PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leo Collinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Sparazzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparazzo has chosen MegaDeth- This Day We FIGHT! as his entrance music. 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.

Collinson
vs
Sparazzo

178 cm
24
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Collinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Sparazzo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparazzo.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparazzo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Collinson wants to control but Sparazzo postures up.

Sparazzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Collinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sparazzo with the ground and pound but Collinson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Collinson wants to get back to his feet.
Collinson is looking to improve his position.
Sparazzo working Collinson over with strikes.
Collinson has hold of Sparazzo's hands but Sparazzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sparazzo connects with a nice short shot to Collinson's temple.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sparazzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparazzo throwing shots but Collinson is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparazzo trying to mount his opponent but Collinson defends it.
Collinson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Collinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparazzo.
Collinson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sparazzo.
Sparazzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collinson trying to control the position.
Sparazzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Collinson has wrist control.
Collinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparazzo with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparazzo chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparazzo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparazzo wanted to stand there but Collinson had control of the position.
Sparazzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparazzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Collinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collinson is trying to control the position but Sparazzo postures up.
Sparazzo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparazzo lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparazzo lands a couple of elbows.

Collinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparazzo is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparazzo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparazzo wants to control from the top but Collinson keeps moving.
Sparazzo is working Collinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collinson striking off his back but it's not causing Sparazzo any problems.
Sparazzo wants to pass the guard but Collinson is keeping the position.
Sparazzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparazzo pushing down on Collinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sparazzo winds up and cracks Collinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Collinson is refusing to be controlled, as Sparazzo sits in half guard.
Collinson wants to control but Sparazzo is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collinson has hold of Sparazzo's hands but Sparazzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparazzo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Collinson controls his leg.

Sparazzo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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!
Collinson tries to roll over but Sparazzo keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparazzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sparazzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparazzo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Collinson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Sparazzo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck for Collinson with that takedown attempt.
Sparazzo tries to clinch but Collinson is having none of it.
Collinson keeps the fight on the outside.

Collinson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sparazzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Collinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collinson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sparazzo!
Sparazzo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sparazzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Collinson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sparazzo because Collinson loaded up on that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparazzo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Collinson is stalling here but it's allowed Sparazzo to get half guard.
Collinson is trying to control. Sparazzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparazzo tries to kick Collinson off but Collinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Sparazzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collinson pulls his head out easily.
Sparazzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparazzo is breathing heavily.
Sparazzo is trying to stand back up but Collinson is controlling him

Collinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparazzo defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collinson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Collinson is looking to clinch but Sparazzo is avoiding it.

Sparazzo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparazzo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparazzo throws and elbow that misses. Collinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparazzo's guard. Nice move by Collinson!
Collinson prevents Sparazzo from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sparazzo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sparazzo connects with a body shot that sends Collinson's belly button to the back.
Collinson misses with a double jab.
Collinson ducks under a wild hook from Sparazzo.
Collinson shoots for a takedown but Sparazzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sparazzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sparazzo lands a lovely overhand right.
Collinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sparazzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Collinson. Collinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparazzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparazzo throws a right hand that Collinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Collinson also avoids with ease.
Sparazzo misses with a body shot.

Collinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparazzo to the mat! Sparazzo manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparazzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collinson.
Collinson slips nicely into half guard.
Sparazzo tries to kick Collinson off but Collinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collinson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collinson prevents Sparazzo from standing back up.
Sparazzo works his way to full guard. Good work.

Sparazzo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Collinson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sparazzo has tightened it up now! Collinson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luca Sparazzo!