PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hai Collier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zingo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hai Collier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Collier
vs
Star

216 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hai Collier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zingo Star!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Collier closes the distance and clinches.

Collier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Collier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Star is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Collier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Collier has escaped and now he's on top!

Collier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Star looking to control.
Star wants to stand and escape but Collier is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Star tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collier with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Star looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Collier stands up over Star, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Star trying to control the position here.
Collier stopping the sweep attempt from Star.
Collier works over Star with some ground and pound from guard.
Star is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collier with a nice head shot there.
Collier distracts Star with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Star working for submissions but it's allowed Collier to get to half guard.
Star looks winded!
Star is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Collier is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star wants to get back to full guard but Collier has mounted him!
Star wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Collier is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Collier has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Star! Can he survive? No! He's out! Collier gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hai Collier!