PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Saltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Collins
vs
Saltz

210 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Saltz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saltz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Collins lands a two punch combo.
Collins throws a right hand that Saltz ducks under and follows up with a left that Saltz also avoids with ease.
Collins wants to clinch up but Saltz keeps it at a distance.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saltz's waist but Saltz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collins off to one side.
Saltz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Saltz keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saltz avoids it really well and circles away.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saltz counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saltz as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.

Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Collins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saltz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saltz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Collins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saltz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is really struggling to control Saltz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Saltz won't allow Collins to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Saltz pushes him off.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saltz at a distance.
Saltz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Saltz pushes him off.
Tyler Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saltz's waist but Saltz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collins off to one side.

Collins scores with a takedown into Saltz's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saltz wants to stand but Collins is controlling the position.

Collins gets to his feet - Saltz follows without any prompting.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saltz as he jumps to the side.
Collins looks to land a combination but Saltz avoids it well.
Saltz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saltz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Collins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saltz paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Collins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Collins lands in his opponent's guard.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Collins stands up from Saltz's guard - Collins perhaps looking for a knockout.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyler Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Saltz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saltz.
Saltz stuffs the takedown.
Saltz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Collins.
Saltz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saltz throws a combination that misses

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Collins counters with a shoot takedown. Saltz fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Collins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saltz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saltz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saltz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saltz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saltz stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saltz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Collins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Collins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins is looking to clinch but Saltz is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Saltz. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Saltz misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins throws a series of strikes that have Saltz backpedaling.
Saltz swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Saltz stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Saltz circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saltz but Saltz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saltz counters with a left and a right that stings Collins.
Collins misses with a takedown
and Saltz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins with a poor takedown
letting Saltz counter with a right hand.
Saltz throws a combination that misses
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justin Saltz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins shoots and misses
and Saltz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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 with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saltz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saltz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Saltz misses.
No joy there for Saltz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saltz tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saltz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Collins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saltz is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Saltz circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saltz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Collins has Saltz up against the cage in a clinch.
Saltz is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Collins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saltz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saltz tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Justin Saltz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins tries to pull guard but Saltz won't allow it.
Saltz wants to break free but Collins has control.

Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saltz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins throws a nice head kick!
Tyler Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyler Collins.
Well Collins 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

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