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Event:
GAMT 49 Curry v Bon 2
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Collier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tellegio misses with a double jab.
Tellegio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collier.
Collier throws a body kick that misses.
Tellegio feints a counter leg kick.
Collier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut there from Tellegio.
Both fighters circling a little - Tellegio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tellegio throws a wild body kick that Collier sees coming a mile off.
Tellegio lands a jab to the nose.
Collier misses with an uppercut
and Tellegio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tellegio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Collier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collier throws a jab but it's blocked by Tellegio.
Tellegio counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collier misses with a body kick.
Tellegio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tellegio tries to land a front kick but Collier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tellegio connects with a solid leg kick.
Victor Tellegio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tellegio sizes up Collier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Collier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Collier misses with a lunging right hand
and Tellegio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collier connects with the punch.
Victor Tellegio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Collier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tellegio. Tellegio obviously looking to wear him down.
Tellegio scores with a nice right hand.
Tellegio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Collier checks the leg kick.
Collier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tellegio manages to circle out of the way.
Collier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collier throws a leg kick that misses.
Collier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tellegio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Collier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tellegio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Tellegio.#T2#
Tellegio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tellegio moves out of range of the body kick.
Collier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collier lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tellegio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Collier as the two fighters clinch.
Collier can't find room to land a body shot as Tellegio controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellegio.
Collier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collier.
Collier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellegio swings wildly with an uppercut but Collier uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Tellegio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
That kick from Tellegio tenderised Collier's leg. Collier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tellegio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellegio.
Tellegio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Collier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Collier wants to clinch up but Tellegio keeps it at a distance.
Tellegio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tellegio works over Collier's head and body with a nice combination.
Collier checks a leg kick.
Tellegio misses with a low kick as Collier jumps back.
Collier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tellegio is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Tellegio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Collier throws the kick towards the body but Tellegio avoids it.
Collier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Tellegio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Collier has closed the distance and engaged Tellegio in a clinch.
Tellegio blocking some punches.
#T1#
Tellegio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Collier tries to land knees in the clinch but Tellegio avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Collier has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Tellegio.
#BC2#
Tellegio breaks from the clinch.
Collier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tellegio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tellegio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Collier moves away from the strike by Tellegio. #CL#
Collier darts in and clinches Tellegio up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collier.
Tellegio presses Collier against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Collier is working Tellegio over against the ropes.
Collier misses with a punch on the inside.
Collier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellegio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellegio struggles to land a body shot inside as Collier controls his hands.
#T2#
Tellegio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tellegio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collier backwards.
Collier tries to throw a body punch but Tellegio avoids it by throwing Collier back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellegio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tellegio prevents a body shot from Collier.
Don Collier has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Tellegio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tellegio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tellegio scores with a jab. Collier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Collier misses with a right hand
and Tellegio counters with an inside leg kick.
Collier throws a push kick but Tellegio slaps the foot to one side.
Tellegio throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Collier counters by moving into the clinch.
Collier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellegio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Tellegio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Tellegio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Collier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tellegio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tellegio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tellegio misses with a hook. Collier ducked under it nicely.
Tellegio tries a head kick but it misses.
Tellegio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tellegio.
Collier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tellegio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Collier is out of range and Tellegio settles back down.
Tellegio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Collier counters with a body kick that stops Tellegio in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Tellegio misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Tellegio.
Tellegio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collier scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1##CL#
Collier takes the fight into the clinch.
Collier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tellegio backwards. #BC2#
Tellegio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collier clobbers Tellegio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Collier wants to clinch.
Tellegio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collier tries a head kick but it misses.
Tellegio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
A low kick from Collier misses
and Tellegio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Collier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tellegio. That one must have hurt.
Collier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy left from Tellegio finds it's target.
Collier misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collier misses the jab.
Collier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Collier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tellegio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collier circles away quickly and effectively.
Tellegio lands a nice looking body kick.
Collier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tellegio scores with a nice body kick.
Tellegio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tellegio scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Tellegio really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
That kick from Tellegio tenderised Collier's leg. Collier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Collier looks to land a combination but Tellegio avoids it well.
Collier checks a leg kick.
Tellegio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Victor Tellegio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tellegio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Collier misses.
Tellegio throws a counter combo.
Tellegio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Collier makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Collier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tellegio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tellegio cracks the inside of Collier's front leg.
Collier throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellegio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Collier will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Collier moves into the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collier.
Collier is leaning against Tellegio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellegio.
Tellegio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tellegio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellegio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellegio blocks a body shot from Collier.
Collier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellegio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collier lands a hook that snaps the head of Tellegio backwards.
Tellegio tries to throw a body punch but Collier avoids it by throwing Tellegio back against the ropes.
Collier avoids a wild elbow strike from Tellegio.#T2#
Collier misses with a knee strike.
Collier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Collier. #BC2#
Tellegio breaks from the clinch.
Collier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collier throws a head kick but Tellegio moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Tellegio.
Tellegio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tellegio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Collier is rocked!
Collier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tellegio counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Collier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tellegio circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Collier tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Tellegio wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Tellegio!
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Event:
LFC 1: Pride
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Collier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Collier with a nice head shot there.
Collier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Collier distracts Volkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collier sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Collier trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Collier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Collier tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Volkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Collier controlling him for the moment.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Collier controls the pace.
Collier wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Collier slips nicely into half guard.
Collier is controlling the pace.
Collier passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Volkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Collier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Collier is looking for a kimura but Volkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collier to get the leverage.
Collier is keen to just control but Volkov is a slippery customer.
Collier controlling the action here.
Collier trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Collier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Collier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Collier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkov defends it well.
Volkov is not content to let Collier control the position.
Collier passes the guard and advances to mount!
Collier trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collier working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Collier wants to finish this one by submission but Volkov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Collier.
Collier controlling from mount.
Volkov can't escape the position.
Collier looking to control but Volkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Volkov tries to reverse the position but Collier maintains control.
Volkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Volkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov can't escape the position.
Collier unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Collier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Collier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Collier throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Collier.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Collier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Collier throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov throws a jab when Collier was well out of range.
Collier lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Collier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkov.
Collier swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Collier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Collier.
Collier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Collier throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov misses the jab.
Collier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Collier tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Collier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Collier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collier slips a jab from Volkov.
Collier looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Collier looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Collier tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Don Collier is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov catches Collier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Volkov throws the left hand but Collier avoids the punch easily.
Collier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Collier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Collier looking to score a takedown here. Volkov is defending well but Collier drives through and ends up in Volkov's guard.
Collier distracts Volkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collier preventing the sweep.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Collier from controlling successfully.
Collier scoring with some ground and pound.
Collier landing some decent shots from guard.
Collier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Volkov is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Volkov is not content to let Collier control the position.
Collier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Collier slows the pace down.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collier wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Collier tries for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
Collier working the head with strikes.
Volkov is trying to escape the position but Collier is controlling the position.
Collier working the ground and pound.#T4##SUB#
Collier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volkov, who protects the arm well.
Volkov is trying to improve his position.
Volkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Volkov is thwarting Collier's attempts to control the position.
Don Collier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov trying to mount his opponent but Collier defends it.
Volkov throwing shots but Collier is blocking nicely.
Collier wants to get back to full guard.
Collier won't allow Volkov to pass to mount. #SUB#
Collier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Collier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Collier drives through and clinches with Volkov against the cage.
Nice body punch from Collier - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collier.
Collier is working Volkov over against the cage.
Collier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collier lands a body shot.
Collier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkov.
Collier is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Collier has clasped his hands together around Volkov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collier in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Collier is chipping away with strikes.
Volkov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Collier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Collier scores with a couple of short elbows.
Collier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Volkov is trying to escape the position but Collier is controlling the position.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Collier cracks Volkov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Collier working the head and body with strikes.
Collier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Collier looks up at the clock and then as Volkov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Collier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Collier landing strikes. #T2#
Volkov prevents Collier from improving position.
Collier passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Volkov!
Collier raining down shots from the mount!
Volkov tries to reverse the position but Collier maintains control.
Volkov regains 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!
Volkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Collier from controlling successfully.
Collier advances to half guard. #T3#
Volkov gets full guard.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Collier from controlling successfully.
Collier is stalling in the full guard.
Collier wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
Collier stands and throws Volkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Collier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Collier working the head with strikes.
Collier taking a break here but Volkov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Collier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Volkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collier pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Collier there. #SUB2#
Volkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collier pulls his head out easily.
Collier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Collier is nestled in close to Volkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alexander Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Collier there. #SUB#
Collier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Collier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Collier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collier 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Collier!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Collier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
POWERS 61
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Arjuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arjuna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Don Collier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collier throws out a leg kick but Arjuna moves out of range and Collier only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy.
Collier lands a glancing blow to the side of Arjuna's head.
Collier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna.
A slow jab from Collier misses its intended target.
Collier throws a nice looking combination but Arjuna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arjuna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Collier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna throws a hook but Collier avoids it easily.#CL#
Collier clinches up against the cage.
Collier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arjuna content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Arjuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Collier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arjuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collier.
Arjuna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Collier. Those never looked like landing.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collier slips a jab and a cross from Arjuna.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collier.
Jab, jab by Collier - just one landing.
Arjuna slips a straight right by Collier.
Arjuna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A combination from Arjuna does no damage.
Arjuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collier.
Collier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Collier throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it.
Arjuna tried to score with a low kick but Collier checks it.
Collier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Collier swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand.
Arjuna connects with a crisp jab.
Collier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Collier! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Arjuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna!
A victorious Rama Arjuna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Powers 59
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collier.
Collier cracks Guru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Don Collier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collier leaves Guru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Collier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collier leaves Guru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Collier scores with a nice head shot.
Collier throws a lazy right hand but Guru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collier misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Collier moves into range and clinches up with Guru.
Guru fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Don Collier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Collier lands a left hand.
Collier taking a breather.
Collier blocks a body shot from Guru. #T1#
Guru struggles to land a body shot inside as Collier controls his hands.
Guru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Collier scores with a hook to the body.
Guru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Guru successfully pulls guard.
Collier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Guru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collier defends well.
Collier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Collier looking to sit in guard and control but Guru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Collier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collier looking to control.
Guru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guru wants to pass the guard but Collier is keeping the position.#T3#
Guru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guru is one step ahead there.
Guru throws a strike but Collier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Guru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collier defends well.
Guru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collier is one step ahead there.
Collier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guru swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Guru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Guru looking for a guillotine here but Collier defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guru is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guru trying to keep a closed guard but Collier is proving a slippery customer.
Collier trying to control the position from guard on top but Guru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Collier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Collier misses.
Guru feints the counter takedown.
Collier loads up on a big right hand but Guru slips the punch.
Guru throws out a counter right but Collier avoids it with no problem.
Collier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Collier shoots in and gets a takedown into Guru's guard.#SUB2#
Guru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guru controls Collier momentarily but Collier frees himself.
Collier advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier trying to pass the guard but Guru defending well.
Guru tries to get to full guard but Collier has control of the leg.
Guru keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Guru trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Guru is in a horrible position here. Collier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Collier raining down shots from the mount!
Collier controlling from mount.
Guru is wriggling around trying to escape.
Collier raining down hammerfists from mount.
Collier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guru sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Collier stalling.
Guru tries to get to full guard but Collier has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Guru looking for submissions off his back.
Collier lands strikes from half guard.
Collier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guru is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Guru tries to get to full guard but Collier has control of the leg.
Collier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Collier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Collier in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Guru looking for submissions off his back.
Guru is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Collier lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Guru trying to control here.
Collier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Collier tries to control but Guru wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collier controlling the pace for now.
Collier tries to control but Guru wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Collier dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guru is defended easily by Collier.
Nice cross by Collier.
Guru throws a right hand that misses
and Collier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Collier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guru has Collier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guru swings wildly with an uppercut but Collier uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Guru manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Collier trying to control the position from guard on top but Guru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Collier trying to control but Guru is working from the bottom.
Guru looking for a sweep. Not yet Guru, not yet.
Collier trying to control the position from guard on top but Guru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collier preventing the sweep.
Collier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Guru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guru looking for a sweep. Not yet Guru, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Guru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collier is aware though and is defending well.
Guru trying to keep a closed guard but Collier is proving a slippery customer.
Collier stands and throws Guru's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Collier taking a breather here.
Collier trying to control the position but Guru is working away.
Collier taking a breather here. #T3#
Collier wants to control for a moment but Guru uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ground Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guru is looking for a sweep. Collier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guru regains full guard. Nicely done.
Collier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Don Collier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guru strikes from the bottom but Collier takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Don Collier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Guru is desperately trying to improve his position but Collier has a good base and remains in mount.
Collier tries to control but Guru wriggling away.
Collier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Collier looking to control but Guru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guru is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Collier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collier 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Collier!
A very excited looking Don Collier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Ground Guru stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks for coming out!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Headden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Collier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Headden scrambles back to his feet.
Collier throws a jab when Headden was well out of range.#TD2#
Headden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Headden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collier wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Headden is now in half guard.
Collier gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Collier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Headden defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Headden wants to control from the top but Collier keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Headden throwing strikes but missing.
Collier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Headden throwing strikes but missing.
Headden tries to free his leg and advance position but Collier is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Headden controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Collier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Headden sees it coming and defends easily.
Headden wants to get back to his feet.
Headden wants to get back to full guard.
Collier works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Headden is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Collier controlling the position easily from mount.
Collier looking to control but Headden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Collier is landing with some decent strikes but Headden is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Collier tries to control but Headden wriggling away.
Collier controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Collier dominating with strikes here.
Headden gets back to half guard.
Collier prevents Headden from improving his position.
Collier has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Collier lands with some strikes.
Collier landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Headden throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Collier trying to control but Headden is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Collier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Headden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Collier but Collier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Headden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Headden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Collier defends well and Headden ends up having to push Collier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Collier just misses with a punch to the body.
Collier throws a chopping leg kick but Headden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Collier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Headden can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Collier - just one landing.
Headden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Don Collier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Headden.
Headden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collier pinned against the cage. Collier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Collier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Headden.
Collier stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Collier connects with a right hand. Headden shakes it off.
Whack! Collier lands a heavy head kick that drops Headden. The ref tackles Collier to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Headden was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Don Collier!
Don Collier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 23:Escobarre Vs Ragnar
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Collier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenbeck can pounce on him.
Stenbeck misses the jab.
Collier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Collier 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.
Stenbeck checks a low kick from Collier.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Collier. Stenbeck shrugs it off though.
Stenbeck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collier misses with a lunging right hand
and Stenbeck counters with a straight right hand.
Stenbeck misses with an uppercut.
Collier throws a body shot but no joy.
Collier throws a combination that misses
enabling Stenbeck to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier avoids the body shot from Stenbeck.
Collier throws a front kick that sends Stenbeck stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Stenbeck as he checks the leg kick.
Stenbeck circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Collier ducks under a wild hook from Stenbeck.
An inside leg kick lands from Stenbeck.
Collier misses with a lunging right hand
and Stenbeck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenbeck takes a swing at Collier's ribcage but misses.
Collier throws out a counter right but Stenbeck avoids it with no problem.
Collier avoids the body shot from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck scores with a leg kick.
Collier misses with a looping left.
Collier tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenbeck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Stenbeck was looking to counter with a kick there.
Collier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenbeck throws out the jab.
Stenbeck does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Collier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gustaf Stenbeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collier throws a chopping leg kick but Stenbeck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Collier misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Collier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Collier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stenbeck keeps working. #ES#
Stenbeck kicks off Collier and gets to his feet.
Collier scores with a head kick. Stenbeck tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stenbeck checks the leg kick.
Collier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Collier as he connects with a hook.
Collier lands a head kick. Stenbeck smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Stenbeck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenbeck cracks Collier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stenbeck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck staying out of range there.
Stenbeck misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stenbeck. Collier shrugs it off though.
Stenbeck works the jab nicely.#CL#
Stenbeck forces Collier back against the cage and clinches.
Collier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stenbeck is trying to break free.#T4#
Collier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collier misses with a punch on the inside.
Stenbeck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collier scores with a shot to the side of Stenbeck's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenbeck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stenbeck takes a shot to the head.
Stenbeck prevents a body shot from Collier.
Collier can't find room to land a body shot as Stenbeck controls the action.
Stenbeck is trying to break the clinch but Collier has him pressed against the cage.
Collier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Stenbeck's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stenbeck misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Stenbeck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Collier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stenbeck breaks the clinch.
Collier throws a combination that misses
and Stenbeck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collier tried to score with a low kick but Stenbeck checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaf Stenbeck dominated that round.
That's time! Stenbeck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stenbeck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Collier misses with a leg kick
and Stenbeck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenbeck misses with a body kick.
Collier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenbeck throws a lazy uppercut
and Collier counters with a low kick, right behind Stenbeck 's knee.
Stenbeck misses with a hook
and Collier counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenbeck lands with an overhand left.
Collier blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier is looking to clinch but Stenbeck is avoiding it.
Stenbeck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stenbeck swings for the body but Collier moves out of range.
#T1#
Stenbeck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collier's sensitive parts.
Collier throws a looping overhand right but Stenbeck ducks down to avoid it.
Collier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stenbeck circles away.
Collier tries to clinch up but Stenbeck circles away and keeps his distance.
Collier misses with an uppercut
enabling Stenbeck to counter with a crisp jab.
Collier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stenbeck.
Collier appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenbeck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenbeck checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Stenbeck rushes Collier and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck tries to break free but Collier pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Stenbeck breaks from the clinch.
Stenbeck lands with a nice body punch.
Stenbeck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stenbeck stuns Collier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stenbeck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collier can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenbeck takes a swing at Collier's ribcage but misses.
Collier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stenbeck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Collier is rocked!
Stenbeck cracks Collier with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Collier tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stenbeck pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Collier is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustaf Stenbeck!
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Event:
UGD 15:KaSolomon Vs Richmond
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Plitt misses the target.
Collier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Collier digs a good hook to Plitt's body.
Collier looks to land a right hand but Plitt moved out of range.
Plitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plitt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Collier throws a sloppy head kick and Plitt moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Collier takes the fight into the clinch.
Plitt working aggressively here.
Collier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plitt misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collier.
Collier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Collier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Plitt trying to control the position but instead, Collier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plitt into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Plitt can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T1#
Plitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plitt misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Collier.
Collier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Collier working aggressively here.
Collier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plitt misses with some punches.
Collier misses with a punch to the body.
Plitt lands a right hand.
Our sources have told us that Plitt has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Plitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Plitt gets through Collier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collier pushes Plitt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Collier swings wildly with an uppercut but Plitt uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Plitt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plitt circles away.#T2#
Plitt takes one on the button.
Plitt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plitt checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Collier is predictable there
and Plitt counters with a three punch combo that has Collier backing up. Collier nods at Plitt to acknowledge the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Plitt.
Collier lands a head kick. Plitt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Collier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Collier throws a leg kick but Plitt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Plitt misses with an uppercut.
Plitt misses with a wild body shot.
Plitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collier.
Collier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Plitt tries to bum rush Collier with a series of wild strikes but Collier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3##KD#
Plitt cracks Collier with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Plitt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Collier to stand back up!#ROC#
Collier is rocked!
Plitt lands with a right and another and another! Collier is in big trouble! Plitt lands again and this time it's lights out for Collier! A quality knockout there for Plitt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Greg Plitt!
Greg Plitt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UGD 8:Shevchenko Vs Rocca
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Chino throws a solid leg kick but Collier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chino.
Collier looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Collier scoring well with a low kick there.
Collier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chino.
Chino misses with a double jab
and Collier counters with a stiff right hand.
Alpa Chino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Chino gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collier to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Collier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chino working for a triangle but Collier defends it easily.
Collier trying to control but Chino is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Collier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Collier wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving.
Collier scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Chino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collier is aware though and is defending well.
Chino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Collier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chino keeping moving, preventing Collier from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chino isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Collier stacks Chino 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 Collier!
Collier scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chino to see if he's OK.#T2#
Collier working the ground and pound from side control.
Chino is trying to control Collier's posture but Collier avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collier working the body and head with strikes.
Chino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collier wants to control but Chino is keeping him busy.
Collier is really struggling to control Chino but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Collier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chino some visible discomfort.
We've been hearing that Collier has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Collier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chino is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Chino isn't going anywhere.
Chino gets back to half guard.
Chino is looking to control Collier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chino avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Chino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chino trying to hold on to Collier's head to control him but Collier postures up.
Chino wants to get back to full guard but Collier has passed into side control.#SUB#
Collier tries for a kimura but Chino is defending well.
Collier lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Chino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collier lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chino has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chino wants to get back to his feet but Collier drags him back down.
Chino taking punishment in the form of punches.
Collier landing a few strikes.
Collier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chino tries to improve position but can't.
Collier working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chino is trying to buck Collier off.
Chino isn't going anywhere.
Collier working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Collier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Collier scores with a leg kick.
Chino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Collier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chino is looking to land body kicks.
Chino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Collier is able to avoid easily.
Chino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collier checks a leg kick.
Chino throws out a powerful jab.
Collier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chino can do to turn this around?
Chino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chino throws a low kick but Collier moves out of range easily. #CL#
Collier closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collier misses with a punch on the inside.
Chino scores with a hook to the body.
Chino misses with a punch to the body.
Collier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Chino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Collier tries to throw a body punch but Chino avoids it by throwing Collier back against the cage.
Collier working aggressively here.
Collier blocks an uppercut.
Collier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chino lands a body punch.
Collier blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chino tries to throw a body punch but Collier avoids it by throwing Chino back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chino.
Collier prevents a body shot from Chino.
Collier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chino prevents a body shot from Collier.
Chino blocks a body shot from Collier.
Chino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Collier or not.
Collier lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Collier.
Collier working aggressively here.
Collier misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Collier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chino looking to slow down the pace here.
Chino pushes Collier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Collier.
Collier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chino lands with a right to the head.
Collier misses with some punches.
Collier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collier misses with the head strike.
Chino working aggressively here.
Collier misses with some punches.
Collier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collier misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chino tries a body shot but Collier blocks it.
#T3#
Collier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collier prevents a body shot from Chino.
A head punch on the inside from Collier fails to land.
Chino works on Collier's body with a couple of short punches.
Chino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chino misses with a body punch.
Collier lands an uppercut.
Collier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collier tries to work over Chino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Collier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Chino.
Chino tries to throw a body punch but Collier avoids it by throwing Chino back against the cage.
Collier throws a punch but it's blocked by Chino.
Collier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Collier fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collier.
Chino lands a body shot. #T4#
Chino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collier misses with a punch on the inside.
Chino lands with a light punch inside.
Collier misses with a punch on the inside.
Collier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chino backwards.
Chino blocks an uppercut.
Chino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chino lands with a right to the head.
Don Collier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chino lands with a right to the head.
Chino gets through Collier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Chino fails to land.
Collier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chino fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Chino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collier prevents a body shot from Chino.
Collier lands a shot to the body.
Chino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Collier throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alpa Chino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Collier 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.
Chino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chino throws a body kick that misses
and Collier counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Collier wants to clinch up but Chino keeps it at a distance.
Collier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Collier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chino.
Collier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collier momentarily.
Collier avoids the head kick by Chino.
Alpa Chino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Chino misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Chino has closed the distance and engaged Collier in a clinch.
Chino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collier's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Collier fails to land.
Chino misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chino.
Collier scores with a shoulder strike.
Collier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chino backwards.
Nice body punch from Chino - that landed with a thud.
Chino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Chino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chino is able to avoid easily.
Chino missing with a left hand there. Collier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Collier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chino's sensitive parts.
Chino scores with a nice body kick.
Chino motions for Collier to come forward. Chino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chino lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chino.
Collier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Collier connects with a high kick.
Collier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collier throws out a leg kick but Chino moves out of range and Collier only half commits.
Chino throws a shot from downtown. Collier moves away and avoids it.
Collier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Chino does no damage.
Chino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Collier.
Chino throws a right hand that Collier ducks under and follows up with a left that Collier also avoids with ease.
Chino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Collier thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chino misses with a body shot.
Chino checks a leg kick.#T3#
Collier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chino misses with a hook
and Collier counters with a low kick, right behind Chino 's knee.
That kick from Chino tenderised Collier's leg. Collier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collier counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Chino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Chino catches Collier right on the button with a cross.
Chino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Collier misses with a low kick.
Chino checks a leg kick nicely.
Collier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Collier lands a leg kick that knocks Chino off balance momentarily.
Collier throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Collier checks a leg kick.
Collier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chino flicks out a counter leg kick but Collier steps away.
Chino tries to clinch but Collier is having none of it.
Chino misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Collier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chino throws a body kick that misses.
Collier looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chino thumps Collier with a low kick.
Chino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chino looks to throw a body kick
and Collier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collier throws the kick towards the body but Chino avoids it.
Chino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Collier half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alpa Chino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chino is able to avoid easily.
Chino lands a front kick.
Collier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpa Chino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpa Chino!
A relieved looking Alpa Chino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFL #34
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Collier keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Kovacs clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Collier.
Collier lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs trying to stall but Collier improves his position.
Collier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collier lands a left hand.
Collier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collier has Kovacs pressed against the cage, preventing Kovacs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collier misses with the head strike.
Collier scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Collier.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but Collier has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Collier as Kovacs tries to tie him up.
Collier lands with a right to the head.
Collier is leaning against Kovacs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Collier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs is trying to drag Collier to the mat but Collier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kovacs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kovacs is breathing heavily.#T1#
A hook to the body from Collier.
Collier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collier dips a shoulder and cracks Kovacs with a mighty uppercut! Kovacs falls back against the cage and Collier unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kovacs is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Collier screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Collier!
Our winner, Don Collier, 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.
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Event:
HFL #30
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Mjunstedt throws a nice head kick!
Mjunstedt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Collier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collier wants it to stay on the feet.
Mjunstedt has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Allan Mjunstedt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Collier as Mjunstedt shoots in.
No luck for Mjunstedt with that takedown attempt.
Collier throws a head kick that misses.
Mjunstedt shoots in looking for a takedown but Collier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mjunstedt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mjunstedt attempts a counter takedown but Collier avoids it well and moves away.
Mjunstedt avoids the body shot from Collier.
Collier leaves Mjunstedt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Collier shoots in and gets a takedown into Mjunstedt's guard.
Mjunstedt 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.
Mjunstedt keeping moving, preventing Collier from controlling successfully.
Collier is looking to work some ground and pound but Mjunstedt has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collier landing with the ground and pound.
Mjunstedt tries to strike from the bottom.
Collier postures up and lands a big shot to Mjunstedt's brow.
Mjunstedt keeping moving, preventing Collier from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Collier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mjunstedt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Collier has Mjunstedt in his guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Mjunstedt is posturing up here but Collier has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mjunstedt tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mjunstedt has to tap! Slick submission there by Collier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Collier!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Collier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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