PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen NWO Wolfpack as his entrance music. 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.

Collins
vs
James

200 cm
28
270 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

195 cm
39
275 lbs
25 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Powerful

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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Collins feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Collins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.

Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Collins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Island Warriors that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Collins preventing the sweep.
James controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
James striking off his back but it's not causing Collins any problems.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Collins trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Collins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.

Collins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Kyle Collins has been cut.

Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Collins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Collins lands a left hand.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as James takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Collins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
My spies in Vicious Striking inform me that James has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
James throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Collins to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Collins has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
James controlling from the top position.
James postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Collins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
James trying to control the position.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyle Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

James is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Collins is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.

Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working some strikes from top position.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow.

Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Collins wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Collins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Collins keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins pulls James in close to his closed guard and prevents James from doing any damage or advancing position.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Collins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.

James instigates a clinch.
Collins stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Collins can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James is trying to break free.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Collins is working James over against the cage.
Collins lands a body shot in the clinch.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collins prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Collins on the inside.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

James lands a takedown into guard.

Collins pushes James off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James goes for a double leg but Collins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Collins continues to drive forward.
Kyle Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Collins.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins controls the position.

Collins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Collins thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James misses the jab.

James tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Collins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a right hand.
James has Collins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Collins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

James tries to sprawl but Collins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Collins is taking a breather. James says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
James is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Collins wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Collins slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

James wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Collins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Collins tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Collins 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Collins!
A very excited looking Kyle Collins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.