PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ecstasy Of Gold. The crowd seem to be enjoying MacRoberts's choice of entrance music: God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kimble
vs
MacRoberts

178 cm
28
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

176 cm
29
147 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, John Kimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kimble manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacRoberts on his heels. He'll look to pass MacRoberts's guard now, I'm sure.
MacRoberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kimble trying to control the position from guard on top but MacRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimble controlling from the top position.
Kimble 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.
Kimble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacRoberts is keeping the position for now.
Kimble trying to control but MacRoberts is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because John Kimble wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimble paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimble circles away.
Kimble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacRoberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacRoberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Kimble is just out of range.
MacRoberts throws a hook to the side of Kimble's head but Kimble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimble circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that Kimble avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Kimble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kimble blocks a head kick by MacRoberts.
Kimble keeps the fight on the outside.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that Kimble avoids nicely.
MacRoberts takes a swing at Kimble's ribcage but misses.
MacRoberts throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kimble counters with a shoot takedown. MacRoberts fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimble landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kimble distracts MacRoberts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kimble wants to control from the top but MacRoberts keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacRoberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kimble stops MacRoberts from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kimble is looking to work some ground and pound but MacRoberts has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacRoberts.
Kimble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kimble lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacRoberts gets caught napping as Kimble dives in and scores a takedown. MacRoberts manages to retain guard.
Kimble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacRoberts keeping full guard, as Kimble tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kimble won't allow MacRoberts to get back to his feet.
Kimble trying to control but MacRoberts is working from the bottom.
Kimble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimble wants to control from the top but MacRoberts keeps moving.
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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because John Kimble just wasn't active enough.
A jab from MacRoberts finds it's way through Kimble's defenses.
MacRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kimble dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MacRoberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kimble sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MacRoberts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kimble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacRoberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacRoberts misses with a two punch combination.
MacRoberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacRoberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimble circles away.
Kimble connects with a body shot.
MacRoberts lands a right hook to the body.
MacRoberts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kimble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacRoberts.
Kimble throws a one two combo.
MacRoberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kimble under the eye.
MacRoberts connects with a high kick.
Kimble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacRoberts pinned against the cage. MacRoberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

MacRoberts clinches.
Kimble working aggressively here.
Kimble jumps guard but MacRoberts stands there with Kimble around his waist. Kimble gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kimble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimble tries to pull guard but MacRoberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
MacRoberts takes a swing at Kimble's ribcage but misses.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimble avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble lands a front kick.
MacRoberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimble uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

MacRoberts pushes Kimble up against the cage in a clinch.
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 wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacRoberts tries to break the clinch but Kimble is controlling the position.
MacRoberts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kimble jumps guard but MacRoberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, MacRoberts scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacRoberts is trying to force a seperation but Kimble has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for MacRoberts.
MacRoberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kimble has him pressed against the cage.

MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
MacRoberts tests Kimble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kimble.
MacRoberts throws an overhand right that lands on Kimble's shoulder, as Kimble tries to avoid the shot.
MacRoberts throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimble.
MacRoberts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kimble's sensitive parts.
MacRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacRoberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimble thumps MacRoberts with a low kick.
MacRoberts misses with a looping right.
MacRoberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacRoberts rushes Kimble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kimble gets control of MacRoberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kimble will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacRoberts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kimble is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimble is on top in guard.
Kimble stops MacRoberts from standing up.
Kimble postures up in MacRoberts's guard and throws a big left but MacRoberts blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacRoberts has momentary wrist control but Kimble slips an elbow through the middle.
MacRoberts wants to stand up but Kimble is controlling him.
John Kimble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimble throws a big right hand that misses.
Kimble stays in close to MacRoberts's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael MacRoberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kimble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacRoberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kimble.
Kimble circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kimble. That's going to slow MacRoberts down.
Kimble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacRoberts.
Kimble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kimble cracks MacRoberts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacRoberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

MacRoberts gets caught flat footed, as Kimble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kimble sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacRoberts's guard.
Kimble is looking to take a break and control but MacRoberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimble stops MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble trying to mount his opponent but MacRoberts defends it.
Kimble working MacRoberts over with strikes.
MacRoberts is staying active underneath Kimble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacRoberts is trying to stand.
Kimble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Kimble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacRoberts sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimble works his way into full mount!
Kimble throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble landing shots from mount.
Kimble controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Kimble looking for a guillotine from mount but MacRoberts is having none of it.
MacRoberts is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble raining down shots from the mount!
Kimble wants to control the pace but MacRoberts is squirming around nicely.
Kimble misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kimble controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Kimble there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacRoberts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kimble.
Kimble wants to control the pace but MacRoberts is squirming around nicely.
Kimble unloads with some shots from mount but MacRoberts bucks and avoids them well.

Kimble goes for an armbar but MacRoberts turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimble working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Kimble showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kimble has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kimble!
An out of breath John Kimble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.