PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

MacRoberts
vs
Kawada

176 cm
31
147 lbs
16 - 21 - 0

167 cm
30
145 lbs
7 - 15 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 16 - 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 7 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRoberts catches Kawada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

MacRoberts moves into range and clinches up with Kawada.
Come on Kawada - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

MacRoberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawada tries to close the distance and clinch but MacRoberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacRoberts tries to bum rush Kawada with a series of wild strikes but Kawada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from MacRoberts misses.
Kawada wants to land a leg kick but MacRoberts is out of range.
MacRoberts lands with a nice combination. Kawada backs away looking to recover.
MacRoberts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Kawada manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacRoberts on his heels. He'll look to pass MacRoberts's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawada stops MacRoberts from standing up.
MacRoberts keeping full guard, as Kawada tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada prevents MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacRoberts wants to stand up but Kawada is controlling him.
Kawada throwing strikes but missing.
Kawada is looking to work some ground and pound but MacRoberts has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kawada wants to control from the top but MacRoberts keeps moving.
Kawada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawada prevents MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kawada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kawada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kawada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kawada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacRoberts is looking to stand up but Kawada isn't so interested in that idea.
Kawada tries to free his leg and advance position but MacRoberts is retaining full guard.
Kawada looking to sit in guard and control but MacRoberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kawada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kawada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kawada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kawada throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
MacRoberts tries to stand but Kawada is controlling from the bottom.

Kawada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacRoberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacRoberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacRoberts trying to control but Kawada is working from the bottom.
MacRoberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kawada looking for a guillotine here but MacRoberts defends easily.

Kawada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kawada is looking to stand up but MacRoberts isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

MacRoberts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kawada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacRoberts.
Nice sprawl there from MacRoberts as Kawada shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keiji Kawada will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

MacRoberts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
MacRoberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacRoberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kawada misses the shot to the body.
MacRoberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawada circles away quickly and effectively.
MacRoberts lands a jab to the nose.
Kawada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacRoberts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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.
Kawada tries for a takedown but MacRoberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacRoberts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacRoberts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacRoberts swinging wildly here.

Kawada moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada trying to stall but MacRoberts improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kawada as MacRoberts tries to tie him up.

MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
MacRoberts throws a series of strikes that have Kawada backpedaling.
Nice shot by MacRoberts.

Kawada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. MacRoberts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kawada is in MacRoberts's guard.
Kawada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacRoberts's guard.
Kawada is trying to control. MacRoberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacRoberts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacRoberts tries to get out of the position.

Kawada wants to work for an arm triangle but MacRoberts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kawada is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacRoberts tries to kick Kawada off but Kawada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada trying to pass the guard but MacRoberts defending well.

Kawada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacRoberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kawada.
Kawada trying to pass the guard but MacRoberts defending well.
Kawada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacRoberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacRoberts kicks off Kawada and gets to his feet.
Kawada walks into a left hand.
Kawada drops his hands momentarily and MacRoberts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacRoberts clobbers Kawada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawada dives in and grabs MacRoberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacRoberts pushes down on Kawada's head and hops out.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Nice straight punches there by MacRoberts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacRoberts.
A head kick misses from Kawada.
MacRoberts tries to bum rush Kawada with a series of wild strikes but Kawada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacRoberts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacRoberts duly obliges.

Kawada rushes MacRoberts and presses him up against the cage.
MacRoberts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
MacRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacRoberts throws a series of punches but Kawada avoids them all with ease.
MacRoberts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michael MacRoberts is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from MacRoberts. No joy for Kawada on that attempt.
MacRoberts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kawada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacRoberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from MacRoberts does it's job there.
Kawada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacRoberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kawada keeps the fight on the outside.

MacRoberts closes the distance and pushes Kawada back into the cage.

Kawada breaks the clinch.
MacRoberts throws a nice looking combination but Kawada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kawada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by MacRoberts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacRoberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacRoberts wants it to stay on the feet.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacRoberts sprawls well. MacRoberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kawada gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawada is breathing heavily.
Kawada needs to keep his hands up - MacRoberts had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael MacRoberts dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kawada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacRoberts swivels and escapes.
MacRoberts throws a series of punches but Kawada avoids them all with ease.
Kawada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacRoberts cracks Kawada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
MacRoberts jabs Kawada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawada takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacRoberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawada takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacRoberts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kawada on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacRoberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacRoberts lands a jab to the head.
MacRoberts jabs Kawada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacRoberts but MacRoberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts cracks a nice hook into Kawada's ribs.

MacRoberts closes the distance and pushes Kawada back into the cage.

MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from MacRoberts misses.
MacRoberts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice combination there by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Kawada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kawada tries to land a body kick
and MacRoberts counters with a two punch combo.
Kawada shoots in looking for a takedown but MacRoberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Kawada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacRoberts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacRoberts's waist but MacRoberts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawada off to one side.
MacRoberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacRoberts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts scores with the left hand. Kawada knows he should have avoided that one.
MacRoberts moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacRoberts lands a jab to the head.
Kawada drops his hands momentarily and MacRoberts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacRoberts misses with the combination.
MacRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kawada takes one to the chin there.
Kawada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacRoberts lunges at Kawada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kawada's hand.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRoberts thuds a left hand into Kawada's body.
MacRoberts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacRoberts lands with a nice body kick.
MacRoberts cracks Kawada with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts connects with a body shot.
MacRoberts keeps the fight on the outside.
MacRoberts thows a body kick. Kawada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kawada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kawada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawada looks for a takedown but MacRoberts sprawls well.
MacRoberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacRoberts cracks a nice hook into Kawada's ribs.
MacRoberts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kawada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacRoberts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacRoberts closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada tries to clinch but MacRoberts moves away
and MacRoberts counters with a three punch combo that has Kawada backing up. Kawada nods at MacRoberts to acknowledge the strikes.

Kawada is rocked!

Kawada shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kawada was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keiji Kawada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kawada scoring with punches and elbows.
Kawada misses with the ground and pound.

Kawada is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. MacRoberts looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kawada gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. MacRoberts is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kawada lets go of the hold and MacRoberts can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiji Kawada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Keiji Kawada made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Michael MacRoberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where's my Guinness, yo bitches'.