PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milosz Barchandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins's entrance music is Beginning of the End. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Collins
vs
Barchandao

178 cm
36
175 lbs
28 - 21 - 1

185 cm
24
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Milosz Barchandao!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barchandao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barchandao lands a jab to the head.
Barchandao misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barchandao connects with the punch.
Collins takes a swing at Barchandao's ribcage but misses.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barchandao lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barchandao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Collins circles away.
Barchandao misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Barchandao misses with a straight right.
Barchandao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barchandao misses the target.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barchandao throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Barchandao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins throws a head kick but Barchandao moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Barchandao as he connects with a hook.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Barchandao moves out of range easily.
Barchandao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barchandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins swings for the body but Barchandao moves out of range.
A jab from Barchandao misses.
Good work by Barchandao as he checks the leg kick.
Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barchandao back to the cage. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barchandao lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barchandao throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barchandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Barchandao.
Barchandao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barchandao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barchandao misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barchandao misses the target.
Collins is looking to wear down Barchandao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barchandao lands a jab.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barchandao.
Collins is looking to slow Barchandao down with leg kicks.
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barchandao misses with an uppercut
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barchandao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barchandao misses with a left hand

and Collins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collins.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barchandao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard.
Barchandao stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Collins pulls Barchandao in close to prevent any damage.

Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barchandao wants to stand and escape but instead Collins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barchandao looking for a sweep. Not yet Barchandao, not yet.
Collins works over Barchandao with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins won't allow Barchandao to sweep him here.
Collins landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Milosz Barchandao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barchandao connects with a crisp jab.
Barchandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Barchandao checks a low kick from Collins.
Barchandao misses the body punch
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barchandao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Barchandao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barchandao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barchandao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Milosz Barchandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barchandao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barchandao looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Barchandao scores with the left hand. Collins knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Barchandao.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Barchandao enables Collins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barchandao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barchandao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.

Barchandao gets to his feet - Collins follows without any prompting.
An inside leg kick from Collins misses.
Barchandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barchandao throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Collins slips under a jab from Barchandao.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barchandao misses with a right hand

and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barchandao!
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!
Collins working the strikes but Barchandao uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Barchandao is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barchandao avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barchandao has his hands clasped together around Collins's back. He's all about the action.
Barchandao tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Barchandao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Collins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dave Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Barchandao is retaining full guard.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barchandao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Collins wants to stand up but Barchandao is controlling him.
Barchandao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Barchandao wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barchandao is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Collins connects with a body shot.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Collins slips a straight right by Barchandao.
Barchandao avoids the head kick by Collins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins staying out of range there.
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!
Barchandao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.
Barchandao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Milosz Barchandao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Barchandao misses with a lunging right hand

so Collins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Collins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins wants to control from the top but Barchandao keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Barchandao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Barchandao!
Barchandao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barchandao is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barchandao trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barchandao passes into side control.
Collins manages to get back to half guard.
Collins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Collins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barchandao manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to hold on but Barchandao postures up.
Barchandao content just to control the position here.
Collins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Barchandao tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
Dave Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barchandao controlling from the full mount.
Collins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Barchandao tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barchandao content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barchandao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milosz Barchandao!
Milosz Barchandao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.