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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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148 lbs
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
11 - 6 - 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins drops his hands momentarily and Podolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
Podolski throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Collins darts in looking for a takedown but Podolski gets double underhooks and turns Collins into the cage.
Podolski misses with an uppercut.
Collins shoots in and bounces Podolski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Podolski has wrist control.
Podolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Podolski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Podolski defends well.
Collins is looking for a triangle but Podolski pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Podolski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Collins is proving hard to escape from.
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Podolski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Podolski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Collins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Podolski manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins throws a strike but Podolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins is looking for a triangle but Podolski pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Podolski is one step ahead there.
Podolski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Collins's guard.
Podolski trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Podolski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Collins's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podolski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Podolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Podolski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Collins moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Podolski sprawls and moves away.
Collins looks for a takedown but Podolski sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Podolski sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Podolski.
Podolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Podolski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
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!
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins passes Podolski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Podolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Podolski's head.
Collins works his way into side control.
Podolski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 Misha Collins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Podolski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Collins's calf.
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podolski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Collins, as that shot connected.
Podolski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.
Collins goes for a double leg but Podolski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Podolski continues to drive forward.
Podolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Podolski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collins momentarily.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Podolski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Podolski misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins slips under a jab.
Collins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Podolski misses.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Podolski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Podolski some visible discomfort.
Collins cracks Podolski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Collins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Podolski is looking to reverse the position.
Collins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Collins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Collins throws a strike aimed at the side of Podolski's head but Podolski avoids it well.
Podolski prevents Collins from improving position.
Collins cracks Podolski with a big elbow.
Collins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Collins lands a nice forearm strike.
Collins is working Podolski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Collins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Collins swings around for an armbar but Podolski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Collins's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Podolski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Podolski preventing the sweep.
Collins has an active guard here but Podolski has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to get back to full guard but Podolski has passed into side control.
Podolski wants to stand but Collins has his arm trapped.
Misha Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins wants to control but Podolski postures up.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Podolski tries to stand but Collins is controlling his head.
Collins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Podolski's head.
Collins is pressing down on Podolski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Podolski is holding on for now.
Collins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Podolski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Collins.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Podolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins throws a strike but Podolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Podolski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Misha Collins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Podolski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Collins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Podolski leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Podolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Collins's head backwards.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Podolski misses with a leg kick
and Collins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski is looking to stand up but Collins isn't so interested in that idea.
Collins throws a strike but Podolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Podolski controls the pace.
Podolski is looking to stand up but Collins won't let him.
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Podolski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Podolski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Podolski is one step ahead there.
Podolski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Collins's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Podolski is looking to stand up but Collins won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Podolski swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Podolski scoring well with a low kick there.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves away from the strike by Podolski.
Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Podolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Podolski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Podolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podolski.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Collins tries to counter with a takedown but Podolski is quick to defend against it.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Michail Podolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Podolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Podolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Podolski blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Podolski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins tries to score with some ground and pound. Podolski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Collins cracks Podolski with a big right hand but Podolski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Collins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Podolski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Podolski dodges the ground and pound from Collins.
Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Podolski parries the strikes from Collins easily there. Collins is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Podolski to escape.
Misha Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins trying to control the action but Podolski is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michail Podolski.
I think Collins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Misha Collins!
Misha Collins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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