PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Aman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley McCollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Believe. The crowd seem to be enjoying McCollins's choice of entrance music: The Go Getter. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aman
vs
McCollins

183 cm
34
194 lbs
26 - 12 - 2

190 cm
32
199 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, John Aman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley McCollins!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCollins misses with a hook.
Aman looks to land a left hand but McCollins moved out of range nicely.
Aman misses with a hook
and McCollins counters with a left to the body.
McCollins tries a head kick but it misses.
McCollins throws a right and a left that Aman avoids nicely.
McCollins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aman.
A big left from McCollins misses.
Aman blocks a jab.
McCollins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like John Aman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCollins backs up against the cage.

McCollins rushes Aman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aman tries a knee to the head but McCollins blocks it.
Aman displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCollins up against the cage.
Aman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aman is defending well for now.
Aman avoiding damage as McCollins throws knees to the body.
McCollins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aman scores with a shoulder strike.
Aman wants to stall.
Aman unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCollins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCollins lands a body punch.
McCollins is trying to break the clinch but Aman is controlling him.
McCollins missing with knees to the body.
McCollins misses with a punch to the body.
Aman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aman prevents a body shot from McCollins.
McCollins tries a knee to the head but Aman blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aman blocks a body shot from McCollins.
McCollins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCollins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCollins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aman lands with a right to the head.
McCollins missing with knees to the body.
Aman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

McCollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCollins moves forwards but Aman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCollins scoring well with a low kick there.
Aman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCollins walks into a jab.
Aman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCollins.
McCollins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCollins blocks a leg kick.
McCollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aman avoids the body shot from McCollins.
Aman checks the leg kick.
John Aman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aman avoids the head kick by McCollins.
Aman scoring well with a low kick there.
McCollins moves in looking to clinch but Aman pushes him off.
Aman misses with a low kick.
Aman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCollins is able to avoid easily.
Aman misses with a head kick.
Aman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCollins takes a swing at Aman's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from McCollins.
McCollins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCollins misses the body punch

and Aman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCollins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aman.
Aman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCollins missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aman.
McCollins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCollins lands a hook that snaps the head of Aman backwards.
McCollins being controlled against the cage.
Aman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley McCollins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Aman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Aman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCollins.
McCollins misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from McCollins.
Aman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riley McCollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCollins checks a low kick from Aman.
McCollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCollins throws out the jab.

McCollins clinches with his opponent.
Aman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCollins tries a body shot but Aman blocks it.
Riley McCollins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCollins wants to break free but Aman has control.
Aman trying to land knees to the body.
McCollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Aman has a couple of punches blocked by McCollins.
McCollins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aman.

Aman breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aman scores with a jab to the head.
McCollins tries to bum rush Aman with a series of wild strikes but Aman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Aman tenderised McCollins's leg. McCollins is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCollins misses with a wild combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCollins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Aman scores with a spinning back kick!
Aman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCollins.
McCollins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCollins throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Aman. Those never looked like landing.
Aman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCollins tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCollins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aman. Aman obviously looking to wear him down.
McCollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCollins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCollins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCollins lands with a right hand.
McCollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aman tries to land a front kick but McCollins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCollins feints and then cracks Aman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aman down.
McCollins takes one on the button.
Aman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCollins on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCollins.
McCollins misses with a straight left.
Aman takes one to the chin there.
McCollins tries to clinch up but Aman circles away and keeps his distance.
McCollins is looking to clinch but Aman is avoiding it.
Aman throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCollins throws a push kick but Aman slaps the foot to one side.
McCollins blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by McCollins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCollins.
Aman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCollins is able to avoid easily.
Aman misses with a straight left.
McCollins lands with a straight right. Aman didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCollins lands a really nice looking cross but Aman seems unphased.
McCollins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCollins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aman under the eye.
McCollins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aman finds it's way round the side to connect with McCollins's head.
Nice shot lands for Aman.
Aman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCollins throws a body punch but Aman moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from McCollins does no damage.
Aman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aman dodges the punch combination from McCollins.
Aman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley McCollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Aman's cut.
That's time! Aman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Aman swats away the attempt to clinch by McCollins.
McCollins defending well as Aman loads up on a big left hand.
Aman tries a head kick but it misses.
Aman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aman misses with a hook

and McCollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCollins scores a nice knee to the body.
McCollins scores with a shot to the side of Aman's head.
Aman missing with knees to the body.
Aman misses with a punch on the inside.
McCollins avoiding damage as Aman throws knees to the body.

McCollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aman misses with a straight left.
Aman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aman misses with an uppercut
and McCollins counters with a one-two to the body.
Aman takes a swing at McCollins's ribcage but misses.
McCollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aman.

McCollins pushes Aman up against the cage in a clinch.
McCollins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aman.
Aman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aman trying to control the position but instead, McCollins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aman into the cage.
Aman throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Aman.
McCollins with a knee to the head.

John Aman's cut is getting worse.
McCollins tries to land a knee to the head but Aman blocks with his arms.
McCollins throws a knee to the head but misses.
John Aman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aman.
McCollins misses with a knee strike.
Aman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCollins misses with a knee to the head.
McCollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McCollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aman dodges the punch combination from McCollins.
McCollins needs to keep his hands up - Aman had a free shot at his head there.
Riley McCollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCollins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCollins counters with a straight right hand.
McCollins blocks a head kick by Aman.
McCollins moves out of range as Aman strikes.
McCollins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aman.
Aman lunges at McCollins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCollins's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aman slips a jab from McCollins.
Aman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aman lands an overhand right.
Aman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCollins checks a leg kick.
Aman throws a hook to the side of McCollins's head but McCollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aman misses with a straight right.
McCollins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aman.
McCollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Aman tenderised McCollins's leg. McCollins is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aman throws a looping overhand right but McCollins ducks down to avoid it.
McCollins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCollins lands a nice hook to Aman's body. Aman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCollins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCollins takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aman throws a lazy uppercut
and McCollins counters with a big head kick but Aman shrugs it off.
Aman misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aman.
McCollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aman moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riley McCollins.
Well McCollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley McCollins!
An out of breath Riley McCollins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.