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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Rhea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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178 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ross Rhea!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rhea quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Collins.
Collins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins slows the pace down in half guard.
Collins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rhea wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collins slows the pace down in half guard.
Rhea trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Collins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ross Rhea was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Collins scores with a takedown into Rhea's guard.
Collins 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.
Collins won't allow Rhea to sweep him here.
Rhea is trying to keep Collins in close.
Rhea is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rhea's head.
Rhea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhea wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rhea's head.
Rhea trying to control the position.
Rhea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rhea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rhea is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to pass to full mount but Rhea defends it.
Rhea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Collins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rhea trying to control from the bottom.
Collins content to control rather than advance.
Collins is pressing down on Rhea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rhea is holding on for now.
Rhea tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhea regains full guard. Nicely done.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins wants to control from the top but Rhea keeps moving.
Rhea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
Collins stays in close to Rhea's body and controls the position.
Rhea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Collins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Collins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rhea is trying to defend but Collins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhea defends it well.
Collins trying to control the action but Rhea is working from the bottom.
Rhea is trying to stand up here but Collins is controlling him well.
Collins controlling the action here.
Collins trying to control from half guard but Rhea is working away.
Rhea wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is nestled in close to Rhea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Collins prevents Rhea from standing back up.
Steve Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhea trying to control from the bottom.
Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rhea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins.
Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rhea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins.
Rhea moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhea keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Rhea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Rhea.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Rhea blocks nicely.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Collins wants to control from the top but Rhea keeps moving.
Rhea looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhea, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins stands and throws Rhea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rhea is looking to reverse the position.
Rhea gets back to half guard.
Rhea looking for submissions off his back.
Rhea is not content to let Collins control the position.
Collins is really struggling to control Rhea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rhea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Collins is pressing down on Rhea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rhea is holding on for now.
Collins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhea keeps working.
Rhea trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhea wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Rhea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Collins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rhea stuffs the takedown.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rhea tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Rhea shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
No luck for Rhea with that takedown attempt.
Steve Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Rhea.
Rhea wants to clinch
and Collins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rhea shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhea wants to clinch
and Collins counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collins avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rhea's guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Rhea keeps moving.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhea throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
Rhea has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
Collins distracts Rhea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rhea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
Rhea wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
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!
Rhea wants to stand but Collins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rhea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rhea stops Collins from standing up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ross Rhea hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Rhea shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rhea clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rhea tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rhea rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Collins!
An out of breath Steve Collins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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