PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Le Bleu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins has chosen Never Give Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Le Bleu
vs
Collins

193 cm
30
271 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

195 cm
22
245 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Pirates Powder

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Le Bleu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donovan Collins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Bleu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Le Bleu fails with an attempt to clinch.

Le Bleu gets caught napping as Collins dives in and scores a takedown. Le Bleu manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Le Bleu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Le Bleu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins controls from within his opponent's guard.

Le Bleu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Donovan Collins.
Le Bleu doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.

Collins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Le Bleu's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bleu being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Bleu wants to sweep but no luck.

Le Bleu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Collins stands up from Le Bleu's guard - Collins perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Bleu wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Le Bleu throws a front kick aimed at Collins's knee but Collins avoids it well.
Le Bleu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Le Bleu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like James Le Bleu has been cut.
Le Bleu looks to clinch
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Bleu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
Le Bleu looks for the body kick but Collins saw that one coming.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Bleu throws a head kick that misses.
Le Bleu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Le Bleu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Bleu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Bleu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Le Bleu's cut.
That's time! Le Bleu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Le Bleu moves to clinch but Collins breaks away
and Collins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Le Bleu tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Collins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Le Bleu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side.
Le Bleu throws a head kick that misses.
Le Bleu misses with a body kick.
Le Bleu slips a jab from Collins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Le Bleu.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Le Bleu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.

James Le Bleu's cut is getting worse.
James Le Bleu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Bleu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Le Bleu.
James Le Bleu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Bleu moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bleu throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
Le Bleu fails with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Le Bleu!
Le Bleu misses with a head kick.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Bleu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le Bleu with a poor takedown

and Collins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Collins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Le Bleu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Le Bleu does no damage.
Collins throws a hook but Le Bleu avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins rushes Le Bleu and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Collins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Le Bleu controlling the action here for a moment.

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.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Bleu trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Bleu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to stand up but Le Bleu isn't so interested in that idea.
Collins is wriggling around but Le Bleu manages to pass to half guard.
Le Bleu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Collins won't allow Le Bleu to pass to mount.
Collins is trying to maintain the position but Le Bleu is very close to passing his half guard.
Le Bleu is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Donovan Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Collins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Le Bleu is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Le Bleu is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Le Bleu controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Le Bleu working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Le Bleu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Le Bleu shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donovan Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins leaves Le Bleu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Le Bleu misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Le Bleu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Bleu throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
Le Bleu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Le Bleu looks to clinch
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Bleu.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Bleu misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

James Le Bleu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Collins checks a low kick from Le Bleu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Le Bleu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Bleu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Le Bleu ducks down to avoid it.

Collins pushes Le Bleu up against the cage in a clinch.

Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Bleu.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Bleu.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Le Bleu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins lands with an overhand left.

Jeez, James Le Bleu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Collins counters with a right hand to the body.

Collins lands a big right hand that sends Le Bleu crashing to the mat! Collins stays standing though and waves Le Bleu back to his feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Le Bleu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donovan Collins!
Donovan Collins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.