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Event:
HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Wife throws an off balance right hand
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Wife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wife misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Wife misses with a right hand
and Collins scores with a counter punch that sends Wife to the canvas! Collins smells blood - he's punishing Wife with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wife has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Collins! Devon Collins retains his heavyweight title!
Devon 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:
HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Cartwright misses with a low kick.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Cartwright throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright! #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartwright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Collins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins looking to control but instead Cartwright has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Collins trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Collins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura here.
Collins is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins moves into full guard.
Cartwright cracks Collins with a solid left hand.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Cartwright trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Collins won't let him.
Cartwright won't allow Collins to sweep him here. #T4#
Cartwright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cartwright is sitting in close to Collins's body. Collins has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cartwright is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cartwright is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Collins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins! Devon Collins retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Devon 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.
Conrad Cartwright spoke after the fight, saying 'The Cartwright Curse strikes again! The Powers that be just won't allow it apparently.'. |
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Event:
HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Boomer scores with a nice head shot.
Boomer is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Collins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Boomer misses.
Boomer with a nice calf kick.
Collins blocks a head kick by Boomer.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boomer.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boomer sprawls and moves away.
Collins defending well as Boomer loads up on a big left hand.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boomer.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boomer tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins tries to counter with a takedown but Boomer is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Boomer looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Collins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Collins stands and throws Boomer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boomer is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boomer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boomer can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Collins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boomer is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Boomer can't do much from the bottom here.
Boomer is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boomer tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it.
Collins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boomer!#T3##SUB#
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Collins is looking to work his way around to Boomer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boomer is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
Boomer is trying to escape the mount.
Boomer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Collins is looking to work his way around to Boomer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boomer tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
Collins prevents Boomer from getting the reversal.#T4#
Boomer is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boomer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins controlling the pace for now.
Collins fails to advance to Boomer's back.
Boomer is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins moves to the back position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Devon Collins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Boomer connects with a nice looking jab.
Boomer is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Boomer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boomer scores with a body shot.
Boomer misses with a hook.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boomer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boomer lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Boomer. #CL2#
Boomer closes the distance and pushes Collins back into the cage.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
Boomer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collins blocks it with crossed arms.
Boomer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Boomer misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.#CL2#
Boomer has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Collins blocking some punches.
Boomer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collins avoids it.
Collins is trying to drag Boomer to the mat but Boomer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Collins misses with a punch to the body.
Boomer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boomer's elbow. #TD#
Collins has hold of one of Boomer's legs. Boomer is fighting the takedown attempt but Collins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Collins is fighting to break Boomer's control of his arms but Boomer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Collins pushing down on Boomer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura but Boomer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
Boomer is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins tries to pass to full mount but Boomer defends it.
Boomer wants to get back to full guard.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Collins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boomer sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Collins trying to control the action but Boomer is working from the bottom.
Boomer controlling the position for now.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Boomer is defending the position.
Boomer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Devon Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boomer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boomer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins attempts a counter takedown but Boomer avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Boomer moves into the clinch successfully.
Boomer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Collins avoids a wild elbow strike from Boomer.#TD#
Collins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Collins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boomer controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Collins working for a triangle but Boomer defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Boomer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Boomer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Boomer throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boomer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Collins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Collins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mike Boomer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boomer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer lands a leg kick that knocks Collins off balance momentarily.
Boomer throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control.
Collins trying to control the action but Boomer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Collins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Collins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins works to advance to full mount. Boomer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boomer is looking to get to half guard.
Collins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Collins looking for a guillotine from mount but Boomer is having none of it. #SUB#
Collins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boomer working to try and regain half guard.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boomer is looking to escape.
Collins mounts Boomer! Really nice guard pass there! #T3##SUB#
Collins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boomer is controlling an arm, preventing Collins from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boomer is looking to improve his position but Collins isn't that keen on the idea.
Collins works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Collins is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Boomer with him. Boomer is trying to defend but Collins has an arm under the chin now! Boomer grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Collins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Collins is pressing down on Petrov 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Collins pushes a forearm under Petrov 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petrov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Collins!
Devon 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:
SSD 9: Collins' Dick
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Dick darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Collins's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Dick before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergeant Dick! |
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Event:
OFK 361 -
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dobrosavljevic looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Dobrosavljevic misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Collins misses with a hook. Dobrosavljevic ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dobrosavljevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dobrosavljevic thows a leg kick but Collins checks it
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosavljevic swings widly with a right hand
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Dobrosavljevic ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Dobrosavljevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD#
Dobrosavljevic lands a left and a right that send Collins crashing to the mat, dazed. Dobrosavljevic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dobrosavljevic misses with a left hand
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins throws out a powerful jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Collins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Collins lands with a hook. Dobrosavljevic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobrosavljevic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dobrosavljevic lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Collins lands the left hand.#T2#
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Dobrosavljevic's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Dobrosavljevic can't break the clinch.
Dobrosavljevic prevents a body shot from Collins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collins.
Collins lands an uppercut.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Dobrosavljevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dobrosavljevic backwards. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobrosavljevic.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dobrosavljevic prevents it.
Collins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Collins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dobrosavljevic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Collins - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Collins.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobrosavljevic controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Collins. #T4#
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobrosavljevics head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Collins. #ROC2#Dobrosavljevic is rocked!
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 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Dobrosavljevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Dobrosavljevic.
Collins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Dobrosavljevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins misses with some punches.
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobrosavljevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Collins.
Collins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collins creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dobrosavljevic's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dobrosavljevic drops to his knees and Collins pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Collins!
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Collins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSD 5: Loke vs Collins
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Collins misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown but Axelsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Collins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins takes a swing at Axelsen's ribcage but misses.
Axelsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Axelsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Good shot there by Collins.
Axelsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Axelsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Collins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Collins.
Collins staying out of range there.#T2#
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Devon Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Axelsen scores with a counter punch that sends Collins to the canvas! Axelsen smells blood - he's punishing Collins with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Collins has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Loke Axelsen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Russian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Russian ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russian moves away.
Russian flicks out a counter leg kick but Collins steps away.
A jab from Russian misses.
Russian throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Russian won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Collins is working to tighten his grip on Russian's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Russian has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Collins is really squeezing tight and eventually Russian passes out! Collins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins retains his heavyweight title!
Devon Collins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AFC #23
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Russian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Collins lands a body shot.
Collins looks to land a combination. Russian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Russian misses with a looping right.
Russian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Russian throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Russian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Collins's head backwards.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Russian misses with an uppercut.
Russian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russian. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins stuns Russian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Russian wants to slow Collins down by chopping away at his legs.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Russian shows good takedown defense.
Big Russian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Russian is looking for a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
Collins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Russian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Collins fakes the body blow, causing Russian to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Russian goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Devon 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:
AFC #19
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Odo misses with a hook.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but Odo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Odo's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Odo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Collins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Odo slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
#TD2#
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Odo is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
#SUB2#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Odo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odo defends it well. #SUB2#
Collins is working for a kimura but Odo is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Odo is defending the position.
Odo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odo defends it well.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Odo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odo defends it well. #SUB2#
Collins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Odo sees it coming and defends easily.
Collins works his way into full mount!
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Odo is looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Collins looking to secure an arm triangle but Odo defends it well. #SUB2#
Collins is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Collins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins!
A very excited looking Devon 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:
AFC #17
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christ swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christ's head.#CUT#It looks like Jeff Christ has been cut.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Christ counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that.
Collins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christ wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ working the ground and pound.
Collins is trying to improve his position.
Christ scoring with punches and elbows.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Christ working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Christ takes a little break here. Collins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ lands a nice forearm strike.
Collins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Collins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins is in trouble now - Christ has advanced to mount!
Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Christ lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Christ.#ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Christ looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Collins 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 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Christ! |
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Event:
AFC #14
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Nightmare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nightmare sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins.
Nightmare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Collins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collins.
Nightmare keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nightmare controlling Collins's posture. #SUB#
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Nightmare managing to control the position.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nightmare is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Collins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nightmare has managed to free his arm - good work.
Collins passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Nightmare tries to buck Collins off but he can't manage it.
Collins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Nightmare wants to hold on but Collins pushes him away.#SUB#
Collins looking for a guillotine from mount but Nightmare is having none of it. #SUB#
Collins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Collins trying to control but Nightmare is having none of it. #T3#
Nightmare is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Collins wants to finish this one by submission but Nightmare is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Collins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins moves to take his opponent's back.
Nightmare trying to control the hands but Collins won't let him. #SUB#
Collins is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nightmare is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Collins!
An out of breath Devon Collins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WFC 45: Chai v Kruger
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Hulk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Collins tries to pull guard but Hulk won't allow it.
#TD2#
Hulk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hulk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins keeping full guard, as Hulk tries to pass.
Hulk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hulk is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Hulk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hulk trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Hulk defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hulk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Hulk 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.
Hulk keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Hulk wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins wants to control from the top but Hulk keeps moving.
Collins wants to stand and escape but instead Hulk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Hulk postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Hulk looking to improve position, pressing down on Collins's thigh with his hand. Collins seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hulk paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hulk's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Collins picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins!
A less than humble Devon Collins 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:
WFC 42: Coles v Blake
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Carson loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Carson lands with a nice combination. Collins backs away looking to recover.
Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Collins in his tracks.
No joy there for Carson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carson swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carson defends it well.
Carson misses with a looping right.
Carson throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Carson.
Carson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carson connects with the punch.#T1#
Carson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control.
Collins wants to control but Carson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Collins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Carson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Gasgoine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gasgoine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gasgoine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gasgoine lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gasgoine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gasgoine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gasgoine tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gasgoine lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Gasgoine breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Gasgoine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gasgoine.
Gasgoine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gasgoine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gasgoine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Gasgoine lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Collins to his knees! Gasgoine keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Gasgoine! |
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