PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrej Madai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Break Stuff. 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.

Roberts
vs
Madai

181 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrej Madai!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madai moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Madai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
Roberts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Madai goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
Madai blocks a head kick by Roberts.

Madai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts has his hands clasped together around Madai's back. He's all about the action.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Madai sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to stand.
Roberts is looking to control Madai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Madai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts controlling the position well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madai.
Roberts is looking to counter with a body kick.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrej Madai.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Madai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

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.
Madai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Madai wants to clinch.
Roberts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Madai sprawls and moves away.
Madai shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madai.
No luck for Madai with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Madai tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Madai dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Madai's head and hops out.

Madai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roberts is not content to let Madai control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts punching from the bottom.
Roberts is trying is best to control the position here.
Madai is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts wants to control but Madai is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Roberts will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Madai dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Madai's head and hops out.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Madai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madai shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
As Madai tries to get set, Roberts tries to push him back and clinch up but Madai manages to avoid the attempt.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrej Madai.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madai shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Madai is quick to defend against it.
Andrej Madai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Max Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Madai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Madai.
Madai is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madai looking to score a takedown here. Roberts is defending well but Madai drives through and ends up in Roberts's guard.
Madai being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts working a defensive guard here.
Madai trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrej Madai has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Madai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberts's waist but Roberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Madai off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madai has his takedown stuffed
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Madai.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Roberts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Roberts closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madai jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Madai is looking to break free of the clinch but Roberts has double underhooks.
Roberts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Madai is trying to pull guard but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Madai tries to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling the position.
Roberts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Roberts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roberts trying to control the position but Madai is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madai taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Roberts dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Madai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Madai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Roberts scores with a takedown into Madai's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Madai pushes a forearm under Roberts's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roberts is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrej Madai!
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.