PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Deleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Roblin (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.

Deleon
vs
Roblin

181 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Deleon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jo Roblin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roblin closes the distance and pushes Deleon back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Roblin manages to break the clinch.

Roblin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deleon was covering up waiting for the punch and Roblin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roblin trying to control but Deleon is working from the bottom.
Deleon is looking to stand up but Roblin isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roblin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Deleon keeping moving, preventing Roblin from controlling successfully.
Deleon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roblin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jo Roblin.
Roblin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Roblin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roblin throwing strikes from guard but Deleon blocks nicely.
Roblin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roblin trying to control the position from guard on top but Deleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deleon wants to get back to his feet but Roblin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roblin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jo Roblin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roblin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deleon circles away quickly and effectively.
Deleon shoots in but Roblin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Roblin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Deleon's half guard.
Roblin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deleon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deleon wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roblin connects with a nice short shot to Deleon's temple.
Deleon is looking to escape.
Deleon is breathing heavily.
Deleon is staying active underneath Roblin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roblin in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deleon keeps control of the position for the meantime.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jo Roblin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roblin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deleon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roblin's waist but Roblin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deleon off to one side.

Roblin dives in and scores a takedown into Deleon's guard.
Deleon keeping moving, preventing Roblin from controlling successfully.
Roblin postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roblin wants to control from the top but Deleon keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jo Roblin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Roblin moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Roblin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Deleon fails with a takedown attempt.

Roblin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Roblin decides to stand back up.

Deleon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roblin looking to pass the guard.
Deleon wants to get back to his feet but Roblin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deleon wants to get back to his feet but Roblin passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roblin is nestled in close to Deleon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roblin is nestled in close to Deleon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Deleon is staying active underneath Roblin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Roblin stands up out of the half guard.

Roblin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deleon is trying to defend but Roblin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roblin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deleon is not content to let Roblin control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roblin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roblin lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Roblin goes for an armbar but Deleon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Deleon.
Roblin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roblin is trying to keep Deleon in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roblin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Roblin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deleon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roblin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deleon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deleon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deleon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deleon scoring with some ground and pound.
Roblin striking off his back but it's not causing Deleon any problems.
Deleon wants to control from the top but Roblin keeps moving.
Deleon with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deleon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roblin looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Roblin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Deleon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Deleon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Deleon has hold of one of Roblin's legs. Roblin is fighting the takedown attempt but Deleon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Roblin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deleon is one step ahead there.

Deleon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jo Roblin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Roblin pushes Deleon off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roblin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roblin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roblin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deleon keeps working.
Deleon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Roblin tries for a kimura but Deleon is defending well.
Deleon wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Deleon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Roblin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roblin wants to control but Deleon is keeping him busy.
Roblin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roblin trying to control the position but Deleon is working away.
Deleon tries to escape but Roblin is in control.

Roblin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Deleon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roblin but great work by Deleon.
Roblin is looking for a sweep.
Roblin keeps trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roblin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Deleon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Roblin struggling a bit here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roblin taking a bit of punishment here - Deleon scoring with strikes.
Roblin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Deleon connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deleon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bruno Deleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jo Roblin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Deleon is trying to get an arm triangle but Roblin is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jo Roblin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roblin 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jo Roblin!