PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Valmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dante Collins was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Valmer
vs
Collins

225 cm
27
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

194 cm
24
290 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Valmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Collins!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Valmer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valmer.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Valmer from controlling successfully.
Collins trying to control the position.
Valmer postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valmer lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collins is on top in guard.

Valmer trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins keeps trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valmer keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Valmer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Collins postures up.
Collins won't allow Valmer to get back to his feet.
Valmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Valmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valmer seems keen to control Collins's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Collins looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dante Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valmer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Valmer tries to counter with a takedown but Collins is quick to defend against it.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Valmer attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Valmer ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Collins!

It looks like Jimmy Valmer has been cut.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Valmer moves away and avoids it.
Collins throws a good cross that connects.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Valmer attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses

so Valmer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valmer won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Valmer is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valmer landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valmer looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Valmer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valmer wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Valmer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Valmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Valmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valmer with a nice head shot there.
Collins looking to control.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Valmer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Valmer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valmer manages to avoid it.
Collins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Valmer counters with a shoot takedown. Collins fights it but they end up in guard.
Valmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Valmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Valmer wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Valmer distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valmer is one step ahead there.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Valmer is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valmer landing with the ground and pound.
Valmer won't allow Collins to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy Valmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valmer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valmer wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Valmer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Valmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Valmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Valmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valmer advances position into side control!
Collins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valmer connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valmer working the ground and pound.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Valmer trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
Collins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Valmer working the body and head with strikes.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Valmer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Valmer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Valmer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valmer connects with a decent elbow.
Valmer scoring with punches from side control.
Collins tries to buck Valmer off but Valmer is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valmer trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Collins tries to bench press Valmer off him but Valmer keeps the position.
Valmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
Collins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Collins is not content to let Valmer control the position.
Valmer drops an elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Valmer is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valmer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Valmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valmer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valmer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Valmer wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Valmer connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valmer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valmer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Collins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valmer prevents Collins from improving his position.
Valmer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collins has hold of Valmer's hands but Valmer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Valmer sits in half guard.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Valmer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Valmer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Collins.
Valmer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valmer.
Valmer attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.
Collins stuns Valmer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Valmer feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Valmer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Collins swings widly with a right hand

and Valmer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Collins's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valmer connects with a couple of short punches.
Valmer is working Collins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Valmer from controlling successfully.
Collins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Valmer has passed into side control.
Valmer working the ground and pound.
Valmer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Valmer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Valmer is putting a hurting on Collins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Valmer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Valmer cracks Collins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Valmer looks up at the clock and then as Collins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Valmer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valmer working away.
Dante Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valmer trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Valmer working the head with strikes.
Valmer is putting a hurting on Collins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Valmer lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Valmer working the ground and pound from side control.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
Valmer takes a little break here. Collins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valmer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Valmer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Collins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Collins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Collins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Valmer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Collins!
Valmer looking to finish Collins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Collins!
Collins is in a horrible position here. Valmer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Valmer unloading with bombs!
Valmer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Valmer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Collins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Valmer lands a big shot there that rocks Collins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valmer dominating with strikes here.
Valmer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Valmer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Valmer with good strikes from the mount here!
Valmer with a couple of short strikes.
Valmer lands a nice shot to the head.
Valmer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Valmer wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Valmer controlling from mount.
Valmer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Collins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Valmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valmer, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Valmer!