PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian McAuley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian McAuley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Robinson's chin.

McAuley
vs
Robinson

150 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian McAuley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McAuley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robinson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McAuley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
McAuley throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McAuley is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Robinson stands up and waves to McAuley to follow him.
Robinson moves away from the strike by McAuley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McAuley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McAuley throws a sloppy head kick
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Damian McAuley has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by McAuley which made him look bad.
McAuley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Robinson.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and McAuley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but McAuley pushes him off.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Damian McAuley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Robinson.

McAuley clinches with his opponent.
Robinson wants to break free but McAuley has control.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but McAuley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McAuley taking a breather.

McAuley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Robinson is trying to keep an underhook but McAuley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Robinson wants to improve his position but McAuley is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAuley wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAuley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robinson wants to control but McAuley is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Damian McAuley.
Robinson tries to clinch but McAuley moves out of range.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

McAuley moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McAuley avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but McAuley has the dominant position.
Robinson blocks the elbow strike.
McAuley lands a right hand.

McAuley jumps guard.
McAuley controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson wants to stand but McAuley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Robinson postures up.
McAuley looking to control but Robinson passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAuley wants to get back to full guard but Robinson has passed into side control.
McAuley is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McAuley can't do much from the bottom here.
McAuley is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Damian McAuley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian McAuley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McAuley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but McAuley keeps moving and retains side control.
McAuley is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson dodges the ground and pound from McAuley.
Robinson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McAuley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Robinson has his feet on McAuley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Robinson lands a head shot.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McAuley.

McAuley drives through with a takedown into Robinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McAuley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robinson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAuley postures up.
McAuley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson has control of McAuley's left arm, preventing McAuley from doing any damage.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McAuley.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ryan Robinson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McAuley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McAuley wants it to stay on the feet.

McAuley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McAuley is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Robinson manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, McAuley has passed into half guard.

McAuley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. McAuley eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McAuley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
McAuley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McAuley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robinson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McAuley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McAuley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Robinson is tightening it up a little... McAuley has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McAuley reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McAuley taps out! Nice BJJ there by Robinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Robinson!