PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Roberts has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Roberts
vs
Roberts

185 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marvin Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Marvin Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michael Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Marvin Roberts tries for a takedown but Michael Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marvin Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Michael Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marvin Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michael Roberts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Michael Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Roberts.

Marvin Roberts rushes Michael Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Michael Roberts scores with a shoulder strike.
Marvin Roberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marvin Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marvin Roberts fails to land.
Marvin Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Michael Roberts.
Michael Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael Roberts blocking some punches.
Marvin Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michael Roberts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michael Roberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marvin Roberts blocking some punches.
Marvin Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Michael Roberts fails to land.
Michael Roberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michael Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael Roberts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marvin Roberts backwards.
Michael Roberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marvin Roberts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marvin Roberts looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Michael Roberts fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin Roberts lands a left hand.
Marvin Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
Michael Roberts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Michael Roberts.
Michael Roberts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marvin Roberts fails to land.
Michael Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marvin Roberts.
Marvin Roberts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Marvin Roberts fails to land.
Marvin Roberts misses with the head strike.
Michael Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Michael Roberts pulls guard successfully.
Michael Roberts is looking to stand up but Marvin Roberts isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Michael Roberts scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Michael Roberts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marvin Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.
Michael Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marvin Roberts.
Michael Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marvin Roberts pulls his leg out and moves away.

Marvin Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Marvin Roberts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Michael Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michael Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marvin Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Roberts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marvin Roberts backwards.
Still in the clinch, Michael Roberts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marvin Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
Marvin Roberts pushes Michael Roberts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michael Roberts misses with a punch on the inside.
Marvin Roberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Michael Roberts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marvin Roberts blocking some punches.
Michael Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Marvin Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marvin Roberts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marvin Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Michael Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michael Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Marvin Roberts.

Marvin Roberts is fighting off a takedown attempt but Michael Roberts is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marvin Roberts to the mat. Marvin Roberts regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Michael Roberts stands and steps away. Marvin Roberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Michael Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin Roberts shoots in and drives through. Michael Roberts sprawls well.
Michael Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Marvin Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Michael Roberts has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michael Roberts.
Michael Roberts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Michael Roberts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marvin Roberts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michael Roberts backwards.

Michael Roberts pulls Marvin Roberts into guard.
Michael Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marvin Roberts is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Roberts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marvin Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marvin Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Michael Roberts prevents it.

Michael Roberts has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marvin Roberts regains guard immediately.
Marvin Roberts is looking to stand back up but Michael Roberts counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Marvin Roberts.
Marvin Roberts tries to kick Michael Roberts off but Michael Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Michael Roberts escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Michael Roberts instigates a clinch.
Michael Roberts is pressed up against the cage. Marvin Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Michael Roberts down to the mat. Michael Roberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Michael Roberts moves into range and clinches up with Marvin Roberts.
Michael Roberts lands with a short shot to the head.
Marvin Roberts working aggressively here.
Marvin Roberts blocking some punches.
Marvin Roberts working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michael Roberts.
Marvin Roberts working aggressively here.
Marvin Roberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Michael Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marvin Roberts can do to turn this around?
Marvin Roberts is pressed up against the cage. Michael Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marvin Roberts down to the mat. Marvin Roberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Michael Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marvin Roberts is breathing heavily.
Marvin Roberts is looking to get back to his feet here but Michael Roberts is keeping cool and he's managed to take Marvin Roberts's back.
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!
Marvin Roberts is trying to get back to his feet but Michael Roberts has full control of the position and if anything, Marvin Roberts has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Michael Roberts gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!

Marvin Roberts moves into the clinch successfully.
Michael Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Marvin Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marvin Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Michael Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Michael Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Roberts.
Marvin Roberts is working for takedown but Michael Roberts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marvin Roberts blocking some punches.

Michael Roberts gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marvin Roberts regains guard.

Marvin Roberts pushes Michael Roberts off and gets back to his feet.

Marvin Roberts closes the distance and pushes Michael Roberts back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Roberts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marvin Roberts lands an uppercut.
Marvin Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Michael Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marvin Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Roberts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Michael Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michael Roberts swings wildly with an uppercut but Marvin Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marvin Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Michael Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Marvin Roberts.
Marvin Roberts has a couple of punches blocked by Michael Roberts.
Michael Roberts throws a head punch that misses.

Michael Roberts jumps into guard, dragging Marvin Roberts to the mat.

Michael Roberts is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Marvin Roberts presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Michael Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Marvin Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marvin Roberts prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Marvin Roberts.

Michael Roberts has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marvin Roberts uses from the top position.

Marvin Roberts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Michael Roberts moves into the clinch.
Marvin Roberts jumps guard but Michael Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Roberts misses with the head strike.
Marvin Roberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marvin Roberts fails to land.
Marvin Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michael Roberts goes for a takedown attempt but Marvin Roberts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Marvin Roberts clinches up against the cage.
Marvin Roberts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marvin Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Roberts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Michael Roberts moves into the clinch successfully.
Marvin Roberts gets through Michael Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marvin Roberts is trying to pull guard but Michael Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Marvin Roberts pushes Michael Roberts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marvin Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marvin Roberts wants to take the fight to the mat but Michael Roberts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marvin Roberts is trying to pull guard but Michael Roberts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Michael Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Roberts.
Marvin Roberts is trying to pull guard but Michael Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Michael Roberts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Michael Roberts.
Marvin Roberts fails to pull guard.
Michael Roberts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marvin Roberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marvin Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Michael Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michael Roberts is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michael Roberts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marvin Roberts backwards.
Michael Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marvin Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marvin Roberts.
Michael Roberts pushes Marvin Roberts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michael Roberts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marvin Roberts blocks an uppercut.
Michael Roberts lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marvin Roberts.
Michael Roberts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marvin Roberts.

Michael Roberts has picked Marvin Roberts up - he's going for a ride! Michael Roberts dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Marvin Roberts kicks off Michael Roberts and gets to his feet.

Michael Roberts drives through and clinches with Marvin Roberts against the cage.
Marvin Roberts lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marvin Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michael Roberts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Michael Roberts pulls guard effortlessly.

Marvin Roberts stands up and waves to Michael Roberts to follow him.

Michael Roberts darts in and clinches Marvin Roberts up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marvin Roberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marvin Roberts.
Marvin Roberts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michael Roberts backwards.
Marvin Roberts is pressed up against the cage. Michael Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marvin Roberts down to the mat. Marvin Roberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marvin Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michael Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Michael Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michael Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.

Michael Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Michael Roberts lands with a short shot to the head.

Michael Roberts drags the fight down to the ground.

Marvin Roberts stands and steps away. Michael Roberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Marvin Roberts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Michael Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.
Michael Roberts misses with some punches.
Marvin Roberts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michael Roberts backwards.
Marvin Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Roberts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Michael Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marvin Roberts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Michael Roberts.

Michael Roberts works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Marvin Roberts is working an open guard so Michael Roberts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Marvin Roberts gets tackled into the cage by Michael Roberts. Michael Roberts maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Michael Roberts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marvin Roberts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marvin Roberts is pressed up against the cage. Michael Roberts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marvin Roberts down to the mat. Marvin Roberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marvin Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michael Roberts sprawls well. Michael Roberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marvin Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.

Michael Roberts forces Marvin Roberts back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael Roberts working aggressively here.
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!
Marvin Roberts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Michael Roberts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marvin Roberts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michael Roberts backwards.
Marvin Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marvin Roberts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michael Roberts backwards.
Marvin Roberts lands a left hand.
Michael Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michael Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marvin Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Marvin Roberts takes a shot to the head.
Michael Roberts lands with a right to the head.
Michael Roberts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Michael Roberts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marvin Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michael Roberts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marvin Roberts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marvin Roberts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Michael Roberts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michael Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Michael Roberts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Roberts!
Our winner, Michael Roberts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.