PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Tim Collins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dickson
vs
Collins

180 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

Crippler's Corner
MMA's Best Nutrition

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Collins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Collins clinches up against the cage.
Dickson tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Dickson lands a shot to the body.
Dickson prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Dickson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Collins or not.
Dickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Dickson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dickson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dickson can't break the clinch.
Dickson is trying to maintain a safe position but Collins gets an underhook and turns Dickson into the cage.
Dickson has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Collins.
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Collins blocks a body shot from Dickson.

Collins pulls guard effortlessly.

Collins is looking for a triangle but Dickson pushes his legs off easily.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is trying to keep Dickson in close.

Dickson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Collins dives on top into guard.

Collins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dickson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dickson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dickson!
Dickson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dickson tries to advance to mount but can't.

Dickson tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collins wants to control but Dickson postures up.
Collins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Collins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Collins is pressing down on Dickson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is trying to control the position but Dickson postures up.
Dickson is looking to advance position but Collins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Collins has control of Dickson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dickson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Collins looks gassed!
Dickson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to control the action but instead Dickson gets a body lock and reverses into Collins's guard! Nice work!
Dickson trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins pulls Dickson in close to prevent any damage.
Dickson trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.

Collins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dickson has passed into half guard!

Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickson.
Collins is staying active underneath Dickson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Collins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collins has his hands on Dickson's head, controlling the position.
Collins controls Dickson momentarily but Dickson frees himself.
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 Gabriel Dickson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dickson is bucking up trying to escape but Collins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dickson taking shots to the head.
Dickson tries to reverse the position but Collins maintains control.
Collins landing shots from mount.
Dickson is looking to improve his position but Collins isn't that keen on the idea.
Dickson prevents Collins from taking his back.
Dickson tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dickson is looking to escape.
Dickson is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins moves to the back.
Collins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dickson is trying to get back to his feet but Collins has full control of the position and if anything, Dickson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Dickson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Dickson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Dickson rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collins is working the ground and pound. Can Dickson escape?
Dickson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dickson is working to get back to half guard.
Collins wants to control the pace but Dickson is squirming around nicely.
Collins unloading with bombs!
Dickson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Collins. What's that going to do exactly?
Collins controlling from mount.

Collins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dickson is now in Collins's guard. A big mistake from Collins there, giving up the dominant position!
Dickson passes Collins's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Collins!
Collins can't escape the position.
Collins gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is looking to control Dickson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?
Dickson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins wants to control the action here but instead Dickson manages to pass to full mount!

Dickson working for a submission but Collins is keeping him at bay.
Collins gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickson wants to work for an arm triangle but Collins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Collins wants to control but Dickson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dickson wants to stand up but Collins is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Dickson is proving a slippery customer.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A big left from Collins misses.

Collins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Collins stalling away here and it's allowed Dickson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Dickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickson 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.
Tim Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dickson keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Dickson working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickson is one step ahead there.
Dickson stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dickson working away.
Dickson gets to mount! Collins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Collins wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson connects with a big shot to the side of Collins's head.
Collins can't escape the position.
Collins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Collins tries to improve his position but instead Dickson has taken his back!
Collins wants to escape the position.

Collins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Collins breaks Dickson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Collins wants to stand but Dickson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to pass the guard.

Collins stands up and waves to Dickson to follow him.
Collins shoots for a takedown but Dickson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Donk. Dickson catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Collins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Collins lands in his opponent's guard.
Collins wants to stand but Dickson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickson is on top in guard.
Collins wants to hit a switch here but Dickson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Collins there!
Collins can't escape the position.
Collins reaches up to try and control the position but Dickson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Collins rolls and tries to escape and now Dickson has his back!
Dickson misses with punches from the back.

Dickson is looking for the choke from the back position but Collins is controlling his hands well.
Collins breaks Dickson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Dickson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Collins has picked Dickson up and slammed him! Dickson can't keep hold of the triangle and Collins manages to pass to side control!

Collins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dickson, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Dickson.
I think Dickson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!