PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buford Roberts (ranked 24909 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Brewer (ranked 25023 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Roberts
vs
Brewer

177 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buford Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micheal Brewer!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Brewer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brewer slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brewer wants to counter with a clinch but Roberts pushes him away.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Brewer counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buford Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brewer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brewer wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roberts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roberts.
Brewer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Brewer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brewer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts prevents Brewer from moving into mount.

Brewer stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Brewer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roberts sprawls well initially but Brewer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brewer wants to pass the guard but Roberts is defending well.
Brewer is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brewer is working away from the top position though.

Brewer seems to be working for a kimura but Roberts defends the submission attempt.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brewer is working away from the top position though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Brewer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brewer is in Roberts's guard.

Roberts pushes Brewer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Roberts clinches up with Brewer and pushes him back against the cage.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brewer to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brewer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Roberts is trying to keep an underhook but Brewer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Roberts is trying to stand back up but Brewer is controlling him
Brewer not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Brewer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brewer counters with a one-two to the body.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brewer counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Brewer to acknowledge the strikes.
Roberts shoots in but Brewer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buford Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brewer shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brewer is continuing to stall.
Brewer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brewer blocks the strikes from Roberts.
Brewer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brewer is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Brewer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brewer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brewer throws a strike but Roberts avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brewer pushing down on Roberts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brewer moves nicely into side control.
Brewer is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts keeping his opponent close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to bench press Brewer off him but Brewer keeps the position.
Micheal Brewer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brewer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Roberts's legs.
Roberts avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brewer.
Brewer taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Brewer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brewer advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brewer looking to ground and pound but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Roberts tries to hold on but Brewer postures up.
Roberts is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Brewer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Brewer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Brewer gets a double leg takedown into Roberts's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Brewer passes Roberts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brewer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brewer passes into side control, despite Roberts's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brewer.
Brewer prevents Roberts from escaping the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Brewer tries to move to mount but Roberts blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Brewer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Brewer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Roberts rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brewer's guard! Nice work there by Roberts!
Brewer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brewer's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roberts gets to his feet. Brewer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Brewer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Roberts kicks Brewer off and gets back to his feet.
Micheal Brewer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.

Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Brewer wriggles free and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts fails with the takedown

and Brewer moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buford Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Brewer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roberts jumps guard but Brewer stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roberts jumps guard but Brewer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Brewer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brewer 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Brewer!