PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Collier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Scott (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.

Collier
vs
Scott

168 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stanley Collier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Scott!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collier works over Scott's head and body with a nice combination.
Scott looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Collier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Collier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Scott!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Collier decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Scott moves into the clinch successfully.

Scott has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Collier is trying to keep an underhook but Scott manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collier is positioning himself well to prevent Scott advancing to mount.

Collier actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collier keeping control of the position.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collier's head.
Collier is trying to control but Scott manages to pass to mount!
Collier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott avoids the attempt from Collier to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott looking to control but Collier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collier tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott looking to control but Collier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Collier wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Collier is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control but Collier is having none of it.
Collier tries to hold on but Scott postures up.

Scott looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Collier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Collier is trying is best to control the position here.
Scott is thwarting Collier's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collier is trying to get back to full guard.
Collier trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Collier is doing well to control the position and prevent Scott from advancing to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Stanley Collier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Scott scores with a takedown into Collier's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Collier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Collier gets a clinch.

Scott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Collier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Collier wants to escape the position.
Collier looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've been informed that Scott has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Collier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Collier breaks Scott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Collier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scott is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Stanley Collier just wasn't active enough.

Collier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
Collier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scott as Collier tries to tie him up.

Collier breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collier takes the fight into the clinch.
Collier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Scott jumps guard and drags Collier to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Collier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collier has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Scott wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Collier is now in half guard.

Collier is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Collier blocks the strikes from Scott.
Collier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Collier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott trying to get back to full guard but Collier takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Collier landing strikes from the mount.
Collier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Scott can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collier content just to control the position here.
Collier avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanley Collier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Collier clinches.
Collier jumps guard but Scott stands there with Collier around his waist. Collier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Collier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Collier tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Collier drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Collier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Scott breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collier's corner calls for a 1-2. Collier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Collier throws a one two combo.
Collier misses with a double jab.
Collier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scott scores with a head kick. Collier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scott misses with a shot to the body

and Collier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Collier.
Collier is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Collier has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott is trying to push Collier away but Collier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Collier tries to score a body lock takedown but Scott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Collier manages to break the clinch.

Scott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Collier's face as Scott controls the position.

Scott goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Collier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Scott's guard! Nice work there by Collier!
Scott is looking to stand up but Collier isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Collier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collier has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Collier stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.

Collier stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Scott looking to score a takedown here. Collier is defending well but Scott drives through and ends up in Collier's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collier throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collier is keeping the position for now.
Harry Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley Collier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Scott.
Well Collier 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Collier!