PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Palmer Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignacio Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Collins
vs
Hernandez

162 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Palmer Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignacio Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.

Collins shoots in and bounces Hernandez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Collins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Hernandez defends it.
Hernandez is in trouble now - Collins has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but Collins has a good base and remains in mount.
Collins takes Hernandez's back.
Hernandez is trying to break free.

Collins looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins has the hooks in. Hernandez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hernandez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.

Collins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Collins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Collins is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernandez defends it well.

Collins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Collins blocks the strikes from Hernandez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Hernandez is defending the position.

Collins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.

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

Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Collins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a sweep.

Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins sneaks back into half guard.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Collins moves into full guard.

Collins had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hernandez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Collins Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hernandez's back instead.
I really don't envy Hernandez right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Palmer Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Collins has his takedown stuffed

so Hernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hernandez trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins trying to control the position.

Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez passes Collins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Collins trying to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez prevents Collins from improving his position.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Hernandez controlling the action here.

Hernandez is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins is trying to control but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Collins doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that.
Collins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Collins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hernandez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hernandez's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Collins. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hernandez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins.
Collins prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Hernandez defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Palmer Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Collins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hernandez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hernandez looking to control.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Collins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hernandez sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.

Collins is looking for a kimura here.
Hernandez is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins moves into full mount! Hernandez won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hernandez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Collins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Palmer Collins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Collins with a poor takedown

and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Collins didn't expect that.
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.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Collins had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hernandez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Collins Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hernandez's back instead.
Hernandez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Collins is looking for a kimura but Hernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins is looking for a kimura here.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Collins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Collins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Hernandez screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Collins! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Palmer Collins!