PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Roberson (ranked 6858 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leslie Prime (ranked 5254 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Roberson
vs
Prime

186 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Roberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leslie Prime!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Roberson closes the distance and clinches.

Prime pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime has control of Roberson's left arm, preventing Roberson from doing any damage.
Prime trying to keep a closed guard but Roberson is proving a slippery customer.
Roberson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roberson throwing strikes from guard but Prime blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roberson being controlled here momentarily.
Prime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roberson is in close to Prime's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Prime throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Roberson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prime on the ground.
Roberson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roberson trying to control but Prime is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roberson looks to land a combination but Prime avoids it well.
Prime is looking to clinch but Roberson is avoiding it.

Prime drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roberson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Prime dives into side control.

Prime working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Prime tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prime working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roberson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Prime is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roberson is looking to escape.
Prime takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roberson tries to improve his position but instead Prime has taken his back!
Roberson tries to escape the position.
Roberson staying busy and making it hard for Prime to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Roberson is looking for a way out.
Roberson rolls, trying to escape but Prime keeps control of the position.
Roberson is working hard here to advance position.

Roberson is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Prime has locked on a rear naked choke here! Roberson is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leslie Prime!