PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pierre BoocheyBooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Collins (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.

BoocheyBooge
vs
Collins

175 cm
22
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
152 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre BoocheyBooge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Collins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Collins showed some decent athleticism there.
Collins throwing shots but BoocheyBooge is blocking nicely.
Collins trying to control from half guard but BoocheyBooge is working away.

Collins wants to work for an arm triangle but BoocheyBooge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
BoocheyBooge is not content to let Collins control the position.
Collins not doing much here.
BoocheyBooge is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

BoocheyBooge has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Collins escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Collins!
Collins trying to control the position but BoocheyBooge is working away.
Collins in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Collins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
BoocheyBooge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Collins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
BoocheyBooge wants to get back to full guard.

BoocheyBooge actively working from the bottom here.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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 trying to mount his opponent but BoocheyBooge defends it.
Collins wants to control but BoocheyBooge is keeping him busy.

BoocheyBooge is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but BoocheyBooge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins tries to clinch there but BoocheyBooge circles away.
BoocheyBooge scores with a decent looking hook.
BoocheyBooge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
BoocheyBooge with a lazy takedown attempt

and Collins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.

Collins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Collins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
BoocheyBooge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Collins is proving hard to escape from.
BoocheyBooge is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BoocheyBooge postures up.
Collins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Collins has his foot on BoocheyBooge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. BoocheyBooge works his way back into a safe position though.
BoocheyBooge postures up.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and BoocheyBooge manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

BoocheyBooge is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work.
BoocheyBooge prevents Collins from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
BoocheyBooge wants to pass the guard but Collins is defending well.
Collins is trying is best to control the position here.
Collins won't allow BoocheyBooge to pass to mount.
BoocheyBooge stops Collins from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Collins wants to clinch up but BoocheyBooge keeps it at a distance.
Collins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and BoocheyBooge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that.
Collins gets back to half guard.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
BoocheyBooge is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Collins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

BoocheyBooge scores with a shot to the body.
BoocheyBooge misses with a jab, cross combination.

BoocheyBooge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than BoocheyBooge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Collins regains half guard.
Still in half guard, BoocheyBooge seems content to control.
BoocheyBooge wants to pass the guard but Collins is defending well.

BoocheyBooge wants to work for an arm triangle but Collins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Collins is trying is best to control the position here.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
BoocheyBooge is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control BoocheyBooge kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins looks for a takedown but BoocheyBooge sprawls well.
A punch combination from BoocheyBooge misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BoocheyBooge misses with a few strikes there.

BoocheyBooge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Collins wants to control but BoocheyBooge is having none of it.
Collins regains half guard.
Collins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Collins 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.
BoocheyBooge wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
BoocheyBooge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collins is on top in guard.
Collins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from BoocheyBooge.
Collins looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BoocheyBooge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
BoocheyBooge can't keep his opponent in guard - Collins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Collins trying to control the action but BoocheyBooge is working from the bottom.
BoocheyBooge is positioning himself well to prevent Collins advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BoocheyBooge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Collins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Collins's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - BoocheyBooge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

BoocheyBooge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Collins has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Collins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if BoocheyBooge gets his way!

BoocheyBooge is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Collins breaks BoocheyBooge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Collins stays in close to BoocheyBooge's body and controls the position.
Collins pushing down on BoocheyBooge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre BoocheyBooge dominated that second round.
That's time! BoocheyBooge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

BoocheyBooge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pierre BoocheyBooge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BoocheyBooge wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
BoocheyBooge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Collins is trying to control the position but BoocheyBooge postures up.
Collins has his hands on BoocheyBooge's head, controlling the position.
BoocheyBooge wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but BoocheyBooge is one step ahead there.
Collins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BoocheyBooge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BoocheyBooge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
BoocheyBooge scores with a nice head shot.

BoocheyBooge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
BoocheyBooge wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins keeping full guard, as BoocheyBooge tries to pass.
Collins is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
BoocheyBooge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Collins keeping moving, preventing BoocheyBooge from controlling successfully.

Collins working for a triangle but BoocheyBooge defends it easily.
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Collins clinches with his opponent.

Collins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, BoocheyBooge regains guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins content to stall in guard here.
BoocheyBooge keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.

BoocheyBooge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Collins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for BoocheyBooge.
Collins taking a breather here.
BoocheyBooge is not content to let Collins control the position.
Collins gets to mount! BoocheyBooge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Collins goes for an armbar but he's not got it… BoocheyBooge turns into him and now he's in Collins's guard.
Collins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Collins pulls BoocheyBooge in to control the position.
Collins keeping full guard, as BoocheyBooge tries to pass.
BoocheyBooge passes into half guard.
BoocheyBooge is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre BoocheyBooge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think BoocheyBooge 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre BoocheyBooge!