PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czech Yosef (ranked 4543 p4p, 102 weight class) and Donald Collins (ranked 3920 p4p, 83 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yosef
vs
Collins

184 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

176 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Czech Yosef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Collins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Collins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yosef's half guard.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yosef gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is in close to Yosef's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Yosef working a defensive guard here.
Collins trying to control but Yosef is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins connects with a couple of short punches.
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yosef's head.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Collins throws a strike but Yosef rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Collins 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.
Collins keeping full guard, as Yosef tries to pass.

Yosef stands and steps away. Collins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yosef misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Collins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Collins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Collins grinds an elbow into Yosef's temple.
Collins is putting a hurting on Yosef here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins working away.
Collins cracks Yosef with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Collins in side control lands a decent elbow.
Collins grinds an elbow into Yosef's temple.
A lull in the action here as Collins stalls from top position.
Collins working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position but Yosef is working away.
Yosef on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yosef tries to escape but Collins is in control.
Yosef manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yosef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Yosef missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Yosef sits in half guard.

Yosef decides to stand and escape the position.
Yosef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Yosef throws a poor cross that misses

and Collins counters with a shoot takedown. Yosef fights it but they end up in guard.
Collins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yosef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yosef wants it to stay on the feet.
Collins moves out of range as Yosef strikes.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yosef.

Yosef instigates a clinch.
Collins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yosef tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Yosef wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yosef is trying to break free.
Yosef scores with a shot to the side of Collins's head.
Yosef throws a head punch that misses.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yosef prevents it.
Czech Yosef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins keeps control of Yosef as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yosef tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Collins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yosef after a bit of a struggle.
Collins goes for a takedown attempt but Yosef pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yosef defends it nicely.
Yosef connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.
Collins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yosef misses with a wild body shot.
Collins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yosef fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Collins on the side of the head.
Collins avoids the body shot from Yosef.
Yosef tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Yosef thuds his right hand into Collins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice jab there from Yosef.
Yosef lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yosef tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yosef.
As Yosef backs off Collins throws a huge counter combo but Yosef manages to avoid it all.

Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into Yosef's guard.

Yosef uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yosef getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yosef defends well and Collins ends up having to push Yosef into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yosef doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Yosef tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Collins is able to avoid easily.
Collins checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yosef as he jumps to the side.
Yosef connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws the left hand but Yosef avoids the punch easily.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Czech Yosef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yosef throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.

Collins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Yosef throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Yosef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins with the counter takedown but Yosef avoids it easily.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins moves out of range as Yosef strikes.
Collins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Yosef sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yosef swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yosef misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins with the counter takedown but Yosef avoids it easily.
Yosef throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yosef defends it well.
Yosef just misses with a punch to the body.
Yosef is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yosef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yosef takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yosef.
Yosef throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Yosef moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yosef tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Yosef rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Collins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yosef won't be happy with that.
Yosef tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Collins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yosef is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Collins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Collins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Czech Yosef dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Yosef.
Collins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Collins misses with a hook. Yosef ducked under it nicely.
Yosef jabs at Collins's body.
Yosef throws a low kick but it's checked well by Collins.
Yosef lands with a straight right. Collins didn't see that one coming.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yosef.
Yosef attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yosef finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
Yosef swings widly with a right hand
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Yosef closes the distance but Collins moves to the side
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yosef tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Collins counters with a shoot takedown. Yosef fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Collins landing some decent shots from guard.
Collins stays in close to Yosef's body and controls the position.
Collins wants to control from the top but Yosef keeps moving.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Yosef's brow.

Yosef scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Yosef defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collins.
Czech Yosef is winning the standup battle so far.
Yosef throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Collins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yosef does it's job there.
Yosef scores with a jab.
Yosef swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.
Yosef misses with a double jab

and Collins counters with a shoot takedown. Yosef fights it but they end up in guard.

Yosef pushes Collins off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yosef connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yosef lands a nice shot to the body.
Yosef tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yosef lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yosef tries to clinch

and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Yosef didn't expect that.
Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Collins trying to control but Yosef is working from the bottom.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Yosef's brow.
Collins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Yosef wriggles free and stands up.
Yosef doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but Yosef pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yosef scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Yosef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Yosef moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yosef lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yosef is looking to escape.
Collins controlling the action here.
Collins is thwarting Yosef's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Czech Yosef showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yosef 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Czech Yosef!
Czech Yosef was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.