escape.
Hecker lands a big shot there that rocks MacRoberts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hecker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Hecker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hecker controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hecker wants to finish this one by submission but MacRoberts is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hecker.
Hecker won't let MacRoberts get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hecker landing strikes from the mount.
Hecker thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hecker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and MacRoberts is now in Hecker's guard. A big mistake from Hecker there, giving up the dominant position!

Hecker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Hecker 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.

Hecker scores with a nice right hand.
Hecker darts in looking for a takedown but MacRoberts gets double underhooks and turns Hecker into the cage.
Hecker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hecker has MacRoberts pressed against the cage, preventing MacRoberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hecker has MacRoberts pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hecker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending MacRoberts tumbling to the mat - Hecker dives into MacRoberts's guard.

Hecker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacRoberts dives on top into guard.
Hecker has a closed guard, preventing MacRoberts from standing up.
MacRoberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hecker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacRoberts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
MacRoberts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hecker's guard.
Jeff Hecker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hecker looking for a guillotine here but MacRoberts defends easily.
MacRoberts is stalling in the full guard.

Hecker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacRoberts wants to get up but he can't break Hecker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hecker throws his legs up looking for a submission but MacRoberts uses it to pass to side control.
Hecker tries to bench press MacRoberts off him but MacRoberts keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts is looking to take a break and control but Hecker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

MacRoberts decides to stand back up. MacRoberts steps back and let's Hecker get back to his feet.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hecker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacRoberts tries to avoid it but Hecker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacRoberts to the ground. MacRoberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hecker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hecker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacRoberts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hecker on the side of the head.
MacRoberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Hecker blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker shoots for a double leg takedown but MacRoberts sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacRoberts lands a body shot.
Hecker scores with a nice right hand.

Hecker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacRoberts did well to prevent Hecker getting side control.
MacRoberts is staying active underneath Hecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacRoberts wants to get back to his feet.

Hecker is working for a submission of some sort.
Hecker prevents MacRoberts from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hecker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hecker wants to take a breather but MacRoberts is having none of it.
Hecker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacRoberts is refusing to be controlled, as Hecker sits in half guard.

Hecker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hecker is looking for a kimura but MacRoberts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hecker to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Hecker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hecker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacRoberts pinned against the cage. MacRoberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacRoberts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacRoberts there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacRoberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hecker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacRoberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacRoberts swivels and escapes.
Jeff Hecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacRoberts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hecker throws out a loose jab but MacRoberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacRoberts just misses with a punch to the body.
MacRoberts scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker with a poor takedown
and MacRoberts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacRoberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hecker.

MacRoberts has closed the distance and engaged Hecker in a clinch.

MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
Hecker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacRoberts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hecker. Hecker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Hecker has MacRoberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Hecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacRoberts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacRoberts fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a looping overhand right but Hecker ducks down to avoid it.
Hecker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacRoberts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacRoberts lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker goes for a double leg but MacRoberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacRoberts continues to drive forward.
Hecker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacRoberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hecker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacRoberts is defending well.
MacRoberts gets underhooks to prevent Hecker's takedown attempt.
MacRoberts lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacRoberts cracks Hecker with a nice body shot.

MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hecker has a takedown stuffed.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hecker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hecker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michael MacRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker shoots and misses
and MacRoberts counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacRoberts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hecker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Hecker is rocked!
Hecker fails with the takedown.
MacRoberts is looking to clinch.
Hecker throws a hook to the side of MacRoberts's head but MacRoberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hecker shoots for a double leg takedown but MacRoberts sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hecker with a poor takedown
and MacRoberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Hecker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
MacRoberts drops Hecker with a naaaaasty hook - Hecker is in real trouble here! MacRoberts dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael MacRoberts!
An intense looking Michael MacRoberts took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I wanna Knockout your mother, next!'.
The defeated Jeff Hecker had this to say: 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.