PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cadence Collins (ranked 507 p4p, 1278 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 54 p4p, 128 weight class). Gay G is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Down. Cadence Collins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Collins
vs
Gay G

182 cm
32
147
22 - 11 - 0

169 cm
36
151
23 - 25 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

Brooklyn Apothecary
Bondi MMA 🏝️

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cadence Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Collins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gay G's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Collins stays in close to Gay G's body and controls the position.
Gay G seems keen to control Collins's posture.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gay G as he avoids it easily.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins takes one on the button.
Gay G pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gay G misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Gay G misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
It appears Collins was looking to counter with a kick there.

Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gay G did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Gay G tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Gay G wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gay G controlling the position for now.
Collins thows a huge punch but Gay G dodges it nicely.
Gay G is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Gay G is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Collins is staying active.
Gay G is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gay G wants to get back to full guard.
Collins working Gay G over with strikes.
Collins throwing shots but Gay G is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins trying to control from half guard but Gay G is working away.
Gay G regains full guard. Nicely done.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins trying to control but Gay G is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins postures up.
Gay G pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage.
Collins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Gay G shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gay G gets caught flat footed, as Collins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gay G wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gay G holds on and takes a little breather.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gay G working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Gay G lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Gay G bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gay G has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Collins moves into range and clinches up with Gay G.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Gay G with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gay G can do to turn this around?
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gay G looking to throw knees to the head but Collins is blocking nicely.
Gay G misses with a punch to the body.
Collins tries to throw a body punch but Gay G avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage.
Collins tries for a takedown but Gay G manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gay G fails to land.
Gay G working aggressively here.
Collins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gay G tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands with a short shot to the head.
Gay G tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Gay G with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Collins prevents a body shot from Gay G.
Gay G misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gay G misses with an elbow over the top.

Collins manages to pull guard.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gay G must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gay G throws a big right hand that misses.

Collins working for a triangle but Gay G defends it easily.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Cadence Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.

Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gay G gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins is adopting a defensive guard.

Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gay G trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G controls from within his opponent's guard.

Collins has his foot on Gay G's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gay G works his way back into a safe position though.

Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gay G defends well.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Gay G trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Gay G postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Gay G is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Gay G is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gay G.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins blocks a jab.
Cadence Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Collins showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cadence Collins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Collins is looking to clinch but Gay G is avoiding it.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gay G is defended easily by Collins.

Gay G scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Collins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gay G's best efforts.
Gay G is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to control the position but Gay G postures up.

Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gay G can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gay G trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Gay G slips an elbow through the middle.

Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gay G makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gay G stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.

Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gay G is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Cadence Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gay G trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gay G throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins is controlling Gay G's posture.

Gay G is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gay G did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gay G is looking to improve his position.
Collins lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is thwarting Gay G's attempts to control the position.
Collins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gay G wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gay G is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins trying to pass the guard but Gay G defending well.

Gay G is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Collins seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gay G is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gay G wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
Collins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gay G is staying active underneath Collins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
J Gay G has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gay G trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Gay G tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gay G manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gay G sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cadence Collins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collins, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cadence Collins!
Our winner, Cadence Collins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.