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Event:
WCF 52: Anderson vs Camara 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Hendersons closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Hendersons pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hendersons manages to get to full guard.
Collins sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Collins wants to control from the top but Hendersons keeps moving.
Hendersons looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Collins stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hendersons has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Collins manages to get his head free but now Hendersons has transitioned to an armbar! Collins grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hendersons! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Hendersons! |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins slips a jab from Fletcher.
Jab by Fletcher.
Fletcher looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.#TD2#
Fletcher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Fletcher persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Collins actively working from the bottom here.
Collins trying to get back to full guard but Fletcher takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fletcher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fletcher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Fletcher there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T1#
Fletcher punching from mount but Collins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fletcher controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Fletcher moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Collins has worked his arm free - good work by Collins!
#SUB2#
Fletcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Fletcher goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Collins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fletcher's guard! Nice work there by Collins!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Collins postures up.
Collins is looking to stand up but Fletcher won't let him.
Fletcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fletcher trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Fletcher.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fletcher manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Fletcher has Collins pulled in close to control his posture.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Collins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing that Collins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Collins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Fletcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fletcher is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Fletcher trying to control the position.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fletcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fletcher pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Fletcher dominated that round.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fletcher throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Collins feints and as Fletcher raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Fletcher is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fletcher holds on and takes a little breather.
Collins passes Fletcher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Fletcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
BOOM! Collins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fletcher sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fletcher is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fletcher avoid being mounted?
Collins works his way into side control.
Fletcher struggling a bit here.
Fletcher manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Fletcher is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Fletcher looking for subs from the bottom but Collins mounts him!
Fletcher is looking to get to half guard.
Collins landing strikes from the mount.
Fletcher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Collins dominating with strikes here.
Collins content just to control the position here. #T3#
Fletcher is looking to improve his position but Collins isn't that keen on the idea.
Fletcher is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Collins dominating with strikes here.
Collins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Collins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fletcher tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Collins controlling from mount.
Fletcher tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Collins with good strikes from the mount here!
Zach Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins landing strikes from the mount.
Collins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fletcher is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
Fletcher tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Collins with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Collins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Fletcher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
Fletcher controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Collins tries to get to full guard but Fletcher has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fletcher is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
#SUB#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fletcher pulls his head out easily.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Fletcher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins gets back to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Collins looking for a triangle here. Fletcher is fighting it but it looks tight! Collins pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fletcher is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zach Collins!
A very excited looking Zach 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. |
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Event:
RRFC 53: Shabazz vs Himes
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Collins gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. #TD#
Collins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Collins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing that Collins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Johnson 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. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Collins has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Collins.
Collins passes to side control.
Collins trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Collins's best efforts.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Collins drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is in trouble now - Collins has advanced to mount!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Collins with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Collins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Collins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Collins dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Collins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Collins finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins lands a big shot to the head and Johnson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zach Collins!
Zach Collins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
RRFC 49
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullen misses with a straight right.
Collins dodges the punch combination from McCullen.
McCullen throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but McCullen is retaining full guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but McCullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to McCullen's brow.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
McCullen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
McCullen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCullen is pulling down on Collins's head to control his posture.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCullen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCullen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McCullen trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
I've been told that McCullen has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2##SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCullen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a triangle here but McCullen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCullen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins is not content to let McCullen control the position.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
McCullen trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCullen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Collins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCullen swivels and escapes.
McCullen throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
McCullen drives through and clinches with Collins against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins looking for a takedown.
McCullen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head. #BC2#
McCullen breaks from the clinch.
McCullen tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins attempts a counter takedown but McCullen avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McCullen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCullen scores with a body shot.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCullen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCullen stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCullen as he jumps to the side.
McCullen fails to land with a series of punches.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCullen.
McCullen tries to score with a low kick but Collins moves his leg out of the way.
McCullen lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McCullen. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McCullen pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
McCullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCullen is defending well.
Collins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Collins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCullen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCullen lands a left hand.
McCullen misses with a body punch.
McCullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
McCullen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCullen misses with a looping right.
Collins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCullen lands a right hook to the body.
Collins tries to clinch up.
McCullen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Collins fails with the takedown
enabling McCullen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Collins tries to clinch up.
McCullen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCullen. That's going to slow Collins down.
McCullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Collins rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Collins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCullen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Collins wants to control from the top but McCullen keeps moving.
McCullen can't keep his opponent in guard - Collins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zach Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCullen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
McCullen wants to hit a sweep here but Collins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCullen there!
Collins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
McCullen is trying to escape the mount.
McCullen wants to control but Collins is having none of it.
Collins lands a big shot there that rocks McCullen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#It looks like Daniel McCullen has been cut.
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A nice elbow there by Collins.#CUT#That has opened up Daniel McCullen's cut even more.
Collins scoring with strikes but McCullen is staying in there.
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!
Collins breaks from McCullen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McCullen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#McCullen is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel McCullen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel McCullen'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!#R3#
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CUT#The cut above Daniel McCullen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel McCullen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zach Collins!
Zach Collins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 39
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Collins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Targaryen throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Collins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet but Collins passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Targaryen's head.
Targaryen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Targaryen's head.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Targaryen's head.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Targaryen defending well though.
Collins lands strikes from half guard.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1##SUB#
Collins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Collins slips a nice elbow through Targaryen's hands, connecting with Targaryen's forehead.
Targaryen taking some punishment here, with Collins in his half guard.
Targaryen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Targaryen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Targaryen's head.
Targaryen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins. #T2#
Targaryen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Collins seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Targaryen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Collins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collins prevents Targaryen from improving his position.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Targaryen's head. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura but Targaryen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Collins.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Collins thows a huge punch but Targaryen dodges it nicely.
Collins drops an elbow to the side of Targaryen's head.
Targaryen has hold of Collins's hands but Collins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targaryen taking some punishment here, with Collins in his half guard.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins drops an elbow to the side of Targaryen's head.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Collins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Targaryen throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Collins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collins.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Collins manages to pass to side control.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?#REVB#
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Targaryen's head.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen taking some punishment here, with Collins in his half guard.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Collins is nestled in close to Targaryen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins works his foot free and advances to mount.
Collins lands a big elbow.
Collins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Collins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Targaryen taking shots to the head. #ROC#Targaryen is rocked!#T2#
Collins looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Targaryen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Collins!
A very excited looking Zach 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.
The defeated Jon Targaryen had this to say: 'until next time'. |
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Event:
RRFC: London
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Wood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wood wants it to stay on the feet.
Collins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wood looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Wood throws a good cross that connects.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Collins looks to move away, Wood throws a big counter combo but Collins just gets out of the way.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danny Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Collins's head backwards.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Wood is looking to counter the offense by Collins and move into the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Wood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've been told by Wood's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Wood scores with a punch to the head.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing.
Wood jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
Wood with a jab.
Wood lands a head shot.
Wood works the jab nicely.
Wood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood with the inside leg kick.
Collins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Collins is rocked!
Collins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Wood finish him?#T2#
Wood lands a lovely overhand right.
Wood throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Collins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collins.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.
Collins passes Wood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Collins throwing shots but Wood is blocking nicely.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Ground and pound from Collins.
Wood is trying to stand back up but Collins is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collins thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Collins throws a strike but Wood avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins distracts Wood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Wood's brow.
Wood looking to control.
#T4#
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Collins is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins advances position into side control!
Collins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Collins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Collins scoring with punches from side control.
Collins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wood is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Wood dominated that round.
That's time! Wood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wood thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Wood throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Wood throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Wood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Wood!#REVR##SUB2#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wood trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood tries to stand but Collins is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Collins looking for subs off his back but Wood has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wood is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Collins is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wood is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Collins working to try and regain half guard.
Collins gets back to half guard.
Wood is taking a breather. Collins 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.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wood defends well.
Our spies down at at Hardcore Wrestling & BJJ inform us that Collins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wood's guard. #REVB#
Wood has control of Collins's left arm, preventing Collins from doing any damage.
Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Collins tries to roll over but Wood keeps him under control.
Wood tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Collins. #SUB2#
Collins actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wood seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Wood dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Collins throws a sloppy body shot
and Wood counters with a left and a right that stings Collins.
Collins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Wood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wood digs a good hook to Collins's body.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Collins back to the cage. Wood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Wood.
Wood with a jab.
Wood throws a one two combo.
Wood throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Wood as he connects with a hook.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
Wood throws a low kick but Collins avoids it.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
Danny Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Wood is predictable there #TD2#
and Collins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Wood 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 tries for a takedown. No joy.
Collins wants a takedown.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Wood.
Collins wants a takedown.
Danny Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Collins.
Wood scores a nice knee to the body.
Zach Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Wood lands a knee to the head.
Collins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wood lands a knee to the head.
Wood lands a knee to the head.
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collins's face.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Collins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wood is defending well.
Wood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Collins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collins's face.
Collins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wood utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Wood scores with a knee to the head.
Wood is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collins's face.
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood lands an elbow just above Collins 's eye.
Danny Wood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Collins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood landing knees to the head.
Collins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood avoids it.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wood landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wood lands a knee to the head.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Collins tightens his grip and picks Wood up, before dumping him to the ground. Wood manages to land in guard. #ES#
Wood wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Wood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Collins misses the jab.
Wood stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood feints a jab promting Collins to slip. Wood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Collins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wood scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wood, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Wood!
A less than humble Danny Wood misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 38
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins fails with the takedown
and Hook counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Hook shows good takedown defense.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hook as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hook lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a takedown
and Hook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Collins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Collins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Collins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Collins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Collins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hook, who protects the arm well.
Hook isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins lands some shots froms side control.
Collins lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Collins in side control lands a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Collins are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hook is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hook takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hook is working to avoid the ground and pound but Collins connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Collins has an Americana. Hook didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Collins is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Collins hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zach Collins!
Zach Collins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 34
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Collins trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is not content to let Collins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Collins laying and praying for a moment but Johnson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Collins working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Collins.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
#SUB#
Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Collins cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Johnson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Collins is defending well. Johnson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Collins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Johnson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Johnson!
A relieved looking Adam Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 972 Round 4
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hart as he jumps to the side.
Collins darts in looking for a takedown but Hart gets double underhooks and turns Collins into the cage.
Collins leaves Hart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hart dives in for a single leg takedown but Collins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Collins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hart quickly recovers to half guard.
Hart tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Hart is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hart throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Collins landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Hart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hart is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.
Hart trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Nice strikes from Hart there.
Collins is pressing down on Hart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hart throws a sloppy strike and Collins has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Hart is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Collins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zach Collins!
A relieved looking Zach Collins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 972 Round 3
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
A big left from Tuvin misses.
Collins takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Tuvin tries to sprawl but Collins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tuvin is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tuvin avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Collins there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Collins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Collins winds up and cracks Tuvin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tuvin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to Tuvin's temple.
Tuvin is trying to stand up here but Collins is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to Tuvin's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins winds up and cracks Tuvin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tuvin pushes Collins off looking to stand but Collins dives back in and keeps control.
Tuvin tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Collins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tuvin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Collins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zach Collins!
A relieved looking Zach Collins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 972 Round 2
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Chaffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Collins with a poor takedown
and Chaffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Collins tries for a takedown but Chaffin circles away easily
and Chaffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaffin fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Collins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chaffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collins throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaffin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chaffin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chaffin is avoiding damage well.
Chaffin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Collins.
#T1#
Collins lands an elbow.
Collins landing strikes.
Collins looks up at the clock and then as Chaffin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Collins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Collins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Collins swings around for an armbar but Chaffin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Collins's guard.
Chaffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaffin defends it easily.#ES#
Collins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins misses with a takedown
and Chaffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jab from Chaffin.#TD#
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to Chaffin's temple.
Chaffin is trying to stand up here but Collins is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaffin looks winded!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Collins lands a nice short elbow.
Chaffin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Chaffin is defending well.
Chaffin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Collins has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chaffin defend it? Collins steps over the head and cranks it - Chaffin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Collins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zach Collins!
A very excited looking Zach Collins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 972 Round 1
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guy tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guy to the ground. Guy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guy wants to clinch.
Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Guy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in Guy's guard.
Guy wants to stand up but Collins is controlling him.
Collins landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins stands up over Guy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guy's head.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guy's head.
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Guy keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass. #T2#
Collins landing some decent shots from guard.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but Collins passes into half guard.
Collins is nestled in close to Guy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Collins seems to be working for a kimura but Guy defends the submission attempt.
Collins thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.
Guy tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins throwing shots but Guy is blocking nicely. #T3#
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Guy is defending the position.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Collins.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guy taking some punishment here, with Collins in his half guard.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guy defending well though.
Guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guy tries to get out of the position.
Collins working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Ground and pound from Collins.
Guy has hold of Collins's hands but Collins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Guy is in trouble now - Collins has advanced to mount!
Collins lands with some strikes.
Collins landing strikes from the mount and Guy is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Collins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Guy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Collins with shots to the head and body - Guy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Collins with good strikes from the mount here!
Collins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Collins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Guy. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Guy is looking to counter the offense by Collins and move into the clinch.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense.
Collins shoots in and drives through. Guy sprawls well.
Guy is looking to counter punch.
Some Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Collins.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guy but Guy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collins fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Guy misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Collins darts in looking for a takedown but Guy gets double underhooks and turns Collins into the cage.
Collins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Collins tries to get set, Guy tries to push him back and clinch up but Collins manages to avoid the attempt.
Guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guy wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Guy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Collins manages to circle out of the way.
Guy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guy wants it to stay on the feet.
Guy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Collins manages to circle out of the way.
Collins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guy wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Guy tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Collins.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guy defends it well.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guy.#T3#
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Guy to counter with a crisp jab.
Guy connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.#ROC#
Collins is rocked!
Guy connects with a body shot that sends Collins's belly button to the back.
Collins shoots for a takedown but Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Collins tries to get set, Guy tries to push him back and clinch up but Collins manages to avoid the attempt.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins is breathing heavily.#KD#
Guy drops his shoulder and cracks Collins with a huge uppercut! Collins goes down! Can Guy finish him?
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Guy finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy tries to stand but Collins is controlling from the bottom.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet. #SUB2#
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.
Guy won't allow Collins to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zach Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guy stops Collins from standing up. #SUB2#
Collins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Guy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Collins has tightened it up now! Guy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zach Collins!
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