PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Tiger (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
Tiger

174 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Myles Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into Tiger's guard.
Tiger pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage.
Collins works over Tiger with some ground and pound from guard.
Collins cracks Tiger with a solid left hand.
Collins is working Tiger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins prevents Tiger from getting back to his feet.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Tiger's brow.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.
Tiger working a defensive guard but Collins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tiger struggling a bit here.
Collins wants to stand but Tiger is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tiger defending against the ground and pound.
Collins wants to control but Tiger is keeping him busy.
Collins throws a strike aimed at the side of Tiger's head but Tiger avoids it well.
Tiger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Collins decides to stand back up.
Tiger tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Tiger scores with a hook.
Tiger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tiger looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins passes into side control, despite Tiger's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tiger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Collins working the ground and pound from side control.
Collins throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tiger works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tiger is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger wants to get back to his feet.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiger's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Collins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Collins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tiger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Myles Collins has been cut.

Tiger gets a clinch.
Collins working aggressively here.

Tiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Tiger tries to clinch up
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger connects with a looping right hand.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tiger unleashes a big counter combination but Collins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Tiger takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collins blocks it with crossed arms.
Tiger has Collins pressed against the cage.
Collins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tiger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tiger successfully pulls guard.
Tiger is trying to keep Collins in close.
Tiger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Collins controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Collins wanted to stand there but Tiger had control of the position.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiger tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to clinch but Tiger is avoiding it.
Tiger swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Tiger tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.

Tiger clinches with his opponent.
Tiger is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Tiger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Collins tries to pull guard but Tiger holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.

Collins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tiger uses from the top position.
Tiger wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Tiger is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiger's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Tiger's brow.

Collins stands and steps away. Tiger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tiger tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiger looks to clinch
and Collins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Collins takes one to the chin there.
Tiger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Tiger has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Tiger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Myles Collins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Collins pushes Tiger up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Collins to keep the fight standing.
Tiger wants to break the clinch but can't.

Collins jumps guard.
Tiger wanted to stand there but Collins had control of the position.
Tiger tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger prevents Collins from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiger pushes Collins away with a front kick.
Tiger tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins.
Tiger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Tiger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Collins to the ground. Tiger is now in Collins's guard.
Tiger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to stand and escape but Tiger is having none of it.

Tiger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Collins, up you get!
Tiger moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.

Tiger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard.
Tiger throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Tiger's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tiger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Collins wants to control from the top but Tiger keeps moving.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tiger's head.
Collins distracts Tiger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins wants to stand but Tiger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Collins is in close to Tiger's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Tiger misses with a double jab.
Collins blocks a leg kick.
Myles Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tiger defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Collins is trying to control. Tiger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Collins decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Myles Collins.
I think Collins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

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