Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF 83
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Collins misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Collins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Collins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Collins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Sanchez.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Collins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
It looked like Collins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez lands with a cross.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez slips under a jab from Collins.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Sanchez coming out on top.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
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 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Collins eats them both and turns towards Sanchez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Collins misses with a straight left.
Collins works over Sanchez's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins throws a big counter combination but Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Collins throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Collins swinging wildly here. #T1#
A jab from Collins misses.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Collins throws a big counter combination but Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luis Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Collins misses.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Collins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Collins as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Collins backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Collins manages to avoid it all.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Collins.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Collins.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Collins throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luis Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
A jab from Collins misses.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanchez throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Collins.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A cross from Collins lands.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez misses with a double jab. #T1#
Sanchez slips a jab from Collins.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Collins.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Collins looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Collins misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
Collins swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luis Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Collins misses with an uppercut.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanchez eats them both and turns towards Collins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big left from Collins misses.
Sanchez throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Collins misses the jab.
Collins misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins misses with the combination.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Michael Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Sanchez!
Luis Sanchez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm the baddest motherfucker alive! Who the fuck is you?'.

Event: AKF 81
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Good shot there by O Rally.
Collins missing with a left hand there. O Rally was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Rally misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and O Rally counters with a right hand to the body.
O Rally throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
O Rally scores with a nice right hand.
O Rally scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from O Rally misses.
O Rally misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. O Rally does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Rally punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Collins throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rally gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collins.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Rally's jab looks to have found its range, popping Collins under the eye.
Collins throws out a loose jab but O Rally uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Rally looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Collins loads up on a big right hand but O Rally slips the punch.
O Rally fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins looks to throw the jab but O Rally is out of range.
Collins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Rally checks it well.
O Rally connects with a good right hand that stumbles Collins. Collins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Rally avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like O Rally was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from O Rally misses the target.
Collins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Rally ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
O Rally misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A swing and a miss from O Rally.
Collins blocks a jab.
O Rally avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Rally misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but O Rally ducks down to avoid it.
O Rally is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Collins with a body shot.#T2#
O Rally ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Rally looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
O Rally does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins looks to throw the jab but O Rally is out of range.
A jab from O Rally misses.
O Rally throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
O Rally tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on O Rally's shoulder, as O Rally tries to avoid the shot.
Collins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Rally cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
letting O Rally counter with a right hand.
O Rally moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Rally misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
enabling O Rally to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Rally manages to avoid it.
As Collins backs off O Rally throws a huge counter combo but Collins manages to avoid it all.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from O Rally.
O Rally's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Collins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Rally scrambles back to his feet.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and O Rally counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Rally dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
O Rally lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Collins throws a leg kick that is checked
and O Rally counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Rally slips a jab from Collins.
Collins throws a combination. O Rally tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
O Rally pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins misses with a double jab
and O Rally counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Collins's head coaches at CLOSING that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Collins walks into a left hand.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from O Rally.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Rally counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
O Rally bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Rally blocks a head kick by Collins.
O Rally has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Rally lands a right hook to the body.
O Rally misses with a straight left.
O Rally connects with a single shot there.
Collins throws a right hand that O Rally ducks under and follows up with a left that O Rally also avoids with ease.#T1#
Collins misses with a double jab.
O Rally scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Rally on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Rally works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O Rally stalks Collins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Collins's face. Collins staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
O Rally lands an overhand right.
O Rally lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Rally misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by O Rally.
O Rally works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Rally getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and O Rally counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Rally ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
O Rally misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.
Collins throws a series of punches but O Rally avoids them all with ease.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Rally throws out the jab. #T2#
O Rally uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Rally lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
O Rally lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by O Rally there.
O Rally paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collins misses with an uppercut
and O Rally counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Rally tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Rally wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins throws a right hand that O Rally ducks under and follows up with a left that O Rally also avoids with ease.
O Rally lands with a cross.
Collins misses with a double jab.
O Rally thuds his right hand into Collins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Rally misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Collins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Rally fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
O Rally pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Rally showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Rally counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Rally throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins misses with a looping right.
O Rally misses with an uppercut.
Collins wants to slow O Rally down by chopping away at his legs.
O Rally throws out a counter right but Collins avoids it with no problem.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins slips under a jab from O Rally.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Rally counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Rally avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from O Rally.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Rally ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for O Rally.
Nice shot by O Rally.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Rally tries to work over Collins's front leg with a kick but Collins checks it.
Jab, jab by O Rally - just one landing.
A slow jab from O Rally misses its intended target.
Collins slips under a jab from O Rally.#T1#
Collins lands with a nice combination. O Rally backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Rally, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Rally ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Collins tries to move into range but O Rally moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Rally.
O Rally stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins throws a right hand that O Rally ducks under and follows up with a left that O Rally also avoids with ease.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. O Rally moves away and avoids it.
O Rally takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins misses with a looping right.
Collins misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Rally slips under a jab.
Sean O Rally is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
O Rally lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and O Rally counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Rally thuds his right hand into Collins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Rally jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Rally lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from O Rally.
O Rally looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from O Rally misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by O Rally - just one landing.
A left lands for O Rally.
O Rally moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Michael Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Rally throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Rally comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Rally 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Rally!

Event: AFK
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Hernandez throws a big counter combination but Collins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Hernandez rushes Collins and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arturo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Collins.
Collins throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Hernandez counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Collins onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC#Collins is rocked!
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez with a jab.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Collins walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Hernandez! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Hernandez!
After the fight, Arturo Hernandez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AKF 72 | Addition vs. Silva 2
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Hackett.
Hackett slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hackett takes one to the chin there.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins is looking for a counter combo.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Collins throws a lazy head kick
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Hackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hackett.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Collins gets tackled into the ropes by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch.
Hackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hackett lands a good knee to the midsection. Collins won't want to take too many of those.
Collins is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins tries to circle away but Hackett has him pinned against the ropes.
Hackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Hackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land. #BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch. #T2#
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hackett misses with a double jab.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Hackett there.
A nice combination there by Hackett. #CL2#
Hackett drives through and clinches with Collins against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Hackett.
Collins is trying to push Hackett away but Hackett has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hackett connects with a leg kick.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Hackett.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Collins is looking for a counter combo.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Hackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hackett. #T1#
Hackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one.
Hackett scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Hackett throws out a powerful jab.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Collins looks to land a combination but Hackett avoids it well.
Hackett scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Collins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Hackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins tries a knee to the head but Hackett blocks it. #BC#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Hackett closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Hackett.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Hackett has double underhooks.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Hackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Hackett cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.#CL2#
Hackett moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
Collins lands a right hand.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Collins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Hackett feints a counter leg kick.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Hackett connects with a leg kick.
Collins tries to clinch up but Hackett circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett stalks Collins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Collins's face. Collins staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab, jab by Hackett - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Hackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hackett works the jab nicely.
Hackett scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Hackett lands a jab.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hackett tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Hackett.
Hackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.#ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Hackett clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A hook to the body from Hackett.
Still in the clinch, Hackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
James Hackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Hackett is controlling him.
Hackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Hackett cracks Collins with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Collins goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Collins wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). James Hackett!
Our winner, James Hackett, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AKF FN | Upchurch vs. Chamba
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Collins misses with a straight right. #CL#
Collins gets tackled into the ropes by Van Hire. Van Hire maintains the clinch.
Van Hire misses with a punch to the body.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Hire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Collins is trying to force a seperation but Van Hire has the dominant position.
Van Hire has Collins pressed against the ropes, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins can't break the clinch.
Collins tries to break free but Van Hire pushes him back against the ropes.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Collins is looking for the big counter here.
A low kick from Collins is predictable there #KD#
and before Collins can reset, Van Hire rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Collins is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Whealer Van Hire!
A relieved looking Whealer Van Hire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF 57 | Obama vs. Diego
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Route lands a jab to Collins's midsection.#CL#
Route has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins misses with a hook.
Route blocks a jab.
Route has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Route dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins moves out of range as Route strikes.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Route ducks down to avoid it.
Collins lands a lovely overhand right.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Route.
Collins cracks Route with an open hand slap.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Route misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Route, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
The fighters circling - Route throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Collins throws a series of punches but Route avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Route showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Route moves away and avoids it.
Route just misses with a punch to the body.
Route lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Route is just out of range.
Collins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
Route is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Route is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Collins is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). En Route!
A very excited looking En Route made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AKF FN | Kim vs. Elizondo
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Collins takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Adesanya moved out of range.
Adesanya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Adesanya misses with a few strikes there.
Collins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adesanya slips a jab from Collins.
Adesanya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Collins as he connects with a hook.
Collins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adesanya tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Collins does no damage. #T1#
Collins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range and Collins settles back down.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Collins eats them both and turns towards Adesanya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Collins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins works over Adesanya's head and body with a nice combination.
Collins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range and Collins settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Adesanya throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Adesanya is out of range.
Adesanya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Collins scores with the left hand. Adesanya knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Collins misses with a hook.
Adesanya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins scores with a jab.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
A little feinted left hand from Adesanya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Michael Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya works over Collins's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adesanya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Adesanya slips under a jab from Collins.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Collins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Adesanya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adesanya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Collins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adesanya momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins works over Adesanya's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Adesanya counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Collins on his ass! Collins wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Collins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins throws a series of punches but Adesanya avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Adesanya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Adesanya is looking to counter with head kicks.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Adesanya misses the target.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Adesanya moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Collins! Adesanya continues to tee off on Collins, landing with a left and a right! Adesanya connects with a right hand that leaves Collins sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Adesanya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Adesanya!

Event: AKF 49 | Diego vs. Durand 2
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bose scores with a punch to the head.
Collins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Bose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bose throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Bose misses the shot to the body.
Bose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Bose lands with a shot to the body.
Collins misses with a hook.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Bose is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bose slips under a jab.
Bose dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Bose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bose checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bose.#T1#
Collins misses with a double jab.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins looks to land a combination but Bose avoids it well.
Bose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bose slips a straight right by Collins.
Bose seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bose cracks Collins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bose jabs Collins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Collins with a jab.
Bose scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Bose tries to counter by clinching up but Collins breaks away and moves out of range.
Bose is looking to wear down Collins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Bose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Collins tries to bum rush Bose with a series of wild strikes but Bose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bose is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Collins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Collins misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bose throws an elbow but misses. #T2##BC2#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bose jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bose lands the left hand.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Bose saw that one coming.
Collins misses with a body kick.
Bose swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Bose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bose lands a body shot.
Collins throws the left hand but Bose avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bose slips a jab from Collins.
Bose takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Bose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bose was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Bose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bose throws a shot to the body.
Bose lands with a nice body punch.
Collins is looking to chop away at Bose's legs.
Bose lands a slapping body shot.
Bose scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Collins lands with a shot to the body.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Bose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bose moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Bose dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Bose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Bose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Bose counters with a left to the body.
Bose moves away from the strike by Collins.
Bose throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Bose finds it's target.
Bose lands a right hook to the body.
Collins swings for the body but Bose moves out of range.
Bose scores with a shot to the body.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bose.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Bose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
Bose scores with a jab to the head.
Bose punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Bose scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bose, as that shot connected.
Collins misses with the combination.
Bose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bose tries to counter by clinching up but Collins breaks away and moves out of range.
Bose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Bose.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Bose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins throws a head kick but Bose moves out of range.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Bose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins avoids the body shot from Bose.
Bose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
It looked like Bose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Collins.
Bose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Remy Bose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Bose.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bose throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins scores with a head kick. Bose tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheers as Collins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bose doesn't seem phased though.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins throws a right hand that Bose ducks under and follows up with a left that Bose also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Bose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
That's time! Bose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A big right from Bose misses.
Collins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Collins wants to clinch.
Bose misses the jab.
Bose checks a low kick from Collins.
Bose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.
Bose throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
A right-left combo lands from Collins.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bose blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Collins misses.
Bose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins throws a big counter head kick but Bose avoids it with no problem.
Bose scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one.
Bose looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Collins throws a counter combo.
Bose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Bose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Collins avoids the body shot from Bose.
Collins misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Collins.
Collins slips a straight right by Bose.
Nice defenses there by Bose.
Bose takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins throws a hook but Bose blocks it.
Collins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Collins misses with a hook. Bose ducked under it nicely.
Bose slips a straight right by Collins.
Bose seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins throws a right hand that Bose ducks under and follows up with a left that Bose also avoids with ease.
Collins swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bose lands with a hook. Collins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
A big left from Bose misses.
Bose thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Bose misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bose works over Collins's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins throws a series of punches but Bose moves out of range.
Collins throws a series of punches but Bose moves out of range.
A left and a right from Bose both land. Nice combination.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bose.
Bose connects with a nice looking jab.
Bose connects with a body shot.
Collins avoids the body shot from Bose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Bose there.
Bose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michael Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Bose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Bose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bose, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Bose!
After the big win, Remy Bose made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AKF 43 | Human vs. Akira
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Tayu finds it's way through Collins's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Collins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Tayu's head but Tayu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Tayu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins lands with a good body shot.
Tayu avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tayu looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Tayu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Tayu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Tayu misses.
Collins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tayu walks into a left hand.
Tayu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Collins scores with a jab to the head.
Tayu with a hook.
A low kick from Collins misses
and Tayu counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Collins misses with the combination.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Tayu.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tayu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tayu misses with a wild body shot.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tayu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Tayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Tayu throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
Tayu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Tayu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins tries to clinch up
and Tayu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Tayu blocks a head kick by Collins.
A nice side step and Tayu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tayu lands a jab to Collins's midsection.
Tayu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wassa Tayu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tayu checks the leg kick.
Tayu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tayu throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Tayu throws the kick towards the body but Collins avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tayu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tayu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tayu lands a jab to the head.
Tayu lands with a nice body punch.
Tayu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tayu doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Collins throws a right and a left that Tayu avoids nicely.
Tayu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tayu on the side of the head.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Tayu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Tayu.
Tayu takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Tayu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tayu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Tayu misses the jab.
Tayu throws a low kick, looking for Collins's leg but Collins calmly moves out of range.
Collins throws a series of punches but Tayu moves out of range.
Tayu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Tayu moved out of range.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Tayu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tayu punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Tayu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wassa Tayu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tayu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Collins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tayu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Tayu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tayu at a distance.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tayu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins throws a hook but Tayu blocks it.
Tayu unleashes a big counter combination but Collins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Tayu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Collins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tayu misses with a looping left.
Collins avoids the body shot from Tayu.
Tayu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Collins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tayu misses with a body kick.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tayu has time to react.
Collins misses with a looping right.
Tayu just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tayu.
Tayu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Tayu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Tayu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins tries to clinch there but Tayu circles away.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tayu. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tayu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tayu.
Collins sizes up Tayu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Collins throws a right hand that Tayu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tayu also avoids with ease.
Tayu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Tayu lands a jab to Collins's midsection.
Collins tries to move into range but Tayu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tayu misses with a looping right.
Tayu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tayu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tayu with a hook.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tayu tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wassa Tayu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins moves out of range of the leg kick from Tayu.
Collins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tayu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Tayu.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tayu circles away quickly and effectively.#KD2#
Tayu throws out a head kick that Collins doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Collins crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Collins's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Tayu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Collins moves out of range as Tayu strikes.
Tayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tayu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tayu.
Collins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tayu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tayu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Tayu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tayu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Collins with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Collins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Collins staying out of range there.
Tayu scores with a body shot.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Collins throws a body punch but Tayu moves out of range.
Collins throws a jab when Tayu was well out of range.
Tayu feints a jab promting Collins to slip. Tayu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Collins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Tayu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tayu lands an overhand right.
Collins misses with a body shot
and Tayu counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Collins goes down! Tayu rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Collins is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wassa Tayu!

Event: AKF 36 | Beukeboom vs. Fischer
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendoza on the side of the head.
Mendoza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mendoza backs up against the ropes.
Mendoza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Collins lands.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins misses with a leg kick
and Mendoza counters with a straight right hand.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins stalks Mendoza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mendoza's face. Mendoza staggers backwards, shaken.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Mendoza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Mendoza counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendoza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Daniel Mendoza!
An out of breath Daniel Mendoza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AKF 28 | Turner vs. Keenan
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Sepulveda lands a jab to Collins's midsection.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Sepulveda dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins slips under a jab from Sepulveda.
Collins connects with a leg kick.
Collins throws a series of punches but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Sepulveda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sepulveda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sepulveda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Collins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Collins.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sepulveda loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Sepulveda throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Sepulveda is looking to wear down Collins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sepulveda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sepulveda jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Collins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sepulveda looks to land a body kick but Collins moved away.
Sepulveda swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
A little feinted left hand from Sepulveda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Sepulveda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Sepulveda misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick from Collins lands but Sepulveda takes it in his stride.
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws a quick counter head kick but Collins was just out of range.
Sepulveda throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Sepulveda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance. #CL2#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Sepulveda misses with a body kick.
Sepulveda scores with a hook.
Sepulveda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Collins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sepulveda needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there.
Collins scores with a nice strike.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sepulveda.
It looked like Sepulveda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Collins.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sepulveda misses with a kick to the body.
Sepulveda missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sepulveda blocks a head kick by Collins.
Collins scores with a nice right hand.
Sepulveda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sepulveda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sepulveda needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there.
Collins avoids the body shot from Sepulveda. #CL2#
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Sepulveda in a clinch.
Sepulveda misses with the head strike. #T3#
Sepulveda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
Collins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sepulveda looks for the body kick but Collins saw that one coming.
Sepulveda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sepulveda misses with a straight left.
Collins moves away from the strike by Sepulveda.
Collins connects with a right hand. Sepulveda shakes it off.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Sepulveda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda connects with a solid leg kick.
Collins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Collins avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
Collins punishes Sepulveda's body with a nice straight punch.
Collins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sepulveda takes a step back to recover.
Collins cracks Sepulveda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Sepulveda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sepulveda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepulveda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sepulveda lands a lovely overhand right.
Collins catches Sepulveda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Collins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collins scores with a jab to the head.
Collins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sepulveda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Collins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Sepulveda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sepulveda punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Sepulveda blocks a head kick by Collins.
Sepulveda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collins momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sepulveda has time to react.
Collins scores with a head kick. Sepulveda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Collins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sepulveda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sepulveda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Collins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sepulveda moves out of range of the leg kick from Collins.
Sepulveda is looking to counter punch.
Collins cracks Sepulveda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CL2#
Collins has Sepulveda up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sepulveda working aggressively here.
Collins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sepulveda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Collins tries a body shot but Sepulveda blocks it. #BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins throws a series of punches but Sepulveda avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sepulveda missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Sepulveda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sepulveda on the side of the head.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces Sepulveda off the ropes and back into range.
Collins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sepulvedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sepulveda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Sepulveda motions for Collins to come forward. Sepulveda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sepulveda misses with a kick to the body.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sepulveda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Collins's hands.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins works Sepulveda's body with a nice hook.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sepulveda misses with a kick to the body.
Sepulveda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins cracks Sepulveda with a good jab.
Collins scores with a head kick. Sepulveda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A lazy body kick from Sepulveda
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sepulveda's head.
Sepulveda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Collins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Michael Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sepulveda.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Sepulveda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Collins.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Sepulveda saw that one coming.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Sepulveda lands a high kick!
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins throws a combination. Sepulveda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sepulveda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sepulveda throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
Sepulveda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Collins moves out of range as Sepulveda throws a body kick.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick that misses.
Collins jabs Sepulveda right on the nose. Sepulveda blinks but takes it well.
Sepulveda lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins thuds a left hand into Sepulveda's body.
Sepulveda misses the body punch
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Sepulveda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins throws a series of punches but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Collins slips under a jab.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sepulveda misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sepulveda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Collins has managed to clinch. #T4#
Collins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sepulveda throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Sepulveda misses with some punches. #BC2#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Collins.
Sepulveda throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Sepulveda loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Sepulveda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collins finds it's way round the side to connect with Sepulveda's head.
Sepulveda pushes Collins away with a front kick.
Sepulveda defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy.
Sepulveda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sepulveda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Sepulveda saw that one coming.
Collins throws a right and a left that Sepulveda avoids nicely.
And that is 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 cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sepulveda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Collins.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
A big right from Sepulveda misses.
Sepulveda takes one on the button.
Sepulveda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Collins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Collins staying out of range there.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Sepulveda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sepulveda tries to move into range but Collins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Sepulveda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sepulveda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sepulveda's head backwards.
Collins takes a swing at Sepulveda's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sepulveda stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sepulveda throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
Collins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sepulveda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Sepulveda does it's job there.
Sepulveda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins with a hook.
Sepulveda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sepulveda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Sepulveda wants to slow Collins down by chopping away at his legs.
Sepulveda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Collins has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sepulveda.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Sepulveda is controlling the position. #T2##BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins connects with a looping right hand.
Well,Sepulveda is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Collins throws a right and a left that Sepulveda avoids nicely.
Sepulveda walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Sepulveda.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins moves out of range of the leg kick from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins with a jab.
Sepulveda swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Sepulveda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Sepulveda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Collins throws a body punch but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Collins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sepulveda's head backwards.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Sepulveda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sepulveda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Sepulveda scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Sepulveda feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Sepulveda misses its target.
Sepulveda lands a nice hook to Collins's body. Collins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Collins misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sepulveda is looking to chop away at Collins's legs.
A shot to the liver by Sepulveda. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Sepulveda throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
Sepulveda throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Collins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sepulveda throws a good cross that connects.
Sepulveda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sepulveda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sepulveda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins avoids the body shot from Sepulveda.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Collins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sepulveda wants to land a leg kick but Collins is out of range.
Collins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sepulveda with a body shot.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Michael Collins!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Michael Collins!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Michael Collins!

Michael Collins wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Collins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: AKF 20 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Nice body punch from Collins.
Donk. Bastard catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
Collins lands with a hook. Bastard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bastard misses with a right hand #CL#
and Collins counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Bastard seems unphased.
Bastard swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bastard eats them both and turns towards Collins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins tries to bum rush Bastard with a series of wild strikes but Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bastard under the eye.
Bastard ducks right into an uppercut from Collins.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Collins.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lazy Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Collins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Bastard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.#CL#
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Bastard in a clinch. #BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Bastard blocks the leg kick.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
Collins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Bastard throws an off balance right hand
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastard throws a combination that misses
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Bastard. #ROC#Bastard is rocked!
Bastard throws out a powerful jab.
Bastard is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Bastard. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Collins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Bastard seems to have recovered his senses.
Bastard throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Collins tries to work over Bastard's front leg with a kick but Bastard checks it.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Bastard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Bastard moves out of range of the body kick from Collins.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins slips under a jab.
Collins looks to land a combination. Bastard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Collins slips a straight right by Bastard.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.#T3#
A jab from Collins finds it's way through Bastard's defenses.
Collins lands an overhand right.
Bastard takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins with a jab.
Bastard slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bastard throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Collins tries to bum rush Bastard with a series of wild strikes but Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD#
Collins clips Bastard with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Bastard a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins looks to land a combination but Bastard avoids it well.
Collins sizes up Bastard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Collins scores with a punch to the head.
Bastard lands with a hook. Collins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
Bastard throws a jab when Collins was well out of range.
Collins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bastard manages to circle out of the way.
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Bastard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.#KD#
Collins closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Bastard crashing to the mat! Bastard uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Collins lands a lovely overhand right.
Bastard lands with a right hand.
Bastard slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Bastard misses the jab.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins stuns Bastard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bastard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bastard on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that round.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard scores with a body shot.
Michael Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Bastard takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Bastard is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Bastard throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastard can do to turn this around?
A big left from Collins misses.
As Collins backs off Bastard throws a huge counter combo but Collins manages to avoid it all.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastard walks into a left hand. #KD#
Collins closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Bastard crashing to the mat! Bastard uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Collins throws a wild body kick that Bastard sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard blocks a leg kick.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Collins misses with a straight left.
Bastard takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Bastard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Collins moves into the clinch.#BC#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Bastard. Those never looked like landing.
Collins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins lands a slapping body shot.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bastard dodges the punch combination from Collins.
A punch combination from Bastard misses.
Bastard swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.
Bastard throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Bastard throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins scores with a one two! Bastard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bastard throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Collins.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Collins cracks Bastard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Bastard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
Collins is looking to counter punch.
Bastard avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Collins tries a low kick but Bastard avoids it.
Bastard swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bastard staying out of range there.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Collins.
Collins throws a hook but Bastard avoids it easily.
Collins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bastard eats them both and turns towards Collins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Collins's head backwards.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Collins misses with a hook. Bastard ducked under it nicely.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Collins tries to bum rush Bastard with a series of wild strikes but Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard slips a jab from Collins.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Bastard throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Collins tries to clinch there but Bastard circles away.
Bastard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Collins back to the ropes. Bastard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Collins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Collins.
Collins's corner calls for a 1-2. Collins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bastard lands the left hand.#CL#
Collins has Bastard up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Collins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins tries to bum rush Bastard with a series of wild strikes but Bastard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Bastard misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bastard takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Bastard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastard scores with a decent looking hook.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Bastard lands a two punch combo.
Bastard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Bastard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Bastard avoids the body shot from Collins.
Bastard moves out of range as Collins strikes.#CL#
Collins clinches up with Bastard and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Collins catches Bastard right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Bastard slips a straight right by Collins.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Bastard circles away.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Bastard swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Bastard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bastard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bastard momentarily.
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!
Bastard defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
Bastard moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins slips a straight right by Bastard.#T3#
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Collins looks to land a combination but Bastard avoids it well.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastard thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bastard! But no joy.
Collins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Collins lands a right hook to the body.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Bastard.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Bastard scores with a nice right hand.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Bastard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Nice uppercut lands for Collins. That snapped Bastard's head back.
Bastard throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Bastard avoids the head kick by Collins.
Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Collins lands a two punch combo.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Bastard saw that one coming.
Bastard tries to move into range but Collins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michael Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bastard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Michael Collins!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Michael Collins!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Michael Collins!

Michael Collins wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Collins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AKF 16 | Cobb vs. Robbins
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Collins clobbers Whok with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Collins avoids a kick to the body.
Whok is looking to chop away at Collins's legs.
Whok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Whok throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Whok pushes Collins away with a front kick.
Collins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Collins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Collins checks a low kick from Whok.#CL#
Whok clinches.
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 break the clinch but Whok is controlling the position.
Whok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins avoiding damage as Whok throws knees to the body.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Whok is controlling the position.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Whok. #T1#
Whok lands a nice knee to the body.
Collins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Collins takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Whok has him pressed against the ropes.
Collins lands a hook that snaps the head of Whok backwards. #BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whok looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Whok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collins checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Collins throws a right and a left that Whok avoids nicely.
Whok misses with a low kick.
Whok misses with an uppercut
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Whok throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Whok throws a low kick but Collins avoids it.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Whok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whok doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Whok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Whok throws a leg kick but Collins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whok fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Collins checks it well.
Whok is looking to land body kicks.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Collins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins throws out a counter right but Whok avoids it with no problem.
Whok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Whok does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Collins finds it's target.
Whok with the inside leg kick.
Whok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins lands with a cross.
Collins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Collins throws a series of punches but Whok moves out of range.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Collins connects with the punch.
Collins blocks a low kick nicely.
Whok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Whok lands a nice looking body kick.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Collins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whok.
Whok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
A right-left combo lands from Collins. #CL#
Whok closes the distance and clinches.
Whok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Collins stalling against the ropes. #BC2#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whok is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whok moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whok misses with a kick to the body.
Collins moves out of range of the leg kick from Whok.
Whok lands with an uppercut that bounces Collins off the ropes and back into range.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Whok.#T4#
Whok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Whok scores with a leg kick.
Whok tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Whok.
Whok walks forward, straight into a front kick from Collins.
Collins throws a series of punches but Whok avoids them all with ease.
Collins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Whok had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Whok tries to clinch up.
Whok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whok pushes Collins away with a front kick.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Collins finds it's target.
Whok walks into a stiff left hand from Collins.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whok misses with a body kick.
Whok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whok. That's going to slow Collins down.
A jab from Whok misses.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collins finds it's way round the side to connect with Whok's head.
A low kick lands for Whok.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whok staying out of range there.#CL#
Whok has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch.
Whok lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
Collins avoids a wild elbow strike from Whok.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Whok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Collins's brow.
Whok can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Whok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whok can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
Whok has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whok misses with some punches.
Whok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Whok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins tries to circle away but Whok has him pinned against the ropes.
Whok lands an elbow that stopped Collins in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Michael Collins's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
Whok lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins tries to bum rush Whok with a series of wild strikes but Whok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Collins gets tackled into the ropes by Whok. Whok maintains the clinch.
Collins blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whok circles away quickly and effectively.
Whok thumps Collins with a low kick.#CL#
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Whok has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Collins blocks the elbow strike.
Whok scores with a shoulder strike.
Whok lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whok unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Whok lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Whok scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#The cut above Michael Collins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Collins avoids the elbow strike from Whok, against the ropes.
Collins dodges an elbow strike from Whok.
Whok lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Whok has him pressed against the ropes.
Collins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whok pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC2#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Whok tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
As Whok backs off Collins throws a huge counter combo but Whok manages to avoid it all.
Whok staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Collins.
Collins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whok misses with a low kick.
Whok connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.
Whok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collins checks a leg kick.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Whok is looking to chop away at Collins's legs.
Whok is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Piger Whok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Whok. #CL2#
Collins rushes Whok and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Whok misses with a knee to the head.
Whok lands an uppercut.
Collins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whok.
Whok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Whok's shoulder, as Whok tries to avoid the shot.
Whok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Collins blocks a low kick nicely.
Whok moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Collins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Whok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Collins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Collins throws a right hand that Whok ducks under and follows up with a left that Whok also avoids with ease.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whok. Collins shrugs it off though.
Whok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Whok half committed to a counter leg kick.
Whok misses with the combination.
Whok delivers a nice body kick.
Whok thumps Collins with a low kick.
Whok lands a front kick.
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whok with the inside leg kick.
Whok doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Michael Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whok feints and then cracks Collins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Collins down.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whok has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Whok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piger Whok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whok. Collins shrugs it off though.
Whok tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whok.
Whok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Whok throws the kick towards the body but Collins avoids it.
Collins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
Collins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whok.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Whok takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Whok.
Collins throws a good cross that connects.
Whok lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whok with a nice calf kick.
Whok tried to score with a low kick but Collins checks it.
Collins throws a right hand that Whok ducks under and follows up with a left that Whok also avoids with ease.
Whok tries to clinch up.#T1#
Whok doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whok misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Whok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whok keeps Collins at a distance using the push kick.
Whok tries to clinch up.
Collins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whok can pounce on him.
Collins throws a right and a left that Whok avoids nicely.
Whok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
Whok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whok misses with a double jab.
Collins scores with a body shot.
Whok takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Whok defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
Whok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Whok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins misses with a double jab. #CL#
Whok fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the ropes.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Collins effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Whok connects with a leg kick.
Collins cracks Whok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins tries to clinch but Whok is having none of it.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whok manages to avoid it.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whok.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Whok was looking to counter with a kick there.
Collins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Whok moves into the clinch.
Whok lands an elbow just above Collins 's eye. #BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Whok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Whok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collins is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Whok throws a front kick aimed at Collins's knee but Collins avoids it well.
Whok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Whok.
Whok misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whok needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there.
Collins misses with a straight right. #CL#
Whok forces Collins back against the ropes and clinches.
Whok keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
Whok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whok landing knees to the body.
Whok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Whok.
Collins takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Whok pushes off an throws an elbow but Collins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Whok - that landed with a thud.
Whok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collins blocks it with crossed arms.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Whok lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whok. #CUT#Michael Collins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Collins's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Collins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Piger Whok!
A relieved looking Piger Whok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF 14 | Pryor vs. Blackmane ðŸº
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Collins looks to land a combination. Lucas Iv sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A cross from Collins lands.
Collins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lucas Iv looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Collins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Collins tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lucas Iv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lucas Iv went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins avoids the body shot from Lucas Iv.
Collins lands with an overhand left.
Collins avoids the head kick by Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins jabs Lucas Iv to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucas Iv takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucas Iv misses the target.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lucas Iv stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frank Lucas Iv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucas Iv slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Lucas Iv throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins slips under a jab.
Lucas Iv blocks a head kick by Collins.
Lucas Iv throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Lucas Iv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucas Iv misses with a few strikes there.
Collins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Collins scores with a three punch combo!
Collins scores with a jab. Lucas Iv acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Lucas Iv has Collins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Collins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv has Collins pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Lucas Iv breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Lucas Iv takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Collins sizes up Lucas Iv with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Collins digs a good hook to Lucas Iv's body.
Lucas Iv tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas Iv.
Collins tries to bum rush Lucas Iv with a series of wild strikes but Lucas Iv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucas Iv scores with the left hand. Collins knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucas Iv scores with a jab to the head.
Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas Iv.
Collins throws a body kick that misses.
Lucas Iv fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucas Iv uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas Iv.#T3#
Lucas Iv doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas Iv was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Lucas Iv instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lucas Iv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucas Iv under the eye.
A jab from Lucas Iv misses.
Lucas Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucas Iv.#CL#
Lucas Iv clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Collins breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lucas Iv forces Collins back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lucas Iv had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Lucas Iv moves out of range easily.
Lucas Iv takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas Iv jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
Collins scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucas Iv should have avoided that one. #CL#
Lucas Iv has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch.
Lucas Iv lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Lucas Iv prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins throws a right and a left that Lucas Iv avoids nicely.
Lucas Iv is looking to counter punch.
Lucas Iv wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
As Lucas Iv backs off Collins throws a huge counter combo but Lucas Iv manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucas Iv swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas Iv ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Lucas Iv drops his hands momentarily and Collins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Lucas Iv tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a right and a left that Lucas Iv avoids nicely.
Lucas Iv misses with a two punch combination.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lucas Iv counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucas Iv throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas Iv slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Lucas Iv on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins tries to land a front kick but Lucas Iv steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lucas Iv pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Lucas Iv throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Lucas Iv moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucas Iv dodges the punch combination from Collins. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Lucas Iv. Beautiful body shot.
Collins lands with a nice combination. Lucas Iv backs away looking to recover.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins misses with a hook. Lucas Iv ducked under it nicely.
Frank Lucas Iv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Collins as he connects with a hook.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucas Iv scores with the left hand. Collins knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucas Iv moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.#CL#
Lucas Iv moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Collins looking to stall.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Collins manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Lucas Iv will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas Iv throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Lucas Iv throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Lucas Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Lucas Iv clinches.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Lucas Iv has him pressed against the ropes.
Lucas Iv stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Lucas Iv misses the jab.
Lucas Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucas Iv misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins lands with a nice body punch. #T3##CL#
Lucas Iv clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Lucas Iv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas Iv swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins misses with a head kick.
As Collins looks to move away, Lucas Iv throws a big counter combo but Collins just gets out of the way.
Collins stalks Lucas Iv and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lucas Iv's face. Lucas Iv staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Lucas Iv ducks down to avoid it.
Lucas Iv tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucas Iv slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Lucas Iv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucas Iv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Lucas Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucas Iv avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Lucas Iv gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lucas Iv misses with a body punch.
Lucas Iv pushes Collins back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Lucas Iv.
Collins misses with an elbow strike.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Lucas Iv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins cracks Lucas Iv with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucas Iv.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Collins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Collins throws a hook but Lucas Iv avoids it easily.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lucas Iv takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Lucas Iv gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lucas Iv fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Collins lands a damaging elbow.
Lucas Iv lands an uppercut.
Lucas Iv has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Collins does it's job there.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Lucas Iv seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Collins takes one on the button.
Michael Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucas Iv thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Lucas Iv lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucas Iv tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucas Iv has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collins finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucas Iv's head.
Lucas Iv tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucas Iv tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Lucas Iv tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins throws the left hand but Lucas Iv avoids the punch easily.
Lucas Iv tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucas Iv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.#CL#
Lucas Iv takes the fight into the clinch.
Collins blocks a body shot from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv is looking to control Collins's arms but Collins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lucas Iv has his back to the ropes. #T2#
Lucas Iv tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow. #BC#
Lucas Iv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas Iv uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Lucas Iv looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins throws the left hand but Lucas Iv avoids the punch easily.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Lucas Iv is out of range.
Lucas Iv wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lucas Iv looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucas Iv throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins cracks Lucas Iv with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lucas Iv throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Lucas Iv. #T3#
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins scores with a jab.
Lucas Iv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins looks to land a body kick but Lucas Iv moved away.#CL#
Lucas Iv clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv misses with a body shot.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins throws a head kick but Lucas Iv moves out of range.
Lucas Iv is looking for a counter combo.
Collins throws a series of punches but Lucas Iv moves out of range.
Lucas Iv wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Lucas Iv wants to clinch
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Collins swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucas Iv misses with a body shot.
Lucas Iv displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Lucas Iv closes the distance and clinches.
Lucas Iv stalls.
Lucas Iv stalling in the clinch but Collins improves position.
Lucas Iv slows down the pace here. #BC#
Lucas Iv escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank Lucas Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas Iv circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Lucas Iv tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Michael Collins!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Michael Collins!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Michael Collins!

Michael Collins wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Collins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Ambush 10: Ringnes VS Tharrier
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Collins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Collins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Collins jabs Xiang Pao right on the nose. Xiang Pao blinks but takes it well.
Xiang Pao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter with head kicks.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Collins throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
It looked like Xiang Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Xiang Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Collins lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Collins instigates a clinch.
Xiang Pao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins blocks a head kick by Xiang Pao.
Collins looks to land a combination but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Xiang Pao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Collins connects with a nice looking jab.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Xiang Pao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Collins slips a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Collins defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Xiang Pao thumps Collins with a low kick.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xiang Pao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.#T3#
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao throws a counter high kick but Collins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Xiang Pao scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one.
Xiang Pao moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Collins misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Xiang Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins jabs at Xiang Pao's body.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins scores with a head kick. Xiang Pao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Xiang Pao scores with a sloppy right hand. Collins should have avoided that one. #T4#
A head kick misses from Collins.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins throws a right and a left that Xiang Pao avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Xiang Pao. Beautiful body shot.
Collins looks to land a combination but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Collins on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
Collins throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Collins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range. #CL2#
Collins clinches up with Xiang Pao and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Xiang Pao breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Collins misses.
Collins misses with a hook
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
Collins tries to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Collins as he checks the leg kick.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xiang Pao lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Xiang Pao thumps Collins with a low kick.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Collins moved away.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Despite the aggression on Collins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiang Pao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
Collins moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Bo Xiang Pao is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins misses with a hook. Xiang Pao ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Collins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins scores with a nice strike.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
Collins defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins staying out of range there.#T3#
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiang Pao. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xiang Pao circles away quickly and effectively.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiang Pao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiang Pao should have avoided that one.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Collins checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Collins's leg but Collins calmly moves out of range.
Collins lands a nice shot that snaps Xiang Pao's head back.
Collins misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Xiang Pao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao connects with a high kick.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Collins throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao lands with a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Collins under the eye.
Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiang Pao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiang Pao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xiang Pao back to the ropes. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Xiang Pao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Xiang Pao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Collins's head backwards.
Xiang Pao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Collins walks into a jab.
Collins throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins throws a right and a left that Xiang Pao avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Xiang Pao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins walks into a left hand.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Xiang Pao thumps Collins with a low kick.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Collins wants to counter the offense by Xiang Pao and move into the clinch position.
Xiang Pao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Xiang Pao throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins thuds his right hand into Xiang Pao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Collins slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Xiang Pao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins throws a lazy head kick
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins moves forwards but Xiang Pao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Collins.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Collins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiang Pao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Collins down.
Xiang Pao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left. #T3#
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
Collins throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Collins throws a series of punches but Xiang Pao avoids them all with ease.
Collins slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collins scores with a jab to the body.
Collins throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins looks to land a combination but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Xiang Pao scores with a head kick. Collins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Collins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Collins.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Collins sizes up Xiang Pao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiang Pao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.
Collins misses the jab.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins stalks Xiang Pao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xiang Pao's face. Xiang Pao staggers backwards, shaken.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiang Pao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xiang Pao is looking to counter punch.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Xiang Pao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiang Pao.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xiang Pao 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Bo Xiang Pao!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Bo Xiang Pao!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Bo Xiang Pao!

Bo Xiang Pao wins by unanimous decision!
Bo Xiang Pao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Ambush 6: Swanson VS Yonic
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Giroud ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Giroud lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.
Giroud slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Giroud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Giroud misses with a looping right.
Giroud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
We've been told by Giroud's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Giroud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Collins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Giroud.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Giroud looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins throws a hook but Giroud blocks it.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins tries to bum rush Giroud with a series of wild strikes but Giroud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Giroud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giroud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Giroud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Collins cracks Giroud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Collins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Collins looks to land a combination but Giroud avoids it well.
Collins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Collins throws a series of punches but Giroud avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Collins.
Giroud avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Giroud.
Collins staying out of range there.
Giroud lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Collins is rocked!
Jab from Collins.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Giroud finish him?
Giroud lands a right and a left and another right! Collins goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bastien Giroud!
Bastien Giroud opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Ambush 4: Rossiter VS Swanson
Date: May 03, 2021

#R1#
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins throws a one two combo.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Collins throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Collins scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Collins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Collins throws a leg kick that misses.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Collins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson misses the jab.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Collins scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Collins rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Collins.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Jackson digs a good hook to Collins's body.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Collins misses.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Collins throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oshan Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Collins backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Collins manages to avoid it all.
Jackson swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Collins's head back.
Collins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson throws a low kick but Collins avoids it.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Collins misses with the combination.
Collins lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Collins scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Collins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Collins checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Collins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut there from Collins.
Collins avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Collins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Collins slips under a jab from Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Collins throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Collins lands a head shot.
Collins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Collins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Collins scores with a hook.
Collins tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Collins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins misses with a hook
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Michael Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Collins walks into a left hand.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins lands with a cross.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Collins tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Jackson catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range. #T2#
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Collins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the ropes. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.
Jackson swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Collins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Collins slips under a jab.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Collins scores with a hook.#T3#
That kick from Jackson tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Collins.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Collins misses with a looping right.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Jackson tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.#T4#
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Collins misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins lands with a right hand.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins misses with the combination.
Collins throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Collins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Collins defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
A big right from Collins misses.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Collins walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson slips a straight right by Collins.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins looks to throw a body kick
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Collins lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Collins scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Collins counters with a left to the body.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Collins moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson jabs Collins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Collins blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Collins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Collins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
Collins scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Collins throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.#T3#
Jackson defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Jackson throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Jackson.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Collins looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Collins cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Collins is wise to it.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Collins connects with a leg kick.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Collins misses.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collins checks a leg kick.
Collins throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Collins takes one on the button.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson connects with a quick right hand that sends Collins tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Oshan Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Oshan Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 69 - Wanker vs Petersson
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Duanesboy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collins.
Duanesboy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duanesboy defends well and Collins ends up having to push Duanesboy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Duanesboy misses the target.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duanesboy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins tries for a takedown but Duanesboy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Duanesboy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snake Duanesboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Collins.
Collins throws a series of punches but Duanesboy avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Collins catches Duanesboy right on the button with a cross.
Collins tries for a takedown but Duanesboy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duanesboy throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duanesboy circles away quickly and effectively.
Duanesboy staying out of range there.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Duanesboy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Collins. Collins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Duanesboy is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Duanesboy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins throws a counter combo.#T1#
A big left from Duanesboy misses.
Duanesboy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Duanesboy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Collins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duanesboy swivels and escapes.
Duanesboy throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Collins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Duanesboy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Snake Duanesboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Collins throws a combination that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins looks for a takedown but Duanesboy sprawls well.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Duanesboy moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Duanesboy misses the target.
Collins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Duanesboy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Duanesboy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Collinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duanesboy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Collins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duanesboy's waist but Duanesboy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Collins off to one side.
Duanesboy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Collins throws a body punch but Duanesboy moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Duanesboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins closes the distance and clinches up with Duanesboy, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes Duanesboy against the cage but Duanesboy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duanesboy misses with a hook.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Duanesboy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
Collins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duanesboy throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins throws a combination that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Duanesboy scores with a jab to the head.
Duanesboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Collins lands with a cross.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Duanesboy's shoulder, as Duanesboy tries to avoid the shot.
Duanesboy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duanesboy leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Collins misses. #T4#
Duanesboy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Collins. Collins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins dives in for a single leg takedown but Duanesboy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Duanesboy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Duanesboy - just one landing.
Collins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Duanesboy misses with a hook.
Collins is looking to clinch but Duanesboy is avoiding it.
Duanesboy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duanesboy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duanesboy is looking to counter punch.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Duanesboy ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duanesboy pinned against the cage. Duanesboy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Duanesboy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Duanesboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duanesboy looks for the body kick but Collins saw that one coming.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duanesboy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins scores with a three punch combo!
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Duanesboy is looking to counter punch.
Duanesboy cracks Collins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Collins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duanesboy tries to escape but Collins is in control.
Collins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Collins misses with the ground and pound.#T1##SU2#
Collins stands up and beckons Duanesboy to his feet.
Duanesboy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duanesboy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Collins dives in and grabs Duanesboy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duanesboy pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
It looked like Duanesboy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snake Duanesboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Collins.
Collins looks to land a combination but Duanesboy avoids it well.
Duanesboy is looking to counter punch.
Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
An inside leg kick from Collins misses.
Duanesboy is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Collins looks to land a combination. Duanesboy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Duanesboy misses with a looping right.
Duanesboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Duanesboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.#T2#
Duanesboy staying out of range there.
Duanesboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snake Duanesboy is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duanesboy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duanesboy connects with a high kick.
Duanesboy lands the left hand.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Collins is rocked!
Duanesboy cracks Collins on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Collins falls backwards against the cage. Duanesboy follows up with more strikes that drop Collins to his knees. Duanesboy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Collins! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snake Duanesboy!
After winning the bout, Snake Duanesboy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 65 - Wanker vs Mendoza
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zetsika throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Zetsika changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Zetsika manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zetsika avoids the head kick by Collins. #TD#
Zetsika shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Collins is trying to defend but Zetsika finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zetsika has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Collins is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zetsika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zetsika is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1##SUB#
Zetsika seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
Collins taking some punishment here, with Zetsika in his half guard.
Collins trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins wants to improve his position but Zetsika is controlling well.
Zetsika lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zetsika seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collins is concentrating on defense, preventing Zetsika from advancing position.
Zetsika thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zetsika lands with a punch from half guard.
Zetsika is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Zetsika.
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Collins trying to control but Zetsika postures up.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Zetsika looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zetsika to get the leverage. #SUB#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zetsika trying to pass the guard but Collins defending well.
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zetsika is working away from the top position though.
Collins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Zetsika is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Collins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zetsika. #SUB#
Zetsika is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Zetsika is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zetsika working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
Zetsika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Zetsika dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Collins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zetsika shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins lands a head shot.
No luck for Zetsika with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Zetsika closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Collins to the mat! Collins manages to get full guard.

Collins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zetsika off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins scores with a jab to the head.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Zetsika seems unphased.
Collins takes a swing at Zetsika's ribcage but misses.
Zetsika has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Zetsika. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Zetsika shoots in.
Collins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zetsika shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zetsika looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Zetsika moves away and avoids it.
Collins cracks Zetsika with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zetsika fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins leaves Zetsika with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Collins forces Zetsika back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Zetsika shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Collins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Collins.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Zetsika moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Zetsika is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Collins.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zetsika moves away.#CL#
Zetsika clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zetsika or perhaps it was just good defense by Collins, which made it look bad.
Zetsika shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Collins works over Zetsika's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Zetsika is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Zetsika has been cut.
Collins cracks Zetsika with an open hand slap.
Oh Zetsika is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zetsika right on the button. Zetsika goes down! Collins follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Collins gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Collins!
In his post fight interview, Michael Collins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Immanuel vs Wallace
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Puller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puller looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Puller tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Puller misses with a wild combination.
Collins tries to bum rush Puller with a series of wild strikes but Puller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Puller wants to clinch.
Collins lands a nice shot that snaps Puller's head back.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Puller misses with a straight right.
Puller lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
We've been told by Collins's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Collins lands with a right hand. #CL#
Collins closes the distance and pushes Puller back into the cage.
Puller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Puller tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puller has him pressed against the cage.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Puller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Puller won't allow it.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
Puller tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins managing to block the knees to the body from Puller.
Collins is trying to force a seperation but Puller has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Puller.
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!
Puller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Puller tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms. #T2#
Puller prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Puller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puller looking to throw knees to the head but Collins is blocking nicely.
Puller has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puller blocks an elbow strike from Collins.
Puller throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Puller misses with a straight right.
Collins misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Puller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Puller gets to his feet. Collins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Puller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Collins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Puller. Those never looked like landing.
Collins scores with a jab.
Puller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Collins in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puller misses with a straight right. #T3#
Collins throws a series of punches but Puller avoids them all with ease.
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins throwing a counter right hand but Puller manages to avoid it.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puller.
A big left from Puller misses.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puller moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Puller moves into the clinch.
Puller throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puller.
A short right from Puller on the inside. #T4#
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puller scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puller trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Collins misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Collins. That snapped Puller's head back.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Puller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins moves out of range as Puller strikes.
Collins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Collins throws a right hand that Puller ducks under and follows up with a left that Puller also avoids with ease.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Puller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collins avoids it.
Collins tries to land a knee to the head but Puller blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Burwell Puller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.#CL#
Collins clinches up with Puller and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Puller working aggressively here.
Puller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puller misses with a knee to the head.
Collins tries to circle away but Puller has him pinned against the cage.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Collins eats them both and turns towards Puller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Puller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Puller pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Puller. #T1#
Collins blocks a body shot from Puller.
Puller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Puller lands a nice uppercut.
Puller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins is trying to break free.
Lewis Burwell Puller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Puller.
Collins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Collins is trying to break free.
Puller scores with a knee to the head.
Puller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Puller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Puller counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Puller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Puller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Puller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.
Collins tries to pull guard but Puller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Puller lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#Michael Collins's cut is getting worse.#BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Puller.
Collins seems to have got his legs back now.
Puller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Puller misses.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller.
Collins tries to counter by clinching up but Puller breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Puller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins lands with a cross.
Collins misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Puller instigates a clinch. #BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Puller counters with a series of strikes that sends Collins to the canvas! Puller follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #SU2#
Puller gets to his feet. Collins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Puller moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Puller on the inside.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Collins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Puller.#T4#
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Lewis Burwell Puller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puller avoids the head kick by Collins.
Collins throws out a powerful jab.
Puller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puller catches Collins with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Collins forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lewis Burwell Puller!
Post fight, an emotional Lewis Burwell Puller said 'Thanks to MKFC for having my back. Thanks to the fans for showing love. Thanks to my opponent for putting on one hell of a show.'.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Saunders
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Vasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Vasquez connects with the punch.
Vasquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vasquez throws a low kick, looking for Collins's leg but Collins calmly moves out of range.
Vasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Vasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins throws a series of punches but Vasquez moves out of range. #CL#
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasquez avoids the head kick by Collins.
A quick step to the side and Vasquez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Collins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Vasquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasquez connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasquez.
Collins wants to break free but Vasquez has control.
Vasquez working aggressively here. #BC#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Collins throws a series of punches but Vasquez avoids them all with ease.
Collins throws a jab when Vasquez was well out of range.
Collins throws a right hand that Vasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasquez also avoids with ease.
Vasquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasquez. That's going to slow Collins down.
Collins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vasquez tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasquez connects with the punch.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Vasquez off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Vasquez.
Vasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Vasquez thows a body kick. Collins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins thuds his right hand into Vasquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasquez works Collins's body with a nice hook.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Vasquez saw that one coming.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasquez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Collins in his tracks.
Collins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vasquez misses with a leg kick.
Collins slips a straight right by Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Collins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Collins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasquez checks it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins tries to work over Vasquez's front leg with a kick but Vasquez checks it.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasquez misses the target.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Vasquez misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins swinging wildly here. #T4#
Collins misses with a double jab
and Vasquez counters with a low kick, right behind Collins 's knee.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasquez tries to score with a low kick but Collins moves his leg out of the way.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasquez with a nice calf kick.
Collins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vasquez jabs at Collins's body.
Collins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vasquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Collins scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Vasquez moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Collins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasquez.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasquez lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Vasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nando Vasquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vasquez misses with a head kick.
Collins connects with a nice looking jab.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasquez.
Collins throws a right hand that Vasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasquez also avoids with ease.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Vasquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Vasquez lands with a straight right. Collins didn't see that one coming.
Collins wants to clinch up but Vasquez keeps it at a distance.
Vasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins throws a series of punches but Vasquez moves out of range.
Collins throws a combination that misses
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins throws a right and a left that Vasquez avoids nicely.
A leg kick checked by Collins.
Vasquez ducks right into an uppercut from Collins.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Collinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Collins cracks Vasquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vasquez works Collins's body with a nice hook.
Vasquez tries to clinch up.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Vasquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Collins manages to circle out of the way.
Collins cracks Vasquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vasquez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head. #ROC#Collins is rocked!
Vasquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasquez finish him?
That kick from Vasquez tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasquez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Collins falls backwards - clearly groggy! Vasquez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Vasquez!
Our winner, Nando Vasquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TC 16 1mil $ GP vol 2.3,
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Collins.
Collins connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Nick Holey has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Holey fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Holey, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Holey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Collins pulls Holey in close to his closed guard and prevents Holey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Holey trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins pulls Holey in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Holey preventing the sweep.
Collins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Holey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Collins has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Holey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins scores with a one two! Holey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins throws a series of punches but Holey moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Holey blocks a head kick by Collins.
Collins misses with a double jab.
Holey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Collins pulls guard effortlessly.
Holey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##ES#
Collins uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
Collins moves into the clinch.#BC#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins throws a head kick that Holey semi-blocks.
Collins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Holey is rocked!
Holey is looking to clinch.
Holey is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Collins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Collins clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins lands with a nice combination. Holey backs away looking to recover.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holey.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holey. #CL#
Collins gets a clinch.
Holey can't get the takedown.
Holey seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins lands with a straight right. Holey didn't see that one coming.
Collins plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Holey to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Holey just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Collins!
A less than humble Michael Collins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TC 10 Sitsongrit vs Woo
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chu.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chu throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Collins duly obliges.
Chu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Collins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Chu feinted with a counter takedown.
Collins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
A punch combination from Collins misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Chu misses the target.
Chu throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Chu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Chu checks a leg kick nicely.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Chu pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins scores with a one two! Chu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chu with a jab.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Chu misses the target.
Chu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chu slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Chu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Collins defends well and Chu ends up having to push Collins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collins.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Chu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Chu lands a jab to Collins's midsection.
Collins throws a series of punches but Chu moves out of range.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chu counters with a nice body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chu.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins tries to bum rush Chu with a series of wild strikes but Chu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins looks winded!
Chu sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chu looks to land a combination. Collins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Collins misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Collins.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Chu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Chu misses the target.
Chu connects with a body shot that sends Collins's belly button to the back.
A jab from Collins finds it's way through Chu's defenses. #T3#
Chu scores with a nice head shot.
A left and a right from Collins both land. Nice combination.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
Chu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Chu. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Chu dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick from Collins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins staying out of range there.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chu lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back. #TD#
Chu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Chu throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Chu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Chu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collins wants to sweep here but Chu controlling him for the moment.
Chu with a flurry of punches that miss.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chu trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Chu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Collins is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Chu.
No joy there for Chu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Chu moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Michael Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Chu.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Chu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Collins gets tackled into the cage by Chu. Chu maintains the clinch.
Collins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chu has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chu keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins looks to land a combination. Chu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Chu misses.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Chu. #T1#
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Chu's shoulder, as Chu tries to avoid the shot.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Chu counter with a right hand.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Collins takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chu misses with a two punch combination.
Chu misses the jab.
Collins slips a jab from Chu.
Chu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Chu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Collins quickly recovers to half guard.
Collins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Chu manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chu is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Chu scoring with strikes but Collins is staying in there.
Collins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chu scoring with strikes but Collins is staying in there.
Collins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chu tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
Tzu Chu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chu landing strikes from the mount and Collins is in trouble!
Chu tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is in a horrible position here. Chu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Collins tries to lock up and control but Chu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Collins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Collins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chu 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.
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Chu's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing that Chu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
BOOM! Chu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Collins hang on?
Chu looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Collins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chu looking to control but Collins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Collins wants to hold on but Chu pushes him away.
Chu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Collins is trying to stand up.
Chu with a couple of short strikes.
Chu with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tzu Chu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins slips a straight right by Chu.
Collins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chu.
Chu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Chu rushes Collins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Chu won't allow it.
Chu lands a shoulder strike.
Chu prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Collins is trying to push Chu away but Chu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chu smiles and moves away.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chu lands a body shot.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chu throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins throws a hook but Chu blocks it.
Chu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chu avoids the head kick by Collins. #T1#
Chu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Collins under the eye.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Chu lands a nice hook to Collins's body. Collins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Collins tries to bum rush Chu with a series of wild strikes but Chu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chu.
Chu throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michael Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Chu looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Chu throws a series of strikes that have Collins backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tzu Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Chu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Collins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Collins!#T2#
Collins wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chu landing shots from mount.
Chu lands a heavy elbow.
Chu lands a nice shot to the head.
Chu lands a couple of good shots and Collins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Collins tries to roll but Chu sticks to his back.
Chu loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Collins hold on?
Collins is trying to remain composed but Chu is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Collins is in bad spot here. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chu softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Chu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Collins.
A lull in the action here.
Chu biding his time, controlling Collins.
Chu gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
Collins rolls, trying to escape but Chu keeps control of the position.
Chu is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Collins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chu off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Collins is covering up but some of the strikes from Chu are getting through and doing damage.
Chu lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Collins hold on?!
Chu looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Collins is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tzu Chu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tzu Chu!

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 2
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins tests The Crab's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Crab manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
A big right from Collins misses.
The Crab wants to counter with a clinch but Collins pushes him away.
Collins misses with the combination. #CL2#
The Crab has managed to clinch.
The Crab fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Crab is trying to pull guard but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
The Crab is trying to drag Collins to the mat but Collins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Collins manages to get underhooks. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from The Crab.
Collins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards. #BC#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Collins tries to keep at a distance but The Crab has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins is trying to break free.#TD2#
The Crab ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Crab no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crab avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Crab looking for a sweep. Not yet The Crab, not yet.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but The Crab blocks nicely.
The Crab is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The Crab is pulling down on Collins's head. It's preventing any offense from Collins, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
The Crab throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Collins escapes and throws The Crab's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The Crab is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Collins decides to stand back up.
The Crab steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
The Crab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collins swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Collins tries to sprawl but The Crab drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Collins has one foot on The Crab's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.
A cross from Collins lands.
The Crab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Crab defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
Collins works the jab nicely.#CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with The Crab.
The Crab is looking for a takedown.
The Crab misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by The Crab.
The Crab appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces The Crab off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crab's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Collins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Crab scrambles back to his feet.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Collins misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
The Crab closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Collins's guard.
Collins is looking to stand up but The Crab isn't so interested in that idea.
The Crab told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The Crab looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The Crab working a defensive guard here.
The Crab 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 Crab trying to control the position.
Collins is looking to stand up but The Crab won't let him.
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
The Crab working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins. #SU#
The Crab is working an open guard so Collins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Collins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Collins lunges at The Crab with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Crab's hand.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins misses with a straight right.
The Crab shoots in for a double leg but Collins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Crab is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Collins tries to circle away but The Crab has him pinned against the cage.
The Crab prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Collins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Crab.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Collins tries to break the clinch but The Crab is controlling the position.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins throws a head kick but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
The Crab feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, The Crab changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
The Crab trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Crab is looking to advance position but Collins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The Crab tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Crab wants to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Collins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Collins is landing with some decent strikes but The Crab is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Crab sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
The Crab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Collins working The Crab over with strikes.
The Crab is controlling Collins's trapped leg to prevent Collins from advancing to side control.
Collins wants to control but The Crab is keeping him busy.
The Crab wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Crab slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Crab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
The Crab looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Collins has picked The Crab up and slammed him! The Crab can't keep hold of the triangle and Collins manages to pass to side control!
The Crab is looking for a sweep.
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!
The Crab keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
The Crab looking for a sweep but Collins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Collins lands a big shot there that rocks The Crab but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Crab can't escape the position.
The Crab is still trying to improve position.
Collins landing strikes from the mount and The Crab is in trouble!
The Crab is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Collins landing strikes, looking to finish!
The Crab is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Collins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Crab tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
The Crab is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Collins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
Collins with a nice cross.
The Crab is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from The Crab, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As The Crab looks to move away, Collins throws a big counter combo but The Crab just gets out of the way.
The Crab ducks right into an uppercut from Collins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Crab drops his hands momentarily and Collins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Collins throws the left hand but The Crab avoids the punch easily.
The Crab shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##CL2#
The Crab rushes Collins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Crab can't get the takedown. #BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins feints and then cracks The Crab's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Crab down.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Collins misses.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Crab's hands.
Collins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crab.
The Crab shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Crab changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins throws a combination that misses
and The Crab counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and The Crab counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crab trying to advance position but Collins counters by regaining guard. #ES#
Collins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. The Crab presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins throws a series of punches but The Crab avoids them all with ease.
The Crab drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Collins defends it well.
The Crab shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
Collins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
The Crab has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch. #BC#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Crab eats them both and turns towards Collins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
The Crab scores with a takedown into Collins's guard.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Crab is one step ahead there.
Collins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Crab manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
The Crab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Crab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The Crab trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The Crab prevents Collins from getting back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Crab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collins keeping moving, preventing The Crab from controlling successfully.
The Crab looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The Crab is pulling down on Collins's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.#SU#
Collins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collins, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Collins!
Michael Collins was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Henry The Crab stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.

Event: TC 2: Hill Vs Arjuna
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Kotrc fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Collins is out of range.
Kotrc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kotrc looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Kotrc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kotrc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Kotrc is rocked!
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kotrc.
Oh Kotrc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kotrc is looking to close the distance but Collins sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kotrc crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kotrc is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Michael Collins!
Michael Collins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Galaxy 4: Harmony
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Zhen's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zhen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zhen throws a head kick that misses.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Zhen pushes him off.
Zhen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zhen lands a body shot.
Zhen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhen.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Zhen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Zhen lands a nice hook to Collins's body. Collins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
We've been told by Collins's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheers as Zhen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhen clobbers Collins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhen throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Collins connects with a jab.
Zhen is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Collins!
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhen manages to avoid it.
Donk. Zhen catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Zhen dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zhen.
Zhen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins avoids the body shot from Zhen.
Collins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhen misses with an uppercut
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT#It looks like Chen Zhen has been cut.
Zhen throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhen misses with a wild body shot.
As Zhen looks to move away, Collins throws a big counter combo but Zhen just gets out of the way.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins lands a two punch combo.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Collins looks to land a right hand but Zhen moved out of range.
Zhen lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhen. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhen walks into a jab.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Zhen jabs at Collins's body.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.
Zhen tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zhen swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Zhen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhen misses the shot to the body.
Collins misses with the combination.
Zhen cracks Collins with a good jab.#T3#
Zhen misses with a body kick.
Collins throws a head kick but Zhen moves out of range.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Collins has Zhen up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Zhen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Collins blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhen.
Zhen slips under a jab.#CL#
Collins gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Zhen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Zhen.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhen takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins is looking for a counter combo.
Collins is looking to clinch but Zhen is avoiding it.
Zhen blocks a head kick by Collins. #T4#
Zhen looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins slips a jab from Zhen.
Zhen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 lands with a hook. Zhen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Collins tries to bum rush Zhen with a series of wild strikes but Zhen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins is looking to clinch but Zhen is avoiding it.
Zhen throws a big counter head kick but Collins avoids it with no problem.
Collins staying out of range there.
Collins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zhen scores with a hook to the body. Collins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Collins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A right-left combo lands from Collins.
Zhen with the inside leg kick.
Zhen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhen misses with a right hand
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Zhen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zhen slips under a jab from Collins.
Zhen lands with a kick to the ribs.
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 Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chen Zhen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Collins drives through and clinches with Zhen against the cage. #BC#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zhen eats them both and turns towards Collins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zhen's corner calls for a 1-2. Zhen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Zhen connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Zhen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhen moves out of range as Collins strikes.
A big right from Zhen misses.
Collins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhen scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Zhen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Collins feints a jab promting Zhen to slip. Collins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zhen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Zhen is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Collins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Collins cracks Zhen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhen jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zhen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zhen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhen!
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Zhen does it's job there.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhen.
A little jabbing left from Zhen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Collins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Zhen pushes him off.
Zhen throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhen.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhen throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Zhen thumps Collins with a low kick.
Zhen throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhen swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Zhen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhen circles away.
A swing and a miss from Collins.#T3#
Zhen throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
Collins feints a jab promting Zhen to slip. Collins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zhen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhen is looking to chop away at Collins's legs.
Collins slips a jab from Zhen.
Collins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhen swinging wildly here.
Collins with a nice cross.
Zhen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zhen slips a straight right by Collins.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Zhen's belly button to the back.
Zhen scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Collins looks to land a combination but Zhen avoids it well. #T4#
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhen throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Zhen lands with a nice body punch.
Zhen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Zhen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Collins moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhen thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Collins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Collins.
Zhen throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zhen throws a big shot that misses.
Collins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhen throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Collins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Collins tests Zhen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Zhen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chen Zhen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chen Zhen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Zhen with a hook.
Zhen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Zhen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Collins tries to clinch up
and Zhen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhen circles away.
Zhen lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhen misses with an uppercut.
Zhen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhen misses with a looping left.#T1#
Zhen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins connects with the punch.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhen counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Collins.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chen Zhen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhen scores with a nice head shot.
Collins walks into a left hand.
Zhen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Collins in his tracks.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Zhen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Collins looks to land a combination. Zhen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Collins takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Collins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Collins.
Zhen throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhen avoids the body shot from Collins.
Zhen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Collinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Collins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zhen - the referee stops the clock and Collins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zhen. Collins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zhen sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zhen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zhen tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Collins is looking to clinch.
Zhen throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Zhen misses.
Zhen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Zhen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhen misses with a straight right.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhen lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Zhen misses with a jab to the body
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Collins throwing a counter right hand but Zhen manages to avoid it.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Zhen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins needs to keep his hands up - Zhen had a free shot at his head there.
Zhen with the inside leg kick.
Zhen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!#T4#
Collins swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhen thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Zhen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhen.
Zhen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhen dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
Zhen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Zhen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Zhen.
Collins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chen Zhen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chen Zhen!
During a confident post fight interview, Chen Zhen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PF26 Savitaipale v Zemin
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Collins.
Collins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Collins throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Collins moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machin takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Machin.#BC#
Collins manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Collins has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Collins swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Machin.#BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Machin shoots in.
Machin shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.#CL#
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machin, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Collins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Machin regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Machin pushes Collins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Collins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Machin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Machin manages to end up in side control.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Machin swings around for an armbar but Collins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machin 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.
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Collins wants to stand and escape but instead Machin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Machin is looking to pass into half guard but Collins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Collins is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Collins postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
Collins postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Collins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Collins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Machin goes for a double leg but Collins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Collins continues to drive forward.
Machin tries for a takedown but Collins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins throws a combination. Machin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Collins clinches up against the cage.
Collins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machin is defended easily by Collins.#T3#
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Collins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Collins is defending well.#TD#
Collins jumps guard.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
Machin wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Machin looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Machin advances to half guard.
Machin stops Collins from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Machin is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins trying to hold on to Machin's head to control him but Machin postures up.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Machin trying to pass the guard but Collins defending well.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
Machin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Machin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Collins is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Collins rushes Machin and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Collins takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Collins rushes Machin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Machin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Collins is looking to control Machin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?
Machin works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Machin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Collins has worked his arm free - good work by Collins! #T1##SUB2#
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Machin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Machin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miguel Machin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machin is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Machin seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
Collins is trying to stand back up but Machin is controlling him
Collins is staying active underneath Machin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Machin. #SUB2#
Machin seems to be looking for submissions.
Machin trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it. #T3#
Collins moves into full guard.
Machin trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Machin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Collins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Collins has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machin's head.#T4#
Collins is in close to Machin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collins wants to stand and escape but instead Machin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Machin looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Collins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machin is trying to keep Collins in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Collins clinches with his opponent.
Collins prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.
Machin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machin darts in looking for a takedown but Collins gets double underhooks and turns Machin into the cage.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins lands a jab to the head.
Machin dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Machin's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Machin avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Machin in a clinch. #BC#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Machin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
Collins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Michael Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machin.#CL#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Machin.#TD#
Collins gets control of Machin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Collins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machin being controlled here momentarily.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Collins keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass. #ES#
Collins pushes Machin off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Collins pushes Machin up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Machin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collins prevents it. #BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Machin tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machin wants to take the fight to the mat but Collins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Collins. #CL#
Collins drives through and clinches with Machin against the cage. #BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Machin tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machin takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machin looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.#T4#
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Machin is rocked!
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!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Collins knocks Machin out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Collins!
After the fight, Michael Collins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Demolition 10 - TBA
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins is looking to clinch but Slater is avoiding it.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Slater shoots in and bounces Collins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Slater sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Collins's guard.
Slater wants to pass to mount but Collins is defending the position. #SUB#
Slater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Slater works his foot free and advances to mount.
Slater has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Slater looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Slater trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Collins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Collins wants to control but Slater is having none of it.#SUB#
Slater with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Slater fails to advance to Collins's back.
Slater tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
Slater won't let Collins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Collins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slater is trying to take his opponent's back.
Slater forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Slater is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Collins is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Slater!
After the fight, Tim Slater was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Demolition 2- Bone v Floyd
Date: Dec 27, 2019

#R1#
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alligator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alligator circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alligator counters with a right hand to the body.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alligator counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Alligator counters with an inside leg kick.
Collins throws a combination that misses
letting Alligator counter with a right hand.
Collins closes the distance but Alligator moves to the side
and Alligator counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Alligator's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Collins tries to clinch up
and Alligator counters with a series of strikes. Collins will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alligator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Alligator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Alligator counters with a low kick, right behind Collins 's knee.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alligator now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins tries to clinch but Alligator moves away
and Alligator counters with a thumping low kick.
Collins misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Alligator was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alligator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Collins throws a combination that misses
and Alligator counters with a nice body shot.
Collins is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Collins is predictable there
and Alligator counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Alligator circles away.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Alligator releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Alligator responds with a good body kick, but Collins manages to step out the way in time.
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 misses with a hook.
Alligator throws a counter combo.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins throws a combination that misses
and Alligator makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Alligator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alligator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Collins with a body shot.
Alligator swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Collins throws a lazy head kick
and Alligator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Collins is looking to clinch but Alligator is avoiding it. #T3#
Collins wants to clinch.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alligator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Alligator releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Alligator checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alligator throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Alligator.#CL#
Collins rushes Alligator and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Alligator breaks the clinch.
Alligator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alligator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins tries to clinch but Alligator is having none of it.
Alligator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Collins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins tries a knee to the head but Alligator blocks it.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alligator just stands there and leans against the cage.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Alligator.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Collins on the inside.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Alligator.
Alligator blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Alligator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Collins wants to clinch but Alligator slips to the side
and Alligator counters with a right hand to the body.
Collins throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Alligator counters with a crisp one two that drops Collins! Alligator thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Collins to his feet! Collins is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Collins is rocked!
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!#CL#
Collins forces Alligator back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Alligator manages to break the clinch.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Alligator counters with a crisp one two that drops Collins! Alligator thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Collins to his feet! Collins is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Alligator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Collins tries to clinch up but Alligator circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins tries to clinch but Alligator moves out of range.
Collins wants to clinch up but Alligator keeps it at a distance.
Alligator unleashes a big counter combination but Collins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Collins moves to clinch but Alligator breaks away
and Alligator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alligator.
Alligator throws a counter combo.
Collins misses with the combination.
Alligator was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alligator is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Collins rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alligator circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins tries to clinch there but Alligator circles away. #CL#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Alligator stalling in the clinch.
Alligator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Alligator misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Alligator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alligator keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins moves to clinch but Alligator breaks away
and Alligator counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Collins falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Black Alligator!
After winning the bout, Black Alligator thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 121
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1#
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Fortythree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fortythree swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
A cross from Collins lands.
Collins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins wants to clinch up but Fortythree keeps it at a distance.
Fortythree digs a good hook to Collins's body.
Fortythree looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins tries to clinch up but Fortythree circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortythree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collins is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree lands a slapping body shot.
Fortythree misses with a hook to the body
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Fortythree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortythree throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
Fortythree throws an off balance right hand
and Fortythree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins avoids the body shot from Fortythree. #T1#
Fortythree connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Collins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Collins missing with knees to the body.
Fortythree lands a nice uppercut.
Fortythree lands with a short shot to the head.
Fortythree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortythree scores with a nice hook to the head.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortythree.
A shot in the inside from Fortythree.
Fortythree digs a right hand underneath Collins's ribcage. Collins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Fortythree.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
Fortythree lands a body punch.
Fortythree tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing Fortythree back against the cage.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fortythree working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Fortythree throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
Fortythree struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Collins.
Fortythree misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fortythree.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Fortythree lands a right hand.
Fortythree lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Collins looks winded!
A short right from Fortythree.
Collins takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Collins is rocked!
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortythree.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortythree finish him?
Fortythree lands a body punch.
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Fortythree on the inside.
Fortythree scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Fortythree scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
Fortythree stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortythree. #T3#
Fortythree lands a body punch.
Fortythree working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortythree pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortythree.
Fortythree works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fortythree pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree digs a right hand into Collins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collins's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Collins to his knees! Fortythree keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Fortythree!
One Fortythree really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RISE 115 Emelianegro v Farina
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Holey clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Collins.
Collins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holey tries to pull guard but Collins holds him up against the cage and eventually Holey drops back down to his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Collins. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Holey has been cut.#TD2#
Holey pulls guard successfully.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins advances to half guard.
Holey wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Collins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Collins. #T1#
Holey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Collins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Collins stands up and beckons Holey to join him on the feet.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters circling - Holey throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Collins rushes Holey and presses him up against the cage.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holey wants a takedown.
Collins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Holey is rocked!
Holey takes a shot to the head.
Holey is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Collins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holey backwards.
Collins stalling against the cage.
Holey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Collins to keep the fight standing.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holey.#T2#
Collins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holey.
Holey seems to have recovered his senses.
Collins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins stalling against the cage.
Collins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holey.
Holey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Collins.
Collins lands a good knee to the midsection. Holey won't want to take too many of those.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD#
Collins drops Holey with a big knee straight up the middle! Holey is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL#
Collins clinches up against the cage.
Collins has Holey pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Holey is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Collins - that's hurt Holey badly! Oh, another knee lands and Holey is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Holey doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Michael Collins!
After the fight, Michael Collins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RISE 106 Asmundsen v Sailcirc
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Kropotkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins throws a series of punches but Kropotkin avoids them all with ease.
Collins misses with the combination. #CL2#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Kropotkin blocking some punches.
Collins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Collins looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Kropotkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kropotkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Kropotkin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kropotkin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Collins is defending well. Kropotkin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Collins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kropotkin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 98 Hammerfall v Oloishona
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Collins throws a hook but Lokren avoids it easily.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lokren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Collins's half guard.
Lokren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lokren 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.
Lokren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Collins is concentrating on defense, preventing Lokren from advancing position.
Lokren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Collins wants to control but Lokren is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Lokren .
Collins wants to control but Lokren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Lokren .
Lokren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lokren throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lokren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Lokren slips a nice elbow through Collins's hands, connecting with Collins's forehead.
Collins trying to control here.
Collins is trying to stand back up but Lokren is controlling him
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lokren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Lokren from controlling successfully.
Lokren with a nice head shot there.
Lokren looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Lokren has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lokren landing with the ground and pound.
Lokren is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.#T2#
Lokren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Collins's guard.
Collins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lokren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lokren stops Collins from getting back to his feet.
Collins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nice strikes from Lokren there.
Lokren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lokren looks to land a strike but Collins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lokren throwing strikes but missing.
Lokren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins is trying to control the position but Lokren postures up.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lokren .
Collins is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lokren 's guard. #REVB#
Collins is looking to stand up but Lokren won't let him.
Lokren throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lokren throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Collins trying to control but Lokren is working from the bottom.
Lokren trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lokren throws a couple of heel strikes.
Lokren thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lokren throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lokren will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lokren throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Collins wants to stand but Lokren has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Collins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lokren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins pulls Lokren in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Lokren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lokren 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lokren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lokren connects with a couple of short punches.
Lokren is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins pulls Lokren in close to prevent any damage.
Collins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lokren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Jr Lokren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Lokren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lokren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lokren lands a decent elbow from side control.
Collins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Collins tries to buck Lokren off but Lokren is having none of it.
Lokren cracks Collins with a big elbow.
Lokren working the head with strikes.
Lokren in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren working the head and body with strikes.
Collins tries to buck Lokren off but Lokren is having none of it.
Lokren working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lokren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Collins to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Lokren 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lokren cracks Collins with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Lokren scoring with punches from side control.
Lokren scoring with punches from side control.
Lokren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Lokren .
Lokren working the ground and pound.
Collins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Collins is trying to stand back up but Lokren is controlling him
Lokren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lokren lands a nice short elbow.
Lokren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lokren working Collins over with strikes.
Lokren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lokren lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Collins is rocked!
Collins is trying to control but can't.
Lokren stops Collins from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Lokren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collins wants to control but Lokren is keeping busy.
Lokren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lokren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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. Lokren connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Lokren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lokren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lokren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lokren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lokren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lokren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Lokren connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Lokren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sairanix Jr Lokren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Collins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lokren working Collins over with strikes.
Lokren winds up and cracks Collins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lokren uses his free foot to push down on Collins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Collins.
Lokren raining down hammerfists from mount.
Collins taking shots to the head.
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Lokren finish him?
Lokren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Collins looks a forlorn figure.
Lokren postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Collins badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lokren around the waist but Lokren pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lokren is the winner by TKO! Lokren jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sairanix Jr Lokren !

Event: RISE 93 Oloishona v Granger
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins tries to clinch there but Kropotkin circles away.
Collins scores with a sloppy right hand. Kropotkin should have avoided that one.
Kropotkin blocks a jab.
Collins wants to clinch up but Kropotkin keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Kropotkin. That snapped Collins's head back.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kropotkin is just out of range.
Kropotkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kropotkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kropotkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Collins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Collins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kropotkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Collins looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Kropotkin avoids a wild elbow strike from Collins.
Kropotkin avoids a wild elbow strike from Collins.
Collins misses with a knee to the head.
Kropotkin blocks an elbow strike.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kropotkin smiles and moves away.
Kropotkin loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Kropotkin throws a series of strikes that have Collins backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
We've been hearing reports that Kropotkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kropotkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kropotkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Kropotkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Kropotkin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kropotkin. #TD#
Kropotkin jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kropotkin working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily. #SUB#
Kropotkin has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Collins trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kropotkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kropotkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
Collins wants to stand but Kropotkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins wants to stand but Kropotkin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Collins stays in close to Kropotkin's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kropotkin working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily. #SU2#
Collins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kropotkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kropotkin throws a chopping leg kick but Collins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kropotkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kropotkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Collins as he connects with a hook.
Collins throws a right hand that Kropotkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kropotkin also avoids with ease.
Collins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kropotkin dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Kropotkin keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Collins!
Collins misses with the combination.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kropotkin lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.#CL#
Kropotkin has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kropotkin pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kropotkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins pushes off an throws an elbow but Kropotkin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Collins rushes Kropotkin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Collins jumps guard but Kropotkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins tries to break free but Kropotkin pushes him back against the cage.
Kropotkin lands a left hand.
Kropotkin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Collins up against the cage.#BC2#
Collins breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Kropotkin in a clinch.
Kropotkin blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Collins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Collins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kropotkin blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Collins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Collins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kropotkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kropotkin blocks an elbow strike.
Kropotkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Kropotkin controls his hands.
Kropotkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kropotkin avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Kropotkin gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Kropotkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kropotkin slowing the pace effectively.
Collins throws an elbow that misses.
Collins tries a knee to the head but Kropotkin blocks it.
Kropotkin lands a body punch.
Collins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kropotkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kropotkin avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Michael Collins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins throws an elbow that misses.
Collins misses with an elbow over the top.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kropotkin controlling the action here for a moment.
Kropotkin avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Collins tries to pull guard but Kropotkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Collins misses with a knee to the head.
Kropotkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kropotkin lands with a left to the head.
Kropotkin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins throws a series of strikes that have Kropotkin backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Kropotkin has been cut.
Collins tries to clinch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Collins tries to bum rush Kropotkin with a series of wild strikes but Kropotkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kropotkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Kropotkin.
Michael Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kropotkin misses with a wild combination.
Kropotkin dodges the punch combination from Collins.
It looked like Kropotkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kropotkin connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Collins tumbling to the canvas! Kropotkin pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Collins was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Kropotkin!
A victorious Peter Kropotkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 89: Boretti vs. Falcone
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Por Pramuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Por Pramuk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Por Pramuk avoids a wild elbow strike from Collins.
Por Pramuk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Collins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Por Pramuk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Collins is defending well.
Collins misses with an elbow strike.
Por Pramuk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieselnoi Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk looking to stall.
Por Pramuk scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Por Pramuk is working for takedown but Collins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Por Pramuk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Collins walks away with a smile on his face. Por Pramuk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Por Pramuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Por Pramuk scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Por Pramuk has managed to clinch.
Por Pramuk takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Collins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Collins.
Collins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Por Pramuk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Por Pramuk is trying to pull guard but Collins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Collins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Por Pramuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Por Pramuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Collins misses with an elbow strike. #TD#
Collins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Por Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Por Pramuk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Collins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Collins wants to stand and escape but Por Pramuk is having none of it.
Por Pramuk won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Collins pulls Por Pramuk in to control the position.
Por Pramuk wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Por Pramuk pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Por Pramuk.
Collins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Por Pramuk wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Por Pramuk lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Por Pramuk postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Por Pramuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins controls Por Pramuk momentarily but Por Pramuk frees himself.
Por Pramuk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Por Pramuk preventing the sweep. #T3#
Collins is controlling Por Pramuk's posture.
Collins continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Collins moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Collins.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Por Pramuk has double underhooks. #TD2#
Por Pramuk jumps guard.
Por Pramuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Por Pramuk is controlling him.
Por Pramuk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Por Pramuk preventing the sweep. #T4#
Por Pramuk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Por Pramuk is controlling him.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Por Pramuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Por Pramuk trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Por Pramuk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 Michael Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Por Pramuk with a nice cross.
We've been told by Collins's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Collins throws a right and a left that Por Pramuk avoids nicely. #CL2#
Collins gets tackled into the cage by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk maintains the clinch.
Collins wants to break free but Por Pramuk has control. #TD#
Collins gets control of Por Pramuk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Collins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Por Pramuk has Collins in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Por Pramuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Collins frees his head nicely. Oh but Por Pramuk has switched to an armbar! Collins is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you, my fans, for supporting me! And thank you to my opponent! This fight made us both stronger!'.

Event: RISE 84 - Boretti Vs. Brinks
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Kovarov in a clinch.
Collins pushes Kovarov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovarov. #BC#
Kovarov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovarov digs a good hook to Collins's body.
Collins throws a jab when Kovarov was well out of range.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Kovarov moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Kovarov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kovarov looking to pass the guard.
Collins is looking to stand up but Kovarov isn't so interested in that idea.
Collins told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kovarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kovarov won't allow Collins to sweep him here. #T1#
Kovarov wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kovarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kovarov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovarov.
As Kovarov backs off Collins throws a huge counter combo but Kovarov manages to avoid it all.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Kovarov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Collins tries to clinch there but Kovarov circles away.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Michael Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Collins. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Kovarov has been cut.#T2#
Kovarov connects with the punch.
Collins misses with a combination
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovarov scores with a four punch combination!
Collins misses with a straight left.
Collins wants to clinch.
Kovarov lands with a nice combination. Collins backs away looking to recover.
Collins swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3##CL2#
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kovarov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kovarov tries for a takedown but Collins manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Collins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Kovarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Collins pulls guard successfully.
Collins pulls Kovarov in to control the position. #SUB#
Kovarov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kovarov content to stall in guard here.
Kovarov preventing the sweep. #T4#
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kovarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kovarov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kovarov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kovarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kovarov is controlling him.
Kovarov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Collins working a defensive guard here.
Kovarov pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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 Leo Kovarov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Collins looks to throw the jab but Kovarov is out of range.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Kovarov scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kovarov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kovarov is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kovarov to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Kovarov decides to stand up.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Kovarov.
Collins thuds a left hand into Kovarov's body.#T1#
Kovarov misses with a few strikes there.
Leo Kovarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leo Kovarov is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Kovarov misses with a wild combination.
Kovarov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kovarov dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Collins misses with the combination.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovarov.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Kovarov counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Kovarov connects with the punch.
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!
Kovarov works over Collins's head and body with a nice combination.
Collins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovarov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Collins under the eye.
Kovarov works over Collins's head and body with a nice combination.
Kovarov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Kovarov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Collins!
Kovarov working away.
Kovarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kovarov. #T3#
Kovarov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Collins is not content to let Kovarov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Kovarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Kovarov working the head and body with strikes.
Collins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kovarov scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Collins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kovarov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Collins looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kovarov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Kovarov!

Event: RFL - 80 Petrov Vs. Coffie 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Hida scores with a punch to the head.
Hida has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Collins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Collins wants to clinch up but Hida keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Collins instigates a clinch.
Hida lands a nice uppercut.
Hida blocking some punches. #BC#
Hida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hida finds it's way round the side to connect with Collins's head.
Collins slips under a jab from Hida.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins throws a series of punches but Hida avoids them all with ease.
Hida on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Collins darts in and clinches Hida up against the cage.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Hida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hida cracks Collins with a nice body shot.
Hida tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Collins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hida backwards. #BC#
Hida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hida tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hida has managed to clinch.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Hida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Hida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Collins misses with a knee strike.
Collins scores with a shot to the side of Hida's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collins tries to break free but Hida pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Nice body punch from Hida. #BC#
Hida manages to break the clinch.
Hida stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Hida has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch.
Collins tries to pull guard but Hida forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Collins tries to circle away but Hida has him pinned against the cage.
Hida takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Hida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Collins duly obliges.
Hida swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Collins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Donk. Hida catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hida.
Hida keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Collins has Hida pushed against the cage.
Hida misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Hida has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
A left hand lands to the body for Hida.
Hida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Hida won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hida.
Collins lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hida.
Collins misses with some punches.
Hida scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Hida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins ducks right into an uppercut from Hida.
Hida tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Hida. That snapped Collins's head back.
Hida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hida lands with an overhand left.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hida circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins is looking to clinch but Hida is avoiding it. #CL2#
Collins closes the distance and pushes Hida back into the cage.
Hida misses with an elbow over the top.
Collins tries to land a knee to the head but Hida blocks with his arms.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hida.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hida lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Hida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Collins is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Hida.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hida lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Hida - that landed with a thud.
Hida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collins blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Hida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kisada Hida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hida connects with a looping right hand.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hida dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hida.
Hida lands a jab to the head.
Collins blocks a jab.
Collins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#
Hida is rocked!
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Hida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hida seems to have got his legs back now.
Hida darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Hida clinches.
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 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hida struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Collins fails to pull guard.
Collins tries to pull guard but Hida forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Collins tries to pull guard but Hida forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kisada Hida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Collins.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Hida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins looks to land a combination but Hida avoids it well.
Hida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Collins under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Hida. Beautiful body shot.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hida is just out of range.
Hida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Hida moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
A short uppercut from Hida.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Hida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hida presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hida scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Hida.
Hida avoiding damage as Collins throws knees to the body.
Hida works on Collins's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hida lands with a short shot to the head.
Hida is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Hida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hida throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hida.
Kisada Hida is winning the standup battle so far.
Hida lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.
Hida scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Collins is rocked!
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Hida pushes him off.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Hida finish him?
Hida slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Hida slips the punch.#CL#
Hida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hida presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Hida breaks the clinch.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Collins has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Hida manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Hida cracks Collins with an open hand slap.
Hida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hida lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Collins falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hida dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kisada Hida!
A relieved looking Kisada Hida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2019

#R1#
Holey throws a sloppy body shot
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holey slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins lands with a big left! Holey is wobbled badly! Collins comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Holey to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Collins!
Michael Collins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights IV
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
Jan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jan somewhat.
Collins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces Jan off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Jan on that attempt.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Jan.
Jan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jan.#T1#
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Jan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jan.
Collins lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Jan is rocked!
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jan glances at the clock... BAM! Collins nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jan crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jan is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Collins!
After the big win, Michael Collins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Roy. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roy counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
Roy moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Roy moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Roy has managed to clinch.
Collins avoids a wild elbow strike from Roy.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Roy just leaning against Collins, taking a breather.
Collins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roy just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy avoiding damage.
Collins tries to pull guard but Roy holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Roy.
We've been informed that Roy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Collins has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Collins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roy fails to land.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
Collins tries to pull guard but Roy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Roy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins avoiding damage as Roy throws knees to the body.
Roy blocking some punches. #TD#
Collins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roy uses from the top position.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roy is controlling him. #T2#
Roy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roy controls the pace.
Roy trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roy postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Roy throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Roy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES#
Collins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Collins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Collins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Roy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.#T3##SU2#
Roy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roy.
Roy connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.
Roy scores with a leg kick.
Roy misses with a looping left.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Roy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Roy's head but Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Collins scores with a one two! Roy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins moves out of range as Roy strikes.
Collins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Collins throws a right and a left that Roy avoids nicely.
Roy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.#T4#
Roy scores with the left hand. Collins knows he should have avoided that one.
Roy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Roy coming out on top.#ROC2#
Collins is rocked!
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Roy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roy connects with a right that clearly hurt Collins. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Roy proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Collins collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Roy!
Robin Roy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Road takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big left from Road misses. #TD2#
Road feints and as Collins raises his hands in defense, Road changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Road stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Road scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Road throwing strikes but missing.
Road trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Road in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Road engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Collins looking to control. #T1#
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.
Road is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins wants to stand but Road is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Road has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Road working some strikes from top position.
Road postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Road is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Road stops Collins from standing up.
Collins controlling Road's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Collins is looking to clinch but Road is avoiding it.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Collins sets himself, and Road steps forward looking for the clinch! Collins avoids it this time.#CL#
Collins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Road blocking some punches. #TD2#
Road drags the fight down to the ground.
Collins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Road is proving hard to escape from.
Collins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Road lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Road won't allow Collins to sweep him here. #T3#
Road lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Road connects with a couple of short punches.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Road.
Collins wants to stand and escape but Road is having none of it.
Road looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Road keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins wants to get up but he can't break Road's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Road keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Road seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Our spies down at at Kombat Hangar 18 inform us that Road has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Road gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Road is stalling in the full guard.
Road works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.
Road landing with the ground and pound.
Collins wants to sweep here but Road controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Road sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Road dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Road circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins scores with a decent looking hook.
Road shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Collins throws a one two combo.
A punch lands to the side of Road 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Road has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Road is rocked!
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Road can do to turn this around?#T1##TD2#
Road fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Road persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Road slips a nice elbow through Collins's hands, connecting with Collins's forehead.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Road is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Road takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Road connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Collins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Road sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Road is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Road 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.
Road lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Collins is trying to stand.
Collins has hold of Road's hands but Road slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Road drops an elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Road scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Road lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Road working the head and body with strikes.
Collins tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Road manages to move to mount!
Road connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Collins tries to hold on but Road postures up.
Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Road lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Road with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Collins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#
Collins is rocked!
The referee warns Collins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Collins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Road pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Road cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Collins takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Road's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Road!

Event: Invincible II
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Collins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Collins rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Collins defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Collins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Collins rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collins blocking some punches.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Collins has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Collins misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Collins shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit stuns Collins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Collins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!#CL2#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Collins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Collins lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Collins.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Collins.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Collins tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Collins misses with an elbow over the top.
Collins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Collins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Sitsongrit is working Collins over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Collins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Collins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Collins blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow. #T4#
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #BC2#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Collins has time to react.
Collins tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit pushes Collins away with a front kick.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
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!
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Collins's ribcage. Collins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Collins blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Collins lands a left hand.
Collins throws an elbow but it misses.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Collins with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Collins prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Collins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Collins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Collins tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Collins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Collins wants to clinch.
Collins throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range. #CL2#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch.
Collins blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Collins blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. #BC2#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Collins down.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit. #CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Collins blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit cracks Collins with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collins.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Collins working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Collins presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit catches Collins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Collins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops Collins in his tracks momentarily.
Collins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Collins.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.#CL#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Collins trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Sitsongrit works on Collins's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Collins misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Collins is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Collins's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Collins, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
Sitsongrit is working Collins over against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Collins! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sitsongrit is unloading with more strikes now! Collins drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: JBL 13 Point vs Bagueirau
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Deth pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deth.
Deth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good leg kick by Deth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deth keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Deth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Deth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Deth.
Collins tries to clinch up but Deth circles away and keeps his distance.
Deth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Deth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deth throws out a counter right but Collins avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Deth counters with a left to the body.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deth counters with a straight right hand.
Collins tries to clinch up
letting Deth counter with a right hand.
Collins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Collins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Deth's half guard.
Collins prevents Deth from improving his position.
Collins is pressing down on Deth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deth is holding on for now.
Deth is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard. #T2#
Deth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Deth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deth keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Deth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deth. #SUB2#
Deth is working for an americana but Collins has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Deth was thinking about the submission.
Deth looking to pass the guard.
Deth stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Deth trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
Deth content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deth working the head with strikes.
Collins is being controlled here.
Deth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lemaron Deth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Collins misses with a double jab
and Deth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Deth circles away.
Deth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins moves to clinch but Deth breaks away
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deth throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Deth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Collins is not content to let Deth control the position.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Deth working the ground and pound.#T1#
Deth just content to control the position.
Deth is putting a hurting on Collins here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Collins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Deth asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Deth lands some shots froms side control.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deth is chipping away with strikes.
Deth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Deth asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Deth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Deth taking a breather here.
More stalling from Deth.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Deth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collins, who protects the arm well.
Deth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Collins taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face as Deth controls the position.
Collins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Deth connects with a decent elbow.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deth on the ground.
Deth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Collins some visible discomfort.
Deth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Deth grinds an elbow into Collins's temple. #T4#
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deth staying calm.
Deth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Collins down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deth grinds an elbow into Collins's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lemaron Deth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Deth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Deth pushes him off.
Deth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins is looking to clinch but Deth is avoiding it.
Deth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deth swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Collins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deth!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deth is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control.
Collins trying to control the action but Deth is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins tries to stand but Deth is controlling his head.
Collins is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Deth's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Deth tries to improve position but can't.
Deth gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Collins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Deth's guard.
Deth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Deth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemaron Deth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins wants to get up but he can't break Deth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins tries to clinch but Deth moves away
letting Deth counter with a right hand.
Collins wants to clinch
and Deth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Deth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Deth stops Collins from standing up.
Collins is trying to control the position but Deth postures up. #T3#
Deth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Collins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Deth has passed into side control.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Deth working the ground and pound.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Deth lands an elbow.
Deth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Collins down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deth scores with punches from side control.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Michael Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lemaron Deth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemaron Deth!

Event: Initiation 2
Date: Dec 14, 2018

#R1#
Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Neckbreaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins wants to clinch up but Neckbreaker keeps it at a distance.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neckbreaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Collins tries to clinch #TD#
and Neckbreaker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Collins!
Neckbreaker is chipping away with strikes.
Neckbreaker looks up at the clock and then as Collins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Neckbreaker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker lands an elbow.
Neckbreaker tries to move to mount but Collins blocks the move with his legs.
Neckbreaker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Collins down. #T1#
Neckbreaker landing strikes.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neckbreaker happy to just control the position for now.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neckbreaker cracks Collins with a big elbow.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neckbreaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neckbreaker controlling the position.
Neckbreaker scoring with punches and elbows.
Neckbreaker is staying tight to Collins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neckbreaker cracks Collins with a big elbow. #T2#
Neckbreaker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Collins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Collins is being controlled here.
Neckbreaker scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neckbreaker cracks Collins with a big right hand but Collins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neckbreaker looks up at the clock and then as Collins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Neckbreaker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Neckbreaker trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Neckbreaker working away.#T3#
Neckbreaker looks up at the clock and then as Collins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Neckbreaker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Neckbreaker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neckbreaker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Neckbreaker controlling from side mount.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Neckbreaker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Collins on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Neckbreaker working the body and head with strikes.
Neckbreaker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Collins some visible discomfort.
Neckbreaker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Neckbreaker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Neckbreaker 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.
Neckbreaker cracks Collins with a big right hand but Collins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Neckbreaker connects with a decent elbow.
Collins tries to buck Neckbreaker off but Neckbreaker is having none of it.
Collins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Collins wants to clinch up but Neckbreaker keeps it at a distance.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Neckbreaker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Collins looks for a takedown but Neckbreaker sprawls well.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.
Collins wants to clinch up but Neckbreaker keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Neckbreaker misses the target.
Collins tries to clinch there but Neckbreaker circles away.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Neckbreaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neckbreaker but Neckbreaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neckbreaker throws a jab when Collins was well out of range.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Collins is looking to clinch but Neckbreaker is avoiding it. #T1#
Collins wants to clinch up but Neckbreaker keeps it at a distance.
Neckbreaker is looking to counter punch.
Slammy Neckbreaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neckbreaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Neckbreaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Collins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins is pressed up against the cage. Neckbreaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Collins down to the mat. Collins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neckbreaker throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neckbreaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neckbreaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Neckbreaker throwing a counter right hand but Collins manages to avoid it.#T2#
Neckbreaker misses the jab.
Jab by Neckbreaker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Neckbreaker pushes him off.
Neckbreaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Neckbreaker is looking for a takedown.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Neckbreaker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neckbreaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Neckbreaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Neckbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing Neckbreaker back against the cage.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
Neckbreaker tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neckbreaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Neckbreaker. #T3#
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Neckbreaker misses with a knee strike.
Neckbreaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Collins manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Neckbreaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Collins's guard.
Collins is trying to keep Neckbreaker in close.
Neckbreaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Neckbreaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Neckbreaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Neckbreaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Neckbreaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins controls Neckbreaker momentarily but Neckbreaker frees himself.
Neckbreaker lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker cracks Collins with a solid left hand.
Neckbreaker is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Neckbreaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neckbreaker working Collins over with strikes.
Neckbreaker working Collins over with strikes.
Neckbreaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neckbreaker is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Collins moves into the clinch.
Neckbreaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Collins gets control of Neckbreaker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Collins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Neckbreaker works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.
Neckbreaker scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Collins is rocked!
Neckbreaker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Neckbreaker finish him?
Neckbreaker cracks Collins with a solid left hand.
Neckbreaker cracks Collins with a solid left hand.
Neckbreaker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Collins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker manages to get to full guard.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice shot.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Neckbreaker holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Neckbreaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.
Slammy Neckbreaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neckbreaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Neckbreaker is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Neckbreaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neckbreaker winds up and cracks Collins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker working the head and body with strikes.
Neckbreaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Neckbreaker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neckbreaker uses his free foot to push down on Collins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Collins.
Neckbreaker connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Neckbreaker lands a big shot to the head and Collins winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Slammy Neckbreaker!
After winning the bout, Slammy Neckbreaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Proving Grounds
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Collins wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Machida has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machida wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Machida misses. #CL2#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Machida tries to circle away but Collins has him pinned against the cage.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins blocking some punches.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Machida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Machida manages to pull guard.
Collins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machida's guard.#T1#
Machida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Machida trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Machida won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Machida lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machida is one step ahead there.
Machida landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Machida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Collins working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collins is on top in guard. #REVB#
Collins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida 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.
Machida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida is controlling Collins's posture.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard. #REVR#
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Machida passes into half guard.
Collins taking some punishment here, with Machida in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Machida lands a nice short elbow.
Machida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Machida landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Machida lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Machida connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Ground and pound from Machida.
Machida 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.
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. Machida connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple. #ROC#
Collins is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida stops Collins from getting back to his feet.
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Machida finish him?
Machida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machida 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.
Machida lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Collins quite badly. Collins pulls Machida in close trying to recover. Machida postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Collins on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Collins doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyodo Machida!
Our winner, Lyodo Machida, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: JBL 8 Wendel vs Alexandre
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins is looking to clinch but Dada is avoiding it.
Dada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Dada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dada dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Dada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins tries to clinch but Dada moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dada gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Dada misses with some punches.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dada.
Dada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dada lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Dada lands with a short shot to the head.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dada lands with a light punch inside.
Dada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dada lands a shoulder strike.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
Collins misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
Dada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dada.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
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 working aggressively here.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
Dada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Collins misses with some punches.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
Dada lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
Collins trying to control the position but instead, Dada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Collins into the cage.
Collins throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Dada blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Dada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dada lands with a right to the head.
Dada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dada working aggressively here.
Collins working aggressively here.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dada.
Dada holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins wants to break free but Dada has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Dada working aggressively here.
Dada's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Dada lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
A shot in the inside from Dada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mabo Dada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Collins.
Dada misses with the head strike.
Collins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dada lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins is trying to maintain a safe position but Dada gets an underhook and turns Collins into the cage.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Dada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Dada.
Collins digs a right hand underneath Dada's ribcage. Dada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mabo Dada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dada lands a body shot.
Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dada tries to move into range but Collins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mabo Dada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dada throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Dada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins tries to clinch but Dada is having none of it.
Dada lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dada stalks Collins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Collins's face. Collins staggers backwards, shaken.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins tries to clinch up but Dada circles away and keeps his distance.
Dada misses the shot to the body.
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dada circles away quickly and effectively.
Dada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins blocks a jab.
Collins throws a counter combo.#T1#
Collins blocks a jab.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dada throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Dada swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.#CL2#
Collins has managed to clinch.
Collins working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dada.
Dada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dada blocking some punches.
Dada scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dada.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Dada throws a head punch that misses.
Collins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dada. #T2#
Dada pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dada lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Dada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Collins up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Dada to work.
Mabo Dada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dada throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mabo Dada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins. #T3#
Collins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dada scores with a punch to the head.
Dada misses with a double jab.
Dada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
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.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Collins gets a clinch.
Dada lands a right hand.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins tries a body shot but Dada blocks it.
Dada leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dada has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Dada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins tries to pull guard but Dada holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dada lands a nice uppercut.
Dada managing to block the knees to the body from Collins.
Dada avoiding damage.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
A short right from Dada on the inside.
Collins working Dada over with knees to the body.
Collins stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mabo Dada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Collins wants to clinch up but Dada keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Collins.
Dada lands a head shot.
Dada stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Dada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dada.
Collins tries to clinch up but Dada circles away and keeps his distance.
Dada throws a body shot but no joy.
Dada sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dada misses with a looping right.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Collins looks to move away, Dada throws a big counter combo but Collins just gets out of the way.
Dada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Collins moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Collins works over Dada's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Dada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Collins is rocked!
Dada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Dada finish him?
Collins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Dada throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Collins stumbling backwards into the cage! Collins bounces back off the cage towards Dada, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Dada lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Dada celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mabo Dada!
During a confident post fight interview, Mabo Dada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JBL 6
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collins swivels and escapes.
Collins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Collins throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Collins tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Collins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Roberts tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Roberts jumps guard. #T1#
Collins stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Collins with a nice head shot there.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Roberts has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Collins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Roberts.
Collins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.#SU#
Collins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Collins jabs Roberts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins stops a takedown attempt from Roberts. #T3##BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Collins takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins sizes up Roberts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Collins clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Collins won't allow it. #T4#
Roberts jumps guard but Collins stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Collins successfully pulls guard.
Roberts passes Collins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Collins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roberts is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.
Collins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Collins tries to get out of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Collins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Roberts is looking to escape.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roberts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Roberts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Roberts!#REVB#
Collins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1##SUB#
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Collins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Collins working for submissions but it's allowed Roberts to get to half guard.
Roberts wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberts is working away from the top position though.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roberts throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
Collins is looking to get back to full guard here but Roberts has managed to pass to side control instead.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Collins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roberts.
Roberts trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Collins throws a one two combo.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Collins can't break the clinch.
Roberts has Collins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Collins.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Collins lands a nice shot that snaps Roberts's head back.
A jab from Collins does it's job there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins feints a jab promting Roberts to slip. Collins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roberts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Collins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Collins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Collins throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Collins circles away.
Roberts is looking to clinch.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.#CL#
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins wants to take the fight to the mat but Roberts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roberts wants to take the fight to the mat but Collins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.#T1#
Collins tries to score a body lock takedown but Roberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
Roberts jumps guard but Collins stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roberts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roberts working hard to break the clinch.
Roberts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roberts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Collins. #TD#
Collins pulls guard.
Collins is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up. #SUB#
Collins working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Roberts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roberts has Collins in his guard.#REVR#
Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collins works over Roberts with some ground and pound from guard.
Collins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Collins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Roberts trying to control the position.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Roberts has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Collins doesn't defend quickly enough and Roberts has managed to lock this one up! Can Collins escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Roberts on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Roberts!
After winning the bout, Jake Roberts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Test of Wills II
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Barnett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnett looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnett should have avoided that one.
Barnett misses with the combination. #CL#
Collins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnett is trying to break the clinch but Collins is controlling him.
Barnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Barnett is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett is trying to push Collins away but Collins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Barnett breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Barnett.
Collins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barnett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnett circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Barnett does no damage.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnett looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins looks to land a combination but Barnett avoids it well.
Barnett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Barnett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Barnett slips the punch.#CL#
Collins has Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Collins working aggressively here.
Barnett tries to circle away but Collins has him pinned against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Barnett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins throws a series of punches but Barnett moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnett.
Barnett lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins throws the left hand but Barnett avoids the punch easily.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Barnett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Theodore Barnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnett throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Collins counters with a crisp one two that drops Barnett! Collins thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barnett to his feet! Barnett is in big trouble!#ROC#
Barnett is rocked!
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
Barnett is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Barnett looks winded!
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
and Collins counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Barnett! He's just covering up as Collins starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Collins!
Michael Collins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Test of Wills I
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Guy cracks Collins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Guy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Guy moves into the clinch successfully.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Guy.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Guy has double underhooks.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Guy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Guy won't allow it.
Guy is working Collins over against the cage.
Guy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Guy.
Guy lands a nice uppercut.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guy.
Still in the clinch, Guy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guy working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Guy.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guy pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Guy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy scores with a shoulder strike.
Guy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Guy lands a right hand.
Collins misses with some punches.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy lands a left hand.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Guy lands a nice shot to the body.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins tries to circle away but Guy has him pinned against the cage.
Guy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy lands a right hand.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collins is trying to break free.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Guy has him pressed against the cage.
Guy digs a right hand into Collins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collins's gas tank. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Guy as the two fighters clinch.
Guy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Guy tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Collins blocking some punches.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Guy digs a right hand underneath Collins's ribcage. Collins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Collins has Guy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guy tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Guy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Generic Guy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins takes one to the side of the head.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Collins gets tackled into the cage by Guy. Guy maintains the clinch.
Guy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Guy.
A nice left hand lands by Guy.
Collins blocking some punches.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guy gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy lands a nice shot to the body.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards. #T1#
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guy cracks Collins with a nice body shot.
Guy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Guy.
Guy has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Guy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Collins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
Generic Guy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Guy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy lands a left hand.
Guy misses with some punches.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guy has him pressed against the cage.
Guy misses with some punches.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Guy to keep the fight standing.
Collins blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A short right from Guy on the inside.
Guy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy lands a left hand.
Collins blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Collins tries to break free but Guy pushes him back against the cage.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Collins blocking some punches.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guy throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Collins tries to circle away but Guy has him pinned against the cage.
Collins prevents a body shot from Guy.
Guy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collins.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy works on Collins's body with a couple of short punches.
Guy keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guy blocking some punches.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 blocks an uppercut.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Generic Guy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collins throws a series of punches but Guy avoids them all with ease.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guy as he jumps to the side.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Guy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Collins.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Guy lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Guy cracks Collins with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guy lands a right hook to the body.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Generic Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Collins.#CL#
Guy moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Guy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guy.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Collins tries to circle away but Guy has him pinned against the cage.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
Guy lands a body punch.
Guy cracks Collins with a nice body shot.
Guy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Guy lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guy prevents it.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collins can't break the clinch.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins tries to circle away but Guy has him pinned against the cage.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Guy lands a body punch.
Guy lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Guy lands a right hand.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy lands a right hand.
A short right from Guy on the inside.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Guy has him pressed against the cage.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
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!
Guy gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Collins is rocked!
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guy.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michael Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Guy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Generic Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Generic Guy!
Our winner, Generic Guy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Trials By Fire V
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Corcu tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corcu as he avoids it easily.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Collins or perhaps it was just good defense by Corcu, which made it look bad.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corcu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corcu dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corcu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Corcu with the counter takedown but Collins avoids it easily.
Corcu wants to clinch.
It looked like Collins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corcu.#T1#
Corcu dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Corcu slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Corcu feints the counter takedown.
Collins throws a right and a left that Corcu avoids nicely.
And Corcu responds with a good body kick, but Collins manages to step out the way in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Corcu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corcu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corcu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corcu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corcu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corcu slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Corcu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Corcu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corcu tries to clinch up.
Collins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Corcu.
Collins lands a jab-cross combination.
Corcu wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Corcu shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Corcu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcu drops his hands momentarily and Collins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Collins tries to bum rush Corcu with a series of wild strikes but Corcu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corcu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corcu sprawls and moves away.
Corcu looks winded!#CL#
Collins clinches.
Collins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Collins prevents the takedown attempt.
Corcu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Collins walks away with a smile on his face. Corcu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD#
Collins lands a left and a right that send Corcu crashing to the mat, dazed. Collins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Corcu is rocked!#CL#
Collins clinches up with Corcu and pushes him back against the cage.
Corcu is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collins throws a series of punches but Corcu moves out of range.
Corcu throws a counter combo.#T3#
Corcu loses concentration momentarily and Collins pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Corcu crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Collins finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Collins!
Michael Collins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

Event: Trials By Fire I
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Collins moves into the clinch.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Collins walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Collins cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.#T1#
Cruz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Collins.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Collins does no damage. #CL2#
Collins takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Collins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2##BC2#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
As Collins looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Collins just gets out of the way.
A left lands for Collins.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins. #T3#
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Collins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Collins looks winded!
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Collins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Ted Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Collins.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.#ROC#
Collins is rocked!
Collins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Collins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Cruz rushes Collins and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Collins is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Cruz piles on the pressure and Collins crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Cruz!

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