PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fast McGraw (ranked 4229 p4p, 61 weight class) and Donald Collins (ranked 24962 p4p, 108 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGraw
vs
Collins

175 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fast McGraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Collins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGraw tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGraw to the ground. McGraw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGraw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Collins darts in looking for a takedown but McGraw gets double underhooks and turns Collins into the cage.
McGraw thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Collins takes one on the button.

It looks like Donald Collins has been cut.

Collins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGraw's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to McGraw's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraw tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collins is nestled in close to McGraw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGraw is trying to stand up here but Collins is controlling him well.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGraw wants to get back to his feet.
Collins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGraw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGraw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGraw tries to get out of the position.
McGraw looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGraw wants to get back to his feet.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGraw tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins stops McGraw from getting back to his feet.
Collins is keen to just control but McGraw is a slippery customer.
McGraw wants to get back to his feet.
McGraw trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGraw. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraw.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from McGraw.

Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Collins showed some decent athleticism there.
McGraw is looking to escape.
McGraw has hold of Collins's hands but Collins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but McGraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGraw wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw taking some punishment here, with Collins in his half guard.
McGraw tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collins is nestled in close to McGraw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but McGraw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins prevents McGraw from standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins.
Fast McGraw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Collins.
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Collins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fast McGraw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGraw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGraw throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGraw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins working the ground and pound.
Collins cracks McGraw with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGraw wants to get back to his feet but Collins is dominant here and he's now got McGraw's back!
McGraw trying to get back to his feet but Collins is in full control for now.
Collins cracks McGraw with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing McGraw from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
McGraw is trying to get back to his feet but Collins has full control of the position and if anything, McGraw has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Collins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes here.
McGraw wants to get back to his feet.
McGraw is trying to remain composed but Collins is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Collins is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McGraw. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Collins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McGraw jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
McGraw takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Fast McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
McGraw throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins slips under a jab from McGraw.

Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGraw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in McGraw's guard.
Collins distracts McGraw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins stops McGraw from standing up.
Collins cracks McGraw with a solid left hand.
McGraw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGraw is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Collins dives into side control.
McGraw is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Collins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Collins is chipping away with strikes.
Collins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
McGraw is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is working McGraw over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGraw is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Collins scoring with punches from side control.

McGraw is rocked!
Collins is working McGraw over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh McGraw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins trying to control the action but McGraw is working from the bottom.
McGraw is trying to get back to his feet.
Collins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Collins in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McGraw looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Collins turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Collins!