PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carneiro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Rasmus - In the Shadows. Carneiro has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Carneiro
vs
Collins

188 cm
32
221 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

182 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Collins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carneiro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Collins postures up in Carneiro's guard and throws a big left but Carneiro blocks it.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carneiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carneiro pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Carneiro wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Carneiro gets caught flat footed, as Collins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Carneiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carneiro is breathing heavily.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Carneiro is retaining full guard.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carneiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carneiro is controlling Collins's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel Carneiro.
Carneiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Collins.
Carneiro swinging wildly here.

Collins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins is looking to stand up but Carneiro won't let him.
Carneiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Collins drops back looking for a leg! Carneiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carneiro manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Carneiro's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control but Carneiro is working from the bottom.
Carneiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carneiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carneiro seems keen to control Collins's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carneiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.

Collins feints and as Carneiro raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carneiro throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Carneiro has his hands on Collins's head, controlling the position.
Carneiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins wants to sweep here but Carneiro controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Collins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carneiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins tries to clinch but Carneiro is having none of it.

Collins shoots in and bounces Carneiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carneiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Collins is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro avoids the attempt from Collins to control.
Carneiro controlling the pace for now.
Collins tries to lock up and control but Carneiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Collins is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Collins tries to reverse the position but Carneiro maintains control.
Carneiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Collins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carneiro's guard.
Carneiro throwing short punches from the bottom.
Carneiro pulls Collins in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carneiro is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to strike from the bottom.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.

Carneiro stands and steps away. Collins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carneiro looks to land a combination. Collins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
John Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro keeps Collins under control for a moment.
Collins working away.
Collins wants to stand but Carneiro has his arm trapped.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carneiro holds on to Collins's head and controls the position momentarily.
Carneiro sneaks back into half guard.
John Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro is controlling Collins's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Collins wants to take a breather but Carneiro is having none of it.
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 Daniel Carneiro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Collins drives through with a takedown into Carneiro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Carneiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carneiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carneiro lands a decent punch to the body there.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collins wants to control from the top but Carneiro keeps moving.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Carneiro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Carneiro 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. Oh but Carneiro is tightening it up a little... Collins has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Collins reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Collins taps out! Nice BJJ there by Carneiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Carneiro!
Daniel Carneiro is the new light heavyweight champion!
Daniel Carneiro decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.