PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

England
vs
McRoberts

199 cm
19
298 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John England!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from England misses.
John England seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McRoberts feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McRoberts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but England manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
England knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McRoberts on the ground.

McRoberts looking for subs off his back but England has passed one foot through into half guard.

McRoberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
England seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McRoberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
England tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts is looking to improve his position.

McRoberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
England wants to stand but McRoberts has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

McRoberts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McRoberts trying to control the action but England is working from the bottom.

McRoberts is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McRoberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and England defends it well.
England scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McRoberts manages to mount him!
England tries to buck McRoberts off but he can't manage it.

McRoberts goes for an armbar but England turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from England.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRoberts looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but England puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
England tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McRoberts is looking to improve his position.
McRoberts moves into full guard.

McRoberts is looking for a triangle here but England uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McRoberts is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McRoberts tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
McRoberts tries to reverse the position but England maintains control.
England controlling the pace for now.
England tries to control but McRoberts wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McRoberts working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh McRoberts will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McRoberts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McRoberts looks for the body kick but England saw that one coming.
McRoberts blocks a jab.
McRoberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by England.
John England is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
England with a jab.
McRoberts misses with a two punch combination.
England ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
England fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McRoberts tests England's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McRoberts slips a straight right by England.
England gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
England misses the shot to the body.
England fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McRoberts on the side of the head.

It looks like Josh McRoberts has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRoberts's corner calls for a 1-2. McRoberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for England.
England misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRoberts.
A punch lands to the side of McRoberts 's head but he takes it in his stride.

McRoberts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McRoberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
England pushes McRoberts off looking to stand but McRoberts dives back in and keeps control.

McRoberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and England defends it well.

McRoberts seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead England has recovered full guard.
England wants to stand but McRoberts is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

McRoberts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but England manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McRoberts has England in his guard.

England decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McRoberts, up you get!
England swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McRoberts makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. England really felt that one!
McRoberts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McRoberts blocks a jab.
McRoberts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McRoberts avoids the body shot from England.

McRoberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

McRoberts wants to finish this one by submission but England is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McRoberts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McRoberts goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now England is on top in guard.

McRoberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and England defends well.

England stands up from McRoberts's guard - England perhaps looking for a knockout.
England swings and misses with a hook to the body.
England is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
England tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRoberts was well out of range. Poor timing from England.
McRoberts shoots in but no luck this time.
McRoberts tries to bum rush England with a series of wild strikes but England uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McRoberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McRoberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. England tries to avoid it but McRoberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag England to the ground. England escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
England fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
England swinging wildly here.
England throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and McRoberts counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in England's guard now.
England is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McRoberts is controlling him.
England trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
England can't keep his opponent in guard - McRoberts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McRoberts slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John England dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh McRoberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

England blocks a head kick by McRoberts.
John England is winning the standup battle so far.
England looks to score with a jab to the body but McRoberts is just out of range.
McRoberts throws a right hand that England ducks under and follows up with a left that England also avoids with ease.
England has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
England connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McRoberts's hands.
England has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from England as McRoberts shoots in.
McRoberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from England.

McRoberts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McRoberts just content to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRoberts wants to control but England is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McRoberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McRoberts trying to control the position but England is working away.
England is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McRoberts asserts his dominance and retains side control.

McRoberts is working to tighten is grip on England's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. England has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McRoberts is really squeezing tight and eventually England passes out! McRoberts breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh McRoberts!