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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Pratchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Good low kicks
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Pratchett!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses with a hook
and Pratchett counters with a straight right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pratchett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pratchett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Pratchett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins dives in and grabs Pratchett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pratchett pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Pratchett shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pratchett is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Collins checks a low kick from Pratchett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Pratchett ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
It seemed like Pratchett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Pratchett misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Collins. That snapped Pratchett's head back.
Pratchett lands a body shot.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pratchett manages to avoid it.
Pratchett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pratchett throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pratchett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pratchett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratchett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Collins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pratchett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Pratchett does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Pratchett shows good takedown defense.
Pratchett punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Luke Pratchett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins scores with a punch to the head.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pratchett lands with a right hand.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Pratchett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pratchett circles away.
Pratchett throws a fast counter high kick but Collins manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Pratchett throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins cracks Pratchett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pratchett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pratchett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pratchett quickly recovers to half guard.
Pratchett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Collins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Collins thows a huge punch but Pratchett dodges it nicely.
Pratchett is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Pratchett defends it.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pratchett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pratchett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
Pratchett actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Pratchett is not content to let Collins control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Pratchett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Collins closes the distance and clinches up with Pratchett, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes Pratchett against the ropes but Pratchett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pratchett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins darts in looking for a takedown but Pratchett gets double underhooks and turns Collins into the ropes.
Luke Pratchett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Pratchett.
Pratchett throws a leg kick
and Collins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins wants to control from the top but Pratchett keeps moving.
Collins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pratchett to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Collins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pratchett pulls down on the head and he's put Collins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Pratchett!
Luke Pratchett gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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