PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carran Pettigrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettigrew's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, La Marseillaise -Song of France. Collins has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Pettigrew
vs
Collins

178 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carran Pettigrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pettigrew has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.

Pettigrew pulls guard successfully.
Pettigrew managing to control the position.
Pettigrew has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Pettigrew pushes Collins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pettigrew is defended easily by Collins.
As Pettigrew backs off Collins throws a huge counter combo but Pettigrew manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Pettigrew with that takedown attempt.
Collins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pettigrew.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carran Pettigrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Pettigrew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew misses with a right hand
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Pettigrew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carran Pettigrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettigrew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pettigrew fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Pettigrew backing up. Pettigrew nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.

Pettigrew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettigrew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
Pettigrew misses with a punch on the inside.

Pettigrew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pettigrew.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but Pettigrew pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins blocks a head kick by Pettigrew.
Collins tries to counter with a clinch but Pettigrew shakes him off and moves away.
Pettigrew tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins throws a counter combo.

Pettigrew instigates a clinch.
Pettigrew slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Pettigrew breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pettigrew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pettigrew off to one side.
Pettigrew is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Pettigrew misses
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Pettigrew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pettigrew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
Pettigrew shoots and misses
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Pettigrew.
Pettigrew misses with a takedown
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Pettigrew has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Pettigrew.
Pettigrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pettigrew fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Pettigrew.
Pettigrew throws a leg kick
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pettigrew has a takedown stuffed.
Pettigrew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Pettigrew is predictable there
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Pettigrew backing up. Pettigrew nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettigrew tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Pettigrew backing up. Pettigrew nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carran Pettigrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettigrew fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pettigrew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Pettigrew backing up. Pettigrew nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Pettigrew misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pettigrew tries to clinch but Collins moves away
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
Pettigrew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Pettigrew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettigrew has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Pettigrew will be more careful next time no doubt.

Pettigrew is rocked!
Pettigrew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew with a poor takedown
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Pettigrew.
Pettigrew wants to clinch
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Pettigrew backing up. Pettigrew nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Pettigrew with a poor takedown
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Pettigrew backing up. Pettigrew nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Collins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pettigrew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pettigrew darts in trying to clinch
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Collins.
Collins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pettigrew throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Pettigrew.
Pettigrew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Carran Pettigrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettigrew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Pettigrew.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettigrew wants to clinch but Collins slips to the side
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Pettigrew backing up. Pettigrew nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Pettigrew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Pettigrew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Pettigrew backing up. Pettigrew nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Pettigrew throws a predictable looking body shot
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettigrew misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Pettigrew.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pettigrew fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Pettigrew will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pettigrew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Pettigrew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pettigrew fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carran Pettigrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettigrew misses with a takedown

and Collins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettigrew's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Collins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pettigrew seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Collins can turn it around.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettigrew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Collins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Collins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pettigrew is defending well for now.
Pettigrew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Pettigrew has him pressed against the cage.
Pettigrew prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Pettigrew tries to pull guard but Collins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Collins drags the fight down to the ground.
Collins has a closed guard, preventing Pettigrew from standing up.
Collins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is looking to stand up but Pettigrew isn't so interested in that idea.
Pettigrew throws a big right hand that misses.
Pettigrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Pettigrew is proving a slippery customer.
Collins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pettigrew tries to clinch
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Pettigrew backing up. Pettigrew nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Collins avoids the head kick by Pettigrew.
Pettigrew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pettigrew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pettigrew tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Pettigrew backing up. Pettigrew nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettigrew darts in trying to clinch
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
Carran Pettigrew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Collins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pettigrew throws a lazy uppercut
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Pettigrew.

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 Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Collins!
Michael Collins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.