PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Collins
vs
Manson

174 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

218 cm
23
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 1 - 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Manson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Manson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in Manson's guard.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
Manson 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.
Manson trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.

Manson working for submissions but it's allowed Collins to get to half guard.
Collins really is a fat lump.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to Manson's temple.
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Manson to regain full guard.
Manson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manson has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
Collins is in close to Manson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collins postures up and lands a big shot to Manson's brow.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Collins passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson is pushing Collins's head away, looking to escape. Collins manages to hold on to the position though.
Collins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Manson some visible discomfort.
Collins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Manson some visible discomfort.
Collins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manson!
Manson tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Manson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
BOOM! Collins connects with a massive shot to the dome!

It looks like Bill Manson has been cut.
The referee warns Manson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manson looks winded!
Collins drops a big elbow. That's hurt Manson! More shots from Collins and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Collins!