PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurence Lowery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Collins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lowery
vs
Collins

190 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurence Lowery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Collins!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Collins moves into the clinch.
Lowery is trying to drag Collins to the mat but Collins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Lowery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Collins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Collins lands in his opponent's guard.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lowery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Collins stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Collins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lowery wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowery is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lowery avoid being mounted?
Lowery pushes Collins off looking to stand but Collins dives back in and keeps control.
Collins misses with a head shot. Lowery uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lowery seems keen to control Collins's posture.
Collins prevents Lowery from getting back to his feet.
Lowery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lowery tries to sprawl but Collins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Collins trying to control from half guard but Lowery is working away.
Lowery tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Lowery is trying to stand up here but Collins is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowery is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins throwing shots but Lowery is blocking nicely.

Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Lowery is defending well.
Collins wants to take a breather but Lowery is having none of it.
Collins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Collins wants to stand but Lowery has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lowery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Collins gets a double leg takedown into Lowery's guard.

Collins has gone for a leg lock! Lowery slips out almost immediately though and dives into Collins's guard.

Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lowery passes into side control.
Collins is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lowery swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.

Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lowery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in Lowery's guard.
Collins won't allow Lowery to get back to his feet.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowery wants to sweep but no luck.
Lowery wants to stand and escape but Collins is having none of it.
Lowery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowery is keeping the position for now.
Collins wants to stand but Lowery has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowery is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Lowery moves out of range easily.
Lowery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins tries to clinch but Lowery moves out of range.

Collins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lowery sprawls well initially but Collins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lowery is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Lowery is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
Brad Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lowery haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lowery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lowery is trying to stand up here but Collins is controlling him well.

Collins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lowery gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins wants to control from the top but Lowery keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lowery wants to stand up but Collins is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Collins closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lowery has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Collins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Collins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lowery clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lowery is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Collins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Collins has Lowery flattened out and is raining down punches.

Collins is looking for the choke from the back position but Lowery is controlling his hands well.
Lowery is in bad spot here.
Lowery is keeping busy.
Collins missing with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins trying to control momentarily.

Collins is persistently looking for the submission but Lowery is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lowery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Collins feints and as Lowery raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Lowery has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Collins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Collins stops Lowery from standing up.
Collins wants to control from the top but Lowery keeps moving.
Lowery is trying to keep Collins in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins trying to control but Lowery is working from the bottom.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Lowery is keeping the position.
Collins stops Lowery from standing up.
Collins stays in close to Lowery's body and controls the position.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Lowery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lowery preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Collins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Collins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lowery!
Collins scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Collins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lowery has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Collins but great work by Lowery.
Lowery trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
Lowery gets to mount! Collins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Collins is working to get back to half guard.
Collins keeps trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to control Lowery's body but Lowery pushes him off. Collins squirms to his side and now Lowery has his back!
Collins rolls, trying to escape but Lowery keeps control of the position.
Collins is still trying to improve position.
Brad Collins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laurence Lowery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Lowery is looking for the choke from the back position but Collins is controlling his hands well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brad Collins.
I've got Collins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Collins!