PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Go to Sleep as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Barbossa
vs
Roberts

182 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

180 cm
28
184 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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

Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbossa throws a chopping leg kick but Roberts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.

Roberts closes the distance and pushes Barbossa back into the cage.
Barbossa tries to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling the position.
Roberts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Roberts gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barbossa regains guard.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts postures up in Barbossa's guard and throws a big left but Barbossa blocks it.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Barbossa looking for submissions from an awkward position 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!

Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbossa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Barbossa is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Roberts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barbossa keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Roberts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Barbossa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to Barbossa's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts passes into half guard.
Barbossa is trying to maintain the position but Roberts is very close to passing his half guard.
Roberts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barbossa wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbossa is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbossa taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbossa defending well though.
Barbossa is not content to let Roberts control the position.
Roberts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Roberts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barbossa has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roberts wants to take a breather but Barbossa is having none of it.

Barbossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts not doing much here.
Roberts is thwarting Barbossa's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barbossa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.

Barbossa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Barbossa is breathing heavily.
Roberts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barbossa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barbossa is trying to control but can't.
Barbossa is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbossa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts wants to pass to mount but Barbossa is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Roberts clinches with his opponent.

Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Barbossa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbossa shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberts sprawls well. He's pushed Barbossa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbossa misses with a takedown
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Barbossa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Barbossa tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Roberts forces Barbossa back against the cage and clinches.

Roberts breaks the clinch.
Barbossa has his takedown stuffed
and Roberts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts delivers a nice body kick.
Roberts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Roberts gets a clinch.

Roberts lands a takedown into guard.
Jake Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barbossa wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
Roberts content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts trying to control but Barbossa is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Roberts hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barbossa fails to land the takedown.
Barbossa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.

Barbossa tries to keep at a distance but Roberts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbossa tries to score a body lock takedown but Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Roberts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barbossa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Roberts landing strikes.
Barbossa tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barbossa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scores with punches from side control.
Roberts moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barbossa struggling a bit here.
Barbossa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Roberts presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Roberts landing shots from mount.
Roberts working the ground and pound effectively.
Roberts tries to push Barbossa's head away but Barbossa is holding on tight.
Roberts avoids the attempt from Barbossa to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barbossa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts controlling the pace for now.
Roberts prevents Barbossa from getting the reversal.
Roberts raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roberts with shots to the head and body - Barbossa looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Roberts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Barbossa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roberts passes into half guard.
Roberts works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barbossa wants to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbossa tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Roberts lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts working the ground and pound effectively.
Barbossa tries to control the position but Roberts now has his back.
What can Barbossa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Barbossa grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbossa breaks Roberts's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barbossa won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Barbossa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Roberts manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Barbossa keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Barbossa keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Barbossa is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbossa is retaining full guard.
Barbossa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roberts stays in close to Barbossa's body and controls the position.

Barbossa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Barbossa is looking for a triangle here but Roberts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts controls the position.
Roberts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Roberts advances to mount.
Roberts breaks from Barbossa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barbossa is desperately trying to improve his position but Roberts has a good base and remains in mount.
Jake Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roberts landing punches.
Roberts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roberts working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts fails to advance to Barbossa's back.
Barbossa can't escape the position.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts controlling the position easily from mount.
Jake Barbossa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts lands a big shot there that rocks Barbossa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Roberts!
Jake Roberts thanked the fans post fight for their support.