PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uhtred Bebbanburg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bebbanburg
vs
Collins

187 cm
26
179 lbs
15 - 4 - 2

183 cm
46
180 lbs
37 - 21 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebbanburg checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Collins lunges at Bebbanburg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bebbanburg's hand.
Collins motions for Bebbanburg to come forward. Collins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bebbanburg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Collins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bebbanburg's calf.
Collins cracks the inside of Bebbanburg's front leg.
Bebbanburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bebbanburg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bebbanburg tries to move into range but Collins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Collins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebbanburg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Collins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bebbanburg is out of range and Collins settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bebbanburg checks a leg kick.
Bebbanburg blocks a jab.
Bebbanburg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bebbanburg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bebbanburg feinted with a counter takedown.
Bebbanburg takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bebbanburg.
Steve Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins misses with a body shot

and Bebbanburg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Collins!
Bebbanburg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bebbanburg scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bebbanburg's best efforts.
Bebbanburg trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Collins wants to control but Bebbanburg is keeping busy.

That's two minutes 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. Bebbanburg connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Bebbanburg prevents Collins from standing back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bebbanburg trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Collins moves into full guard.
Bebbanburg stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Bebbanburg connects with a couple of short punches.
Bebbanburg postures up.
Bebbanburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Bebbanburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bebbanburg chips away with some ground and pound.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bebbanburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bebbanburg connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bebbanburg's guard.

Bebbanburg working a defensive guard here.
Collins trying to move into half guard but instead Bebbanburg has managed to sweep!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bebbanburg throwing strikes but missing.
Bebbanburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bebbanburg.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bebbanburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bebbanburg 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.
Bebbanburg connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bebbanburg throws an elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bebbanburg's guard. Nice move by Collins!

Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bebbanburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Bebbanburg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bebbanburg wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Bebbanburg landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Collins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Collins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bebbanburg tries to counter with a takedown but Collins is quick to defend against it.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg tries to counter with a takedown but Collins is quick to defend against it.
Bebbanburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bebbanburg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bebbanburg. Bebbanburg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Collins throws a head kick but Bebbanburg moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bebbanburg misses its target.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Bebbanburg seems unphased.
Collins misses with a right hand

and Bebbanburg counters with a single leg into guard. Collins didn't expect that.
Bebbanburg stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Collins working a defensive guard here.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bebbanburg's guard.

Collins won't allow Bebbanburg to sweep him here.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg pulls Collins in to control the position.
Bebbanburg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Collins controlling from the top position.
Collins wants to stand but Bebbanburg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bebbanburg is keeping the position for now.

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.
Bebbanburg controlling Collins's posture.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Bebbanburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bebbanburg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Collins tries to work over Bebbanburg's front leg with a kick but Bebbanburg checks it.
Steve Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Collins tenderised Bebbanburg's leg. Bebbanburg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bebbanburg shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bebbanburg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bebbanburg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Collins.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bebbanburg on the side of the head.
Collins throws a leg kick that is checked

and Bebbanburg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Collins's guard.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uhtred Bebbanburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bebbanburg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bebbanburg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bebbanburg's guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins stays in close to Bebbanburg's body and controls the position.
Bebbanburg is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control but Bebbanburg is working from the bottom.
Bebbanburg looking for a sweep. Not yet Bebbanburg, not yet.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Bebbanburg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bebbanburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bebbanburg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bebbanburg landing with the ground and pound.
Collins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bebbanburg is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Uhtred Bebbanburg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Collins throws a hook but Bebbanburg blocks it.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bebbanburg attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Bebbanburg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bebbanburg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Collins.

It looks like Uhtred Bebbanburg has been cut.
A good leg kick by Collins.
Collins throws a body punch but Bebbanburg moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bebbanburg back to the cage. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Bebbanburg feinted with a counter takedown.
Bebbanburg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Bebbanburg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg moves out of range as Collins strikes.
A quick step to the side and Bebbanburg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Collins finds it's way through Bebbanburg's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Collins.
Bebbanburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins throws a leg kick but Bebbanburg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bebbanburg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Collins just manages to avoid it.
Bebbanburg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Collins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bebbanburg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Collins thows a leg kick but Bebbanburg checks it

and Bebbanburg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Bebbanburg from controlling successfully.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.

Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins has momentary wrist control but Bebbanburg slips an elbow through the middle.
Bebbanburg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Bebbanburg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Bebbanburg from controlling successfully.
Bebbanburg distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bebbanburg trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Bebbanburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Collins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bebbanburg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Bebbanburg.

Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a hook but Bebbanburg blocks it.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bebbanburg avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bebbanburg checks a low kick from Collins.
Bebbanburg feinted with a counter takedown.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bebbanburg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collins is looking to score with low kicks.
Collins lands a nice hook to Bebbanburg's body. Bebbanburg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bebbanburg blocks a head kick by Collins.
Bebbanburg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Collins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bebbanburg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Collins throws a body punch but Bebbanburg moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bebbanburg or perhaps it was just good defense by Collins, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uhtred Bebbanburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bebbanburg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bebbanburg moves away.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Bebbanburg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Collins.
Collins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bebbanburg moves away.
Bebbanburg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Bebbanburg feinted with a counter takedown.
Collins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bebbanburg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Collins really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uhtred Bebbanburg's cut.
That's time! Bebbanburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Collins scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Collins tenderised Bebbanburg's leg. Bebbanburg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Bebbanburg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Bebbanburg moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCollins.
Bebbanburg blocks a head kick by Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins checks a low kick from Bebbanburg.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Bebbanburg moved out of range nicely.
Collins misses with a left hand

and Bebbanburg counters with a takedown into side control.
Bebbanburg lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebbanburg is putting a hurting on Collins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Collins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bebbanburg connects with a decent elbow.
Collins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Collins is trying to improve his position.
Bebbanburg working the body and head with strikes.

Collins is rocked!
Bebbanburg scoring with punches from side control.
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Bebbanburg finish him?
Collins is trying to work for a sweep but Bebbanburg has mounted him!
A big strike lands for Bebbanburg! That's really hurt Collins and he's turned his back - Bebbanburg keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bebbanburg jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uhtred Bebbanburg!
Uhtred Bebbanburg retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Uhtred Bebbanburg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.