PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gearo Husamanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Beginning of the End. Husamanto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by paradise. Dave Collins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Collins
vs
Husamanto

178 cm
34
175 lbs
24 - 18 - 1

168 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gearo Husamanto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Husamanto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Husamanto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Husamanto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Husamanto wants to clinch.
Husamanto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dave Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gearo Husamanto.
Husamanto fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Husamanto blocks a leg kick.
Husamanto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Husamanto.
Husamanto looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Husamanto.
Gearo Husamanto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Husamanto checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Husamanto has time to react.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Collins drops Husamanto with a right and a left! Collins comes rushing in but Husamanto regains his composure and manages to keep Collins in guard.

Husamanto is rocked!

It looks like Gearo Husamanto has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Collins is in close to Husamanto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Husamanto is still in real trouble! Can Collins finish him?
Husamanto wants to stand but Collins is controlling the position.
Collins passes into half guard.
Husamanto seems to have recovered his senses.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Collins is nestled in close to Husamanto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Husamanto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Husamanto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Collins.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husamanto is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins wants to free his trapped foot but Husamanto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Husamanto's head.
Collins is looking to advance position but Husamanto won't allow it.
Collins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Husamanto is trying to stand.
Collins is nestled in close to Husamanto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Collins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Collins slips a nice elbow through Husamanto's hands, connecting with Husamanto's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husamanto trying to control from the bottom.
Husamanto is trying to get back to full guard.
Husamanto 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!
Collins looking very determined here, making life difficult for Husamanto.
Collins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Husamanto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Husamanto is trying to stick to Collins's back but Collins is turning into Husamanto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Husamanto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Collins.
Collins stays in close to Husamanto's body and controls the position.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Husamanto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Husamanto keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Husamanto looking for a sweep. Not yet Husamanto, not yet.
Collins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Husamanto.
Collins works over Husamanto with some ground and pound from guard.
Collins working some strikes from top position.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Husamanto controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Collins content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gearo Husamanto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Husamanto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Husamanto misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a nice body shot.
Gearo Husamanto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
Husamanto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Collins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins lands a slapping body shot.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Dave Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Husamanto throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Collins.
A decent looking cross lands there for Collins.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Husamanto can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Collins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Husamanto has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a nice body shot.
Dave Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gearo Husamanto.
Husamanto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Husamanto is breathing heavily.
Husamanto misses with a takedown
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Husamanto seems unphased.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Husamanto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Husamanto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins jabs at Husamanto's body.
Collins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Husamanto is able to avoid easily.
Husamanto has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Collins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Husamanto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Husamanto doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins scores with a hook to the body. Husamanto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.
Collins digs a good body shot into Husamanto's ribs.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to land a leg kick but Husamanto is out of range.
Husamanto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins lands with a good body shot.
Collins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Husamanto in his tracks.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Husamanto has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a nice body shot.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Husamanto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins works Husamanto's body with a nice hook.
Husamanto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good exchange - Collins coming out on top.
Collins digs a good hook to Husamanto's body.
Collins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Husamanto moves out of range easily.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins lands a jab to Husamanto's midsection.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Husamanto doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins stuns Husamanto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Collins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Husamanto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Husamanto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
A cross from Collins lands.
Husamanto avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins blocks a head kick by Husamanto.
Husamanto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Husamanto has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Husamanto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Husamanto needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there.
Collins connects with a body shot.
Collins scores with a hook to the body. Husamanto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Collins is looking to score with low kicks.
Collins is looking to wear down Husamanto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Collins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Husamanto on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Collins.
Husamanto fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Husamanto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Collins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Collins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gearo Husamanto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Collins connects with a body shot that sends Husamanto's belly button to the back.
Husamanto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Husamanto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Husamanto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Collins lands with a nice combination. Husamanto backs away looking to recover.
Collins lands a jab to Husamanto's midsection.
Husamanto has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Husamanto thinking.
Husamanto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Husamanto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Husamanto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Husamanto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Husamanto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins stuns Husamanto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Husamanto doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.
Husamanto walks into a straight right hand from Collins.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Husamanto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Collins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Husamanto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Husamanto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dave Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gearo Husamanto.
A shot to the liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.
Husamanto wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Husamanto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collins scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Husamanto's belly button to the back.
Gearo Husamanto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husamanto blocks a head kick by Collins.
Collins tries to land a leg kick but Husamanto saw it coming and moves away.
Collins lands with a nice combination. Husamanto backs away looking to recover.
Husamanto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Husamanto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Husamanto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins stuns Husamanto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins lands with a good body shot.
Husamanto looks to clinch
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Husamanto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins throws a combination. Husamanto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Husamanto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husamanto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Husamanto tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Husamanto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Collins lands with a nice combination. Husamanto backs away looking to recover.
Husamanto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins stuns Husamanto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Husamanto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Husamanto is trying desperately to land a takedown but Collins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Husamanto.
Husamanto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Husamanto closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Husamanto pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins lands with a good body shot.
Husamanto misses with a hook to the body
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a jab.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Husamanto takes one to the side of the head.
Collins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Husamanto is out of range and Collins settles back down.
Husamanto tries to clinch up.
Husamanto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dave Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Husamanto misses with a takedown
and Collins counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Collins. That snapped Husamanto's head back.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Husamanto misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collins lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Collins!
Dave Collins gave a mention to Sparta Fightware in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).