PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Collin (ranked 5812 p4p, 418 weight class) and Piotr Witczak (ranked 4267 p4p, 368 weight class). Martin Collin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Collin
vs
Witczak

210 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
242 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Collin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Witczak!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Witczak gets a clinch.
Witczak working hard to break the clinch.
Collin keeps control of Witczak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Witczak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Collin wants a takedown but no success here.
Collin dodges an elbow strike from Witczak.

Collin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collin misses with a body kick.

Collin tries to keep at a distance but Witczak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Witczak is trying to drag Collin to the mat but Collin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Collin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Witczak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Witczak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Collin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Witczak, into his guard.

Collin stopping the sweep attempt from Witczak.
Witczak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collin throwing strikes but missing.
Collin trying to control the position from guard on top but Witczak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collin is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Witczak throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Witczak looking for a sweep. Not yet Witczak, not yet.
Witczak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collin distracts Witczak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Witczak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Collin controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Witczak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collin avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Witczak's waist but Witczak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collin off to one side.

Collin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Witczak sneaks out the side door and pushes Collin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Witczak rushes Collin and presses him up against the cage.

Witczak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collin doesn't manage to clinch there - Witczak circles away.

Witczak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A frustrated look appears on Collin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Collin is trying to break the clinch but Witczak is controlling him.

Witczak pulls guard effortlessly.
Collin tries to stand but Witczak is controlling from the bottom.

Collin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Witczak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collin has managed to get both his arms back between Witczak's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collin trying to control the position from guard on top but Witczak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Witczak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Witczak shoots in looking for a takedown but Collin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Witczak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin Collin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Witczak.
Witczak fails with the takedown.
Collin shoots in looking for a takedown but Witczak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Collin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Witczak drives through and clinches with Collin against the cage.
Witczak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Collin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Witczak walks away with a smile on his face. Collin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Witczak dominated that round.
That's time! Collin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters circle momentarily. Witczak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Witczak scores with a nice strike.
Martin Collin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Witczak shoots for a double leg takedown but Collin sprawls well. He's pushed Witczak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Witczak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collin.
Witczak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Witczak fails with the takedown.
Collin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Witczak to counter with a crisp jab.
Witczak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Collin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin Collin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Witczak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witczak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collin pinned against the cage. Collin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Witczak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Collin. No joy for Witczak on that attempt.
Witczak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collin's waist but Collin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Witczak off to one side.
Collin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Witczak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Collin has Witczak pressed against the cage, preventing Witczak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Witczak tries to pull guard but Collin won't allow it.
Witczak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collin fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Collin shoots in and bounces Witczak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Collin trying to control the position from guard on top but Witczak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collin preventing the sweep.

Witczak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Witczak striking off his back but it's not causing Collin any problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Witczak has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Collin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Witczak moves out of range as Collin strikes.
Collin slaps away a takedown attempt from Witczak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Witczak tries for a takedown but Collin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Collin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Witczak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Witczak kicks Collin off and gets to his feet.
Witczak has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Collin throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witczak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Collin but Collin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collin fails with the takedown.

Witczak rushes Collin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Witczak is trying to force a seperation but Collin has the dominant position.
Witczak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Witczak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collin has him pressed against the cage.
Collin wants a takedown but no success here.
Collin has Witczak pressed against the cage, preventing Witczak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Witczak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Witczak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Witczak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Witczak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Collin misses with a takedown attempt - Witczak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Witczak moves into range and clinches up with Collin.
A short right from Witczak.
Witczak tries to pull guard but Collin won't allow it.
Collin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Witczak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Witczak wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Witczak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witczak is trying to drag Collin to the mat but Collin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin Collin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Witczak.

Witczak pulls Collin into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Witczak is trying to control the position but Collin postures up.
Collin wants to control from the top but Witczak keeps moving.
Collin stopping the sweep attempt from Witczak.
Witczak trying to control the position here.
Witczak controls Collin momentarily but Collin frees himself.
Collin wanted to stand there but Witczak had control of the position.

Collin stands up and waves to Witczak to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Witczak.
Collin scores with the left hand. Witczak knows he should have avoided that one.
Collin throws a series of punches but Witczak avoids them all with ease.
Collin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Collin tries to clinch but Witczak moves out of range.
Witczak blocks a head kick by Collin.
Witczak shoots in and drives through. Collin sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witczak shoots in for a takedown but Collin shows good takedown defense.
Collin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Witczak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Collin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Collin throws a wild body kick that Witczak sees coming a mile off.
No luck for Witczak with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Collin. No joy for Witczak on that attempt.
Collin closes the distance and clinches up with Witczak, looking for a takedown. Collin pushes Witczak against the cage but Witczak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Witczak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Collin preventing the sweep.
Collin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Witczak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collin chips away with some ground and pound.
Witczak working a defensive guard here.
Collin is looking to work some ground and pound but Witczak has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Martin Collin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piotr Witczak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Witczak doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Collin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Witczak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Witczak!