PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cabbage Patched (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Bloc Party - The Prayer. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Collins
vs
Patched

211 cm
26
285 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
276 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cabbage Patched!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Cabbage Patched has been cut.

Patched looking to score a takedown here. Collins is defending well but Patched drives through and ends up in Collins's guard.
Collins is looking to sweep but instead, Patched has passed into half guard.

Patched seems to be looking for submissions.
Patched takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Patched is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collins is just riding it out for now. Patched eventually gives up the hold.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patched throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patched throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins is staying active underneath Patched, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patched.

Patched is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Patched lands strikes from half guard.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Patched has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patched trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Patched missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patched looking to pass the guard.
Patched postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patched wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patched pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Collins is adopting a defensive guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Patched from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cabbage Patched hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Patched misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Collins misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patched steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Patched lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patched turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patched.
Patched lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Patched drives through with a takedown into Collins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Patched trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Patched controlling from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patched postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cabbage Patched dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cabbage Patched's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Patched keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins avoids the head kick by Patched.

Patched fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Patched persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Patched throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patched not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Patched trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Patched looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Collins is staying active underneath Patched, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Patched trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patched stays in close to Collins's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patched accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Patched from controlling successfully.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patched.
Patched works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.
Patched is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Patched wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patched throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Patched trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patched throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Patched from controlling successfully.
Patched throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Patched is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patched is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Patched has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patched thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Patched looks to land a strike but Collins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Patched postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Patched lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patched stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patched wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patched might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Collins kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cabbage Patched hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Patched throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabbage Patched seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Patched, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cabbage Patched showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cabbage Patched's cut.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patched.
Patched uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Patched swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patched.
Cabbage Patched seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Collins.
A combination from Patched does no damage.
Collins throws a front kick aimed at Patched's knee but Patched avoids it well.
A jab from Collins misses.
Patched bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patched misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Patched there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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 avoids the head kick by Patched.
A head kick misses from Patched.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins throws a low kick, looking for Patched's leg but Patched calmly moves out of range.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Patched slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collins throws the left hand but Patched avoids the punch easily.
Patched feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Collinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Collins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Patched dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Patched lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Patched fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Patched.
Patched misses with the ground and pound.
Collins is not content to let Patched control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Patched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patched misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Collins is not content to let Patched control the position.
Patched working the body and head with strikes.
Patched wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Patched slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Patched creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Collins dodges the ground and pound from Patched.
Collins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Patched scoring with punches from side control.
Patched sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Collins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Patched throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Collins is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Patched wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Cabbage Patched is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patched is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Collins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Patched trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Patched controlling from side mount.
Vinnie Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Patched wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cabbage Patched comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patched has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cabbage Patched!
Cabbage Patched decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.