PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Spielberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Collins (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.

Spielberg
vs
Collins

186 cm
21
283 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Spielberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Collins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spielberg shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spielberg looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Spielberg tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.

Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into Spielberg's guard.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Spielberg is retaining full guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Spielberg keeps moving.
Collins content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesse Collins.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Spielberg pushes him off.
Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spielberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spielberg tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Collins clinches.
Collins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spielberg's face.

Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Collins forces Spielberg back against the cage and clinches.
Collins effectively controlling the action here.

Collins decides to pull guard.
Spielberg is looking to stand up but Collins won't let him.

Collins has his foot on Spielberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spielberg works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spielberg!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Collins slows down the pace here.

Collins manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spielberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.

Collins rushes Spielberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spielberg avoiding damage as Collins throws knees to the body.
Spielberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.

Collins successfully pulls guard.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spielberg is one step ahead there.
Collins is trying to control the position but Spielberg postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins controls Spielberg momentarily but Spielberg frees himself.
Spielberg really is a fat lump.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jesse Collins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Spielberg shows good takedown defense.
Steven Spielberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Collins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Spielberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Collins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Spielberg gets caught napping as Collins dives in and scores a takedown. Spielberg manages to retain guard.
Spielberg wants to control but Collins passes easily into half guard.

Collins stands up out of the half guard.

Collins scores with a takedown into Spielberg's guard.

Spielberg is working an open guard so Collins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins moves into range and clinches up with Spielberg.

Collins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Collins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Collins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Spielberg is working an open guard so Collins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spielberg but Spielberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spielberg throws a big shot that misses.

Collins looking to score a takedown here. Spielberg is defending well but Collins drives through and ends up in Spielberg's guard.
Collins won't allow Spielberg to sweep him here.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Spielberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Spielberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spielberg is looking to escape.
Collins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spielberg kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a nice shot to the head.
Collins looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Collins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Collins pushes Spielberg up against the cage in a clinch.

Collins breaks from the clinch.
Spielberg tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
Spielberg dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Spielberg's head and hops out.

Collins moves into range and clinches up with Spielberg.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spielberg smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Spielberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steven Spielberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Collins.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Collins pulls guard effortlessly.

Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins striking off his back but it's not causing Spielberg any problems.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins controls Spielberg momentarily but Spielberg frees himself.
Collins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Collins with shots to the head and body - Spielberg looks very uncomfortable down there.
Spielberg is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spielberg is bucking up trying to escape but Collins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Collins won't let Spielberg get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Collins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Collins scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins landing shots from mount.
Collins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Collins wants to control the pace but Spielberg is squirming around nicely.
Steven Spielberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Collins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins scoring with strikes but Spielberg is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

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