PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Collins
vs
Ware

180 cm
21
225 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

202 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Ware!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ware is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ware.
Ware throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Ware throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Ware finds it's way through Collins's defenses.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ware.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Ware just misses with a punch to the body.
James Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ware throws out the jab.
Ware throws a jab when Collins was well out of range.
Ware throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins misses with a jab to the body
and Ware counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware misses the shot to the body.
Ware scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Ware drops Collins with a beautiful combination! Collins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ware is looking for the KO!

It looks like Frank Collins has been cut.
Ware lands a nice hook to Collins's body. Collins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ware swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Collins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ware missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Collins takes one to the side of the head.
Ware lands with an uppercut that bounces Collins off the cage and back into rage.
Ware bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ware throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ware scores with a hook.
Collins takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware blocks a head kick by Collins.
Ware lands a body shot.
Collins defending well as Ware loads up on a big left hand.
Ware works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab by Ware.

Collins is rocked!
Ware moves out of range of the body kick.
Ware scores with a jab to the jaw.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Collins throws out a leg kick but Ware moves out of range and Collins only half commits.
Ware throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ware.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins ducks right into an uppercut from Ware.
Ware misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Collins.
A head kick from Collins lands but Ware takes it in his stride.
Ware dips down and scores with a jab 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!
A big left from Ware misses.
Collins throws a sloppy body shot
and Ware cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ware is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Collins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Ware connects with a body shot.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Ware cracks Collins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Collins darts in trying to clinch
and Ware counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ware lands a big right hand that sends Collins crashing to the mat! Ware stays standing though and waves Collins back to his feet!
Collins switches off momentarily and Ware cracks him with a monster right hand! Collins topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ware dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ware!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Ware!