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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. Michael Collins has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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150 lbs
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225 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominick Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rey closes the distance and pushes Collins back into the cage.
Rey tries to pull guard but Collins holds him up against the cage and eventually Rey drops back down to his feet.
Collins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reys head.
Collins jumps guard but Rey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Collins wants to break free but Rey has control.
Rey just leaning against Collins, taking a breather.
Rey is trying to pull guard but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Collins jumps guard but Rey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rey has Collins pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to push Rey away but Rey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rey just leaning against Collins, taking a breather.
Rey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Rey has him pressed against the cage.
Collins is trying to push Rey away but Rey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Collins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dominick Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Collins.
Collins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rey throws a lazy uppercut
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Rey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Rey.
Rey misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
As Rey backs off Collins throws a huge counter combo but Rey manages to avoid it all.
Rey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Rey throws a right hand that misses
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Collins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rey jumps guard.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rey has his hands on Collins's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey looking for subs off his back but Collins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rey controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rey misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Collins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Collins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Rey misses.
Despite the aggression on Collins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Rey backing up. Rey nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Dominick Rey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Rey.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but Rey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rey throws a sloppy head kick
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Rey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rey.
Collins is looking for the big counter here.
Rey throws a lazy head kick
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rey misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Rey backing up. Rey nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Michael Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins unleashes a big counter combination but Rey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rey throws a combination that misses
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Rey throws a lazy head kick
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Rey.
Rey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Collins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins taking a bit of punishment here - Rey scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rey throwing strikes but Collins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rey keeps Collins under control for a moment.
Rey prevents Collins from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Rey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey is holding on to half guard well.
Collins wants to control but Rey is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rey is doing well to control the position and prevent Collins from advancing to side control.
Collins with the ground and pound but Rey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Collins postures up in Rey's guard and throws a big left but Rey blocks it.
Rey pulls Collins in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins throws a counter combo.
Rey throws a head kick that misses.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Rey.
Rey fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins unleashes a big counter combination but Rey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Rey misses with a two punch combination.
Collins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Michael Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rey throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
Collins throws a counter combo.
A head kick by Rey misses
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Rey.
Rey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
Rey rushes Collins and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rey manages to break the clinch.
Dominick Rey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rey misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rey.
Rey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
Rey shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Collins throws a counter combo.
Rey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rey misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Rey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Rey pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Rey backs off Collins throws a huge counter combo but Rey manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Rey is predictable there
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Rey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rey throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rey misses with a hook to the body
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Rey.
A head kick by Rey misses
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Rey throws a sloppy head kick
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Rey.
Rey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rey throws a combination that misses
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Rey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rey has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Rey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Rey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey moves to clinch but Collins breaks away
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Rey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rey fails to land with a series of punches.
Rey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rey moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Rey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rey is looking to clinch.
Collins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rey throws a sloppy head kick
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Rey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rey throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Rey backing up. Rey nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Rey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Rey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Rey looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Rey darts in trying to clinch
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Rey will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Collins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Collins!
Michael Collins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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