PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Pearce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Roberts
vs
Pearce

175 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Richards' Remedies

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Pearce!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearce.
Oscar Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearce was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.

Roberts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pearce sprawls well initially but Roberts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pearce wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pearce can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearce taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Pearce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pearce pushes Roberts off looking to stand but Roberts dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roberts winds up and cracks Pearce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pearce is trying to stand up here but Roberts is controlling him well.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Pearce dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pearce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pearce wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Pearce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roberts.
Roberts working Pearce over with strikes.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearce missing with punches from the bottom.
Roberts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Pearce is rocked!
Pearce taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Pearce is still in real trouble! Can Roberts finish him?
Ground and pound from Roberts.
Roberts lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pearce quite badly. Pearce pulls Roberts in close trying to recover. Roberts postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pearce on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pearce doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Roberts!