PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hai Collier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JeanPaul Gordin (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.

Collier
vs
Gordin

216 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hai Collier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JeanPaul Gordin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gordin takes the fight into the clinch.
Collier taking a breather.
Gordin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gordin stalling against the cage.
Collier is working for takedown but Gordin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gordin tries to land a knee to the head but Collier blocks with his arms.
Gordin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gordin gets underhooks to prevent Collier's takedown attempt.
Gordin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gordin cracks Collier with a nice body shot.
Collier managing to block the knees to the body from Gordin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gordin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gordin stops a takedown attempt from Collier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hai Collier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gordin is pressed up against the cage. Collier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gordin down to the mat. Gordin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordin misses with a head kick.
Gordin lands with a kick to the ribs.

Collier takes the fight into the clinch.
Collier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gordin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Hai Collier has been cut.
Collier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gordin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gordin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collier's face.
Gordin scores a nice knee to the body.
Gordin stalls.
Gordin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collier blocks it with crossed arms.
Gordin misses with a knee to the head.
Collier blocks a body shot from Gordin.

Gordin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Collier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gordin to the mat. Gordin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Gordin pushes Collier off and gets back to his feet.
Collier is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Collier clinches.
Collier jumps guard but Gordin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gordin looking to throw knees to the head but Collier is blocking nicely.
Gordin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collier blocks it with crossed arms.
Gordin misses with a knee to the head.
Gordin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gordin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Collier up against the cage.
Collier wants to take the fight to the mat but Gordin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gordin looking to throw knees to the head but Collier is blocking nicely.
Collier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gordin misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordin misses with a knee to the head.
Collier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gordin stops a takedown attempt from Collier.
Gordin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Gordin.
Gordin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gordin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Collier tries for a takedown but Gordin manages to get underhooks.

Collier pulls guard successfully.
Collier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gordin is stalling in the full guard.
Collier is wriggling around but Gordin manages to pass to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordin stops Collier from getting back to his feet.
Gordin trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gordin decides to stand and escape the position.

Gordin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collier, pushing him back against the cage.
Gordin effectively controlling the action here.
Gordin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JeanPaul Gordin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hai Collier's cut.
That's time! Collier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gordin gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Collier gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Collier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordin sees it coming and defends easily.
Gordin is looking to escape.
Collier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gordin kicks off Collier and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gordin.

Collier instigates a clinch.
Gordin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gordin looking to throw knees to the head but Collier is blocking nicely.
Gordin tries a knee to the head but Collier blocks it.
Collier tries to break free but Gordin pushes him back against the cage.
Gordin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gordin tries to stall but Collier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gordin looking to throw knees to the head but Collier is blocking nicely.
Gordin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gordin is breathing heavily.
Collier is working for takedown but Gordin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Collier trying to land knees to the body.
Collier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hai Collier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collier has Gordin pushed against the cage.
Gordin digs a right hand into Collier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collier's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gordin after a bit of a struggle.
Gordin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gordin misses with a knee strike.
Collier looking to slow down the pace here.
Collier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Collier tries for a takedown but Gordin manages to get underhooks.
Collier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gordin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gordin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Collier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gordin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gordin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collier blocks it with crossed arms.
Gordin working Collier over with knees to the body.
Gordin landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collier blocks it with crossed arms.
Gordin has Collier pressed against the cage.
Gordin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collier's face.
Collier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gordin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gordin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Collier jumps guard but Gordin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gordin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gordin misses with a knee to the head.
Gordin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Gordin.
Gordin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Collier jumps into guard, dragging Gordin to the mat.
Collier wants to get back to his feet but Gordin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gordin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordin passes into half guard.
Gordin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordin wants to stand but Collier has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Collier is trying to stand back up but Gordin is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JeanPaul Gordin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hai Collier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Collier blocks a head kick by Gordin.
Gordin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collier tries to counter with a takedown but Gordin is quick to defend against it.
Gordin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Gordin gets tackled into the cage by Collier. Collier maintains the clinch.
Gordin misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gordin connects with a knee to the head.

Collier manages to break the clinch.

Collier moves into the clinch.
Collier has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gordin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordin landing knees to the head.
Gordin prevents the takedown attempt.
Collier stalling the fight.
Collier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordin backwards.
Collier jumps guard but Gordin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Collier tries to pull guard but Gordin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hai Collier. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordin misses with a knee strike.
Gordin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collier tries for a takedown but Gordin manages to get underhooks.
Collier wants a takedown.
Gordin is working Collier over against the cage.
JeanPaul Gordin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gordin misses with a knee to the head.
Gordin tries a knee to the head but Collier blocks it.
Gordin looking to throw knees to the head but Collier is blocking nicely.
Collier tries to score a body lock takedown but Gordin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gordin tries a knee to the head but Collier blocks it.
Collier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gordin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gordin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Collier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gordin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gordin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Collier tries to pull guard but Gordin holds him up against the cage and eventually Collier drops back down to his feet.
Gordin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gordin throws a knee to the head but misses.

Collier has Gordin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Collier pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gordin tumbling to the mat - Collier dives into Gordin's guard.

Gordin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Collier has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Collier tries to pull guard but Gordin holds him up against the cage and eventually Collier drops back down to his feet.
Gordin tries to land a knee to the head but Collier blocks with his arms.
Collier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Collier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gordin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Collier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Collier is trying to pull guard but Gordin has him pressed against the cage.
Gordin is leaning against Collier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gordin tries to land a knee to the head but Collier blocks with his arms.
Gordin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Collier can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Collier fails to pull guard.
Gordin digs a right hand underneath Collier's ribcage. Collier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gordin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Collier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gordin is trying to keep an underhook but Collier manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Gordin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Collier is on him like a limpet, forcing Gordin back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Collier has hold of one of Gordin's legs. Gordin is fighting the takedown attempt but Collier gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Gordin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Collier has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Collier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gordin walks away with a smile on his face. Collier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gordin throws a head kick that misses.
Collier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gordin sprawls and moves away.
Hai Collier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JeanPaul Gordin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Gordin.

And that's the end of the fight!
JeanPaul Gordin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gordin 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JeanPaul Gordin!