PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 478 p4p, 56 weight class) and Cole Reynolds (ranked 312 p4p, 42 weight class). Misha Collins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Collins
vs
Reynolds

167 cm
33
148 lbs
21 - 17 - 1

173 cm
26
145 lbs
10 - 1 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 21 - 17 - 1, 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 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cole Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Collins's calf.
Reynolds moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Collins checks a low kick from Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reynolds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Collins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cole Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Reynolds lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Collins looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Collins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Reynolds is positioning himself well to prevent Collins advancing to mount.
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.

Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
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.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reynolds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins chips away with some ground and pound.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely.
Reynolds looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins being controlled here momentarily.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Misha Collins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Reynolds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reynolds connects with a looping right hand.
Collins fails with the takedown.
Reynolds lands a head shot.
Collins throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins lands a body shot.
Good work by Collins as he checks the leg kick.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins is looking to wear down Reynolds with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reynolds slips a jab from Collins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Collins catches Reynolds right on the button with a cross.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Collins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reynolds sprawls well initially but Collins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reynolds defends it well.
Reynolds has hold of Collins's hands but Collins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
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.
Reynolds trying to control from the bottom.
Collins prevents Reynolds from improving his position.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds has his hands clasped together around Collins's back. He's all about the action.

Collins is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Collins wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reynolds is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Misha Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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 Reynolds's temple.

Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Reynolds trying to control but Collins postures up.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Collins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reynolds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Collins tries to pass to full mount but Reynolds defends it.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Reynolds won't allow Collins to pass to mount.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reynolds defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reynolds.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reynolds holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Collins 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!

Collins shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.

Collins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Collins lands in his opponent's guard.
Collins distracts Reynolds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reynolds is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins postures up.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins is looking to advance position but Reynolds has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Collins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hands Factory ($750/Month), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Collins is just holding on here. Reynolds manages to take his back.
Collins is trying to break free.
Collins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reynolds with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Reynolds controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to take his opponent's back.
Collins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Collins gets back to half guard.
Reynolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily.
Reynolds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Collins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins is looking to control Reynolds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.

Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Collins is pressing down on Reynolds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.

Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
Reynolds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Collins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reynolds has picked Collins up and slammed him! Collins can't keep hold of the triangle and Reynolds manages to pass to side control!
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Collins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reynolds.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Reynolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Misha Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds throws a strike aimed at the side of Collins's head but Collins avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cole Reynolds.
I think Collins 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Collins!
Misha Collins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.