PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Robertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike 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.

Robertsson
vs
Collins

186 cm
23
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Robertsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Collins!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robertsson pinned against the cage. Robertsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robertsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Collins gets caught napping as Robertsson dives in and scores a takedown. Collins manages to retain guard.
Robertsson postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Robertsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Robertsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Collins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Robertsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Robertsson there.

Robertsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Robertsson seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertsson throws a strike but Collins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Robertsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Collins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Collins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Collins!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
A control attempt from Robertsson but he's now mounted!
Collins landing shots from mount.
Collins trying to control but Robertsson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson tries to control the position but Collins now has his back.

Collins has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Robertsson is in real trouble here. Collins gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Robertsson is tapping out! Collins wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Collins!