PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Daniels
vs
Collins

180 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

CROWN
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anton Collins!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collins off to one side.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Daniels throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Collins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.

Collins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Collins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Collins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Daniels manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Daniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daniels is trying to control Collins's posture but Collins avoids it.
Daniels is trying to get back to half guard.

Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Collins is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
Daniels tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daniels tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins prevents Daniels from escaping the position.
Collins working away.
Daniels is looking for a sweep.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Collins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Daniels!

Collins goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Daniels turns into him and now he's in Collins's guard.

Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniels slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daniels controls from within his opponent's guard.

Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Collins working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daniels throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
Daniels with a jab.
Daniels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Collins is avoiding it.
Daniels sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels stuffs the takedown.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Daniels punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daniels but Daniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Collins.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Daniels sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
Daniels takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.

Collins shoots in and bounces Daniels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Daniels holds on and takes a little breather.

Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Collins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Daniels looking for a sweep. Not yet Daniels, not yet.
Collins being controlled here momentarily.

Daniels has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Collins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Daniels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels lands with a nice body punch.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Collins blocks the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that second round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Daniels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daniels.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Collins.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daniels looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.
Daniels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Collins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Daniels, who protects the arm well.
Daniels can't do much from the bottom here.

Collins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daniels rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Collins's guard! Nice work there by Daniels!

Collins working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.

Collins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daniels escapes and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daniels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Collins on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Daniels sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniels scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!