PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Guedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Guedes
vs
Collins

182 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gustavo Guedes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Collins!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guedes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guedes shoots in looking for a takedown. Collins tries to sprawl out of it but Guedes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Collins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guedes looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins slips a nice elbow through Guedes's hands, connecting with Guedes's forehead.
Collins prevents Guedes from improving his position.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guedes looking for submissions off his back.
Collins prevents Guedes from improving his position.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guedes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Guedes defends it.

Collins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guedes sees it coming and defends easily.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins throwing shots but Guedes is blocking nicely.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
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 Guedes's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Guedes trying to control from the bottom.
Collins is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Collins forces his way into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Collins working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins drops an elbow to the side of Guedes's head.
Ground and pound from Collins.
Collins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guedes wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Guedes is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground and pound from Collins.
Collins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Guedes!
Collins with a couple of short strikes.
Collins with shots to the head and body - Guedes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Collins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Collins looking to control but Guedes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Collins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Guedes is now in Collins's guard. A big mistake from Collins there, giving up the dominant position!

Guedes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Collins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guedes has managed to get both his arms back between Collins's legs - danger averted.
Collins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guedes manages to get himself to full guard.

Collins working some strikes from top position.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins landing some decent shots from guard.
Collins with a nice head shot there.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins 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!
Collins cracks Guedes with a solid left hand.

Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Collins is working Guedes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins wants to control from the top but Guedes keeps moving.
Guedes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guedes won't allow Collins to pass to mount.

Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guedes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guedes trying to control but Collins postures up.
Collins slips a nice elbow through Guedes's hands, connecting with Guedes's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins prevents Guedes from improving his position.
Collins slips a nice elbow through Guedes's hands, connecting with Guedes's forehead.
Guedes taking some punishment here, with Collins in his half guard.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Collins working Guedes over with strikes.
Vince Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guedes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Collins is pushing down on Guedes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guedes is fighting to maintain full guard but Collins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Collins is stalling here. Guedes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Collins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Guedes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Collins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guedes pulls his head out easily.

Collins actively working from the bottom here.
Guedes controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.

Collins is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Guedes rolls with it to try and escape but Collins cranks on the arm and Guedes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vince Collins!