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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bianca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Collins (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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153 cm
19
134 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Bianca! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anton Collins! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Collins missing with a left hand there. Bianca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bianca tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. No luck for Bianca with that takedown attempt. Bianca shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense. Collins blocks a head kick by Bianca.
Bianca throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily. Bianca misses with a low kick. Bianca shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Bianca. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bianca shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Bianca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bianca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Collins lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Bianca. No joy for Collins on that attempt. Bianca could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bianca takes a shot right to the bread basket. The fight stays on the outside here - Bianca looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Collins scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bianca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bianca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Anton Collins has been cut. A head kick misses from Bianca. Collins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Bianca throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease. Collins gets caught flat footed, as Bianca shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Bianca has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Collins to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bianca is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Collins pulls down on the head and he's put Bianca to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Collins! Anton Collins is the new bantamweight champion!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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