PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Collins
vs
Thompson

180 cm
23
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 The Island, Ben Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stephen Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Thompson enables Collins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thompson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson is working an open guard so Collins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.
Collins slips a straight right by Thompson.
Collins tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Thompson gets caught napping as Collins dives in and scores a takedown. Thompson manages to retain guard.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Collins gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stephen Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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!
Thompson throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.

Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Collins is controlling him.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson tries to circle away but Collins has him pinned against the cage.

Collins gets control of Thompson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Collins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Collins has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Collins is adopting a defensive guard.

Collins kicks Thompson off and gets to his feet.
Thompson pushes Collins away with a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thompson. Collins shrugs it off though.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Collins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thompson - the referee stops the clock and Collins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thompson. Collins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thompson lands the left hand.

Thompson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Collins sprawling to the canvas! Collins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thompson finish him?!

Collins is rocked!
Stephen Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson and Collins are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Thompson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Collins into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Thompson knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stephen Thompson!