PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Delmar Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quane Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quane Duck has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Robbins
vs
Duck

223 cm
23
162 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delmar Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quane Duck!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Robbins instigates a clinch.
Duck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duck throws a head punch that misses.
Robbins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Robbins jumps guard but Duck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Duck stops a takedown attempt from Robbins.

Robbins pulls guard effortlessly.
Robbins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Duck throws a big elbow that misses.
Duck trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robbins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robbins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Duck lands a couple of elbows.
Duck wanted to stand there but Robbins had control of the position.
Duck wants to pass the guard but Robbins is keeping the position.
Robbins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Duck!
Duck tries to lock up and control but Robbins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robbins works his way to his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins controlling well, preventing Duck from escaping the position.
Robbins trying to control.
Duck wants to escape the position.
Robbins tries to keep control of the position but Duck is staying busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbins controlling well, preventing Duck from escaping the position.
Duck is keeping busy.

Duck fending off the submission attempt from Robbins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins has the hooks in. Duck is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Duck surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Robbins is hanging on to Duck's back as he tries to escape.

Duck fending off the submission attempt from Robbins.
Duck covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck trying to get back to his feet but Robbins is in full control for now.
Robbins missing with punches from the back.
Duck prevents Robbins from getting a body triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duck is really stuck here.

Robbins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Duck knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Duck for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Delmar Robbins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Robbins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Duck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robbins.
Robbins throws a right hand that Duck ducks under and follows up with a left that Duck also avoids with ease.
Duck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robbins's waist but Robbins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duck off to one side.
Robbins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duck but Duck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robbins dives in and grabs Duck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duck pushes down on Robbins's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delmar Robbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duck shoots in but Robbins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robbins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duck swats away the attempt to clinch by Robbins.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duck closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robbins's guard.
Robbins tries to strike from the bottom.

Duck gets to his feet. Robbins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Duck fails with a takedown attempt.
Duck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duck is breathing heavily.
Robbins is looking to clinch but Duck is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robbins but Robbins pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck tries to clinch up.

Robbins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duck to the ground. Robbins is now in Duck's guard.

Robbins gets to his feet - Duck follows without any prompting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Robbins clinches with his opponent.
Robbins has Duck pushed against the cage.
Robbins avoids a wild elbow strike from Duck.
Duck is pressed up against the cage. Robbins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duck down to the mat. Duck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Duck.
Robbins fails to land the takedown.
Robbins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duck counters with a head kick. That will keep Robbins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robbins gets caught flat footed, as Duck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robbins wants to sweep but no luck.

Duck decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Duck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Robbins closes the distance and clinches.

Duck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robbins dives in and grabs Duck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duck pushes down on Robbins's head and hops out.
Duck lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Robbins or perhaps it was just good defense by Duck which made him look bad.
Robbins shoots in for a takedown but Duck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Duck has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duck throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbins.
Robbins fails to pull guard.

Duck pulls Robbins into guard.
Robbins won't allow Duck to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robbins.
Robbins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duck seems keen to control Robbins's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Quane Duck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robbins is defended easily by Duck.
Robbins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duck is fending him off so far but Robbins persists. Nope, Duck circles away and we're back to standing.
Robbins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delmar Robbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robbins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Duck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robbins pinned against the cage. Robbins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robbins throws a sloppy head kick and Duck moves out of range easily.
Delmar Robbins is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck looks for the body kick but Robbins saw that one coming.
Robbins is looking to clinch but Duck is avoiding it.
Robbins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duck tries to clinch up
and Robbins counters with a series of strikes. Duck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duck swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Duck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duck misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robbins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Duck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck stops a takedown attempt from Robbins.

Robbins manages to break the clinch.

Robbins drives through and clinches with Duck against the cage.
Robbins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robbins is keeping busy.
Duck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robbins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duck tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robbins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robbins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robbins tries to clinch up but Duck circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Robbins misses.
Robbins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duck.
Robbins looks for a takedown but Duck sprawls well.
Duck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robbins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duck tries for a takedown but Robbins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robbins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robbins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duck circles away.
Horrible takedown by Duck or perhaps it was just good defense by Robbins which made him look bad.

Duck gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbins is looking to regain half guard here but Duck keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Robbins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Delmar Robbins.
I think Robbins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delmar Robbins!