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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cice Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beginning of the End. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
21 - 16 - 1 |
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179 cm
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183 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cice Salace!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Salace.
Collins throws a low kick but Salace avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Salace on that attempt.
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Collins misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins jabs Salace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Collins lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins throws out a powerful jab.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
Salace avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins avoids the body shot from Salace.
Dave Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Collins takes a swing at Salace's ribcage but misses.
Collins lands with an overhand left.
Salace misses with a takedown
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dave Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cice Salace.
Collins takes a swing at Salace's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salace has his takedown stuffed
and Salace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Salace fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Salace is just out of range.
Collins takes a swing at Salace's ribcage but misses.
Salace fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cice Salace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace takes a jab right on the kisser.
Collins cracks Salace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dave Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cice Salace.
Salace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tried to score with a low kick but Salace checks it.
Salace fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Salace. Salace gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins tries a low kick but Salace avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Salace is trying desperately to land a takedown but Collins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Salace.
Salace walks into a jab.
Collins tries to bum rush Salace with a series of wild strikes but Salace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good work by Salace as he checks the leg kick.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins looks to land a combination but Salace avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands with a shot to the body.
Collins digs a good body shot into Salace's ribs.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salace shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salace misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Collins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Collins digs a good body shot into Salace's ribs.
Collins wants to slow Salace down by chopping away at his legs.
Salace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salace takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Collins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salace doesn't seem phased though.
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Salace might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Collins has got the better of the exchanges.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins jabs Salace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Salace with that takedown attempt.
Collins lands with a slapping head kick.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salace misses with a takedown
and Collins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dave Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cice Salace.
Salace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dave Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salace shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
Salace avoids the body shot from Collins.
Cice Salace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Collins lands with a cross.
Salace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Salace.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salace was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins stuns Salace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salace fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Collins!
Dave Collins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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