PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollyfield comes to the cage accompanied by Paris. MacRoberts has chosen God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols as his entrance music. Michael MacRoberts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hollyfield
vs
MacRoberts

175 cm
25
156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
27
147 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Golden Supplements

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRoberts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for MacRoberts.
MacRoberts shoots for a takedown but Hollyfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacRoberts thuds his right hand into Hollyfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hollyfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacRoberts lands with an uppercut that bounces Hollyfield off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from MacRoberts misses its intended target.
MacRoberts misses with a looping right.
MacRoberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollyfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hollyfield slips a straight right by MacRoberts.
Hollyfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hollyfield as he jumps to the side.
Hollyfield moves away from the strike by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollyfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from MacRoberts misses the target.
MacRoberts attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacRoberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacRoberts shoots in but Hollyfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael MacRoberts.
MacRoberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollyfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollyfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacRoberts misses with a two punch combination.
Hollyfield takes a swing at MacRoberts's ribcage but misses.
MacRoberts throws a head kick but Hollyfield moves out of range.
MacRoberts misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch but MacRoberts is avoiding it.
MacRoberts throws a body punch but Hollyfield moves out of range.
No joy there for MacRoberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacRoberts is looking to land body kicks.
MacRoberts tries to bum rush Hollyfield with a series of wild strikes but Hollyfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRoberts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacRoberts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hollyfield. That did some damage!
MacRoberts misses with a double jab.
Hollyfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacRoberts misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield dodges the punch combination from MacRoberts.

Hollyfield darts in and clinches MacRoberts up against the cage.
Good body shot from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above MacRoberts 's eye.
Hollyfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

MacRoberts is rocked!
Hollyfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacRoberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Hollyfield finish him?
Hollyfield keeps control of MacRoberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hollyfield stalling against the cage.
Hollyfield lands a damaging elbow.
MacRoberts takes a shot to the head.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped MacRoberts in his tracks for a moment.
MacRoberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hollyfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacRoberts's efforts to push away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacRoberts working hard to break the clinch.

MacRoberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts scores with a one two! Hollyfield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MacRoberts jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hollyfield checks the leg kick.
Hollyfield misses with a body shot.
MacRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacRoberts seems to have recovered his senses.

Hollyfield moves into range and clinches up with MacRoberts.
Hollyfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacRoberts up against the cage.
Hollyfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hollyfield lands a damaging elbow.
MacRoberts is trying to break the clinch but Hollyfield is controlling him.
MacRoberts tries to circle away but Hollyfield has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollyfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacRoberts looks winded!
MacRoberts tries to break free but Hollyfield pushes him back against the cage.
Hollyfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacRoberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael MacRoberts will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hollyfield stuffs the takedown.
MacRoberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hollyfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacRoberts somewhat.
MacRoberts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hollyfield.
MacRoberts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Hollyfield clinches up against the cage.

MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch.
MacRoberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
MacRoberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hollyfield as he jumps to the side.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael MacRoberts.
MacRoberts throws a leg kick that is checked

and Hollyfield counters by clinching up.
Tyson Hollyfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacRoberts is trying to break the clinch but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts is trying to break the clinch but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Hollyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacRoberts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacRoberts's defenses.

Hollyfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacRoberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hollyfield circles away quickly and effectively.
MacRoberts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but MacRoberts moves out of range.
MacRoberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from MacRoberts misses.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but MacRoberts is having none of it.
MacRoberts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Hollyfield has closed the distance and engaged MacRoberts in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands a damaging elbow.
Hollyfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hollyfield has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

Hollyfield drops MacRoberts with a big knee straight up the middle! MacRoberts is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - MacRoberts circles away.
MacRoberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacRoberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson Hollyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacRoberts is breathing heavily.
MacRoberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from MacRoberts misses the target.
Hollyfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacRoberts.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacRoberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hollyfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacRoberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollyfield counters with a nice kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from MacRoberts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from MacRoberts misses its intended target.

Hollyfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacRoberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hollyfield drops MacRoberts with a big knee straight up the middle! MacRoberts is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
A jab from MacRoberts misses.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollyfield takes one to the side of the head.
MacRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch.
MacRoberts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacRoberts throws a nice looking combination but Hollyfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacRoberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollyfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacRoberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hollyfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hollyfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that MacRoberts shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Hollyfield.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hollyfield slows down the pace here.
MacRoberts tries to circle away but Hollyfield has him pinned against the cage.
MacRoberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Hollyfield won't allow it.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Hollyfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hollyfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacRoberts.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch but MacRoberts is avoiding it.
MacRoberts cracks Hollyfield with an open hand slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacRoberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
MacRoberts misses with an uppercut

and Hollyfield counters by clinching up.
Hollyfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Hollyfield dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A swing and a miss from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts fails to land with a series of punches.
MacRoberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacRoberts misses with a combination
and Hollyfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacRoberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Hollyfield tries to sprawl out of it but MacRoberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hollyfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacRoberts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hollyfield blocks a head kick by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hollyfield.
MacRoberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollyfield but Hollyfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacRoberts tries for a takedown but Hollyfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael MacRoberts.

MacRoberts tries to keep at a distance but Hollyfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hollyfield landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hollyfield obliges.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that MacRoberts shrugs off.
Hollyfield prevents MacRoberts from breaking the clinch.
Hollyfield scores a nice knee to the body.
Hollyfield landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacRoberts's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hollyfield drops MacRoberts with a big knee straight up the middle! MacRoberts is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
MacRoberts keeps the fight on the outside.

Hollyfield rushes MacRoberts and presses him up against the cage.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but MacRoberts blocks with his arms.
MacRoberts working hard to break the clinch.
Hollyfield scores a nice knee to the body.
MacRoberts takes an elbow to the temple.
Hollyfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacRoberts backwards.
Hollyfield lands a big knee to the head and MacRoberts goes down! Hollyfield pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Hollyfield!