PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Test Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabree Lewis Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis Collins has chosen Eminem-Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Lewis Collins has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The key to victory for Test Speed has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Speed
vs
Lewis Collins

175 cm
18
137 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

156 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Test Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jabree Lewis Collins!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch up
and Speed counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis Collins is looking to clinch but Speed is avoiding it.
Lewis Collins moves to clinch but Speed breaks away
and Speed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewis Collins thinking.
Speed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch but Speed is having none of it.
Lewis Collins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Speed counters with a nice body shot.
Lewis Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lewis Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis Collins can't get the takedown.
Lewis Collins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Speed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lewis Collins looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis Collins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Test Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabree Lewis Collins.

Lewis Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Speed with a jab.
Speed lands a nice looking body shot.
Speed throws a series of strikes that have Lewis Collins backpedaling.

Lewis Collins moves into the clinch.
Speed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Speed tries to break the clinch but Lewis Collins is controlling the position.

Lewis Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Speed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Lewis Collins tries to keep at a distance but Speed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Speed avoiding damage as Lewis Collins throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed wants to break free but Lewis Collins has control.

Lewis Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis Collins tries to clinch up but Speed circles away and keeps his distance.
Speed is looking for a counter combo.
Speed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch
and Speed counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Speed both land. Nice combination.
Lewis Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lewis Collins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Speed.
Speed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lewis Collins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Speed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewis Collins thinking.
Speed lands a slapping body shot.
Speed cracks Lewis Collins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Lewis Collins pushes Speed up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis Collins tries to score a body lock takedown but Speed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Speed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis Collins tries to break free but Speed pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis Collins keeps control of Speed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lewis Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Speed is trying to break the clinch but Lewis Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Speed is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis Collins has double underhooks.
Lewis Collins is trying to break the clinch but Speed is controlling him.

Speed breaks from the clinch.
Speed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Speed connects with a looping right hand.
Lewis Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lewis Collins darts in trying to clinch
and Speed counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Speed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lewis Collins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lewis Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Speed counters with a right hand to the body.
Lewis Collins darts in trying to clinch
and Speed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewis Collins thinking.
Speed throws a series of strikes that have Lewis Collins backpedaling.
Speed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Speed counters with a right hand to the body.

Lewis Collins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Speed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lewis Collins closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Speed counter with a right hand.
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Speed is looking to wear down Lewis Collins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Speed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lewis Collins walks into a left hand.
Lewis Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Speed lands a nice looking body shot.
Speed scores with a hook to the body. Lewis Collins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lewis Collins moves to clinch but Speed breaks away
and Speed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Speed clinches up against the cage.
Lewis Collins is breathing heavily.
Speed is trying to force a seperation but Lewis Collins has the dominant position.
Lewis Collins tries for a takedown but Speed manages to get underhooks.
Speed prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis Collins has Speed pressed against the cage, preventing Speed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Speed prevents a body shot from Lewis Collins.

Lewis Collins manages to break the clinch.
Speed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewis Collins at a distance.
Speed scores with a hook to the body. Lewis Collins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Speed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Speed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jabree Lewis Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis Collins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Speed lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Speed.

Lewis Collins clinches with his opponent.
Lewis Collins is trying to break the clinch but Speed is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Speed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Speed wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Speed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Speed connects with a body shot that sends Lewis Collins's belly button to the back.
Lewis Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lewis Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lewis Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Speed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis Collins can do to turn this around?
Speed feints a jab promting Lewis Collins to slip. Speed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lewis Collins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Speed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Speed.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lewis Collins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Speed stops a takedown attempt from Lewis Collins.
Test Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabree Lewis Collins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis Collins keeps control of Speed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Speed is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis Collins has double underhooks.
Lewis Collins can't get the takedown.
Speed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Speed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lewis Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Speed has him pressed against the cage.
Speed is trying to break the clinch but Lewis Collins is controlling him.
Lewis Collins goes for a takedown attempt but Speed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Speed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lewis Collins looking for a takedown.
Lewis Collins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Speed's efforts to push away.
Speed can't break the clinch.
Speed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lewis Collins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Speed tries to roll over but Lewis Collins keeps him under control.
Lewis Collins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lewis Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Speed dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Speed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lewis Collins at a distance.
Lewis Collins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Lewis Collins moves into the clinch.

Lewis Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Speed scores with a nice head shot.
Lewis Collins moves to clinch but Speed breaks away
and Lewis Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis Collins moves to clinch but Speed breaks away
and Speed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch but Speed moves away
and Speed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lewis Collins wants to clinch up but Speed keeps it at a distance.
Lewis Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Speed lands with a good body shot.
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!
Speed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Jabree Lewis Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lewis Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Speed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Speed!
Lewis Collins tries to clinch up
and Speed counters with a nice uppercut.
Speed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Speed closes the distance and clinches.
Jabree Lewis Collins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Speed is trying to break the clinch but Lewis Collins has him pressed against the cage.

Lewis Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Speed instigates a clinch.
Speed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewis Collins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Speed prevents it.
Speed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lewis Collins.
Speed is trying to break the clinch but Lewis Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis Collins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Test Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabree Lewis Collins.
Lewis Collins has Speed pressed against the cage, preventing Speed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lewis Collins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Speed is trying to break the clinch but Lewis Collins has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed is trying to force a seperation but Lewis Collins has the dominant position.
Lewis Collins can't break the clinch.
Speed tries to break free but Lewis Collins pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Speed prevents it.
Speed tries to break free but Lewis Collins pushes him back against the cage.
Speed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Speed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Test Speed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Speed wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lewis Collins manages to break the clinch.
Speed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Speed thuds his right hand into Lewis Collins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Speed lands a glancing blow to the side of Lewis Collins's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed connects with a body shot that sends Lewis Collins's belly button to the back.
Speed punishes Lewis Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Speed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Speed counters with a stiff right hand.
Test Speed is winning the standup battle so far.
Speed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lewis Collins has time to react.

Lewis Collins rushes Speed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lewis Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Speed lands a really nice looking cross but Lewis Collins seems unphased.
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Speed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jabree Lewis Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speed with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Speed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Speed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Speed!