PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philadelphia Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gatto
vs
Collins

185 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

EVOLUTION Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Gatto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philadelphia Collins!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gatto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Collins napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Gatto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gatto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gatto tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.

Gatto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Collins struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gatto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gatto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Collins manages to get back to half guard.

Gatto trying to work for an americana but Collins has managed to regain full guard.
Collins pulls Gatto in close to prevent any damage.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gatto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gatto stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.

Gatto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gatto tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Gatto is breathing heavily.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gatto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatto wants to pass to mount but Collins is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Gatto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Collins wants to control but Gatto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.

Gatto seems to be looking for submissions.
Collins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Collins controlling the position.

Gatto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Collins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gatto, into his guard.

Collins looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gatto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Gatto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Gatto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Collins scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Joe Gatto has been cut.
Collins punishes Gatto's body with a nice straight punch.
Gatto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Collins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatto drops his hands momentarily and Collins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gatto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatto takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands an overhand right.
Collins connects with a nice looking jab.
Collins catches Gatto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Joe Gatto's cut is getting worse.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins tries to bum rush Gatto with a series of wild strikes but Gatto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Collins lands with a hook. Gatto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Philadelphia Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Joe Gatto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins with a hook.
Collins cracks Gatto with a hook to the temple - Gatto is on wobbly legs here! Collins swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gatto falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Collins wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Philadelphia Collins!
Philadelphia Collins is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Philadelphia Collins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Joe Gatto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Larry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.