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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Styles Fights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Beginning of the End. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Styles Fights was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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175 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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172 cm
28
175 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Styles Fights!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Fights throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Collins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fights.
Fights ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fights looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fights will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins staying out of range there.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fights.
Fights lands a jab to the head.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fights defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fights.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Fights's shoulder, as Fights tries to avoid the shot.
Fights lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Collins slips a jab from Fights.
Fights throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Styles Fights is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Fights sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Fights as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fights keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Fights.
Fights moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Fights stalks Collins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Collins's face. Collins staggers backwards, shaken.
Fights tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fights misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins tries for a takedown but Fights sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fights misses with a series of wild punches.
Fights is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fights throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fights connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces Fights off the cage and back into rage.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Collins tests Fights's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins lands a right hook to the body.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Fights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins slips under a jab.
Styles Fights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fights darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fights throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Fights misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Fights is out of range.
Fights misses with a looping left.
Fights loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Fights throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fights works Collins's body with a nice hook.
Fights instigates a clinch.
Fights misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Styles Fights dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Collins connects with a looping right hand.
Fights lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.
Fights throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fights smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Collins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fights.
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fights circles away.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Styles Fights seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fights tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins misses with a hook. Fights ducked under it nicely.
Fights doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fights, as that shot connected.
Fights looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fights paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fights but Fights pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fights lands with a straight right. Collins didn't see that one coming.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Fights. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fights misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fights. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fights misses with a wild body shot.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Fights.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Fights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fights misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fights throws a series of strikes that have Collins backpedaling.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Collins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fights. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fights slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fights throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Fights clobbers Collins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Fights counters with a stiff right hand.
Fights scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins defending well as Fights loads up on a big left hand.
Collins lands a glancing blow to the side of Fights's head.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Fights is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Fights. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fights misses with a wild body shot.
Collins shoots in but Fights avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Collins takes one to the side of the head.
Collins scores with a hook.
Fights is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fights lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fights.
Fights lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Fights stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Fights moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fights connects with the punch.
Fights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Fights.
Collins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Styles Fights showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fights lands a nice shot to the body.
Fights lands with an uppercut that bounces Collins off the cage and back into rage.
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Collins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fights's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Collins prevents Fights from getting back to his feet.
Collins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Collins won't allow Fights to get back to his feet.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fights can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fights is looking to stand up but Collins isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Fights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fights keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Fights wants to stand but Collins is controlling the position.
Collins pushing down on Fights's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fights is trying to stand.
Styles Fights is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Collins seems content to control.
Collins stops Fights from getting back to his feet.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fights keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Collins lands a nice short elbow.
Fights wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Collins lands a nice short elbow.
Collins passes to side control.
Collins trying to control the position but Fights is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Collins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Collins scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fights is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Collins is controlling him well.
Fights gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Collins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fights is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Collins landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Collins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fights is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins with good strikes from the mount here!
Fights is still in real trouble! Can Collins finish him?
Collins drops a big elbow. That's hurt Fights! More shots from Collins and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Collins!
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energy
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hype
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