PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Roberson (ranked 6558 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Demmick (ranked 6182 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Roberson
vs
Demmick

186 cm
24
151 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Roberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Demmick!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demmick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberson swivels and escapes.
Roberson shoots in looking for a takedown but Demmick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demmick moves in looking to clinch but Roberson pushes him off.
Roberson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Roberson counters with a shoot takedown. Demmick fights it but they end up in guard.
Demmick is looking to stand back up but Roberson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Demmick.
Roberson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Still in half guard, Roberson seems content to control.
Roberson is nestled in close to Demmick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Roberson is trying for a kimura here. Demmick looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Roberson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reggie Roberson!