PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Robinson (ranked 2345 p4p, 2344 weight class) and Melo Motts (ranked 285 p4p, 284 weight class). Melo Motts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Robinson
vs
Motts

174 cm
19
160
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
28
165
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melo Motts!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Motts somewhat.
Motts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Motts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Motts thinking.
DeShawn Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melo Motts.
Motts shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Motts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Motts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Motts misses with a takedown attempt
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Motts looks winded!
Motts shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson lands the left hand.
Melo Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts misses with a takedown
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Motts with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a left to the body.
Robinson works Motts's body with a nice hook.
Motts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Robinson.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Motts's body. Motts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Motts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson scores with a jab. Motts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeShawn Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Robinson.
Motts with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Motts's body. Motts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Motts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
Motts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Motts tries to move into range but Robinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by Robinson there.
Motts tries to move into range but Robinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Motts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Motts's ribs.
Robinson connects with a crisp jab.
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Motts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Motts thinking.
Robinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Motts tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson counters with a left and a right that stings Motts.

Motts is rocked!
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Robinson as he connects with a hook.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
and Robinson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Motts! He's just covering up as Robinson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn Robinson!
Our winner, DeShawn Robinson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.