PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Robinson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Robinson
vs
Ortega

200 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
20
273 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Ortega!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Ortega lands the left hand.

It looks like Ryan Robinson has been cut.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortega circles away.

Ortega takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortega is trying to break free.
Ortega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortega is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
Robinson prevents Ortega from breaking the clinch.
Ortega can't break the clinch.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortega as he connects with a hook.

Ortega has managed to clinch.
Ortega tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.

Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortega paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega jabs Robinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortega stuffs the takedown.
Robinson is breathing heavily.

Robinson scores with a takedown into Ortega's guard.
Ortega wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryan Robinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Ortega keeps it at a distance.
Ortega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with a double jab.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Ortega's leg. Ortega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ortega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Ortega takes the fight into the clinch.
Robinson jumps guard but Ortega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juan Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ortega gets a clinch.

Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortega tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortega to the ground. Ortega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega throws a combination. Robinson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ortega misses with the combination.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortega defends it nicely.
Ortega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Ortega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson counters with a head kick. That will keep Ortega thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortega circles away.

Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Ortega. Ortega maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to take this one to the mat.

Ortega breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson scores with a three punch combo!
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juan Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Ortega.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Robinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ortega drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ortega pinned against the cage. Ortega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Ortega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Robinson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Ortega darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ortega smiles and moves away.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortega.

Ortega clinches.
Robinson prevents Ortega from breaking the clinch.

Ortega breaks the clinch.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Ortega both land. Nice combination.
Ortega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Ortega is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega misses with the combination.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortega swivels and escapes.
Ortega thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson scores with a jab.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ortega throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick from Robinson lands but Ortega takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Ortega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Ortega sprawls well.
Ortega throws a combination. Robinson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Ortega avoids them all with ease.
Ortega feints a jab promting Robinson to slip. Ortega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Ortega.
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
Ortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortega is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Ortega circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson's head.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Ortega.
Ryan Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ortega darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.

Robinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Robinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Ortega is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Robinson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ortega is looking to defend but Robinson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ortega! Robinson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ortega taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryan Robinson!