PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xander Coll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Fattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Coll
vs
Fattuso

187 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

179 cm
26
184 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Coll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Fattuso!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Fattuso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coll shoots in looking for a takedown. Fattuso tries to sprawl out of it but Coll keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fattuso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Coll fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fattuso sprawls well initially but Coll persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coll not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fattuso is trying to get back to full guard.

Coll looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fattuso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fattuso tries to roll over but Coll keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fattuso's head.
Coll throwing shots but Fattuso is blocking nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fattuso swinging wildly here.
Fattuso looks to land a combination but Coll avoids it well.
Coll shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fattuso defends it nicely.
Coll shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fattuso but Fattuso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Coll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fattuso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coll.
Fattuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fattuso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coll fails with the takedown.

Coll closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Coll in side control, throwing shots but Fattuso defends.
You can see the frustration on Fattuso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fattuso wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Coll throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fattuso works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Coll seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll throwing shots but Fattuso is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coll thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fattuso to regain full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Coll throws a series of punches but Fattuso moves out of range.
Fattuso fails to land with a series of punches.
Coll dives in and grabs Fattuso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fattuso pushes down on Coll's head and hops out.
Fattuso throws a nice looking combination but Coll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coll lands with a nice combination. Fattuso backs away looking to recover.
Coll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coll lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fattuso backs up against the cage.
Coll shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fattuso defends it nicely.
Fattuso throws a combination. Coll tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Xander Coll has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fattuso misses with a two punch combination.

Coll scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fattuso trying to control but Coll postures up.
Coll throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coll is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Coll is looking to take a break and control but Fattuso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Coll is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fattuso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coll is breathing heavily.
Coll throws a strike but Fattuso avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silvio Fattuso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xander Coll's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Coll forces Fattuso back against the cage and clinches.
Coll is trying to drag Fattuso to the mat but Fattuso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Fattuso is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Coll can't fight it off and eventually Fattuso manages to take the fight to the floor. Coll looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coll keeping full guard, as Fattuso tries to pass.
Fattuso postures up in Coll's guard and throws a big left but Coll blocks it.
Fattuso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Coll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Coll pushes Fattuso off and scrambles back to his feet.

Fattuso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Coll to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fattuso lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coll!

Fattuso is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Coll can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fattuso is breathing heavily.
Coll avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fattuso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coll working to try and regain half guard.
Fattuso with the ground and pound from mount.
Coll is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coll wants to control but Fattuso is having none of it.
Coll wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fattuso throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fattuso working for the choke.
Coll just trying to survive but Fattuso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Coll turns into Fattuso and is now in his guard.
Fattuso controls Coll momentarily but Coll frees himself.
Fattuso 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.
Coll looking to pass the guard.
Coll with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coll lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Fattuso has his foot on Coll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coll works his way back into a safe position though.
Coll won't allow Fattuso to sweep him here.
Coll throws and elbow that misses. Fattuso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coll's guard. Nice move by Fattuso!
Coll has Fattuso pulled in close to control his posture.
Coll 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.
Coll is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coll wants to stand and escape but Fattuso is having none of it.
Coll managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Silvio Fattuso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Xander Coll's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Coll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fattuso looking to slow down the pace here.

Coll gets control of Fattuso's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coll will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fattuso looking to pass the guard.
Coll pulls Fattuso in close to prevent any damage.
Coll working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coll keeping moving, preventing Fattuso from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fattuso tries to free his leg and advance position but Coll is retaining full guard.
Coll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fattuso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fattuso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Fattuso misses.

Coll darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fattuso has hold of Coll's hands but Coll slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coll moves into full mount! Fattuso won't be happy about that!
Coll sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fattuso holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Coll tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Coll dominating with strikes here.
Fattuso is looking to get to half guard.
Coll landing punches.

It looks like Silvio Fattuso has been cut.

Coll jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fattuso is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fattuso and Coll has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Coll in side control, throwing shots but Fattuso defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll is chipping away with strikes.
Fattuso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fattuso prevents Coll from improving his position.
Coll works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fattuso stopping the sweep attempt from Coll.
Coll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fattuso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fattuso passes into half guard.
Fattuso prevents Coll from improving his position.
Coll is working hard here to advance position.
Coll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fattuso.
Coll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fattuso.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fattuso throws a right and a left that both miss.

Coll looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Coll showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fattuso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Xander Coll!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Xander Coll!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Xander Coll!

Xander Coll wins by unanimous decision!