PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts's entrance music is God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kitsune's choice of entrance music: 僕はミス・テイク~. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MacRoberts
vs
Kitsune

176 cm
31
147 lbs
15 - 21 - 0

160 cm
26
148 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacRoberts.
Kitsune shoots in but MacRoberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kitsune connects with a nice looking jab.
MacRoberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacRoberts wants it to stay on the feet.
MacRoberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacRoberts scores with a one two! Kitsune had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MacRoberts lands a nice hook to Kitsune's body. Kitsune takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacRoberts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kitsune's head.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacRoberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitsune moves away.
MacRoberts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kitsune darts in looking for a takedown but MacRoberts gets double underhooks and turns Kitsune into the cage.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momoshiro Kitsune.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kitsune lands a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kitsune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kitsune throws a big right hand that misses.
MacRoberts is looking to stand up but Kitsune isn't so interested in that idea.
MacRoberts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kitsune on the ground.
Kitsune wants to pass the guard but MacRoberts is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kitsune stands up and waves to MacRoberts to follow him.
Kitsune tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacRoberts swivels and escapes.
Nice defenses there by Kitsune.
Kitsune avoids the body shot from MacRoberts.
Kitsune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacRoberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by MacRoberts's head coaches at Lawson MMA (UK) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kitsune slips a straight right by MacRoberts.
Kitsune fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kitsune blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune shoots in and gets a takedown into MacRoberts's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kitsune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kitsune looking to pass the guard.
Kitsune with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kitsune advances to half guard.

Kitsune is trying to work for a kimura but MacRoberts is defending well.
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!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune stands up out of the half guard.
MacRoberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitsune goes for a double leg but MacRoberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacRoberts continues to drive forward.
MacRoberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kitsune misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitsune wants to stall.

MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.

Kitsune closes the distance and clinches.
MacRoberts is trying to break free.
Kitsune goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacRoberts prevents it.

MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
Jab by MacRoberts.

MacRoberts closes the distance and clinches.
MacRoberts stops a takedown attempt from Kitsune.

MacRoberts breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts misses with a body shot.
MacRoberts misses with a hook. Kitsune ducked under it nicely.
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!
Kitsune drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacRoberts misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacRoberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kitsune shoots and misses
and MacRoberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacRoberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitsune.
MacRoberts looks to throw the jab but Kitsune is out of range.
MacRoberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitsune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kitsune closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacRoberts circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacRoberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

MacRoberts darts in and clinches Kitsune up against the cage.
MacRoberts is trying to break the clinch but Kitsune has him pressed against the cage.
Kitsune tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kitsune has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacRoberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 Michael MacRoberts will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MacRoberts lands a head kick. Kitsune smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacRoberts but MacRoberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacRoberts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kitsune.
Kitsune needs to keep his hands up - MacRoberts had a free shot at his head there.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown but MacRoberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kitsune looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MacRoberts keeping full guard, as Kitsune tries to pass.
Kitsune missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kitsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacRoberts is keeping the position for now.
MacRoberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kitsune postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacRoberts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kitsune, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

MacRoberts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts lands with a nice body punch.
Kitsune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momoshiro Kitsune.
Kitsune fails to land the takedown.
MacRoberts connects with a looping right hand.
Kitsune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacRoberts throws a big shot that misses.
MacRoberts's corner calls for a 1-2. MacRoberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kitsune showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacRoberts cracks the inside of Kitsune's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

MacRoberts darts in and clinches Kitsune up against the cage.

MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - MacRoberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacRoberts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacRoberts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kitsune fails with the takedown.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kitsune gets tackled into the cage by MacRoberts. MacRoberts maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kitsune fails to land.
Kitsune goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacRoberts prevents it.
MacRoberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.

MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael MacRoberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Kitsune wants to clinch up but MacRoberts keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune has his takedown stuffed
and MacRoberts counters with a three punch combo that has Kitsune backing up. Kitsune nods at MacRoberts to acknowledge the strikes.
MacRoberts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kitsunes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kitsune fails with the takedown
and MacRoberts counters with a one-two to the body.
MacRoberts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kitsune. Kitsune circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacRoberts works Kitsune's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kitsune misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kitsune is breathing heavily.

Kitsune drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MacRoberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kitsune controls the pace.
MacRoberts is looking to stand up but Kitsune isn't so interested in that idea.

Kitsune stands and steps away. MacRoberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a sloppy head kick and Kitsune moves out of range easily.
Kitsune takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kitsune changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacRoberts tries to avoid it but Kitsune manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacRoberts to the ground. MacRoberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacRoberts tests Kitsune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacRoberts throws a series of strikes that have Kitsune backpedaling.
MacRoberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Kitsune or perhaps it was just good defense by MacRoberts which made him look bad.
Kitsune tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacRoberts lands with an overhand left.
Kitsune fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacRoberts swings for the body but Kitsune moves out of range.
Kitsune shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacRoberts but MacRoberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael MacRoberts dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

MacRoberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Kitsune. Kitsune gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for MacRoberts. That snapped Kitsune's head back.
Kitsune has a takedown stuffed.
MacRoberts connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Momoshiro Kitsune has been cut.
MacRoberts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

MacRoberts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kitsune, pushing him back against the cage.

MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Kitsune throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacRoberts was covering up waiting for the punch and Kitsune finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kitsune postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Kitsune drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacRoberts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacRoberts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacRoberts!
Kitsune has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts wants to stand but Kitsune has his arm trapped.
MacRoberts blocks the strikes from Kitsune.
Kitsune manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kitsune is looking to improve his position.
Kitsune is trying to control but can't.
MacRoberts not doing much here.
MacRoberts wants to stand but Kitsune has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kitsune preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacRoberts lands a jab to the head.
MacRoberts thows a body shot but no joy.
Kitsune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacRoberts counters with an inside leg kick.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momoshiro Kitsune.
Kitsune showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kitsune. Kitsune circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kitsune fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacRoberts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kitsune eats them both and turns towards MacRoberts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that Kitsune avoids nicely.
Kitsune fails with a takedown attempt.
Kitsune has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kitsune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kitsune bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kitsune wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacRoberts, who protects the arm well.
MacRoberts pushes Kitsune away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kitsune gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kitsune throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Kitsune goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacRoberts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kitsune but great work by MacRoberts.
Kitsune is trying to improve his position.
MacRoberts tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kitsune tries to improve position but can't.
Michael MacRoberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune struggling a bit here.
Momoshiro Kitsune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

MacRoberts has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kitsune on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacRoberts is looking to land body kicks.
MacRoberts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacRoberts misses the shot to the body.
MacRoberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kitsune shoots in and drives through. MacRoberts sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kitsune moves forwards but MacRoberts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kitsune's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacRoberts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kitsune scrambles back to his feet.
Crunch! MacRoberts slams his shin into Kitsune's torso.
MacRoberts scores with a jab. Kitsune acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael MacRoberts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacRoberts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael MacRoberts!
Michael MacRoberts made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I wanna Knockout your mother, next!'.