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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tino Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieran Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tino Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kieran Collins!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Costa's belly button to the back.
Costa shoots and misses
and Collins moves into the clinch.
Collins wants a takedown.
Collins is pushing Costa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Collins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Costa is trying to keep an underhook but Collins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Costa trying to control here.
Collins tries to stand but can't do so whilst Costa controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa trying to control here.
We're going to have a standup here because Tino Costa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Costa. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Costa. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tino Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costa as he jumps to the side.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Costa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Collins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Collins but Collins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Costa. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Costa. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Tino Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Costa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but Costa persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins tries for a takedown but Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Collins counters by clinching up.
Collins pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Costa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Collins dives on top into guard.
Collins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kieran Collins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kieran Collins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Collins lands a jab to Costa's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Collins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Costa's guard.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kieran Collins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Costa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Collins but Collins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Collins dominated that round.
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.
Costa fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costa is defended easily by Collins.
Costa shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tino Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collins swivels and escapes.
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
Costa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Collins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Costa tries to score a body lock takedown but Collins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Collins obliges.
Collins breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Collins.
Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Costa gets caught flat footed, as Collins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kieran Collins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Costa stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costa is defended easily by Collins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Collins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Costa.
Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Costa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collins.
Costa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collins prevents it.
Costa can't get the takedown.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Collins circles away.
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Costa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Costa tries for a takedown but Collins manages to get underhooks.
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa tries for a takedown but Collins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Costa as he avoids it easily.
Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa off to one side.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Collins tries for a takedown but Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costa as he jumps to the side.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Costa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Costa somewhat.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Costa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but Costa persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Collins feints a jab promting Costa to slip. Collins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Costa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Costa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins trying to move into half guard but instead Costa has managed to sweep!
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Collins pushes Costa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Costa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Costa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tino Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa fails to land the takedown.
Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Costa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Costa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Collins.
Collins happy to just control the position for now.
Kieran Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position but Costa is working away.
Costa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Costa is not content to let Collins control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kieran Collins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Costa fails with the takedown.
Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Collins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.
Kieran Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Collins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Costa pinned against the cage. Costa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Costa dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Costa tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Costa to the ground. Costa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collins avoids it really well and circles away.
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Costa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tino Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kieran Collins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Collins breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collins 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Collins!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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