PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stabler comes to the cage accompanied by Grown Men Don't Cry. The crowd seem to be enjoying Collins's choice of entrance music: Irish Rebel Song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Stabler
vs
Collins

184 cm
27
199 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

195 cm
27
195 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Stabler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Collins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Collins.

It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side.
Stabler walks into a stiff left hand from Collins.
Collins tries to land a front kick but Stabler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stabler misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.

Stabler looking to score a takedown here. Collins is defending well but Stabler drives through and ends up in Collins's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stabler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins wants to stand but Stabler is controlling the position.
Stabler throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Stabler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stabler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stabler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins prevents Stabler from getting back to his feet.
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stabler 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Stabler has wrist control.

Stabler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler looking to control.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stabler is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stabler is pulling down on Collins's head to control his posture.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stabler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stabler trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Elliot Stabler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Collins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown but Stabler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Collins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins misses with the combination.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Collins but Collins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Stabler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stabler tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Stabler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stabler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Stabler is looking to clinch.
Collins throws a leg kick but Stabler moved away.
Collins scores with a one two! Stabler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Elliot Stabler's cut is getting worse.
Stabler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stabler misses with a two punch combination.
Stabler is breathing heavily.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Collins closes the distance and pushes Stabler back into the cage.

Stabler has Collins pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stabler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Collins tumbling to the mat - Stabler dives into Collins's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stabler looking to pass the guard.
Stabler passes into half guard.
Stabler throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stabler decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elliot Stabler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stabler drives through with a takedown into Collins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stabler trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins wants to sweep here but Stabler controlling him for the moment.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stabler is controlling him.

Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Stabler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Stabler slips an elbow through the middle.
Collins is trying to control the position but Stabler postures up.

Collins working for a triangle but Stabler defends it easily.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stabler is standing up over Collins. Collins looks to escape but Stabler dives into side control.
Stabler landing a few strikes.
Collins struggling a bit here.
Collins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stabler.
Collins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stabler's best efforts.
Stabler is just content to waste time from the top position. Collins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stabler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stabler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Stabler throws and elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stabler's guard. Nice move by Collins!
Stabler wants to get back to his feet but Collins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stabler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stabler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stabler looking to control.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Stabler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stabler throws and elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stabler's guard. Nice move by Collins!
Collins trying to control but Stabler is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Stabler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elliot Stabler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Collins gets the takedown into side control.
Collins controls the position.
Collins working the strikes but Stabler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Collins is pressing down on Stabler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stabler is holding on for now.
Stabler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stabler is looking to escape.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stabler trying to control here.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stabler is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stabler trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Stabler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Stabler.
Stabler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Stabler drags him back down.
Stabler scores with punches from side control.
Stabler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Collins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.

Stabler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Collins to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Stabler on that attempt.
Stabler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stabler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Stabler shows good takedown defense.

Collins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stabler was covering up waiting for the punch and Collins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stabler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Stabler tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Collins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabler prevents Collins from standing back up.
Stabler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins wants to control but Stabler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collins has hold of Stabler's hands but Stabler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stabler working over Collins with some ground and pound. Collins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Collins moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Stabler slips an elbow through the middle.
Stabler tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.

Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stabler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Stabler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stabler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Stabler!