PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Collins (ranked 4124 p4p, 4150 weight class) and Fadil Jahic (ranked 0 p4p, 442 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.

Collins
vs
Jahic

177 cm
22
160
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fadil Jahic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahic lands with a straight right. Collins didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Jahic finds it's target.
Jahic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Jahic there.
Jahic connects with a crisp jab.

Collins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jahic sprawls well initially but Collins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Collins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jahic's head.
Well, if Collins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jahic defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jahic's head.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jahic defending well though.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jahic wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jahic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jahic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Collins works his way into side control.
Jahic being controlled for a moment.
Jahic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sloppy strikes there by Collins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins happy to just control the position for now.
Jahic is not content to let Collins control the position.
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Collins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Collins controls the position.

Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Collins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position but Jahic is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins tries to score with some ground and pound. Jahic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Jahic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Collins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jahic looks winded!

Jahic gets caught flat footed, as Collins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Collins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jahic defending against the ground and pound.
Collins in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Collins connects with a decent elbow.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jahic keeps working.
Collins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Collins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jahic being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Collins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jahic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Collins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Collins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here as Collins stalls from top position.
An elbow from Collins crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins grinds an elbow into Jahic's temple.
Collins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Collins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jahic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
An elbow from Collins crashes against the mat.
Jahic is letting Collins control him for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Collins.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jahic keeps working.
Collins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Collins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Collins tries to score with some ground and pound. Jahic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins working the body and head with strikes.
Jahic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Collins.
Collins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Collins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jahic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Collins throws a strike aimed at the side of Jahic's head but Jahic avoids it well.
Jahic defending against the ground and pound.
Collins is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jahic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Collins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Jahic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jahic trying to remain calm as Collins controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Collins.
Collins wants to control but Jahic is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Collins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Collins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins takes a little break here. Jahic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Collins stands up and beckons Jahic to his feet.

Collins clinches up against the cage.

Collins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Collins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahic can do to turn this around?
Collins is trying to control the position but Jahic postures up.

Collins is looking for a triangle but Jahic pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Collins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Collins moves into the clinch.
Collins content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Jahic pulls guard effortlessly.

Collins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Jahic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jahic swinging wildly here.
Jahic throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Jahic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Collins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jahic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins thows a huge punch but Jahic dodges it nicely.
Collins not doing much here.
Collins works his way into side control.
Collins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Collins taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jahic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Collins.
Collins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jahic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Collins.
Collins is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jahic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Collins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Collins is trying to get an arm triangle but Jahic is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jahic trying to remain calm as Collins controls from the top position.
Collins trying to control the action but Jahic is working from the bottom.
Collins misses with the ground and pound.
Roger Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jahic is trying to escape the position but Collins is controlling the position.
Collins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Collins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jahic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Collins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jahic down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jahic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Collins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Collins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Collins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jahic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Collins content just to control the position here.
Collins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jahic for as long as he can get away with.
Collins landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins breaks from Jahic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fadil Jahic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Collins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jahic manages to avoid the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Collins!