PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Collin Minus (ranked 4238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdulmalek Al Saadoun (ranked 4525 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdulmalek Al Saadoun looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Minus
vs
Al Saadoun

175 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
156 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Collin Minus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abdulmalek Al Saadoun!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Minus.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Minus misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Al Saadoun has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Minus drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Minus slowing the pace effectively.
Al Saadoun fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Al Saadoun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Al Saadoun. Those never looked like landing.
As Al Saadoun tries to get set, Minus tries to push him back and clinch up but Al Saadoun manages to avoid the attempt.

Minus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Al Saadoun's face as Minus controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minus tries to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his head.
Minus is looking to take a break and control but Al Saadoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minus tries to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minus working the ground and pound but Al Saadoun is defending the strikes.
Minus grinds an elbow into Al Saadoun's temple.
Minus controls the position from side control.
Minus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two 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.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Minus postures up.
Minus controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Minus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minus.
Minus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Saadoun unleashes a big counter combination but Minus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Al Saadoun avoids the head kick by Minus.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown but Minus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minus lands with a nice combination. Al Saadoun backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Minus closes the distance and clinches.
Minus lands with a right to the head.
Al Saadoun avoids a wild elbow strike from Minus.
Minus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Saadoun smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Minus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun avoids it really well and circles away.
Minus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minus somewhat.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown but Minus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Minus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Saadoun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Al Saadoun avoids the head kick by Minus.
Minus misses with a takedown attempt - Al Saadoun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Saadoun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minus was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Saadoun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Saadoun blocks the body kick.
Minus misses with a head kick.

Minus pushes Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Minus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Al Saadoun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minus counters with a three punch combo that has Al Saadoun backing up. Al Saadoun nods at Minus to acknowledge the strikes.

Minus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Saadoun to the ground. Minus is now in Al Saadoun's guard.
Minus wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is keeping the position.
Al Saadoun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minus wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minus passes Al Saadoun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minus tries to pass to full mount but Al Saadoun defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minus controlling the action here.
Minus wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Minus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Saadoun on the ground.
Minus wants to stand up but Al Saadoun has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Al Saadoun kicks Minus off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Saadoun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Minus.
Al Saadoun closes the distance and clinches up with Minus, looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun pushes Minus against the cage but Minus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minus shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun tries to sprawl out of it but Minus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Minus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Saadoun sprawls well initially but Minus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Minus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Saadoun's head.
Al Saadoun pushes Minus off looking to stand but Minus dives back in and keeps control.
Minus wants to stand up but Al Saadoun is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Saadoun trying to control here.
Minus content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minus tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Minus sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
Minus scores with a three punch combo!
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown.
Minus shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Saadoun is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Minus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Minus rushes Al Saadoun and presses him up against the cage.

Al Saadoun breaks from the clinch.
Collin Minus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Saadoun misses with a wild combination.
Minus is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minus shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun tries to sprawl out of it but Minus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Minus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Minus scores with the left hand. Al Saadoun knows he should have avoided that one.

Al Saadoun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Al Saadoun lands in his opponent's guard.
Al Saadoun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Minus is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minus pulls Al Saadoun in close to prevent any damage.
Al Saadoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Saadoun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Saadoun trying to control but Minus is working from the bottom.
Minus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minus trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Minus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Al Saadoun darts in and clinches Minus up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Saadoun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minus walks away with a smile on his face. Al Saadoun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minus is defended easily by Al Saadoun.
Despite the aggression on Al Saadoun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Al Saadoun gets tackled into the cage by Minus. Minus maintains the clinch.
Al Saadoun wants to take the fight to the mat but Minus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minus is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Minus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minus misses with a low kick.
Minus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Minus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al Saadoun back to the cage. Minus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Minus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Minus rushes Al Saadoun and presses him up against the cage.

Al Saadoun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Saadoun misses with a takedown attempt
and Minus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minus tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minus throws a one two combo.
Minus fails with the takedown

and Al Saadoun counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Saadoun misses with a punch to the body.
Minus tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Saadoun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Al Saadoun wants to take the fight to the mat but Minus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minus goes for a takedown attempt but Al Saadoun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Minus drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collin Minus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Saadoun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Minus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Minus!