PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Minh Collins (ranked 24789 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Garces (ranked 4667 p4p, 0 weight class). Minh Collins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Collins
vs
Garces

153 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Minh Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Garces!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garces stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Collins gets tackled into the cage by Garces. Garces maintains the clinch.

Garces manages to break the clinch.
Garces misses with a wild combination.
Garces swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Garces.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garces as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces throws a left and a right that both miss

and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garces!
Garces is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins trying to control the action but Garces is working from the bottom.
Collins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins in side control, throwing shots but Garces defends.
Garces is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Collins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garces struggling a bit here.
Garces is looking to reverse the position.
Collins throws an elbow but Garces slips to the side and avoids it well.
Collins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Garces is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garces tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
Garces sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garces misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Garces keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garces is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Collins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garces wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garces looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garces avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Garces keeping hold of Collins's head, controlling as best he can.
Collins throwing shots but Garces is blocking nicely.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins is nestled in close to Garces, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garces's head.
Garces tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garces is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Garces is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garces's head.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Garces looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 prevents Garces from improving his position.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Garces is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins working Garces over with strikes.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garces's head.

Collins moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Garces.
Collins working the ground and pound.
Collins landing a few strikes.
Collins working the ground and pound.
Garces is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins lands an elbow.
Collins scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Minh Collins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Garces stuffs the takedown.
Collins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Garces shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Garces.
Garces throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minh Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Garces.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.

Garces closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Collins's guard.
Garces wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Minh Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garces is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins wants to stand up but Garces is controlling him.
Collins trying to control the position here.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Garces is proving a slippery customer.
Garces in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garces throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Garces trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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.

Collins is working an open guard so Garces takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garces throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Garces looks to move away, Collins throws a big counter combo but Garces just gets out of the way.
Miguel Garces seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Garces rushes Collins and presses him up against the cage.
Collins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garces avoiding damage as Collins throws knees to the body.
Collins has Garces pressed against the cage, preventing Garces from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins tries to pull guard but Garces won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garces jumps guard and drags Collins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Garces is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins working some strikes from top position.
Garces looking to control.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Garces is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins lands a couple of digs.

Garces looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins with a nice head shot there.
Garces utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garces works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garces trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Garces blocks nicely.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garces works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Garces isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Collins stacks Garces on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Collins!
Collins is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Garces 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! This is the final round!

Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garces throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Garces swinging wildly here.
Miguel Garces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins blocks a head kick by Garces.

Garces closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garces lands in his opponent's guard.
Garces throws an elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garces's guard. Nice move by Collins!

Garces takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garces escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins works over Garces with some ground and pound from guard.
Garces working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.

Garces looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Garces has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
Garces is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins cracks Garces with a solid left hand.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Collins distracts Garces with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garces working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Collins is working Garces over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins is working Garces over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garces utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.

Garces working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Collins has passed into half guard!
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garces wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Garces is trying to control but Collins manages to pass to mount!
BOOM! Collins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Collins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garces can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Collins lands a couple of good shots and Garces has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Garces tries to roll but Collins sticks to his back.
Collins trying to control momentarily.
Can Garces hold on?! Collins is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Collins is looking to control Garces but Garces is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Garces wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins has Garces flattened out and is raining down punches.
Garces is really stuck here.
Garces is taking damage to the body and head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Collins.
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!
Garces wants to get back to his feet.
Collins is punishing Garces with some ground and pound.
Garces is really stuck here.
Collins landing with strikes.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garces can do to turn this around?
Collins lands punches and elbows.
Collins scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minh Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minh Collins!