PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philadelphia Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadian Karskin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Collins
vs
Karskin Jr

190 cm
19
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

199 cm
24
279 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philadelphia Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cadian Karskin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins lands a head shot.
Collins throws a hook but Karskin Jr blocks it.
Karskin Jr looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Cadian Karskin Jr has been cut.
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!
Karskin Jr slips under a jab from Collins.
Collins tries to bum rush Karskin Jr with a series of wild strikes but Karskin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Collins throws a hook but Karskin Jr avoids it easily.
A big left from Collins misses.
A slow jab from Karskin Jr misses its intended target.
Karskin Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins connects with a body shot.
Karskin Jr misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Collins staying out of range there.
Karskin Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Collins but Collins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Karskin Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces Karskin Jr off the cage and back into rage.
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.
Collins misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karskin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Collins throws a hook but Karskin Jr blocks it.
Karskin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Karskin Jr misses with a hook.

Collins drops Karskin Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Karskin Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Collins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karskin Jr looks gassed!
Collins scores with a hook to the body. Karskin Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Collins jabs at Karskin Jr's body.
Karskin Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins throws a shot to the body.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Karskin Jr's shoulder, as Karskin Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karskin Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Karskin Jr moves out of range as Collins strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Karskin Jr misses the target.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Karskin Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karskin Jr cracks Collins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Collins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karskin Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Collins as he connects with a hook.
Karskin Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karskin Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
Collins digs a good body shot into Karskin Jr's ribs.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Karskin Jr moves away and avoids it.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Karskin Jr is just out of range.
Karskin Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a nice hook to Karskin Jr's body. Karskin Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Collins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins cracks Karskin Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Collins does it's job there.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins lands a jab.
Philadelphia Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karskin Jr wants to clinch.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Jab by Collins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Collins misses.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Philadelphia Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins slips under a jab.
Collins throws a good cross that connects.
Collins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karskin Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collins finds it's way round the side to connect with Karskin Jr's head.

Collins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karskin Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karskin Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karskin Jr landing some decent shots from guard.

Collins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Karskin Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Collins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philadelphia Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cadian Karskin Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karskin Jr.
A jab lands there for Collins.
Philadelphia Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Karskin Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Karskin Jr with that takedown attempt.
Karskin Jr slips under a jab from Collins.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karskin Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karskin Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Karskin Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karskin Jr throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Collins does it's job there.
Karskin Jr ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Karskin Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Karskin Jr's head but Karskin Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karskin Jr staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Karskin Jr is just out of range.
Karskin Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karskin Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karskin Jr throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Karskin Jr works the jab nicely.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Karskin Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Collins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karskin Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Collins is avoiding damage well.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karskin Jr can do to turn this around?
Collins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karskin Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karskin Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Collins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Collins regains half guard.
Karskin Jr works his way into side control.
Karskin Jr cracks Collins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Collins is pushing Karskin Jr's head away, looking to escape. Karskin Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
Karskin Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Karskin Jr scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karskin Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Karskin Jr is putting a hurting on Collins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Collins manages to get back to half guard.
Karskin Jr trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Karskin Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Karskin Jr controlling the action here.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karskin Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Karskin Jr stops Collins from getting back to his feet.
Karskin Jr winds up and cracks Collins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Collins wants to control the action here but instead Karskin Jr manages to pass to full mount!
Karskin Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karskin Jr looking to control but Collins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karskin Jr lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karskin Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karskin Jr wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cadian Karskin Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cadian Karskin Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Karskin Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karskin Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karskin Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Karskin Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins lands a jab to Karskin Jr's midsection.
Karskin Jr ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Collins here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Karskin Jr connects with a single shot there.

Karskin Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karskin Jr trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Collins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Collins tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karskin Jr is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
Karskin Jr thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
Karskin Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karskin Jr is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
Collins tries to kick Karskin Jr off but Karskin Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karskin Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Karskin Jr looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins defending well as Karskin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Karskin Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Karskin Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karskin Jr misses the jab.

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.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Karskin Jr.
Karskin Jr slips a straight right by Collins.
Karskin Jr slips under a jab from Collins.
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Collins misses.
Karskin Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Karskin Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karskin Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karskin Jr slips under a jab from Collins.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Karskin Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Karskin Jr pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karskin Jr loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Karskin Jr throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karskin Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Collins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karskin Jr has time to react.
Collins takes a swing at Karskin Jr's ribcage but misses.
Collins slips under a jab from Karskin Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karskin Jr.
Philadelphia Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cadian Karskin Jr.
Jab, jab by Collins - just one landing.
Karskin Jr tries to move into range but Collins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karskin Jr shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Collins scores with a hook to the body. Karskin Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Collins misses with a combination

and Karskin Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karskin Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karskin Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karskin Jr is controlling him.
Karskin Jr throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karskin Jr with a nice head shot there.
Collins wants to stand but Karskin Jr is controlling the position.
Karskin Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karskin Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Karskin Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow.

Collins working for a triangle but Karskin Jr defends it easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karskin Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karskin Jr somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philadelphia Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Collins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:27

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