PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hebe Youdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob 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.

Youdown
vs
Collins

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

KAISER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hebe Youdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Collins!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Collins does it's job there.
Youdown throws a one two combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Collins, right into the meat.

Collins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Youdown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Youdown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Collins is trying to keep Youdown in close.
Collins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 can't keep his opponent in guard - Youdown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Youdown trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Youdown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Youdown there.
Youdown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Youdown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Youdown is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Youdown lands a nice short elbow.
Youdown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Youdown connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Youdown not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Youdown decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Collins tries to land a front kick but Youdown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youdown tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins misses with a wild combination.

Youdown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Youdown controlling from the top position.
Youdown wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Youdown works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.
Youdown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Youdown trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Youdown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youdown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Youdown with a nice head shot there.
Youdown trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hebe Youdown.

Youdown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee asks Youdown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Youdown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Youdown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Collins some visible discomfort.
Collins is looking to regain half guard here but Youdown keeps moving and retains side control.
Collins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youdown working the body and head with strikes.
Collins is trying to control Youdown's posture but Youdown avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Youdown stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Youdown fails with a takedown attempt.
Youdown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Youdown somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Collins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Youdown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hebe Youdown dominated that round.
That's time! Youdown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Youdown closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Youdown pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collins lands a front kick.
Youdown tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins leaves Youdown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Youdown looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hebe Youdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Youdown darts in looking for a takedown but Collins gets double underhooks and turns Youdown into the cage.

Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins thuds his shin into the meat of Youdown's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Youdown.
Youdown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Collins.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Collins misses with a body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Youdown.
Youdown trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
Collins wants to control but Youdown postures up.

Youdown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Collins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Youdown has control of an arm but Collins manages to advance to Youdown's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youdown has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Collins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Youdown covering up well under a series of strikes from Collins.
Youdown is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to hold on to the position here but Youdown rolls and ends up regaining guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Collins trying to control but Youdown is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacob Collins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Youdown throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Collins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Youdown tries to clinch up.

Youdown shoots in and bounces Collins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Youdown won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Youdown looking to pass the guard.
Collins wants to improve his position but instead Youdown has moved into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Youdown is nestled in close to Collins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Youdown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Youdown is looking to clinch.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Youdown wants to clinch.
Collins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Youdown.
Collins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Youdown darts in looking for a takedown but Collins gets double underhooks and turns Youdown into the cage.

Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Youdown does no damage.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins scores with a kick to the body.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Collins keeps Youdown at a distance using the push kick.
Youdown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Collins lands a nice looking body kick.
Jacob Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Collins moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Youdown is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hebe Youdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Youdown tries to score a body lock takedown but Collins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Collins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Youdown is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youdown goes for a takedown attempt but Collins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Youdown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Youdown moves away from the strike by Collins.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Youdown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Collins sprawls well. Collins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Youdown gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacob Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Collins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youdown shoots in looking for a takedown. Collins tries to sprawl out of it but Youdown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Collins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hebe Youdown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins lands with a kick to the temple. Youdown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Collins lands a big head kick that sends Youdown tumbling to the mat! Collins takes a step backwards and waves Youdown back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Youdown is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Youdown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Collins but Collins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oh Youdown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Youdown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Youdown seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Collins misses.

Youdown moves into range and clinches up with Collins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Youdown darts in looking for a takedown but Collins gets double underhooks and turns Youdown into the cage.

Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Youdown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Collins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Youdown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Collins fakes the leg kick and cracks Youdown in the body.
Youdown shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Youdown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Youdown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Youdown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Collins.
Collins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins throws a head kick that half lands.
Collins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Youdown shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Collins 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Collins!
Hebe Youdown was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not going to win every battle in the war, but when the dust settles I'll still end up with the belt!'.