PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Chapman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Collins
vs
Chapman

211 cm
21
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
284 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chapman throws a big shot that misses.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chapman.

Collins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chapman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chapman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Collins has control of Chapman's left arm, preventing Chapman from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman prevents Collins from getting back to his feet.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chapman is one step ahead there.
Chapman wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.

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.
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chapman being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman pushing down on Collins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins wants to control but Chapman is keeping busy.
Chapman wants to stand up but Collins has a hold of him and won't allow it.

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.
Chapman prevents Collins from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Collins dominated that round.
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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Chapman circles away.
Chapman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Vinnie Collins has been cut.

Collins has Chapman up against the cage in a clinch.
Collins has Chapman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chapman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Collins pushes Chapman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Collins - that landed with a thud.
Chapman tries to break free but Collins pushes him back against the cage.
Chapman wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins lands a shot to the body.
Chapman wants to break free but Collins has control.
Chapman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chapman.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins scores with a hook to the body.
Collins presses Chapman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Collins lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chapmans head.
Collins scores with a shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Collins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chapman is trying to force a seperation but Collins has the dominant position.
Collins with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jack Chapman has been cut.
Collins lands an elbow that stopped Chapman in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Collins.
Chapman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Collins lands with a right to the head.
Collins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Collins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Collins is working Chapman over against the cage.
Collins lands a left hand.
Collins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chapmans head.
Collins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Collins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chapman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Collins gets through Chapman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins pushes Chapman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins working Chapman over with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collins.
Collins scores with a knee to the head.
Collins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Collins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vinnie Collins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Collins lands a body punch.
Collins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapman.
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collins misses with a knee to the head.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chapman managing to block the knees to the body from Collins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chapman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chapman throws a good cross that connects.
Chapman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Chapman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Collins is defended easily by Chapman.
Collins tries to clinch there but Chapman circles away.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chapman.
Chapman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack Chapman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapman misses with a double jab.

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.
Chapman loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Collins is defended easily by Chapman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Collins moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Collins throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Collins.
Nice elbow from Collins.
Collins looking to throw knees to the head but Chapman is blocking nicely.
Collins lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Jack Chapman's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Collins obliges.
Collins lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Collins dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins scores with a jab.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Chapman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chapman as he jumps to the side.
Chapman throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chapman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Chapman misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins drives through and clinches with Chapman against the cage.
Collins working aggressively here.
Chapman takes a shot to the head.
Collins lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collins.
Chapman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chapman takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Collins as the two fighters clinch.
Collins lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Collins digs a right hand into Chapman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chapman's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins lands an elbow inside.
Chapman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Collins wants a takedown.
Collins lands a nice elbow.
Collins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jack Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Collins lands a shoulder strike.
Collins has Chapman pressed against the cage, preventing Chapman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chapman can do to turn this around?
Chapman is trying to break the clinch but Collins is controlling him.
Chapman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Collins lands a damaging elbow.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chapman is trying to break the clinch but Collins is controlling him.
Collins digs a right hand into Chapman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chapman's gas tank.
Chapman takes an elbow to the forehead.

The cut above Jack Chapman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collins lands an elbow that stopped Chapman in his tracks for a moment.
Collins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Collins looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins digs a right hand into Chapman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chapman's gas tank.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Collins crunches a lovely knee into Chapman's ribcage.
Chapman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Collins obliges.
Collins scores a nice knee to the body.
Chapman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Collins scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Collins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Collins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Collins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chapman's efforts to push away.
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chapman wants to break free but Collins has control.
A short uppercut from Collins.
Collins gets through Chapman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Collins as the two fighters clinch.
Collins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Collins lands a damaging elbow.
Collins lands a damaging elbow.

Jack Chapman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Collins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collins throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collins.
Collins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chapman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Collins - that landed with a thud.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Collins.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Chapman wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
Chapman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chapman avoiding damage as Collins throws knees to the body.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

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