PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that David Collins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Collins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Collins
vs
Creed

197 cm
22
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Creed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.

Collins clinches with his opponent.
Collins keeps control of Creed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.

Collins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Creed is trying to keep an underhook but Collins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Creed is defending well.
Creed is looking to escape.
Collins stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed is trying to stand up here but Collins is controlling him well.
Collins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Collins prevents Creed from standing back up.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Creed is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Creed.

Collins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Collins has Creed pushed against the ropes.
Collins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Collins taking a breather.
Creed is trying to break free.
Creed can't break the clinch.
Creed tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Creed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Creed tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Creed blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Collins to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed is trying to break free.
Collins avoiding damage.
Collins scores with a shoulder strike.
Collins prevents Creed from breaking the clinch.
Collins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Collins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Collins leaning against his opponent.
Creed is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Collins prevents Creed from breaking the clinch.
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creed wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
Collins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Collins is working for takedown but Creed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Creed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins lands a right hand.
Creed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Collins keeps control of Creed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collins has Creed pressed against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Creed is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Collins is working for takedown but Creed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Creed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Creed prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins keeps control of Creed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Creed is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Collins prevents Creed from breaking the clinch.
Collins is struggling to control the position.
Creed wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
Collins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creed is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Collins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Creed's brow.
Creed wants to break free but Collins has control.
Creed is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.
Creed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins prevents Creed from breaking the clinch.
Creed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Creed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins moves out of range as Creed strikes.
Creed misses with a looping right.
Jab by Creed.

It looks like David Collins has been cut.
Creed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Creed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creed.
Creed throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Creed loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins drops his hands momentarily and Creed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Creed misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Creed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Creed is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Creed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins prevents Creed from breaking the clinch.
Collins prevents Creed from breaking the clinch.
Creed has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
Collins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Collins scores with a shot to the side of Creed's head.
Creed is trying to break free.
Collins misses with a knee to the head.
Creed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Collins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Creed's brow.
Collins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Creed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Creed takes a shot to the head.
Collins is leaning against Creed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Collins.
Collins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Collins avoiding damage.
Collins trying to land knees to the body.
Collins looking for a takedown.
Creed is trying to break free.
Collins lands an uppercut.
Creed wants to break free but Collins has control.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Creed up against the ropes.
Creed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Creed prevents the takedown attempt.
Collins lands a right hand.
A knee to the head by Collins.
The is referee keeping an eye on Collins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Creed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins lands with a short shot to the head.
Creed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Creed tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Creed is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.
Creed wants to break the clinch but can't.

Collins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Creed is trying to keep an underhook but Collins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Creed is looking to escape.
Collins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Creed is trying to stand up here but Collins is controlling him well.
Creed is breathing heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Apollo Creed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Creed fails to land with a series of punches.
Creed swinging wilding here.
Creed looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Creed throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed misses with a straight left.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Creed.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Creed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Creed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Creed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins lands a body shot.
Collins is trying to drag Creed to the mat but Creed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Creed is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Creed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Creed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Collins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Creed's face.
Creed is trying to break free.
Creed wants to break free but Collins has control.
Creed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins keeps control of Creed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Creed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Creed is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Creed is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Creed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Creed is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.
Creed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Creed can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Collins.
Creed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins is struggling to control the position.
Creed wants to break free but Collins has control.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins digs a right hand underneath Creed's ribcage. Creed let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Collins.
Creed has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
Collins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Collins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Creed up against the ropes.
Creed is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Collins.
Collins holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

Collins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Creed pushes Collins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Collins drives through and clinches with Creed against the ropes.
Creed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins prevents Creed from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Creed wants to break free but Collins has control.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
Creed wants to break free but Collins has control.
Creed has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
Creed has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
Creed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins lands a nice elbow.
Collins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Collins lands a nice uppercut.

Collins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Creed is trying to keep an underhook but Collins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Creed is trying to stand.
Creed tries to kick Collins off in order to stand up. Collins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Collins controlling the position.
Creed is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Collins has just dragged him back down to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
David 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for David Collins!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for David Collins!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for David Collins!

David Collins wins by unanimous decision!