PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Kastelum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bo Collins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Collins
vs
Kastelum

200 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bo Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Calvin Kastelum!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastelum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Collins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Collins.
Kastelum takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kastelum is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.
Collins connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Calvin Kastelum has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kastelum prevents a takedown attempt there.

Collins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Kastelum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kastelum tries to improve position but can't.
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!
Kastelum is still trying to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kastelum is looking for a sweep.
Collins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kastelum on the ground.
Collins wants to take a breather but Kastelum manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Collins.
Collins won't allow Kastelum to sweep him here.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Kastelum's brow.
Collins wanted to stand there but Kastelum had control of the position.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins content to stall in guard here.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastelum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins controls from within his opponent's guard.

Kastelum has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kastelum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.

Kastelum working for submissions but it's allowed Collins to get to half guard.
Kastelum looks winded!
Kastelum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kastelum actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kastelum is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Collins trying to pass the guard but Kastelum defending well.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kastelum should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Kastelum actively working from the bottom here.
Kastelum is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
Kastelum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastelum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Collins winds up and cracks Kastelum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Collins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kastelum sees it coming and defends easily.
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!

Kastelum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Collins is looking for a kimura here.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Kastelum defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Collins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Kastelum's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kastelum shoots and misses

and Collins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kastelum tries to score a body lock takedown but Collins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here.
Collins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kastelum's face.
Collins with a knee to the head.
Kastelum working hard to break the clinch.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kastelum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Collins goes for a takedown attempt but Kastelum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kastelum's waist but Kastelum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collins off to one side.
Kastelum doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Collins counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kastelum managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Collins.
Collins wants to control but Kastelum is keeping him busy.

Collins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kastelum, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kastelum looking for a sweep but Collins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Collins landing strikes from the mount and Kastelum is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastelum is looking to get to half guard.
Collins breaks from Kastelum's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Collins tries to control but Kastelum wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bo Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kastelum sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kastelum trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastelum is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.

Kastelum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kastelum has eaten all the pies!

Kastelum has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Collins is on him like a limpet, forcing Kastelum back against the cage.
Kastelum takes a knee to the side of the body.
Collins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kastelum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Collins breaks the clinch.

Collins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kastelum on his heels. He'll look to pass Kastelum's guard now, I'm sure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kastelum working for submissions but it's allowed Collins to get to half guard.
Collins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Collins wants to stand up but Kastelum has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Collins throwing shots but Kastelum is blocking nicely.

Collins is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kastelum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Collins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Kastelum's cut.
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 slaps away a takedown attempt from Kastelum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kastelum closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Kastelum pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kastelum misses with a takedown attempt

and Collins moves into the clinch.
Bo Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Kastelum.
Collins lands a nice knee to the body.
Collins lands a hook that snaps the head of Kastelum backwards.
A knee to the head by Collins.
Kastelum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Collins tightens his grip and picks Kastelum up, before dumping him to the ground. Kastelum manages to land in guard.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
Collins looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.

Kastelum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kastelum's head.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Collins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kastelum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Kastelum's legs - danger averted.
Kastelum keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kastelum is keeping the position for now.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kastelum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kastelum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kastelum can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kastelum working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Collins is in close to Kastelum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collins works over Kastelum with some ground and pound from guard.
Kastelum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.

Kastelum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Collins looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control but Kastelum is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kastelum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kastelum is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.

Kastelum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kastelum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calvin Kastelum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Bo Collins!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Bo Collins!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Bo Collins!

Bo Collins wins by unanimous decision!