PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Robinson (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.

Smith
vs
Robinson

198 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson clinches with his opponent.
Smith is trying to push Robinson away but Robinson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Robinson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Robinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Smith stops Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is not content to let Smith control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Robinson.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Robinson stops Smith from getting back to his feet.

Robinson escapes and gets back to his feet.

Smith clinches.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Robinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Greg Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Robinson.

Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson is trying is best to control the position here.

Smith is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Robinson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Smith has Robinson pressed against the cage.

Robinson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Smith is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Robinson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Greg Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith won't allow Robinson to get back to his feet.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Robinson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Robinson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Robinson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Robinson!