PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Carrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrey comes to the cage accompanied by When the man comes around - Johnny Cash. 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.

Carrey
vs
Collins

185 cm
26
160 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

162 cm
23
162 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Carrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Palmer Collins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrey throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins misses with an attempted mid kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Collins.
Carrey is looking to reverse the position.

Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carrey is looking for a sweep.
Carrey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carrey is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins is keen to just control but Carrey is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carrey wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Carrey is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carrey.

Carrey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Carrey.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrey looking for a sweep. Not yet Carrey, not yet.

Carrey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.

Carrey has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.

Carrey working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collins sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Carrey is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Carrey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Collins!

Carrey moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Collins has worked his arm free - good work by Collins!

Carrey swings around for an armbar but Collins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carrey's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carrey has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Carrey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Collins looks gassed!
Collins preventing the sweep.

Carrey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Carrey keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.

Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Carrey's legs - danger averted.
Carrey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Carrey moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Collins has worked his arm free - good work by Collins!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carrey swings around for an armbar but Collins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carrey's guard.

Carrey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carrey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
Carrey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.

Carrey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carrey has Collins in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Carrey will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
Carrey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Carrey misses.
Carrey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carrey throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carrey misses with a takedown attempt

and Collins counters with a takedown into side control.

Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Carrey manages to get back to half guard.
Collins is looking to advance position but Carrey won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrey manages to get to full guard.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.

Carrey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Collins trying to control but Carrey is working from the bottom.

Carrey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palmer Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins wants to control from the top but Carrey keeps moving.
Collins preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Carrey seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Collins has recovered full guard.

Carrey has gone for a leg lock! Collins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carrey's guard.

Carrey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.

Carrey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carrey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Collins!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carrey is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Collins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Collins!

Carrey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.

Carrey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Carrey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carrey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
Carrey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.

Carrey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Collins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Collins has escaped and now he's on top!
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carrey is on top in guard.

Carrey has gone for a leg lock! Collins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carrey's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Carrey will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Carrey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Collins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Carrey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carrey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Carrey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Collins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carrey's guard! Nice work there by Collins!
Carrey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Carrey kicks Collins off and gets to his feet.
Carrey is looking to clinch.
Carrey has his takedown stuffed

and Collins counters with a shoot takedown. Carrey fights it but they end up in guard.

Carrey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.

Carrey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Carrey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
Carrey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Carrey jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Collins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Collins and Carrey has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Carrey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Collins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carrey but great work by Collins.
Carrey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carrey manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carrey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Carrey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Carrey has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.

Carrey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carrey keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Carrey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carrey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins won't allow Carrey to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Carrey.
Carrey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Carrey working for a guillotine from mount but Collins is in no mood to give up.
Palmer Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Carrey is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Carrey extends the arm and Collins is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Carrey!