PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iokua Mikala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mikala
vs
Collins

195 cm
26
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
225 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Iokua Mikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Collins!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikala.
Collins misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mikala. That's going to slow Collins down.

Mikala moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Collins goes down! Can Mikala finish him!?

It looks like Frank Collins has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikala looking to pass the guard.
Mikala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikala stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Collins is not content to let Mikala control the position.
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.
Mikala tries to move to full mount but Collins actually manages to regain half guard.
Mikala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Collins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mikala wants to pass to mount but Collins is defending the position.
Mikala stalling.
Mikala is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to kick Mikala off but Mikala keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mikala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collins is just riding it out for now. Mikala eventually gives up the hold.
Mikala seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mikala wants to work for an arm triangle but Collins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mikala is working for a submission of some sort.

Mikala is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mikala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikala is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iokua Mikala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Collins'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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikala.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Mikala moves out of range easily.
Collins lands with a kick to the temple. Mikala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Iokua Mikala has been cut.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikala thumps Collins with a low kick.
Mikala sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mikala blocks a head kick by Collins.
Iokua Mikala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mikala throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikala tries for a takedown but Collins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frank Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins blocks the body kick.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Mikala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Collins is not content to let Mikala control the position.
Collins trying to hold on to Mikala's head to control him but Mikala postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikala wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
Mikala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mikala trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Iokua Mikala.
Collins throws a head kick that misses
and Mikala counters with a one-two to the body.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikala throws a low kick, looking for Collins's leg but Collins calmly moves out of range.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikala. Mikala gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Mikala.
Mikala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikala throws a quick inside leg kick.

Mikala feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, Mikala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikala trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Collins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mikala pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mikala seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iokua Mikala dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mikala looks to land a body kick but Collins moved away.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Collins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collins checks a leg kick.
Mikala misses with a low kick.
Collins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mikala.
Mikala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Mikala throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Mikala misses
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikala shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mikala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick
and Mikala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body punch from Mikala.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins throws a lazy head kick

and Mikala counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mikala.

Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mikala passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mikala has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Collins defend it? Mikala steps over the head and cranks it - Collins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mikala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iokua Mikala!