PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peippo comes into the arena with Public Enemy - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Peippo
vs
Collins

175 cm
30
172 lbs
24 - 25 - 0

183 cm
37
180 lbs
23 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Collins.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Peippo cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.
Peippo throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peippo ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Peippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peippo scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Peippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peippo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Collins can pounce on him.
Collins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins scoring well with a low kick there.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peippo tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peippo lands a nice looking body shot.
Peippo blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peippo throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peippo throws a poor cross that misses
and Peippo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peippo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Collins.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peippo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peippo lands with an overhand left.
Peippo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peippo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Peippo moves out of range easily.
Peippo shoots in looking for a takedown. Collins tries to sprawl out of it but Peippo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Collins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Collins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tests Peippo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peippo throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peippo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins connects with a solid leg kick.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peippo was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Peippo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Peippo cracks Collins with an open hand slap.
Peippo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peippo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Peippo connects with a nice looking jab.
Peippo throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peippo misses with a wild body shot.

Peippo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peippo showed some decent athleticism there.

Collins is rocked!

Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Peippo.

Peippo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Collins is not content to let Peippo control the position.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Peippo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peippo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peippo trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Collins is looking to control Peippo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?
Peippo wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Peippo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.
Collins is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Collins throws a hook but Peippo blocks it.
Collins connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Collins connects with a leg kick. Peippo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Peippo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peippo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Peippo seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Collins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Peippo misses with a straight right.
Collins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peippo misses with a body shot.
Collins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peippo checks the leg kick.
Peippo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Collins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peippo throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peippo.
Collins jabs at Peippo's body.
That kick from Collins tenderised Peippo's leg. Peippo is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peippo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peippo.
Peippo misses with a jab to the body
and Collins counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Peippo.
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.
Collins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peippo manages to avoid it.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Peippo.
Peippo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peippo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Collins thumps Peippo with a low kick.
Steve Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peippo throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peippo.
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Peippo misses.
Peippo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Peippo ducks down to avoid it.
Peippo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Collins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peippo throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
Peippo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peippo misses with a looping left.

Collins cracks Peippo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Collins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Peippo to stand back up!

Peippo is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Peippo crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Collins!
In his post fight interview, Steve Collins gave a big smile as he said 'You just got your ass whipped by an old man!'.