PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Zetsika (ranked 3853 p4p, 3105 weight class) and Michael Collins (ranked 172 p4p, 145 weight class). Michael Collins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antonio Zetsika's chin.

Zetsika
vs
Collins

177 cm
32
146
8 - 8 - 0

180 cm
35
145
9 - 23 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Zetsika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

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.
Zetsika throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Zetsika changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Zetsika manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zetsika avoids the head kick by Collins.

Zetsika shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Collins is trying to defend but Zetsika finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zetsika has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Zetsika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Collins is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zetsika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zetsika is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zetsika seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
Collins taking some punishment here, with Zetsika in his half guard.
Collins trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins wants to improve his position but Zetsika is controlling well.
Zetsika lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zetsika seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collins is concentrating on defense, preventing Zetsika from advancing position.
Zetsika thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zetsika lands with a punch from half guard.
Zetsika is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Zetsika.
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Collins trying to control but Zetsika postures up.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Zetsika looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Zetsika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.

Zetsika is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zetsika to get the leverage.

Zetsika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zetsika trying to pass the guard but Collins defending well.
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zetsika is working away from the top position though.
Collins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's four 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.

Zetsika is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Collins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zetsika.

Zetsika is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.

Zetsika is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zetsika working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
Zetsika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Zetsika dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A nice leg kick from Collins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zetsika shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins lands a head shot.
No luck for Zetsika with that takedown attempt.

Zetsika closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Collins to the mat! Collins manages to get full guard.

Collins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zetsika off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins scores with a jab to the head.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Zetsika seems unphased.
Collins takes a swing at Zetsika's ribcage but misses.
Zetsika has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Zetsika. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Zetsika shoots in.
Collins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zetsika shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zetsika looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Zetsika moves away and avoids it.
Collins cracks Zetsika with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zetsika fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins leaves Zetsika with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Collins forces Zetsika back against the cage and clinches.

Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Collins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Collins.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Zetsika moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Zetsika is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Collins.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zetsika moves away.

Zetsika clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zetsika or perhaps it was just good defense by Collins, which made it look bad.
Zetsika shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Collins works over Zetsika's head and body with a nice combination.

Zetsika is rocked!

It looks like Antonio Zetsika has been cut.
Collins cracks Zetsika with an open hand slap.
Oh Zetsika is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zetsika right on the button. Zetsika goes down! Collins follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Collins gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Collins!
In his post fight interview, Michael Collins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.