PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kristian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristian has chosen Oasis - Colombia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Collins
vs
Kristian

167 cm
26
148 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

167 cm
25
153 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Aspire Nutrition

Venom Combat Sports

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Kristian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Kristian wants to clinch.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Kristian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kristian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've been hearing reports that Collins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kristian tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kristian to the ground. Kristian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Kristian jabs at Collins's body.
Collins darts in looking for a takedown but Kristian gets double underhooks and turns Collins into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kristian. Kristian obviously looking to wear him down.

Collins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kristian to the ground. Collins is now in Kristian's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kristian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kristian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Collins wants to control from the top but Kristian keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Kristian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Kristian!

Kristian wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.

Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kristian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kristian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Collins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kristian has managed to get both his arms back between Collins's legs - danger averted.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Kristian from controlling successfully.
Kristian looking to pass the guard.

Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristian won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Kristian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Kristian trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.

Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kristian is aware though and is defending well.

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

Collins is looking for a triangle but Kristian pushes his legs off easily.
Kristian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kristian stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kristian trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Kristian postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kristian.
Kristian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kristian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Collins.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Kristian.
Collins checks the leg kick.
Kristian throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Kristian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Collins lands a jab to Kristian's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Collins cracks Kristian with a good jab.
Kristian tries to land a leg kick but Collins saw it coming and moves away.
Collins blocks the body kick.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kristian.
Collins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kristian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Kristian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Kristian tries to sprawl but Collins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Kristian pushes Collins off looking to stand but Collins dives back in and keeps control.

Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Kristian is defending well.
Kristian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Kristian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kristian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Collins 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.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Kristian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kristian manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Collins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kristian lands with a right to the head.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristian avoiding damage.
Kristian gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kristian on the inside.
Kristian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kristian is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kristian down to the mat. Kristian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Collins does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
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 gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kristian counter with a right hand.
Kristian throws a solid leg kick but Collins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kristian.
Kristian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins moves out of range as Kristian throws a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kristian.
Kristian walks into a stiff left hand from Collins.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Kristian slaps away a takedown attempt from Collins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins with a poor takedown

and Kristian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kristian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collins avoids it.
Kristian lands a body punch.
Kristian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kristian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kristian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kristian was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.

Kristian instigates a clinch.
Collins blocks an elbow strike.
Kristian lands a shoulder strike.
Kristian missing with knees to the body.
Kristian lands a left hand.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristian has him pressed against the cage.
Kristian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Collins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kristian can turn it around.

Collins breaks the clinch.

Kristian has managed to clinch.
Kristian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Collins looking to throw knees to the head but Kristian is blocking nicely.

Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Misha Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Kristian slips under a jab.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kristian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Kristian connects with a leg kick. Collins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kristian.
Kristian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kristian is looking to land body kicks.
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown but Kristian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Collins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Collins misses.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Collins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kristian can pounce on him.
Kristian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Collins misses with a takedown
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kristian circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins shoots in for a double leg but Kristian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kristian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kristian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kristian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kristian scores with a nice right hand.
Kristian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kristian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kristian cracks Collins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kristian is looking to land body kicks.
Kristian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Collins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collins blocks a head kick by Kristian.
Kristian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Collins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kristian avoids the body shot from Collins.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kristian.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins looks for a takedown but Kristian sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kristian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Kristian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kristian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Kristian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins goes for a double leg but Kristian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kristian continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kristian counters with a big head kick but Collins shrugs it off.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kristian tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michael Kristian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins lands a two punch combo.
Kristian lands a leg kick that knocks Collins off balance momentarily.
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!
Kristian scores with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kristian but Kristian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Kristian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kristian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kristian misses with a kick to the body.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kristian but Kristian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kristian tries to counter with a clinch but Collins shakes him off and moves away.

Kristian clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the cage.
Kristian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Collins managing to block the knees to the body from Kristian.
Kristian prevents a body shot from Collins.
Kristian struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins blocks the elbow strike.
Collins blocks a body shot from Kristian.
Michael Kristian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Kristian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kristian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kristian blocks an uppercut.
Collins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kristian up against the cage.
Kristian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
Kristian looking to throw knees to the head but Collins is blocking nicely.
Collins tries for a takedown but Kristian manages to get underhooks.
Kristian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kristian gets underhooks to prevent Collins's takedown attempt.

Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins tries for a takedown but Kristian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kristian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kristian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michael Kristian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristian doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Kristian throws a low kick, looking for Collins's leg but Collins calmly moves out of range.
Kristian thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Kristian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Collins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristian sneaks back into half guard.
Kristian is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kristian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Collins is looking to advance position but Kristian won't allow it.
Misha Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kristian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kristian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kristian!
Our winner, Michael Kristian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.